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of the ChiefsBig Chief Allison "Tootie" Montana is remembered with this statue in Louis Armstrong Park on Rampart Street.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/11661-2094-2.jpg11661-2094-2Big Chief Bo Dollis brought the music and rhythms of Mardi Gras Indians to music lovers everywhere. 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32022-12-06T03:34:24+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2021/09/03/mama-dont-like-it-but-i-do-you-too/2021-09-03T15:27:17+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2021/08/26/time-to-get-up-for-school-do-your-homework-gumbo-yaya/2021-08-27T14:01:43+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2021/08/19/shows-grumpy-opening-finishes-with-davis-rogan-visit/2021-08-19T22:32:09+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2021/08/12/live-shows-new-records-and-fire-on-the-bayou/2021-08-12T22:46:40+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2021/08/06/wildfires-in-the-west/2021-08-06T17:13:39+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2016/12/07/your-2016-new-orleans-music-buying-guide-part-1/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cowboy.jpgcowboyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/chawa.jpgchawaAdvocate photo by ZACH BRIEN -- Trevor Mimitte, left, kicks a ball during a drill with coach Blaine LeBlanc from Southeastern University.: Sunday, July 19, 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contest for female impersonators at the Dew Drop Inn with Bobby Marchan on stage. 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Washington at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/tuts-piano-professor.jpgtuts-piano-professorCover of Tuts Washington's only solo recordinghttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/piano-players-rarely-play-t.jpgpiano-players-rarely-play-tProfessor Longhair (top), Allen Toussaint (middle) and Tuts Washington performing Boogie Woogie in Piano Players Rarely Play Together2018-01-03T21:15:40+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2017/12/27/kaos-gumbo-yayas-top-ten-2017-new-orleans-cds/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/with-you-in-mind-cover-980x980.jpgWith-You-in-Mind-Cover-980x980https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/creaturesfront_mini.jpgCreaturesFront_minihttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/dirty-bourbon.jpgdirty 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Sam Zemurray lived and died in New Orleans after building a banana distribution dynasty.2017-12-27T23:35:17+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2017/12/12/your-2017-new-orleans-music-buying-guide-part-2/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/bonsoir_catin_laurore_cover_web.pngBonsoir_Catin_LAurore_Cover_Webhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/benny-turner.jpgbenny turnerhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/roamin-jasmine-live-at-horaces-bar.jpgroamin-jasmine-live-at-horaces-barhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/trombone-shorty-parking-lot-symphony.jpgtrombone-shorty-Parking-Lot-Symphony2017-12-18T23:39:30+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2017/12/06/your-2017-new-orleans-music-buying-guide-part-1/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/logo-for-show.jpgMardi Gras dot background.Mardi Gras dot background.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/debbie-davie-josh-paxton-vices-and-virtues.jpgdebbie-davie-josh-paxton-vices-and-virtueshttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/erica-falls-home-grown.jpgerica-falls-home-grownhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hot-8-on-the-spot.jpghot 8 on the spot2017-12-18T18:38:05+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2017/09/14/house-guest-helps-me-with-my-louisiana-french-titled-songs/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/win_20170914_09_17_08_pro.jpgWIN_20170914_09_17_08_ProMe and Noémie in the KAOS control room right before today's show. 2017-12-18T18:36:47+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2017/11/20/boneramas-latest-release-is-hot-like-fire/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/bonerama.jpgbonerama2017-11-21T06:03:12+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2017/11/03/latest-nola-trip-inspired-todays-show/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/new-releases.jpgnew-releases2017-11-03T20:18:53+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/02/26/fats-domino-got-the-world-to-dance/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/street-party.jpgJamaican Dance PartiesNew Orleans early Rock n' Roll inspired the Ska rhythm that evolved on the streets of Jamaica.