Being carted up St. Charles Avenue in a rickshaw. Behaving foolishly in front of the Mayor. Spreading the good word. Fighting to stay head and shoulders above the masses: Four local musicians share their Mardi Gras stories and perspectives.

CLARENCE "GATEMOUTH" BROWN

Clarence “Gatemouth" Brown, the renowned blues guitarist and violinist, is not scheduled to perform in the Crescent City until Jazz Fest.

Meanwhile, his Silver Eagle bus...