Crawfishfest 2008

[drdennis]

Done. My rocks have been thrown. And I liked it. ; )

damn. that was neither rock nor boulder. i think i heard gunfire. you really are from texas!

[jazzykeb]

Can we give Brian and his wife Jenn another round of applause for shopping, feeding and making sure that the threadhead camp was stylin with beer, food and fun?? And Tabasco deserves a hearty round of separate applause for bringin' an espresso machine - as well as Linda for that coffee urn and setting it up the night before ;)

There were so many people helping out and having fun it is impossible to name them all here - but it was really amazing for Brian and Jenn to do all of that work for us ahead of time and ask very little in return. super thanks.......

Absolutely deserved thanks! Now where is my Long Trail coozie?????

[tangledupinblue]

Heck, I may not know it all; but I sure damn know what I like!!!

Hey doc, remember when those critters start to bug ya, Pop Rocks!!!

HA HA HA HA... NO WAY!!! I forgot about the POP ROCKS... I laughed bacon out of my nose on that one!

[sophisticated sissy]

Most likely skippng JF at least next year... the younge$t will be getting married and mama and papa have to $ee to all that wedding $tuff... her gown, the reception, you know... she wants to wait for Abbie to be walking so Abbie can be the flower girl :)... but this is my baby'$ wedding... $igh...


Tell that young'n of yours to have the wedding in New Orleans right before Jazz Fest! :) Then you can relax & enjoy yourself at Fest afterward!

[mightyradgumbo]

MWGirl Linda brought the shawl as best as I can recollect! She brought it it in memory of Linza...or should I say because Linza wasn't in attendance (sounds less dramatic for sure).

[tangledupinblue]

Absolutely deserved thanks! Now where is my Long Trail coozie?????

I found a black Bonerama Koozie...may be Juls though. You lost one Kev?
NOLA threw my Elvis koozie at me on Monday morning while calling me a damn drunk...LOL

[Orleansnj]

I found a black Bonerama Koozie...may be Juls though. You lost one Kev?
NOLA threw my Elvis koozie at me on Monday morning while calling me a damn drunk...LOL

That's MINE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Katy - you can be the keeper of the koozie - it has PBS on the back - right?

[Michelino]

Heck, I may not know it all; but I sure damn know what I like!!!

Hey doc, remember when those critters start to bug ya, Pop Rocks!!!

Added my two cents...pretty much ignored the whiner. He'd been run over by a crew of happy campers by the time I got there anyway.

[bluesbaby]

damn. that was neither rock nor boulder. i think i heard gunfire. you really are from texas!

Hee, hee! I am dead-on bawls accurate with my S&W .38 at close range. Don't mess with my new friends. ;)

[jerseygirl67]

hey lit
at 1st i thought he was an attorney by the way he wrote, gotta love the net
i found out he sails and he is a dr with a family practice, hehe
i like to make my messages real personal
his message, then my response

drdanbern wrote:

The reason I made the trip from Philly was to see Rosie Ledet. I understand that her cancellation was known by the Crawfish organizers on Friday, yet they made no announcement until just before Rosie was scheduled to perform. If this is true it is unconscionable. They should have posted a sign at the entrance on Sunday morning, and offered an opportunity for refunds if anyone wanted. Of course this would have risked losing money so I guess it was not an option they considered for very long if at all. With so many quality festivals available around the country, it will be very hard for me to return to this one.

Dr Daniel
I am the the organizer. I was hoping to take a few days off, but got a message to look at your post.
What we did is similar to what you do if your in your sailboat and you have to make a quick decission. Rosie was not there and we had to make a decision very quick
You don't have the facts and i would think you would ask me before you post misleading info on my board. You write well and took great care with the words you chose, as you left just enough room in your statement to wiggle out of it in case you had "Understood" wrong.
The fact is chuck called me on the radio around noon and said Rosie is not here yet. Usually if a band is stuck in traffic, they give chuck a call on his cell. We had no idea where she was or why she was missing. I still don't know and i dont really care. All i know is people were disappointed and i have to answer for them. chuck will be calliing her agent to get my deposit back and find out what happened. Chuck said he could make some moves and not have any empty stages. He made it work, that's his job.
There are plenty of great festivals around and you are most welcome to spend your hard earned family medical practice money wherever you want.
No, i did not consider returning money for one missing band. One band does not stop my show.
Michael Arnone