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/fats-domino.jpgFats DominoFats Domino was not only a major force in Rock n' Roll, he help inspire sk.2017-11-03T20:17:55+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2017/10/06/pledge-drive-show-is-all-about-money/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/win_20171005_09_34_27_pro-2.jpgKicking Ass Olympia StyleKAOS is re-issuing a classic t-shirt as part of its premium for members. Your support keeps real radio alive.2017-10-08T16:42:52+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2017/08/31/a-dozen-years-after-katrina/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/flood-2.jpgflood 22017-09-02T12:38:41+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/06/19/my-dads-legacy-a-strong-affinity-for-music-from-new-orleans/2017-08-25T13:42:34+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2014/09/19/theres-more-to-nola-than-bourbon-street/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/19699918-mmmain.jpg19699918-mmmainhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/al-hirt.jpgal-hirtWhen not driving a Rambler full of kids down Bourbon Street, parents were often inside night clubs like this one with Al Hirt.2017-04-25T15:16:18+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2016/01/11/sonny-landreth-slide-guitar-master-to-tour-northwest-this-week/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/slandreth_by_jackspencer.jpgSonny LandrethVeteran slide guitarist brings his unique sound to the Northwest. Photo by Jack Spencer2017-04-24T17:17:42+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2016-shows-recordings-and-playlists/2017-01-05T23:37:41+00:00weekly0.6https://sweeneygumbo.com/2016/12/13/your-2016-new-orleans-music-buying-guide-part-two/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/toussaint.jpgtoussainthttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/close-up-photo-by-ken-swartz-150x150.jpgclose-up-photo-by-ken-swartz-150x150https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/misssophieuke.jpgmisssophieukehttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/coreyhenry-15.jpgcoreyhenry-15Corey Henry 2016-12-14T20:08:10+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/my-dads-legacy-a-strong-affinity-for-music-from-new-orleans/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/scan0111_edited-1.jpgscan0111_edited-1We live in Uptown New Orleans where my Dad remodeled the downstairs with a room designed for music and partying.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dad-clarinet.jpgdad-clarinethttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dad-and-organ.jpgdad-and-organMy Dad at his organ, next his record player. Later, he would create a wall niche for the organ and shelves for his records and player. He also added central air conditioning.2016-11-14T03:49:35+00:00weekly0.6https://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/09/19/more-women-are-taking-the-music-stage-in-new-orleans/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/50th-anniversary-celebration.jpgIrma ThomasIrma Thomas, the Soul Queen of New Orleans, was a pioneer in a male-dominated New Orleans R&B scene.2025-03-02T23:57:46+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/05/23/professor-longhair-tralla-walla-makes-us-feel-fine/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/professorlonghair_edited-1.jpgProfessorLonghair_edited-1Henry Roeland Byrd, aka Professor Longhairhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/professorlonghair1.jpgProfessorLonghairhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/professorlonghair.jpgProfessorLonghairhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/fess-poster.jpgCalibrationCalibrationhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/crawfess.jpgcrawfess2016-09-02T03:36:17+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2016/08/09/pete-fountain-brought-a-little-hipness-into-the-50s-living-room/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pete-fountain-statue.jpgpete fountain statuehttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/pete-fountain-solo.jpgpete fountain solo2016-08-11T22:09:41+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2016/03/29/light-footed-treme-actor-on-gumbo-yaya/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/james-dumont.jpgjames dumonthttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/jamesdumont-highres.jpgJamesDumont-HighRes2016-06-02T22:57:53+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2014/12/28/hbos-treme-is-an-excellent-intro-to-new-orleans-music/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/treme-blog-terry-clarence-f.jpgDavis McAlaryClarence "Frogman" Henry in a scene with fictional character Davis McAlary, inspired by real musician Davis Rogan.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/pierce.jpgMusician's lifeTreme focused on the lives of musicians. Wendell Pierce, with cap, plays a trombonist struggling to make ends meet. He's marching with Rebirth Brass Band in this show and his trombone was played by Rebirth's Stafford Agee.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1486810_10152052093874501_256788514_n.jpghttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1459953_10200528958778143_1973130592_n.jpg1459953_10200528958778143_1973130592_nhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/41008_427165478003_5509932_n.jpg41008_427165478003_5509932_nhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/0607-cornell-williams-995720.jpgCornell WilliamsA bass player with Jon Cleary's group, The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Williams did quite a bit of acting and bass playing on the show.