Campbell Brothers

[saturn]

Further info about the Campbell Brothers performances. I apologize if this is a repeat post, but I do not remember seeing this info before.

Marc Stone presents:


SACRED FUNK!!!!


A Concert to benefit the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic
Friday, May 4th 8pm at
The Old Point Bar
545 Patterson St. in Algiers Point, New Orleans


Featuring:
Grandmasters of Sacred Steel from Rochester, NY
THE CAMPBELL BROTHERS



With special guests
WALTER “WOLFMAN” WASHINGTON, SHANNON Mc NALLY, KIRK JOSEPH, ARLEE LEONARD, LYNN DRURY, SEAN C, MARC STONE, EDDIE CROFT, JAMARR ALLEN and many more!!!


The New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic has been long at the forefront of the efforts to care for New Orleans’ treasured music community. In celebration of their ninth anniversary, we are presenting a very special concert featuring NEA Heritage Award winning Sacred Steel artists The Campbell Brothers and many of New Orleans’ most celebrated musicains. This will be the second meeting of many of these artists. Last year’s concert with Campbell Brothers was a sold out, all night extravaganza that raised over $6,000 for the clinic and gave birth to a new sound called Sacred Funk.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see so many world-class artists in a warm, intimate, great sounding venue. Last year, the Campbell Brothers next major appearance after the Old Point was at Carnegie Hall! Only 180 tickets will be available, so please act fast to insure your place at this incredible event. Great music for a great cause!!!


Tickets will be $40 at the door day of show, or $30 in advance through www.marcstonemusic.com (http://www.marcstonemusic.com/).


and if the ticket is too steep for you, come Sat. 5/5 and see the Campbell Brothers plus the Marc Stone Band and special guests for only $15 in advance (as opposed to $20 at the door) thru my website.

Or get tix for both shows for only $40!!! Save $20!

[Corona]

who is Jamarr Allen??

[saturn]

who is Jamarr Allen??

No idea -- and Google turns up nothing! :confused:

[swag]

You think he's a typo?

[Corona]

I just emailed Shamarr to ask....it's pretty close to Shamarr Allen no?

[saturn]

Could be. I stole the announcement from the PDKK board and just did a copy and paste.

The website listed does not mention this name.

[saturn]

I just emailed Shamarr to ask....it's pretty close to Shamarr Allen no?

Quite possibly. If it is Shamarr --- he's getting to be a very busy boy! :D

[Corona]

Quite possibly. If it is Shamarr --- he's getting to be a very busy boy! :D
I know!! Leaving Rebirth was the best thing he did for his career...Rebirth is super cool, nothing against them at all.

I still can't believe Bob French invited him to play both sets for fest...especially the one with the big boys...Marsalis and H. Connick Jr. :) He's playing Kermit's wedding too with Bob!
I'm so proud of him....

[mightyradgumbo]

I know!! Leaving Rebirth was the best thing he did for his career...Rebirth is super cool, nothing against them at all.

I still can't believe Bob French invited him to play both sets for fest...especially the one with the big boys...Marsalis and H. Connick Jr. :) He's playing Kermit's wedding too with Bob!
I'm so proud of him....

Well deserved turn of events for him for sure. I agree that Rebirth is great but as it did for Kermit, I hope that it does it for Shamarr-he really deserves all good fortune.

I love the Old Point..didn't get out to Algiers last fest-going out there for something this year, can't remember what it is for ;)

[rosetree]

Well deserved turn of events for him for sure. I agree that Rebirth is great but as it did for Kermit, I hope that it does it for Shamarr-he really deserves all good fortune.

I love the Old Point..didn't get out to Algiers last fest-going out there for something this year, can't remember what it is for ;)

Hmmmmmmm.....;) ;)
Are you and PB going to try and come by before Rosetreefest??? Isn't he leaving before that?

[funkkjunkie]

Corona! You're kidding, right?

[funkkjunkie]

Thanks saturn. I just added these shows to my grids. Happy to have options!

[Jordan]

I was going to post these shows myself. I was at the benefit gig last year and let me tell you -- it was of the 5 best shows I have ever seen. I'm not exaggerating -- I see 1-2 shows a week in New York and have been coming to jazzfest for around 15 years. I'm sure if you ask anyone who was there, they'll tell you it was one of the highlights too. I have a few of their cds, have seen the Campbell's at fest and in clubs around NY and was impressed; but there is something about mixing all of those NOLA musicians with the Campbells at the Old Point that night that was outrageous!

So hop a ferry, catch a cab, steal a car if you have to: just get there!

[rosetree]

If you catch the ferry, make sure you have a way to get home. Since Katrina, the schedule has been cut way back at night :mad: Last ferry back is 9:00 :mad: :mad:

[Belle]

Do the ferry's run back to your side later than that? What are the plans if any to extend hours?

[swag]

I've always cabbed it home from Old Point. Even before the storm, the last boat back was before midnite. Cab fare was around $20 or $25 IIRC.

[rosetree]

Do the ferry's run back to your side later than that? What are the plans if any to extend hours?

We have tried to petition the CCC to extend hours but they are ##!!!&^%# azzholes! They don't give a crap. The last ferry from the East bank is 8:45 and from the Westbank @9:00.
If you split a cab, the price is not too bad :)

[Zydekitten]

I went to the Campbell Brothers/NOMC fundraiser show last year at the Old Point Bar in Algiers and it was fantastic!!! And this lineup is even better!!!

