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Vintage Vinyl Treasures (Episode 25)
Robbie Robertson of The Band fame once called Allen Toussaint “the truth of New Orleans’ music.” I recall enjoying the moment when I first heard these kind and well-deserved words. Allen’s music, whether it be his songwriting, his own many albums and performances, or his production work with other artists, is full of pleasant surprises if you take the time to really listen and to read up on his amazing career. To that end, this month’s installment of Vintage Vinyl pays tribute to one of my heroes, the incomparable Allen Toussaint, via five artists who recorded and released his “Brickyard Blues” composition in the same year on each of these now classic albums.
Distinctly Mine: Marc Stone finds a voice of his own
Marc Stone’s spring festival season schedule is shaping up nicely. Stone, a singer, guitarist and songwriter inspired by classic blues and soul, is also relaunching the guest star-filled album he pulled from release last year. Following some sonic tweaks and market strategizing, he’s re-releasing Shining Like a Diamond on April 14, just in time for festival season.
Brass Brass Everywhere: Original New Orleans Brass Fest at Armstrong Park
New Orleans Original Brass Fest at Armstrong Park
Vintage Vinyl Treasures (Episode 24)
This time around you will find four popular but now somewhat rare releases (in excellent condition anyway) from the mid and late 1960s with the last but certainly not least selection, being a genre favorite, from 1974. Climb aboard and join me for a ride down memory lane.
An Ode To Mardi Gras with Parade Schedules
Mardi Gras is the most important day in the New Orleans calendar, 24 hours that epitomize the city’s splendid culture.
How “Mardi Gras Mambo” Became An Unlikely Carnival Anthem
Like flashy parades, vibrant costumes, custom krewe beads, Bloody Mary’s (or cheap white port and lemon juice) at dawn—and the likelihood of multiple college students vomiting warm beer on Saint Charles Avenue even before Zulu rolls—New Orleans music is very much an intricate part of Carnival Day.
Vintage Vinyl Treasures (Episode 23)
The music here is varied but the one thing that is certain is that these musicians were masters of their trade and genre. Four of the five featured artists composed their own memorable train song while the remaining tune is a classic blues rock standard and favorite of notable musicians and fans alike. It sure is nice to ride the rails via some of my favorite music. To quote the Band of Heathens, there is just something about “a big old coal steel rail painting the sky all thick and black, rolling thunder on down the track.”
Prine-A-Pa-Looza: Paul Sanchez and a host of local talent salute John Prine
Paul Sanchez and a host of local talent will salute John Prine
The Original King Bee: Slim Harpo documentary debuts at the Manship Theatre
The Original King Bee: Slim Harpo documentary debuts at the Manship Theatre in Baton Rouge on January 26