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/0520-dr-john-300x250.jpgDr. JohnThe show featured literally hundreds of musicians. Some well known such as Dr. John (Mac Rebennak)2016-03-30T21:55:52+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2016/03/06/new-orleans-festival-season-offers-more-than-jazzfest/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/freret-street-festival-1.jpgfreret-street-festival-1https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/freret-street-festival-3.jpgfreret-street-festival-3https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/freret-street-festival-2.jpgfreret-street-festival-2https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/jazz-in-the-park.jpgjazz-in-the-park2016-03-29T15:43:57+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/01/04/new-orleans-and-the-piano-a-good-team/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/littlerichard.jpglittlerichard2016-03-24T22:40:49+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/02/18/olympia-marching-band-rumbles-through-downtown/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/artesianpub-crawl.jpgartesianpub crawlhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/pubcrawl11.jpgPerfect SettingMy favorite venue was the hallway of the Securities building, allowing the band to serenade patrons at Dillingers and Rumors Wine Bar. https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/pubcrawl10.jpgAll You Need Is LoveThe spirit was infectious, with folks joining the parade as the journey down Fourth Avenue continued.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/pubcrawl4.jpgPub Crawl for Fat TuesdayArtesian Rumble Arkestra marched through downtown and 11 pubs last night, carrying the spirit of carnival with them.2016-02-08T16:22:35+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2016/02/06/jon-cleary-to-funk-it-up-at-jazz-alley-monday/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cleary.jpgJon Cleary and The Absolute Monster Gentlemen2016-02-06T23:38:42+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2016/01/23/kaos-to-start-serving-gumbo-yaya-on-thursdays/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/spinglobe.jpgspinglobeScott Steven's Spin the Globe program is the only world music show not moving anywhere. It's going to stay on Fridays.2016-01-24T07:22:56+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/07/23/new-orleans-is-a-homing-beacon-to-musicians-worldwide/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/roamin-jasmine.jpgroamin-jasmineThe Roamin' Jasmine performing at Bacchanal. Taylor is on bass (left).https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/rising-appalachia2.jpgrising-appalachia2Sisters Leah Song (left) and Chloe Smith of Rising Appalachia lived and performed in New Orleans for seven years. https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/taylor.jpgtaylorDouble Bass Player Taylor Smith found his bliss playing music in New Orleans.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/congro-square.jpgcongro-squareCongo Square is where slaves congregated on Sundays in 19th Century New Orleans and is considered where jazz was born.2016-01-21T05:02:41+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015-shows-and-playlist/2016-01-04T22:54:02+00:00weekly0.6https://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/02/14/carnival-season-ends-with-a-bang-on-fat-tuesday/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/mardi-gras.jpgMardi Gras Day early 60'sMy family (my Dad's taking the picture) as we head to Canal Street for the Mardi Gras parades. I didn't get to wear a beret.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/king-cake.jpgking cakeThe New Orleans King cake has evolved from a loaf of french bread with a bean in it to a more sugary decorative concoction with a trinket (usually a baby) hidden inside. If you get the piece with the trinket, the next King cake is on you. 2015-12-30T17:06:29+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/12/18/a-bag-full-of-new-orleans-music-videos-for-the-holidays/2015-12-21T23:14:26+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2014/12/20/holiday-videos-set-the-festive-mood/2015-12-17T17:20:23+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/12/05/your-2015-new-orleans-music-buying-guide-part-1/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/the-rads.jpgthe radshttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/deslondes.jpgdeslondeshttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/novelli.jpgnovellihttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/red-hot-brass-band.jpgRed-Hot-Brass-BandDoyle Cooper fronts the Red Hot Brass Band2015-12-12T22:37:54+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/04/24/jello-biafra-releases-nola-recording-in-time-for-jazz-fest/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/biafra.jpgbiafraJELLO BIAFRA AND THE NEW ORLEANS RAUNCH & SOUL ALLSTARS2015-12-12T22:35:14+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/11/20/dr-john-turns-75/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/dr-john.jpgdr.johnhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/nite-tripper.jpgnite tripper2015-12-12T22:33:57+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2014/12/12/2014-new-orleans-music-buyers-guide-part-ii/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rogan.jpgroganDavis Rogan puts its all out there in his latest. His love, frustrations and of course his view of the world.