I wanna go so badly!!! Gotta save up that $$$ for the cab rides . . .

:D

[Corona]

Thanks saturn. I just added these shows to my grids. Happy to have options!
yup, it's him lol! Just got the email...I wanted to make sure cuz even on myspace, there were a few Shamarr Allens from New Orleans lol!

[Dr. A.]

i have actually never been to the old point. what is parking like around there and does it feel reasonably safe? i mean, relative to other areas of course, knowing the usual risks. what are landmarks around there i might visualize?-i cant place it.

[rosetree]

i have actually never been to the old point. what is parking like around there and does it feel reasonably safe? i mean, relative to other areas of course, knowing the usual risks. what are landmarks around there i might visualize?-i cant place it.

The Old Point is on Patterson Ave in Algiers Point. Patterson runs right next to the levee. (it is what some people call the River road, not to be confused with the River road on the Eastbank). It's 5 blocks from the ferry at 545 Patterson St. The area is relatively safe and only has on street parking. Go to www.oldpointbar.com for more info.

[Jim]

Last year's show was fantastic. I've been coming to Jazzfest for 15 years or so and the show was one of the best in all those years. Unfortunately, I won't be there for the 2nd weekend. As to getting back to the Quarter, I had no trouble catching a cab but they didn't start showing up until around 2:00 in the morning.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

This is great news!!! I've been away from the board for about 24 hours now. This is the best news for me all day. Hope to make both nights. Awesome lineup!!! Thanks for the info!!!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Tickets for both nights only $40. I feel like this is a dream..... Campbell Brothers for two nights!!! A Must See Show!!! Life is great!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

bumping.... Have tickets for both nights. Life is great!!!

[Corona]

bumping.... Have tickets for both nights. Life is great!!!
Bayou Rendezvous tix....this is WHY I WANTED TO WAIT TO BUY TIX!!! WHY DON'T I EVER LISTEN TO MYSELF!!!! Shamarr Allen is playing that concert too...uggggh!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Bayou Rendezvous tix....this is WHY I WANTED TO WAIT TO BUY TIX!!! WHY DON'T I EVER LISTEN TO MYSELF!!!! Shamarr Allen is playing that concert too...uggggh!

Corona, I've been sitting on the fence until yesterday. I came very close to buying Funky Meters/Trucks tickets at HOB 2nd Sat but I could never forgive myself if I was to miss the Campbells both nights. There is only one band that would cause me to miss these two shows. Saturn, thank you so so very kindly for posting this & making my day!!!

[Festvet]

I was going to post these shows myself. I was at the benefit gig last year and let me tell you -- it was of the 5 best shows I have ever seen. I'm not exaggerating -- I see 1-2 shows a week in New York and have been coming to jazzfest for around 15 years. I'm sure if you ask anyone who was there, they'll tell you it was one of the highlights too. I have a few of their cds, have seen the Campbell's at fest and in clubs around NY and was impressed; but there is something about mixing all of those NOLA musicians with the Campbells at the Old Point that night that was outrageous!

So hop a ferry, catch a cab, steal a car if you have to: just get there!
Jordan, I have to agree. It was one of the highlights of my long jazzfest experience. Were you there for Fri night or Sat night show? I was there on Friday. Not too crowded either which was just awesome. Only better show I saw was next evening; PBS w/Bonerama & Skerik @Howlin Wolf. I'm not a huge PBS fan by any means and they totally blew me away that night.

[mdfest]

Im reaaaly pissed im going to miss this after reading the reviews this year and last

[Corona]

Im reaaaly pissed im going to miss this after reading the reviews this year and last
oh man, they are on WWOZ right now.....and they're talking about this show!!! I'm gonna cry.....can I just get Saturday tix? Got the ADHD again....they just said a new cd by the Campbell Bros. coming out...SACRED FUNK! Wahooo!

[Corona]

:o anyone wanna buy 4 Bayou Rendezvous tix?????

[Corona]

:o anyone wanna buy 4 Bayou Rendezvous tix?????
This is the WORST FOMS I've ever had...my stomach hurts right now lol....

[saturn]

oh man, they are on WWOZ right now.....and they're talking about this show!!! I'm gonna cry.....can I just get Saturday tix? Got the ADHD again....they just said a new cd by the Campbell Bros. coming out...SACRED FUNK! Wahooo!

Greg and I saw them in Vancouver last year at the Commodore Ballroom and it was an amazing show. I recommend them hightly!!! :D

[funkkjunkie]

I'll bet you can sell those tickets, corona, but yes, you can buy tickets just for saturday. And marc stone produced sacred funk, i think.

[Jordan]

I went to the benefit show, not the Saturday one. This year I'm going to both. I was right up front last year (leaning against the pole) and it wasn't crowded at all. I had a little selfish inclinitation to keep it to myself at first --but the music is so wonderful, and the benefit is for a good cause, that I had to share it with y'all. It's a small place for sure, but we can phone-booth it for a night of great music -- I for one promise to shower after fest so I offend fewer of you.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

I went to the benefit show, not the Saturday one. This year I'm going to both. I was right up front last year (leaning against the pole) and it wasn't crowded at all. I had a little selfish inclinitation to keep it to myself at first --but the music is so wonderful, and the benefit is for a good cause, that I had to share it with y'all. It's a small place for sure, but we can phone-booth it for a night of great music -- I for one promise to shower after fest so I offend fewer of you.