Most excellent answer! I thought the fest was wonderful! I wanted to see Rosie too, but when i heard she wasn't there, I didn't for one second think it had anything to do with the fest organizers....i thought it was on her end

[drdennis]

Tell that young'n of yours to have the wedding in New Orleans right before Jazz Fest! :) Then you can relax & enjoy yourself at Fest afterward!

or better yet, you can have the wedding during crawfish fest in the fairground's barn ...ummm, i mean Pavillion 4! :D

[Stella Blue]

It's so obvious you all had a great time, demonstrated by the fact that so much of the discussion has been about the Thread Head meet ups, and we, too, are completely jealous.
I was curious about the reaction to some of the bands that played, particularly Donna the Buffalo, since I have a hunch it was the first time some of you had a chance to catch them. As for us, Dugan and I couldn't do a whole weekend festival this time, but we did manage to make it to Hunter Mountain Sunday afternoon for the last part of Mountain Jam. And what a last part it was -- Scofield, Medeski Martin and Wood; Levon Helms; and Ratdog.
Sorry we missed you all at Crawfish Fest, though.

[swag]

No, I didn't bring the shawl. As overstuffed as my bags were, that would have been an unthinkable waste of space.

Katy, if you recall, I returned your Elvis coozie to you the first time you lost it. Now, please give Keb back his Long Trail one - you no longer need the hostage.

[mdfest]

attendants can wear headlamps and schawls

[Orleansnj]

attendants can wear headlamps and schawls

ROFLMAO - that avatar is hilarious !

[Crawfish Fest]

or better yet, you can have the wedding during crawfish fest in the fairground's barn ...ummm, i mean Pavillion 4! :D

it's a mini pavilion, lol

i was calling it that last year to the groom to be married at the fest, he laughed and said he knew it was a barn, lol

[bobbylove]

i have never been to a festival where everything was so wonderful. i camped with my daughter at the NO site and it was great. a great line up. delicious food, a laid back atmosphere and an uncommonly wonderful staff (they gave us a ride as we struggled to carry the crawfish back to camp, they deliverd ice to our site and on and on) ... thanks!!!!

[tangledupinblue]

That's MINE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Katy - you can be the keeper of the koozie - it has PBS on the back - right?

HA HA....I will use it at the Square tomorrow in your honor hunni!
Come and get it anytime! I love how many missing koozies are out there. I got all mine back and I lost my Elvis one every single night! Mine usually ended up in the jello RV!

[mwgirlonherown]

HA HA....I will use it at the Square tomorrow in your honor hunni!
Come and get it anytime! I love how many missing koozies are out there. I got all mine back and I lost my Elvis one every single night! Mine usually ended up in the jello RV!

Elvis left the building?

[VWGal]

Most likely skippng JF at least next year... the younge$t will be getting married and mama and papa have to $ee to all that wedding $tuff... her gown, the reception, you know... she wants to wait for Abbie to be walking so Abbie can be the flower girl :)... but this is my baby'$ wedding... $igh...

WHAT?????????

[jazzykeb]

HA HA....I will use it at the Square tomorrow in your honor hunni!
Come and get it anytime! I love how many missing koozies are out there. I got all mine back and I lost my Elvis one every single night! Mine usually ended up in the jello RV!

I'm not saying Swag is right, (but is he ever wrong?), but I woke up Sat morning, with the Elvis coozie in my tent and my green bottle Long Trail coozie and purple NOLA.Com coozie both missing.......

[mwgirlonherown]

[QUOTE=swag;174971]No, I didn't bring the shawl. As overstuffed as my bags were, that would have been an unthinkable waste of space.

I guess I'll have to fess up that the shawl was mine.
I always carry one in my market bag for my commute. 3/$10 in Chinatown.

Linza baby! They have ones with music notes right now in midtown.
What color?

[tangledupinblue]

Elvis left the building?

Look..I have Elvis in my koozie drawer and I DO NOT have Jazzy's kooz at all. I have Michele's! Swag...waste of space on the shawl? That thing saved us! LOL

Look at Bri! Too funny

NOW...seriously who brought the damn Shawl?

