“Under the direction of pianist Tom Hook, this forty five minute performance will include an eight piece band, plus a vocalist, for a swinging set of Louis Prima favorites.”You can also catch him from 5-6 in Jackson Square the WWII museum presents “The Victory Belles & The Victory 6”. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday you can catch him at Scarlett O’Haras in the quarter from 7-11pm. You’ll find me wherever Tom is playing because he is “My Favorite!”
My pick for the start of the festival on Friday is 11 – 12 in Jackson Square where Connie Jones & the French Quarter Festival All-Stars kick off the festival with some great traditional New Orleans music. You can’t go wrong with the Jackson Square stage on Friday, all great acts and lots of room to stretch out on the lawn.
Saturday, I’ll be starting off from 11-12 in Jackson Square listening to Tim Laughlin. I’ll be catching Tom McDermott & His Jazz Hellions from 1-2 on Bourbon Street. From 4-5, I’ll be in Woldenberg Riverfront Park listing to Kermit Ruffins and the Barbeque swingers. Closing the day will be Bonerama in Woldenberg Riverfront Park.
Sunday, 1-2 the Pfister Sisters are in Jackson Square. My good friend Rick Trolsen & the New Orleans Po-Boys will be playing in the French Market from 4-5 followed by Astral Project at the Louisiana State Museum (Old U.S. Mint).
I’ll be all over the quarter everyday enjoying a festival that is truly a New Orleans spirit. Only local musicians are selected to perform and this shows the tourist just what makes the city special.
I’ll also be checking out a new Wine Bar & Courtyard while in town. Vine & Dine at 141 Delaronde Street in Algiers Point is opening a Wine Bar & Courtyard. I met owner Vanessa Thurber when I was last in town. She has a wonderful selection of reasonably priced wines. I picked up a very nice French Champagne for my friends Barb & Rick Trolsen’s wedding anniversary. You can contact Vanessa at 504-361-1402 or check out the website at www.vine-dine.com
I look forward to seeing y’all this weekend.
Peace
