Takin' It to the Streets interviews

Takin' It to the Streets episodes containing an interview.

Men & Lady Buckjumpers Second Line

Mon, 09/02/19

Lady Buckjumpers at Jazz Fest 2018 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee] START – Verret’s Lounge - 1738 Washington Ave. Head down Washington Ave to LaSalle St, turn left on LaSalle St. Proceed to 4th St STOP – A.L. Davis Park (Men of Class) at 2600 LaSalle St. Head back down LaS... Read more

Nine Times and 9SL Second Line Parade

Mon, 09/02/19

Nine Times and 9SL 2017 [Photo by Jamell Tate] START 3512 Louisa St (X'Quisite Stylez Barbershop). Down Louisa to 2900 Louisa St. (pick up Original Lady Nine Times and Mrs. Nine Times). Continue down Louisa. LEFT on N. Dorgenois to Desire St. RIGHT on Desire St. Continue d... Read more

Sudan Second Line Parade

Mon, 09/02/19

Hear our interview with three members of Sudan as they discuss Jerome Smith, Danny Barker, passing the traditions on to the next generation, the integration of modern and traditional music in their parade, the importance of cowbell, and much more. Read more

Black Men of Labor Second Line Parade

Mon, 09/02/19

Men of Class at Jazz Fest 2019 [Photo by Louis Crispino] START Portside Lounge (3000 Dryades St.). Continue up Dryades Street to Second Street. STOP Sportsman's Lounge (2433 Dryades Street) Sportsman Ladies. Pickup 'Men & Ladies of Unity.' Continue up Second Street to Dann... Read more

Family Ties Second Line Parade

Mon, 08/26/19

Family Ties at Jazz Fest [Photo by Eli Mergel] START Prime Example Jazz Club (1909 N. Broad). Proceed up N. Broad St. to St. Ann St. Make a U-turn. STOP Lillie's Bar. Continue on N. Broad St. to Ursulines Ave. RIGHT turn onto Ursulines Ave to 2634 Ursulines Ave. STOP Lisa... Read more

Young Men Olympians Second Line Parade

Mon, 08/26/19

Action Jackson sits down with Norman Dixon, Jr. to talk about YMO's second line parade this Sunday. Read more

Interview: Ronald W. Lewis

Thu, 08/15/19

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson talks with Ronald W. Lewis, founder of the Original Big Nine Social and Pleasure Club, and director of the House of Dance & Feathers in the Lower 9th Ward. Lewis shares his experiences masking in the 1980s and 1990s, wha... Read more

Interview with photographer Freddy Hill

Sat, 09/07/19

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson sits down with documentary photographer Freddy Hill. Hill has been photographing New Orleans social and pleasure clubs and Mardi Gras Indians in New Orleans for more than 15 years. Her work captures all aspects of the cl... Read more

Interview: Mr. C, second line videographer

Sat, 08/10/19

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, hear Action Jackson's interview with Mr. C, the second line videographer. They discuss his background and how he got involved with the parades, what he tries to capture each Sunday, and much more. Below, see one of the videos he's prod... Read more