[tangledupinblue]

[QUOTE=swag;174971]No, I didn't bring the shawl. As overstuffed as my bags were, that would have been an unthinkable waste of space.

I guess I'll have to fess up that the shawl was mine.
I always carry one in my market bag for my commute. 3/$10 in Chinatown.

Linza baby! They have ones with music notes right now in midtown.
What color?

Oh shite...I posted too soon....

Linza will be there next year so we can all bring shawls and wrap them around Brian like a mummy!

[jazzykeb]

It's so obvious you all had a great time, demonstrated by the fact that so much of the discussion has been about the Thread Head meet ups, and we, too, are completely jealous.
I was curious about the reaction to some of the bands that played, particularly Donna the Buffalo, since I have a hunch it was the first time some of you had a chance to catch them. As for us, Dugan and I couldn't do a whole weekend festival this time, but we did manage to make it to Hunter Mountain Sunday afternoon for the last part of Mountain Jam. And what a last part it was -- Scofield, Medeski Martin and Wood; Levon Helms; and Ratdog.
Sorry we missed you all at Crawfish Fest, though.

Hey Stella! Good to hear from ya. Would have been great to have you and Dugan with us at CFF, but glad you at least got to seem some great music too! That conflict sux but if the lineups were exactly the same, I would easily go to CFF for the vibe and people.

As far as Donna goes, personally, I am just so so with them. Seen them before and even have a disc, but did not find them that engaging. They had plenty of fans just not my thing I guess. I had never seen RRE and really enjoyed them.

Hope to catch up with you guys at a show before too long.

[tangledupinblue]

I'm not saying Swag is right, (but is he ever wrong?), but I woke up Sat morning, with the Elvis coozie in my tent and my green bottle Long Trail coozie and purple NOLA.Com coozie both missing.......

This is just way too funny....I wasn't drinking bottles...I was drinking lager cans, damn it.

Next year I am getting everyone koozies with names on them...that way we will know what is going on here....

I bet you the nola.com koozie ended up on Brian's table cuz that is where I left mine alot. I would be willing to bet...it shows up...at the Square tomorrow. LOL
I don't have them hunni....lol

[Chas_P]

Yes...like Chuck really wanted to scramble around like a lunatic in order to cover her. The traffic was mad that day so that is what the rumor was, that she may be stuck in traffic. If this Dr. Dicko was a real fan of Rosie he would know the stories about her selling out so much!


Rosie was NOT the one bringing in the day people anyway...it was mostly RRE!


Was it? Heck, for me it was the Lee Boys (blown away by them), the Bones and Mr. Toussiant.

[rosetree]

Keep throwin"!!!!!;) :D

http://www.undine.deadtime.net/blog/glasshouses.jpg

[rosetree]

WHAT?????????

That's what I said......:( :(
Has the date been set???? We can work this out....

[jazzykeb]

Was it? Heck, for me it was the Lee Boys (blown away by them), the Bones and Mr. Toussiant.

The Lee boys rocked me too Chas! Nice Sunday morning show!

[bluesbaby]

That's what I said......:( :(
Has the date been set???? We can work this out....

I know! (wailing) What will the Tab-lettes be without their fearless instigator, uh, leader?!? We'll be utterly lost! How can we be breaking up so soon after our very first gig! : (

[tabasco]

attendants can wear headlamps and schawls

Bri, I dont even remember the shawl !!!???? That is me standing next to you lmao right? That must have been after the bottle of tuaca we polished off...I think I remember that! :D

[tabasco]

This is just way too funny....I wasn't drinking bottles...I was drinking lager cans, damn it.

Next year I am getting everyone koozies with names on them...that way we will know what is going on here....

I bet you the nola.com koozie ended up on Brian's table cuz that is where I left mine alot. I would be willing to bet...it shows up...at the Square tomorrow. LOL
I don't have them hunni....lol

I lost my tabasco koozie and my nola.com one to :(

[sophisticated sissy]

I tried to post a comment to Doctor of Doom's remarks on the CFF forum , but i get a message that says you have to be a documented user, or something. I registered there when the site first opened. Maybe I didn't post enough or something?:confused:

Oh, well, no big.

