See what's going on at the station during the 3-day Holiday Brass Pass Blitz. Here is our daily coverage from Thursday, December 4.
Day 2 — Thursday, December 4, 2008
In honor of WWOZ's 28th birthday, the Kupcake Factory in Kenner baked us a cake! You can help us celebrate by becoming a member or renewing your membership today.
José Galeano, Matthew Holmes and Greg Gonzales, members of Grupo Fantasma, came by the station to show their support for WWOZ. The band was just nominated for a Grammy award for their latest record, Sonidos Gold, and they celebrated with a performance Thursday night at the Blue Nile.
Guitarists Seva Venet and John Rodli playing live in the studio with Washboard Chaz and The Palmetto Bug Stompers.
Paul Robertson plays trombone with The Palmetto Bug Stompers.
Bruce Brackman plays clarinet with The Palmetto Bug Stompers.
Paul Robertson and Bruce Brackman played live in the studio with The Palmetto Bug Stompers during Sherwood Collins' New Orleans Music Show.
WWOZ membership coordinator Molly Cobb with long-time volunteer Mary Pat.
WWOZ phone bank volunteers Betty Jane Schlater, SherriLynn Colby-Bottel and Hunter King.
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Check out day-by-day highlights from our 3-day Holiday Brass Pass Blitz.
- Day 1 — Wednesday, December 3, 2008 — Brice Miller, Paul Sanchez, Big D's Blues Jam
- Day 2 — Thursday, December 4, 2008 — The Palmetto Bug Stompers, members of Grupo Fantasma
- Day 3 — Friday, December 5, 2008 — Doctor John, George French, Juanita Brooks, Amasa Miller, Charmaine Neville, Germaine Bazzle, James Rivers, Gerald French, Todd Duke, and the Honey Island Swamp Band