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New Orleans in Switzerland: The Sound After The Storm

Fri, 07/16/10

For over a year, the film team of Patrik Soergel, Ryan Fenson-Hood, and Sven O. Hill worked in Ascona, Switzerland, New Orleans, and Stresa, Italy, documenting post-Katrina life. They focused on Lillian Boutte, Dr. Michael White, & Armand “Sheik” Richardson, all New Orleans na... Read more

Drew Landry: A Voice for the People

Jerry Garcia Special on the Kitchen Sink "Days Between" Show Wednesday August 4

Tue, 07/13/10

Authored by:  A.J. Rodrigue (Boudin Man)

“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 ... Read more

Auf Wiedersehen Deutsches Haus...Danke and Slán

Tue, 07/13/10

Authored by:  Sharon Armstrong

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... Read more

New Orleans in Switzerland: More from JazzAscona

Tue, 07/13/10

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 ... Read more

Jamie's Last Post From South Africa - Why We Are All World Cup Fans

Sat, 07/10/10

Authored by:  Jamie Dell'Apa

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 ... Read more

More from JazzAscona in Switzerland

Mon, 07/05/10

Authored by:  Mike Kobrin

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... Read more

Benefit for Plaquemines Parish this July 4th!

Fri, 07/02/10

Authored by:  Valerie "The Problem Child" Kacprzak

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 Read more

Two special guests -- Young Fellaz and Mark Pentone

Notes & Photos from JazzAscona in Switzerland

Tue, 06/29/10

By Sally Young, reporting from Ascona, Switzerland. I landed in Geneva last week and traveled through Lausanne & Montreux, Switzerland. There are music festivals everywhere in Europe! Everyone is busy setting up stages and tents on Lake Geneva. Then I rode on the Glacier ... Read more