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/debbie-davis.jpgdebbie-davisDebbie Davis is a member of the New Orleans Nightingale collective which has help put a spotlight on New Orleans female musicians. https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/benny-turner.jpgbenny-turnerBenny Tuner delivers a solid blues and soul collection with his latest release, Journey.2015-12-12T22:33:15+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2014/12/06/your-2014-new-orleans-music-buying-guide/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/rorydanger-ageofexploration.jpgRoryDanger-AgeOfExplorationRockabilly does quite capture the adventure that Rory Danger and the Dangers Dangers offer in The Age of Exploration.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/lena.jpglenaLena Prima comes home in body and spirit with Starting Something.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/suspects.jpgsuspectsThe New Orleans Suspects nail it with their release Ourboros.2015-12-12T22:31:41+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/12/11/your-2015-new-orleans-music-buying-guide-part-2/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dashriprock.jpgdashriprock2015-12-12T22:30:56+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/10/30/new-orleans-jazz-funerals-meditate-the-relationship-between-the-living-and-the-dead/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/bmol_article2.jpgbmol_article2https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/funeral-3.pngfuneral 32015-11-05T17:56:47+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2014/09/05/what-is-the-right-way-to-pronounce-new-orleans/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tchoupitoulas.jpgtchoupitoulasIt's easier to pronounce if you do the first syllable as "Chop"https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/where-yat.jpgwhere y'atThe expression "Where Y'at" also is the title of New Orleans entertainment guide magazine.2015-10-17T20:55:32+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/04/16/kaos-is-the-worlds-window-to-our-community/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/kaos.jpgkaoshttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/window-to-the-world_327x216.jpgwindow to the world_327x2162015-09-28T21:24:22+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/03/14/toussaint-infused-new-orleans-sound-into-pop-music/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/paul-mccartney-in-new-orlea.jpgLinda and Paul McCartney performing with Allen Toussaint in his New Orleans studio in 1975.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/a_t_-performs-the-nation-athem-at-the-new-orleans-bowl-ncaa-game-december-21-2013.jpgNew Orleans "Professor" Allen Toussaint2015-07-21T22:07:38+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/07/01/portland-blues-festival-serves-up-a-sweet-nola-meal/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/toussaint.jpgtoussaintAllen Toussaint looking over his shoulder at a Paddlewheeler cruising the Misssissippi while performing at French Quarter Festival this year. He'll be playing by the Willamette River this Friday.2015-07-02T03:01:07+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/04/12/music-and-history-carry-on-despite-rain-during-french-quarter-festival/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1710.jpgIMG_1710Allen Toussaint (piano) played "It's Raining" and Deacon John sang at the French Quarter Festival Conversations on Louisiana Music. https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1468.jpgIMG_1468A hard rain on Friday pushed crowds under cover. Saturday and Sunday also had rained out venues at times. 2015-06-18T18:51:04+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/05/16/louisiana-delta-inspired-music-taking-on-a-cry-for-help/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/logo.pngVoice of the WetlandsTab Benoit started the Voice of the Wetlands to raise awareness about the importance of revitalizing the river system.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/muskrat.jpgmuskratMuskrats, alligators, junebugs, and other critters crawl from the swamp into the music.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/watershedbg.jpgMississippi WatershedThe waters that flow through Louisiana originate in 31 states. 2015-06-10T03:40:19+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/06/07/new-orleans-clears-the-air-in-its-bars-and-nightclubs/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/maple-leaf.jpgmaple-leafVincent Broussard of Rebirth Brass Band powers his saxophone at the Maple Leaf Bar.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/roamin-at-bacchanal.jpgroamin-at-bacchanalPlaces with courtyards, patios and balconies can still allow smoker unless, like Bacchanal, the owners prohibit smoking. The Roamin's Jasmine playing in the courtyard.