Jordan, see you there both nights. Ordered tickets for both nights yesterday. Like you, for some unknown reason I missed the Saturday show also. Will not make that mistake again.

[VWGal]

Gawd, y'all are killing me. I didn't buy Bayou Rendezvous tickets, and now I too want some sacred steel. I will think about this for a minute or two and then order something....anything....just to relieve the acute FOMS.

[funkkjunkie]

I was at one of the shows last year. Jordan was there so it must have been friday night. Jordan, are you renting a van for fest again this year? I'll likely be at one night of the brothers.

[Jordan]

Yes, I always rent the biggest van National has. If you are willing to squeeze in and wait until the very end of the show, I'm happy to bring a bunch of you all back (although I may have a bunch of folks with me). By the way, that goes for any show -- feel free to flag me down at Tips, Southport or any club -- if I'm going close to your way, I'm happy to take you. Perhaps I'll put a threadhead sign of some sort on the dash.

[funkkjunkie]

Yay, Jordan! It's kind of blurry but I'm pretty sure you brought us back to the quarter after the old point show and it was much appreciated. This year, i'm planning on having my vehicle unless my bro comes thru like he did last year and offers me a ride down in his plane!

[Zydekitten]

I was at the Sacred Funk show on the first day, and Marc Stone not only put it together but also played with them . . and it was an incredible show!!! It totally made the adventure getting there (I had completely lost my voice, the ferry wasn't running and the cabbie I got didn't know how to get to Algiers and the Old Point Bar) TOTALLY worth it!!!

I'll be going again this year FO SHO!!! :D

[sophisticated sissy]

Yes, I always rent the biggest van National has. If you are willing to squeeze in and wait until the very end of the show, I'm happy to bring a bunch of you all back (although I may have a bunch of folks with me). By the way, that goes for any show -- feel free to flag me down at Tips, Southport or any club -- if I'm going close to your way, I'm happy to take you. Perhaps I'll put a threadhead sign of some sort on the dash.


Hey, Jordan! I'll chip in on the gas. I'm somewhat apprenhensive about going to this show because taxi service to Algiers can be sketchy late at night.

Unless rosetree'll let us sleep on the floor!;)

[Festvet]

We have tried to petition the CCC to extend hours but they are ##!!!&^%# azzholes! They don't give a crap. The last ferry from the East bank is 8:45 and from the Westbank @9:00.
If you split a cab, the price is not too bad :)
I just saw in yesterday's TP that they are extending the hr's for FQF, maybe they'll do the same for JF? Even so, the last I remeber them running back to Canal from the point was 11:30 or midnight.

[Festvet]

This is the WORST FOMS I've ever had...my stomach hurts right now lol....
Corona, you have plenty of time to take in both shows. Campbell Bros will be done by 1 am

Rhythm Council
Henry Butler, Papa Mali,Kirk Joseph, Robbie Kidd
9:00 PM

New Orleans Social Club
George Porter, Jr., Henry Butler, Ivan Neville
Leo Nocentelli, Raymond Weber
10:45 PM

The New Orleans All Stars
Johnny Vidacovich, George Porter, Jr., Theresa Andersson,
Ivan Neville, Ben Ellman, Mike Dillon
12:30AM

Papa Grows Funk
John Gros, June Yamagushi, Tim ”Jellybean” Alexander
Jason Mingledorf, Marc Pero
2 AM

Eric McFadden Trio & Friends
Eric McFadden, James Whiton, Jeff Cohen + many more
4:30 AM

[Festvet]

Jordan, see you there both nights. Ordered tickets for both nights yesterday. Like you, for some unknown reason I missed the Saturday show also. Will not make that mistake again.
yep. i just did the benefit show on friday too.

[rosetree]

I just saw in yesterday's TP that they are extending the hr's for FQF, maybe they'll do the same for JF? Even so, the last I remeber them running back to Canal from the point was 11:30 or midnight.

These are the hours for FQF:
"The Algiers/Canal Street ferry will have special operating hours Friday and Saturday to accommodate French Quarter Festival traffic beyond normal operating hours.
On both days, the ferry will operate from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. The last trip from Algiers will be at 9:30 p.m. and the last trip from Canal Street will be at 9:45 p.m. "

Even if they do this for JF, you'll still need to cab it back to the Eastbank....

[Zydekitten]

I just got my Sacred Funk tickets for Friday's NOMC fundraiser!!! (Woo to the Hoo!) . . . it would be SO cool if we could work out some carpooling action and I'd be more than happy to chip in towards gas (for the car) also!!!

:D

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

I will also be driving both nights. Can drop people off in the Quarter or Uptown or points between. Will be in a small car or SUV.

[Carolina Beadhead]

I will also be driving both nights. Can drop people off in the Quarter or Uptown or points between. Will be in a small car or SUV.

Fred, I'm interested in riding with ya for the Sacred Funk show. I'm staying up on Delachaise (a block above Louisiana), between Magazine & Annuciation. Where are you staying?

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Fred, I'm interested in riding with ya for the Sacred Funk show. I'm staying up on Delachaise (a block above Louisiana), between Magazine & Annuciation. Where are you staying?