[sophisticated sissy]

I lost my tabasco koozie and my nola.com one to :(

Maybe Weird Al can do a new version of Tony Bennett's "I Lost My Heart In San Francisco"? I lost my beer koozie at CFF.:)

[mdfest]

Finally getting a chance to post a few thoughts on our 4th CFF.

What a great time we had. Somehow, the camera never left my car, but I knew there would be some great shots. Its fun to look at the photos, and fill in a few blanks;) I remember the headlamp and 'hello Cleveland"- forgot about the shawl! Thank you Tuaca!

Its our pleasure to bring the food/booze etc for everyone. The control freak in me rebuffed the many offers to assist- next year, I wont refuse. Not that it not completely enjoyable- save getting woken up Sat am to make breakfast- but its beginning to outgrow me. We had 35 in the commune this year- i would bet next year will eclipse 50. I think we will need a food committee, booze committee, coffee committee, etc for next year. We now know everyones strenths- Michelle cracks the whip, Deb and Blues are early risers, Tabby makes expresso, Dan is available 24/7 if you need to drink with someone but dont let him mix begneits, etc-and we plan to exploit them next year! Thanks for all the kind comments.

Michelle and I have already planned next years meals. Everything will be cooked on one Weber. One night will be seafood night- make your own poboy. Fried shirimp, oysters, fish, etc. Another- Filet cooked on the grill. Simple and good. I think the breakfasts worked pretty well.

What else can be said that hasnt already? The Rads show was just a great time, and everyone would be raving about them if Tab hadnt completely stolen the show(actually I think Ruben did). No one has mentioned Leroy's comment about Tab- "He has never looked at a man like he does at Tab". I actually dont think Tab is human- plays mean guitar, sings great, doesnt sweat, hair never messed up, ladies love him, some men do too- makes me sick. Im sure there is a chink in the armor somewhere.

I will repeat one thing that makes this fest more special than JF- the opportunity to hang out with other THs and their families and actually get to know them. At JF, we all retreat to our rooms, then meet in loud bars. CFF is the complete opposite.

See everyone soon!

[mightyradgumbo]

I lost my tabasco koozie and my nola.com one to :(

I lost one of my Nola.com ones as well...of course I some of the vintage lagniappes from fest two years ago that I was going to pass out and they of course never made it out of the truck. I am forever losing those things.

[mdfest]

Bri, I dont even remember the shawl !!!???? That is me standing next to you lmao right? That must have been after the bottle of tuaca we polished off...I think I remember that! :D

The orig photo is Katies- check out her photos. You have a jello shot in your mouth! I had to shrink it for the avatar

[tabasco]

I tried to post a comment to Doctor of Doom's remarks on the CFF forum , but i get a message that says you have to be a documented user, or something. I registered there when the site first opened. Maybe I didn't post enough or something?:confused:

Oh, well, no big.
Guy's, I just registered on the cff forum...Our 3+ threads have over 2500 posts!:eek: And now you want to start me on another board! I need to find a new job or maybe just retire... :rolleyes: :D

[mdfest]

I came with 4 nola koozie and left with 1

we will get custom koozies next year.

[tangledupinblue]

I came with 4 nola koozie and left with 1

we will get custom koozies next year.

What the heck happened with all the koozies? Where the heck did we leave them if they weren't aroundt the camping area? GREAT now we are dealing with shawls, head beams and missing koozies.
What is next?

[mightyradgumbo]

I came with 4 nola koozie and left with 1

we will get custom koozies next year.

Let me know, Bry. The peeps that I got my JF koozies did a great job for short money...design yer own too

[ABITAGIRL1]

Here's a few of mine. I have alot of the same photo's that were already posted, trying to find some different ones.

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/kerrystaub/IMG_0517.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/kerrystaub/IMG_0512.jpg

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http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/kerrystaub/IMG_0439.jpg

[tangledupinblue]

OH COME ON Abitagirl...that last one is NOT GOOD. LOL
That was Friday....oh help me!

[ABITAGIRL1]

a few more

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/kerrystaub/IMG_0459.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/kerrystaub/IMG_0430.jpg

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[ciscokid]

This is just way too funny....I wasn't drinking bottles...I was drinking lager cans, damn it.

Next year I am getting everyone koozies with names on them...that way we will know what is going on here....