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/king-james-and-gmen.jpgking-james-and-gmenKing James and the G-Men perform regularly at BJ's in the Bywater--a classic neighborhood bar that allowed smoking up until the citywide ban.2015-06-08T02:36:12+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/05/01/milo-music-parlor-offers-a-unique-live-music-experience/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/milo4.jpgmilo4https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/milo1.jpgmilo1Water fountain sculpture in the backyard of the electic building that serves up new New Orleans music every Tuesday.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/milo2.jpgKelcy Mae at Milo Music ParlorKelcy Mae, center, performed with her band at the Milo Music Parlor in early April.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/milo3.jpgmilo3The back of the renovated building that serves as Milo Music Parlor2015-05-05T16:50:30+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2014-shows-playlists/2015-05-03T01:23:24+00:00weekly0.6https://sweeneygumbo.com/2014/10/05/street-music-can-be-magical-if-you-let-yourself-enjoy-it/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/img_0103-2.jpgimg_0103-2https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/nobluesingers.jpgNew Orleans Blues Grandpa Elliott (Elliott Small) and Stony B (Michael Stone) performing at a corner on Royal Street.2015-04-21T14:44:30+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/04/11/first-impressions-of-french-quarter-festival/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1437.jpgIMG_1437John Boutte performing at French Quarter festival this week.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_1454.jpgIMG_14542015-04-13T00:05:55+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/04/07/east-to-catch-a-lot-of-nola-music-in-a-short-period-of-time/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0521.jpgboneramaMark Mullins (left) and Craig Klein are two of the "bones" of Bonerama. Billy Iuso, fronting his own band earlier, added some licks to a Bonerama number.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0668.jpgIMG_0668https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/img_0773.jpgThe Special MenKing James & the Special Men at BJ's Lounge2015-04-07T20:32:28+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/04/02/freret-street-event-marks-the-start-of-nola-festival-season/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/bonerama.jpgboneramaBonerama will close out the Freret Street Festival.2015-04-03T01:44:01+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/02/21/new-orleans-funk-band-plays-the-i-5-tour-this-week/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/mercurio.jpgRobert MercurioRobert Mercurio on bass for Galactichttps://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/galactic_4_photo_credit-_za.jpgGalactic(From Left) Jeff Mercurio, Ben Ellman, Dan Vogel, Jeff Raines and Stanton Moore.2015-02-27T16:27:05+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/01/29/african-american-nola-musicians-rocked-the-nation/2015-02-26T21:24:45+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/02/07/careless-love-follows-carefree-path-to-our-ears/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sophielee.jpgMiss Sophie LeeContemporary New Orleans artists, such Miss Sophie Lee, carry on the New Orleans tradition of performing Careless Love.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/buddybolden.gifBuddy Bolden and his bandBuddy Bolden, holding the cornet standing in back, was never recorded but he is likely the reason why Careless Love is New Orleans standard today.2015-02-08T19:41:06+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2015/01/16/jazzfest-new-music-and-tubaluba/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/tubaluba.jpgTubaluba comes to OlympiaJosh Wilson (green pants) will be on air with me on Monday talking about his Tubaluba's upcoming performance at Rhythm & Rye.https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/splash_header_2015.jpgsplash_header_20152015-01-16T21:13:20+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2014/11/08/tipitinas-keeps-the-legacy-alive-while-contributing-to-the-future/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/girltrouble.jpgGirl TroubleTacoma band Girl Trouble performing at the Capitol Theater this month. Like Tipitina's the theater has a history of providing local groups a platform to perform. 2015-01-01T19:50:02+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.com/2014/11/01/brass-bands-make-you-move-your-body/https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/babyboyz.jpgbabyboyzBaby Boyz at Jazz Fest. No longer the province of old men, brass bands provide a path for young musicians to gain professional experience https://sweeneygumbo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/rebirth.jpgrebirthRebirth Brass Band at the Maple Leaf Bar in Uptown New Orleans every Tuesday night except when the band tours.. 2014-11-26T21:13:46+00:00monthlyhttps://sweeneygumbo.comdaily1.02026-01-11T03:16:57+00:00