CBH, I'm staying out in Gentilly but Im sure we can work something out. I will e you my cell number. I might just plan on driving the SUV from Houston. Can carry 9 including driver if 4 are willing to sit in the back. Please remind me... rowdy mom 81 @ ??

[funkkjunkie]

I'll let yall know if i have room in my car for that show, and which night i'm going once I know myself. Looks like i'll be the saturday show because i'm gonna see injuns at rosys on friday.

[Corona]

Vic, let's do Saturday and we can go together...you me, trish and the boys.....what do you think? That's 5 in your car...will that work?

[steeleye]

CBH, I'm staying out in Gentilly but Im sure we can work something out. I will e you my cell number. I might just plan on driving the SUV from Houston. Can carry 9 including driver if 4 are willing to sit in the back. Please remind me... rowdy mom 81 @ ??

Fred, hope I can horn in on some of that ride action. I can ferry over but will be looking for a way back to the Q. Would be much obliged and the beer's on me.

[Carolina Beadhead]

CBH, I'm staying out in Gentilly but Im sure we can work something out. I will e you my cell number. I might just plan on driving the SUV from Houston. Can carry 9 including driver if 4 are willing to sit in the back. Please remind me... rowdy mom 81 @ ??

aol.com (what you have is all one word)

Oh! and I'm a good wayback-er!!

[Lester_leaps_in]

rowdy mom 81 @ ??

Is CBH really 81?

[Jordan]

Don't know how many I have in my group yet, but I always give people rides after shows. My policy is, if you can fit in, I can take you. I'll probably be hitting the Bayou Rendezvous after the Old Point Gig on Fri.

If you need to e-mail me it is jordanh @ traiana (you know the rest -- a dot and three letters). E-mail me closer to fest and I'll let you know if I have room.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

steeleye.... still room for ya. Sounds like the Theads might be taking over the Old Point for the Campbells.
funkkjunkie, My guess would be that Sat will not be as crowded as Fri.

THeads need to rent a bus for the night & go bar hoping.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Is CBH really 81?

I think she was born in 1981.

[rosetree]

I think she was born in 1981.

You're kidding, I've got shoes from 1981!!!!
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q98/rosetreeglass/shoes.gif

[Carolina Beadhead]

I think she was born in 1981.

Bwahahahahahaha! I WISH!!! (Where's that rotflmao emoticon?)

But I thank you for the thought.

That was my son's soccer team way back when we signed up for aol. He was born in '82 but fell under the '81's.

[Freakwinox]

That show last year was simply amazing. Terrance Simien sang a tune - I think it was Keep On Smilin' - that was one of many highlights for me. I violated the advance ticket rule and have tix for Bayou and Franti at Tips. Now I have the KIMS - Know I'm Missing Something...and not quite sure what to do. Bayou or Campbells?

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

That show last year was simply amazing. Terrance Simien sang a tune - I think it was Keep On Smilin' - that was one of many highlights for me. I violated the advance ticket rule and have tix for Bayou and Franti at Tips. Now I have the KIMS - Know I'm Missing Something...and not quite sure what to do. Bayou or Campbells?

Freakwinox, you can do both. The Campbells are playing two nights. Hope to see you there!

[Jordan]

Freakwinox, you can do both. The Campbells are playing two nights. Hope to see you there!

I plan on doing all three - leaving the Campbells after they finish on Sat and going to the Bayou Rendezvous after. Probably catch the end of the New Orleans All Stars and the beginning of PGF, but I reckon they'll be a lot of mixing going on anyway.

[Corona]

I plan on doing all three - leaving the Campbells after they finish on Sat and going to the Bayou Rendezvous after. Probably catch the end of the New Orleans All Stars and the beginning of PGF, but I reckon they'll be a lot of mixing going on anyway.
Jordan did you mean leaving the Campbell Bros. Friday and heading to Bayou Rendezvous? The Campbells are playing with the Marc Stone band on Saturday....I think we're gonna do BR Friday and the Cambpells Saturday if we can hook up rides...there are 4 of us....

[Zydekitten]

I will also be driving both nights. Can drop people off in the Quarter or Uptown or points between. Will be in a small car or SUV.
We're in the Bywater, but could meet up with folks in the Quarter for a carpool!!! :)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

We're in the Bywater, but could meet up with folks in the Quarter for a carpool!!! :)

Zydekitten, just sent you mail.

[NeenAtlanta]

Vic, let's do Saturday and we can go together...you me, trish and the boys.....what do you think? That's 5 in your car...will that work?

me too, me too!
(waving hand in air)

I'd love to go Saturday with ya'll

Do you think we need advance tix for the Saturday night show?

[Corona]

me too, me too!
(waving hand in air)

I'd love to go Saturday with ya'll

Do you think we need advance tix for the Saturday night show?
I don't think so.....we should be able to do 6 in vic's car, we can stick Mark in the wayback...he's the smallest I think lol!

[tangledupinblue]

I don't think so.....we should be able to do 6 in vic's car, we can stick Mark in the wayback...he's the smallest I think lol!

I want a picture of this sh^$!!! HA HA

[funkkjunkie]

Lord, makes me think of festgiving. We got to ibjamns and all got out. I locked the car and mymecca says mmm, what about brother bill? he had ridden in the back and we forgot about him, locked him in!
It's a crv, tangled, so a couple peeps can ride in the very back, albeit uncomfortably. ;)

[Corona]

Lord, makes me think of festgiving. We got to ibjamns and all got out. I locked the car and mymecca says mmm, what about brother bill? he had ridden in the back and we forgot about him, locked him in!
It's a crv, tangled, so a couple peeps can ride in the very back, albeit uncomfortably. ;)
lol Vic, poor brother Bill!!! I won't forget Mark, I promise!

