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“Days Between” refers to more than just a title of a Grateful Dead song.
They are the days each year between August 1st, Jerry's birthday and August
9th the day Jerry passed away
Tune in to the Kitchen Sink 10 to 12 Show on Wednesday August 4 at 10:00 p.m.
as we celebrate ...
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The Deutsches Haus has stood on South Galvez Street in New Orleans, for just
shy of a century, and has been a center for German Culture in the Crescent
City for over 80 years.
Originally incorporated in 1928 the Deutsches Haus evolved from Deutsche
Gesellschaft von New Or...
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Story by Sally Young.
Walking into downtown Ascona Friday afternoon, the first thing I saw was
Uncle Lionel Batiste leading a brass band down the street. The official Grand
Marshall for the JazzAscona 2010 Festival, Uncle Lionel was stealing the show
as usual. All cameras ...
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What is it With World Cup Soccer Fans? This Sunday, July 11th, 13 hours
after my midnight show, one out of six people in the world will be fully
engaged the same activity. One billion people will watch the World Cup
final. Billion not million. Think of the last time you ...
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We've got a great recipe for you from Louisiana Cookin' Magazine and Chef Brian Landry of Galatoire's, one of New Orleans' oldest and best restaurants. It's a crab and beet salad that incorporates a beet tartare, a white remoulade sauce, and Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat. Try ...
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Rebecca Barry, Jason Marsalis and Henry Butler all return for a second hour
of music from Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, featuring both original compositions
and pieces by Alvin Batiste, Herbie Hancock, Ray Brown and Eddie Harris.
During the program, we also highlight three event...
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Blog by Sally Young, photos by Sheik Richardson and Massimo Pedrazinni
On Saturday night, after Herlin Riley sat in with Shannon Powell's All-Star
Band, the two drummers received the prestigious Ascona Jazz Award for 2010.
Previous recipients include Lillian Boutte, Father...
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There will be a July 4th benefit for Plaquemines Parish fishermen at
Vaughan's Lounge
.
Food will be served beginning at 3 PM. Call the lounge for details. Billy
Nungesser (the parish president) will be there.
Vaughan's Lounge
800 Lesseps Street,
New Orleans(504) 947-5562
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Rebecca Barry, Jason Marsalis and Henry Butler all take the stage on
today’s show, performing the compositions of Thelonious Monk, Charlie
Parker and Nat Adderley, as we kick off a two-part series focusing on Snug
Harbor and other jazz venues in New Orleans. At this week’s ...
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This coming Friday morning, July the 2nd, I will be welcoming not one but two
special musical guests to my show -- first the dynamic Young Fellaz Brass
Band and then guitarist extraordinaire Mark Penton AKA Mark Pentone! My
regular lively jazz show will run from 6 to 8:00 ...
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