I bet you the nola.com koozie ended up on Brian's table cuz that is where I left mine alot. I would be willing to bet...it shows up...at the Square tomorrow. LOL
I don't have them hunni....lol

we wound up with a nola,com coozie with a blue cup still in it. and we werent camping, just offering shade across from the smoothie booth

[ABITAGIRL1]

sorry they're so big, I'm not sure how to resize once you download to photobucket

Best Grapes Ever

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/kerrystaub/IMG_0516.jpg

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/kerrystaub/IMG_0485.jpg

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[ABITAGIRL1]

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/kerrystaub/IMG_0438.jpg

[tabasco]

Here's a few of mine. I have alot of the same photo's that were already posted, trying to find some different ones.


http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii302/kerrystaub/IMG_0512.jpg



Is that Lit's kid doing a jello shot? ;)

Abita Thank You so much for the daycare center!!! My kids loved it! You really didnt have to watch them as much as you did... My wife could have kicked my ass away from the partiers so you could have enjoyed some more music yourself. Again THANK YOU! :)

[ABITAGIRL1]

Have you ever seen so many happy people? Just looking at all these pictures feels good. I loved watching the kids have so much fun too. Playing with their crawfish, driving the golf cart, shooting that rocket. They had some pretty wild games of Crazy Eights going on in that RV while their parents were partying outside. While we were loading up on booze they were loading up on junk food. They went through a bucket of gummy worms alone.There's no way I'm getting away with NOT renting the RV next year! It made for such a good kids club (and if the kids are happy then mom is happy). (and if momma ain't happy ain't nobody happy)

[rosetree]

Have you ever seen so many happy people? Just looking at all these pictures feels good. I loved watching the kids have so much fun too. Playing with their crawfish, driving the golf cart, shooting that rocket. They had some pretty wild games of Crazy Eights going on in that RV while their parents were partying outside. While we were loading up on booze they were loading up on junk food. They went through a bucket of gummy worms alone.There's no way I'm getting away with NOT renting the RV next year! It made for such a good kids club (and if the kids are happy then mom is happy). (and if momma ain't happy ain't nobody happy)

Not to mention the s'mores!;)

[swag]

I woke up Sat morning, with the Elvis coozie in my tent and my green bottle Long Trail coozie and purple NOLA.Com coozie both missing.......

I lost my tabasco koozie and my nola.com one to :(

I lost one of my Nola.com ones as well...

I came with 4 nola koozie and left with 1

we will get custom koozies next year.



Uh oh. :confused:

Someone gifted me a Nola.com koozie. I didn't realize it might be ill-gotten. It's in the bottom of my backpack. I'll bring it to Jazzfest, and you all can fight it out...

[Lit]

Is that Lit's kid doing a jello shot? ;)


Come to think of it, she did go down for bed more easily than usual soon after that...

[jerseygirl67]

:D Come to think of it, she did go down for bed more easily than usual soon after that...

Funny...now my sis in law says Benedryl works good...but i guess jello shots are more tasty....LOL

[LisaRI]

Many thanks to Michael, Chuck, Melissa and the rest of the team for making the Crawfish fest such a fun and relaxing event. Friday night I could barely finish the mountain of delicious jambalaya from Daddy Arnones giant pot, and the boatload of crawfish was a nice surprise, which we enjoyed while listening to Donna the Buffalo. Jaeger was a nice touch, helped to wash down all that spice. The Radiators were good too.

Camping in Threadhead village was cool. We are used to camping at fests and have our own set up, so we chose not to join in on the food commune. Bryan, it seemed like you had enough work to do! maybe if it was more of a potluck type thing we would be more inclined to participate. We appreciated the campfire though and it was nice to be near everyone, and relatively close to the music too.

Saturday we were expecting a washout but it turned out to be a beautiful day until the severe weather scare right at the end of the Funky Meters. Luckily it didn't last long. Tab's band with Leroy, Ruben and Mitch Woods was definitely the high point of Saturday. There weren't too many people at Leroy's set in the dance hall on Saturday so it was so great to see him and Ruben shine during the night set and also the next day filling in for no-show Rosie. (that happened another time when we took a ferry to Block island to see her, but at least she called that time). We get to see Leroy quite a bit in RI but its usually at a dance where that kind of showmanship is not fully appreciated.