[NeenAtlanta]

Lord, makes me think of festgiving. We got to ibjamns and all got out. I locked the car and mymecca says mmm, what about brother bill? he had ridden in the back and we forgot about him, locked him in!
It's a crv, tangled, so a couple peeps can ride in the very back, albeit uncomfortably. ;)

YYR - I seem to remember we smushed Chris and Matt in the back one year after the Rock N Bowl.

[Jordan]

I'm happy to bring as many people as can fit, it is just a little hard for me to plan ahead because I have a krewe of non-planners with me. That being said, I do rent a minivan and am renting a house facing the fairgrounds, and would pick people up. My plan would be to leave fest at 7:00, shower, put the kids to sleep and be out the door on Fri by 7:45. After the Campbells we're heading to Howlin' Wolf for the remains of the Bayou Rendezvous.

Saturday we'd shower, put down the kids, grab a po' boy at the Parkway with Johnny Sansone and head to the Campbells around 9:00. After the Campbells we'd stop at Banks Street for Joe Krowne (if there is time) or for Billy Iuso at Le Bon Temps.

Sorry I can't commit for rides ahead of time, but as it usually does in NO, it usually works out. Especially if you are down with that basic schedule. I'll know more after the first weekend.

[Corona]

You're a good man Jordan!

[KeyWest Bruce]

I can't believe the Campbell Brothers will be playing locally during the fest....:D I had never heard of them till one of the threads on this board, and then I watched them on YouTube....OMG!!! Electrifying to say the least, and I'm a big gospel fan, so I was bummed that they weren't scheduled to play fest. I missed JF 2005, one of the few times, and I heard about their awesome performance. Anyhow, as if there wasn't enough going on.....now I have to figure a way to squeeze this in......I love it! I'm almost thinking of going on the second night when it is just them and Marc Stone. I'm just going to do one night....but there are so many other things, Instruments a Comin', Patry, other shows.....that I thought I would miss the big benefit on Friday. Any thoughts on this? Also, is it likely to sell out? Maybe I better decide quick. Man, this fest is beyond belief (getting those dancing shoes ready!)

[funkkjunkie]

Hey Bruce. I'm going to Rosys on Friday night for Trombone Shorty and Mardi Gras Indians and to Campbell Brothers on Sat night so I think your idea is a great idea. :cool: . Bought my ticket last night for that sat night show and it was $15 and no fees, one of the cheaper shows around.

[VWGal]

Just a thought, but if there's a pile of us at the Chateau LeMoyne, I'd rent a car for the evening, provided someone can give directions! We can all chip in a fiver or two....

[rosetree]

Just a thought, but if there's a pile of us at the Chateau LeMoyne, I'd rent a car for the evening, provided someone can give directions! We can all chip in a fiver or two....

If you're going to rent a car, you better look into it now!
As for directions, you can mapquest it or I'll help ya if that doesn't work.
The ferry's your best bet getting there, but it won't be runnin' when you're done! :D

[VWGal]

An excellent reminder, RT! I was going to book a car to take the Virgin round and about River Road etc. on Thursday, so will do that tomorrow. Should remember that there isn't an unlimited number of rental cards around....

[Festvet]

I'm happy to bring as many people as can fit, it is just a little hard for me to plan ahead because I have a krewe of non-planners with me. That being said, I do rent a minivan and am renting a house facing the fairgrounds, and would pick people up. My plan would be to leave fest at 7:00, shower, put the kids to sleep and be out the door on Fri by 7:45. After the Campbells we're heading to Howlin' Wolf for the remains of the Bayou Rendezvous.

Saturday we'd shower, put down the kids, grab a po' boy at the Parkway with Johnny Sansone and head to the Campbells around 9:00. After the Campbells we'd stop at Banks Street for Joe Krowne (if there is time) or for Billy Iuso at Le Bon Temps.

Sorry I can't commit for rides ahead of time, but as it usually does in NO, it usually works out. Especially if you are down with that basic schedule. I'll know more after the first weekend.
Damn, that's scary Jordan. Same schedule as me.

[mdfest]

An excellent reminder, RT! I was going to book a car to take the Virgin round and about River Road etc. on Thursday, so will do that tomorrow. Should remember that there isn't an unlimited number of rental cards around....

check out http://www.rentalcodes.com/ for deals on cars

this looks like a deal
dollar rental- code AX07- minivan $220/wk- have to use an AMEX

[VWGal]

Thanks MD, I'm going to do that right now!

[Jordan]

thanks,
Just saved me $50 bucks

[mdfest]

LOL- now I wont feel bad hitching rides!

Bookmark that site. It saved me a lot on a recent rental in FL.

[Marc Stone]

Hey everyone,

Great to see all of the interest in the Campbells shows at Old Point. I can't tell you how psyched we are. We recorded last years shows and mixed a rrecord from it that should be available soon.

In answer to some of the questions I have seen: All of the guests will be playing with the Campbells. On Friday we will start off with a bunch of the guests doing a round robin acoustic set, with everyone switching off leading and everyone backing each other on their tunes. We will bring the Campbells on for the end of that set. After the first break it's all Campbells plus the horns, singers, etc.