I would have loved to see more musicians in the campgrounds, I will have to encourage more of my jamming buddies from Rhythm and Roots to show up at this fest

Lee Boys were great, and I loved Bonerama on Sunday - I thought they were even better than last year. Railroad Earth sounded OK but I wasn't in the mood for them... I like the New Orleans style music more ... even Donna the Buffalo, who I really like, I could have done without, since we see them at so many other festivals around here. Though I heard their Saturday afternoon set from the camp where I went to take a little snooze (got up way too early that morning) and they sounded really good. I would love to see more brass bands, jazz bands, the kind of stuff we don't get so much of up here... of course that's why I go to New Orleans Jazzfest, which is the ultimate.... but this Crawfish fest to me is sort of like an extension of Jazzfest, in a more relaxed setting. I would have loved to stay for Allen Toussaint but we had to hit the road.


hey Mike, I saw where you said you'd like feedback in a couple weeks by email. Have you considered sending out a survey to all the ticket buyers like they do after Rhythm and Roots and GreyFox?



Great photos everyone, I'm glad you took so many, cause I didn't. But here's a link to mine:

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/563673932qRCtHk

Did anyone happen to get any pics or video of Guitar Shorty? I missed that set but heard it was really something to see.

Thanks again everyone for making it so fun, it was so nice to see everyone again, even if only for a brief time. There were times it felt just like being at jazzfest, looking around and seeing so many smiling familiar faces. and as Lit said in an earlier post, if you liked that, or couldn't make it cause its too close to jazzfest, try RHYTHM AND ROOTS (http://rhythmandroots.com) on Labor Day weekend... this year we'll have Marcia Ball, Keb Mo, The Gourds, Dan Hicks Steve Riley, the Waybacks - and hosted by the Pine leaf boys this year. so much great music, produced by Chuck - the same person responsible for booking the bands at CFF. and Rhythm and roots goes till late at night, with after hours jams all over the camp too. check it out!

[Lit]

:D

Funny...now my sis in law says Benedryl works good...but i guess jello shots are more tasty....LOL

Well, to be honest, that was a cupcake she was eating in Abitagirl's photo; but she actually was taking Benedryl because she had a cold. What with the spiking of jello and now pudding though, I suppose I should not have assumed those were "virgin" cupcakes my daughters enjoyed for Danielle's birthday. Whatever they were, my girls sure were happy all weekend long.

[jerseygirl67]

Well, to be honest, that was a cupcake she was eating in Abitagirl's photo; but she actually was taking Benedryl because she had a cold. What with the spiking of jello and now pudding though, I suppose I should not have assumed those were "virgin" cupcakes my daughters enjoyed for Danielle's birthday. Whatever they were, my girls sure were happy all weekend long.

Hey, like it was said (by you?) happy kids equal happy moms!

[swag]

Did anyone happen to get any pics or video of Guitar Shorty? I missed that set but heard it was really something to see.



My pix are at http://swag.shutterfly.com.

Guitar Shorty pix are on page 7 (85-96) and page 8 (97-108).

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procgserv/47b8d823b3127cce98548325446000000027100AauHLRy2csm KA

[LisaRI]

thx swag I love your pictures! I had looked at them quickly yesterday but wasn't sure what Guitar Shorty looked like. I saw his van though, looks like its been through alot!

my friend Robin said he was doing all kinds of antics, going out into the crowd, playing with his teeth, etc, and the people were following him around like paparazzi

[LisaRI]

OH COME ON Abitagirl...that last one is NOT GOOD. LOL
That was Friday....oh help me!

who do you think you are, Corona??!!

[drdennis]

more pics!

here's md giving ruben directions to our camp. we invited him and leroy back for somer ribs, but they never came :(

http://photos-038.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v250/41/78/729545038/n729545038_943917_8588.jpg

[Lit]

Many thanks to Michael, Chuck, Melissa and the rest of the team for making the Crawfish fest such a fun and relaxing event. Friday night I could barely finish the mountain of delicious jambalaya from Daddy Arnones giant pot, and the boatload of crawfish was a nice surprise, which we enjoyed while listening to Donna the Buffalo. Jaeger was a nice touch, helped to wash down all that spice. The Radiators were good too.