The second night my band will open and then it's the Campbells and some special guests for the rest of the night. Either night you will hear LOTS of Campbell Brothers. I wouldn't go through all throuble of flying my favorite band down here if I wasn't going to get hear them play a whole lot!

As for transpo, the ferry should be running until midnight (or 11:30) so you can take the ferry ovwer and cab it back. Also, if you the Campbell Brothers thread, there are people making carpool arrangements, etc. It's not complicated to drive, the best way is to just take the bridge, take the first exit to the right (Gen. De Gaulle), follow the loop and take your first left at L.B. Landry (you will see the Fisher Projects across the street). Follow Landry ALL THE WAY TO THE LEVEE at Patterson St. (Landry will change names to Whitney about half way to the levee). Take a left and you will see the Old Point on the corner about 7 blocks after you turn.

As for advance tix, you can purchase them through my website at www.marcstonemusic.com Tix are already being purchased and after the new OffBeat comes out with a 1/4 page ad, tix for the benefit will go fast. We pre-sold more than half the tix last year and had to turn some people away at the door (capacity is only 200, and no way am I risking this show getting shut down). The second noght last year alomst sold out at the door with almost no advertising, so again, I recommend getting tix in advance. Plus the advance tix are 25% cheaper than at the door. There are no paper tix, your name will be at will call.

Thanks so much, and even if you can't get to the benefit show Friday, please support the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic, they are the premier organization for taking care of the musicians down here.

Marc

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Marc, Thank you so much for bringing the Campbells back! It would be great if this becomes an annual event. One more question. Will tickets be mailed out or will there be a guest list? Once again, if you only knew, Mucho Thanks!
Fred

[Belle]

This is a good site for more of his stuff!!http://www.marcstonemusic.com/

[Festvet]

Marc, Thank you so much for bringing the Campbells back! It would be great if this becomes an annual event. One more question. Will tickets be mailed out or will there be a guest list? Once again, if you only knew, Mucho Thanks!
Fred
Fred, Marc mentioned to me in a separate email and in his post above that all sales are "will call". No need to worry about tix arriving late. I was concerned as I am flying in to NOLA in 4.5 days

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Fred, Marc mentioned to me in a separate email and in his post above that all sales are "will call". No need to worry about tix arriving late. I was concerned as I am flying in to NOLA in 4.5 days

Thanks Festvet, see ya again this year at the Old Point.
Fred

[dank_bass]

Marc, Thank you so much for bringing the Campbells back! It would be great if this becomes an annual event. One more question. Will tickets be mailed out or will there be a guest list? Once again, if you only knew, Mucho Thanks!
Fred

This was also in his post "There are no paper tix, your name will be at will call"

[hangtowner]

Thanks, Marc, these guys are awesome and I'm so looking forward to the shows. Actually had to change my plane tix and stay a couple of xtra days to catch them. Great cause too. See you there.

[swag]

As for transpo, the ferry should be running until midnight (or 11:30) so you can take the ferry ovwer and cab it back.

I was just in town for FQF, and according to the signs at the entrance to the ferry, the last boat leaves at either 8:15 or 8:45 (I forget). But it hasn't been 11:30 since Katrina.

So go early.

[Jim]

Hey, Marc, do you know if a dvd from last year will be available? I saw folks filming on the first night.

[Marc Stone]

They have been running the ferry late during Mardi Gras and JF since the storm. I think the last one back over should be 11:30 or midnight.

Jim, we've busy mixing the audio. DVD is another project, but we do have the raw footage.

[funkkjunkie]

When we were going to Old POInt for the campbell brothers last year, we just missed what we were told was the last ferry. It was about 9. So we just cabbed it. I advise printing out Marc's directions for any clueless cabbies you ride with because many cabbies are skairt of the west bank!

[Corona]

When we were going to Old POInt for the campbell brothers last year, we just missed what we were told was the last ferry. It was about 9. So we just cabbed it. I advise printing out Marc's directions for any clueless cabbies you ride with because many cabbies are skairt of the west bank!
We're grabbing our tix tomorrow! Funkk, we still all going together Sat. night? Wahooo! Marc, I can't WAIT for this show! Anyone know who the special guests are Saturday night?

[funkkjunkie]

Yes, maam. Thanks for bringing me back. Already bought my ticket. Only 15 bucks!

[Corona]

Yes, maam. Thanks for bringing me back. Already bought my ticket. Only 15 bucks!
just picked up 4 tix this morning....we are in babycakes :)

[funkkjunkie]

Woohoo!!!

[Marc Stone]

Special guests for Sat. will include Eddie Croft (sax), Jamelle Williams (tpt.), Lynn Drury and Sean C, vocals, Marc Adams (keys), me and, well, I guess we'll see who else when it all happens. I think Dave Easley might come out too, and I think Dan Tyack, a great steel player and friend of the Campbells, might show up for one of the shows as well.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

bumping for the Campbells. Only 180 tickets.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see so many world-class artists in a warm, intimate, great sounding venue. Last year, the Campbell Brothers next major appearance after the Old Point was at Carnegie Hall! Only 180 tickets will be available, so please act fast to insure your place at this incredible event. Great music for a great cause!!!

[Corona]

Special guests for Sat. will include Eddie Croft (sax), Jamelle Williams (tpt.), Lynn Drury and Sean C, vocals, Marc Adams (keys), me and, well, I guess we'll see who else when it all happens. I think Dave Easley might come out too, and I think Dan Tyack, a great steel player and friend of the Campbells, might show up for one of the shows as well.
I can't wait!!!

[Marc Stone]

Hey guys! Thanks for the bump. Please make sure to introduce yourselves to me when you are at the show. I may be a little consumed (a little, who am I kidding?), but I still would like to put some faces to names.
The support this show has been getting is great. It's really good to know that last years' show touched so many people, and that so many people get how special the Campbells music is. I can tell you from working with them, they are every bit as wonderful as people as they are musicians. This makes 2 years in a row that they are coming basically for free to do a clinic benefit. Hopefully next year we can get JF to put the whole Sacred Funk thing at the fest!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Hey guys! Thanks for the bump. Please make sure to introduce yourselves to me when you are at the show. I may be a little consumed (a little, who am I kidding?), but I still would like to put some faces to names.
The support this show has been getting is great. It's really good to know that last years' show touched so many people, and that so many people get how special the Campbells music is. I can tell you from working with them, they are every bit as wonderful as people as they are musicians. This makes 2 years in a row that they are coming basically for free to do a clinic benefit. Hopefully next year we can get JF to put the whole Sacred Funk thing at the fest!

Marc, the way this is looking the whole place will be introducing themselves to you! Should I bring my Threadhead flag?? :D

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Hey guys! Thanks for the bump. Please make sure to introduce yourselves to me when you are at the show. I may be a little consumed (a little, who am I kidding?), but I still would like to put some faces to names.
The support this show has been getting is great. It's really good to know that last years' show touched so many people, and that so many people get how special the Campbells music is. I can tell you from working with them, they are every bit as wonderful as people as they are musicians. This makes 2 years in a row that they are coming basically for free to do a clinic benefit. Hopefully next year we can get JF to put the whole Sacred Funk thing at the fest!

Hey Marc, Like I said before, if you only knew. Thank you so very kindly! I will stop by and say hello. See you both nights.
Fred

[Jordan]

Marc,

Last year there was a guy cooking up a bit of food just outside. Any chance there will be food again this year?

[Cleophus]

I hope these shows are a success.

I also hope that if & when the Campbell Bros. play next year, it will be the weekend that I'm in NOLA!:)

[Marc Stone]

Hey Jordan (are you Jordan from NYC that I talked to last week?),

I haven't seen the ZuZu man in a while, he stopped setting up out side Old Point about 6 mos. ago. I'm going to see if I can get in touch with him. I also talked to Sortez Cafe here in the Point to see if they wanted to set something up. Can't guarantee it, but I think there will be some kind of food happening, but you might want to load up on yummies at the fest just in case.
Whether or not there is food, I promise that there will be drinks!

Talked to Chuck Campbell yesterday, they guys are very psyched to be coming back. they loved playing Old Point and meeting all those NOLA musicians last year, so this will be a bit of a reunion. Also, audio and video clips of last years show should be up on my website in a couple of days.

Thanks everybody!

[monkeywoman]

Hey Ya'll-------------
I have never gotten to see the Campbell Bros. live before and am not leaving NO this year until I do. I can only go to Algiers one night. I need opinions on which show would be the one to choose-----Fri or Sat? I know I've gotta buy fast!!!!!!

[Marc Stone]

Hey Monkeywoman,

If you have trouble deciding, come both nights! Transpo should not be a big issue (you can take the ferry over the the Point both nights, cab it or carpool it back) and it's way cheaper if you buy tix for both.

But if you can only come to one night, I'd go for Friday. And I'm saying that even though if I make any money all wknd it's from Sat. since Fri is a benefit for NOMC. Last year both nights were great, each with a different character and vibe, but seeing all those great NOLA players with the Campbells in a tiny little place like Old Point is something else. (Not to toot our own horn, but if you were there, you know what I mean!)

[Zydekitten]

I would completely back up Marc on choosing Friday night, I went to the Friday night Sacred Funk show last year and it was magnificent, redonkulous and a show to remember!

Not to mention, that it was more special knowing that the proceeds from my ticket that night were going to the NOMC :D

[Ludlows23]

So - I've never even heard of Campbell Brothers before, but this thread is convincing me that its a must see. I've neven been to Old Point - how/where do you get the ferry? Is the bar walking distance from where the ferry drops you off? What's the ticket situation still for Friday night?

Thanks for the help - Threadheads never steer me wrong! :)

[marignygreg]

Catch the ferry at the foot of Canal Street ( by the Casino,Aquarium,world trade center). You can walk it to Old Point,5 or 6 blocks along the levee, down river.

[rosetree]

Catch the ferry at the foot of Canal Street ( by the Casino,Aquarium,world trade center). You can walk it to Old Point,5 or 6 blocks along the levee, down river.

But don't forget, the Ferry stops running at 9, so if you stay late, plan to share a cab with a fellow Threadhead!

[AtPontchartrain]

But don't forget, the Ferry stops running at 9, so if you stay late, plan to share a cab with a fellow Threadhead!

Mark, you could shuttle people back and forth in a little tourbus with display cases of beautiful blown glass for sale. Win/win.

[rosetree]

Mark, you could shuttle people back and forth in a little tourbus with display cases of beautiful blown glass for sale. Win/win.

Thanks for thinking of me....hmmmm, a captive audience LOL
I would do something, but that is going to end real late and I have to "up" and ready to sell the next morning!:D

[Marc Stone]

I believe the ferry will run until 11:45 or midnight during fest.
As for the bus, if you want to set something up, go ahead, but I've got a full plate and I think I would need insurance if I offered transpo.
Tix are selling nicely, I would definitely recommend advance, especially for Fri since that show sold out last year and there seems to be a lot of interest again.
I'm very excited. Just having the Campbells in our little neighborhood bar is an incredible thrill.

Thanks,

Marc

[rosetree]

I believe the ferry will run until 11:45 or midnight during fest.
As for the bus, if you want to set something up, go ahead, but I've got a full plate and I think I would need insurance if I offered transpo.
Tix are selling nicely, I would definitely recommend advance, especially for Fri since that show sold out last year and there seems to be a lot of interest again.
I'm very excited. Just having the Campbells in our little neighborhood bar is an incredible thrill.

Thanks,

Marc

I think that you are wrong... They extended the hours for FQF, but I didn't hear anything about Jazz Fest...


Algiers ferry hours changed for festival
Posted by dpersica April 12, 2007 2:00PM
West Bank bureau
The Algiers/Canal Street ferry will have special operating hours Friday and Saturday to accommodate French Quarter Festival traffic beyond normal operating hours.
On both days, the ferry will operate from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. The last trip from Algiers will be at 9:30 p.m. and the last trip from Canal Street will be at 9:45

[Marc Stone]

Thanks, Rosetree. I'll check on that today.

[Marc Stone]

Hey all,

2 days to go. Here is a link to some videos of last year's show at Old Point with the Campbells: http://www.marcstonemusic.com/av/video.html

Enjoy!!

Tix are starting to go fast for Friday

Also, Thurs. at Old Point we are doing an early acoustic show with Lynn Drury, Paul Cebar and me, 6:30-9pm. Take the ferry! (Still need to check ferry sched. for fest). Monday night we have the Marc Stone Band with special guests Vasti Jackson and Joe Krown. 9pm. Thurs and Mon are free shows

[Michelino]

Marc,

Man I wish I could make your show!

Those videos links don't work me...for example your site says to go to

http://www.marcstonemusic.com/113006/wmv/cigc_clip.wmv

for

A Change is Gonna Come
Campbell Brothers featuring - Darick Campbell - lap steel plus Eddie Croft - tenor sax, Jamelle Williams - trumpet, Kirk Joseph - sousaphone

but I think the clip is really at:

http://www.marcstonemusic.com/wmv/cigc_clip.wmv

[Marc Stone]

thanks man! my web designer corrected it. enjoy the clips, sorry you can't make the show.

[Marc Stone]

hey all, I doubt most of you will see this, but I want to let folks know that weather delayed the campbells arrival a bit, so it looks like doors around 8:15 and music around 8:45 at old point tonight. if you can't make it tonight, come sat. at 10pm for more Campbell Brothers!

[Marc Stone]

Yup. Henry said he's coming out to jam with the Campbells tonight at Old Point. Marc Stone Band w/ Lynn Drury and Sean C opens. 10pm, $20 at the door

[Zydekitten]

Friday night's show was great (as was last year's too), Marc!!!!

Did REALLY miss the BBQ guy though - after a long, full day of waterlogged festing - I could have dearly used some real food for extra Campbell Bros. enjoyment energy . . . somehow the bag of nuts from the Old Point vending machine didn't quite make it. :(

Congrats to you again though for putting together such a fabulous experience!! :D

[Belle]

Do the Campbells show up during the fest regularly?

[funkkjunkie]

No, they don't, Belle. I believe they were there in 05, or was it 06? And this makes the 2nd year Marc Stone has organized their shows at old point in algiers. And lord, lord, that show was off the hook. Henry Butler was a great addition.

[KeyWest Bruce]

I went to the Friday show with the Campbell Brothers and the guests......how awesome it was! I would have to say it was the highlight of the fest. I had never seen them, and having previously read this thread and hearing how great they were last year and at the blues tent the prior year, I was really feeling bad I missed them. But I am so happy to have had the chance this year. All of the musicians at this benefit were first-class! This is as good as it gets!! Special thanks to Marc Stone for hosting a very memorable evening.

[saturn]

The Friday night show was also a highlight for me. The Campbell Brothers were terrific and featured the other artists very warmly and graciously -- so we got to hear Shamarr, Shannon McNally, Kirk Joseph, etc.

Also great to meet Festvet, who only does night shows, so had not met him before --- and thanks for the ride back to the Quarter! Good to see other Threadheads there.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Once again Marc, Thanks!!! Hope you can bring them back again in 2008.

[Corona]

Once again Marc, Thanks!!! Hope you can bring them back again in 2008.
Man, we caught this show on Saturday night and Henry Butler sat in with them. DAMN it was AMAZING!!! I spent the whole show behind the stage on a chair jumping around like a lunatic. Never fell off once....in the zone for sure. Thanks so much Marc....my newbies said it was their fest highlight!! It was great getting to chat a bit too :)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Maybe the Campbells at JF 08. I saw Chuck Campbell up on stage right of the Allman Brothers set. I sure hope they had him in the business trailer signing a contract for next year.