Camping in Threadhead village was cool. We are used to camping at fests and have our own set up, so we chose not to join in on the food commune. Bryan, it seemed like you had enough work to do! maybe if it was more of a potluck type thing we would be more inclined to participate. We appreciated the campfire though and it was nice to be near everyone, and relatively close to the music too.

Saturday we were expecting a washout but it turned out to be a beautiful day until the severe weather scare right at the end of the Funky Meters. Luckily it didn't last long. Tab's band with Leroy, Ruben and Mitch Woods was definitely the high point of Saturday. There weren't too many people at Leroy's set in the dance hall on Saturday so it was so great to see him and Ruben shine during the night set and also the next day filling in for no-show Rosie. (that happened another time when we took a ferry to Block island to see her, but at least she called that time). We get to see Leroy quite a bit in RI but its usually at a dance where that kind of showmanship is not fully appreciated.

I would have loved to see more musicians in the campgrounds, I will have to encourage more of my jamming buddies from Rhythm and Roots to show up at this fest

Lee Boys were great, and I loved Bonerama on Sunday - I thought they were even better than last year. Railroad Earth sounded OK but I wasn't in the mood for them... I like the New Orleans style music more ... even Donna the Buffalo, who I really like, I could have done without, since we see them at so many other festivals around here. Though I heard their Saturday afternoon set from the camp where I went to take a little snooze (got up way too early that morning) and they sounded really good. I would love to see more brass bands, jazz bands, the kind of stuff we don't get so much of up here... of course that's why I go to New Orleans Jazzfest, which is the ultimate.... but this Crawfish fest to me is sort of like an extension of Jazzfest, in a more relaxed setting. I would have loved to stay for Allen Toussaint but we had to hit the road.


hey Mike, I saw where you said you'd like feedback in a couple weeks by email. Have you considered sending out a survey to all the ticket buyers like they do after Rhythm and Roots and GreyFox?



Great photos everyone, I'm glad you took so many, cause I didn't. But here's a link to mine:

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/563673932qRCtHk

Did anyone happen to get any pics or video of Guitar Shorty? I missed that set but heard it was really something to see.

Thanks again everyone for making it so fun, it was so nice to see everyone again, even if only for a brief time. There were times it felt just like being at jazzfest, looking around and seeing so many smiling familiar faces. and as Lit said in an earlier post, if you liked that, or couldn't make it cause its too close to jazzfest, try RHYTHM AND ROOTS (http://rhythmandroots.com) on Labor Day weekend... this year we'll have Marcia Ball, Keb Mo, The Gourds, Dan Hicks Steve Riley, the Waybacks - and hosted by the Pine leaf boys this year. so much great music, produced by Chuck - the same person responsible for booking the bands at CFF. and Rhythm and roots goes till late at night, with after hours jams all over the camp too. check it out!


I agree with a lot of your comments Lisa. We are also accustomed to having our own set up for these types of things and would probably be more interested in some type of pot luck or community kitchen/dining area where we can all set up our cooking and dining stuff. Probably would only work for some of us though, because the benefit for lots of other folks is obviously not having to pack or plan all that stuff; we kind of like it.

Also agree on more musicians in the campgrounds; the late-night campgrounds jams are something we also enjoy with our friends at R&R.

As for Donna the Buffalo and Railroad Earth, we've also seen Donna the Buffalo quite a bit, but still very much enjoyed seeing them here. My wife had an interesting and similar comment about Railroad Earth though, and I agree with her: she liked them a lot but was not really in the mood for that type of music right after Bonerama. We both agreed that they would have been better following Donna the Buffalo because their musical styles are more complementary.

Totally agree that some New Orleans brass would have been a much welcome addition. Bonerama was awesome and I love seeing them, but they are essentially a brass rock band and don't fill the same niche as Rebirth, NewBirth, Hot 8, Nightcrawlers, Forgotten Souls, Treme or Soul Rebels, any one of which we would have been happy to see.

I think the survey like R&R does would be a good idea for Michael too; and I obviously agree that these folks should check out R&R, because I'm sure they'd like it as well for many of the same reasons--and especially the night shows and extensive kids' activities. Looking forward to seeing you and Joe there.

[drdennis]

gumbo, modeling the latest in shawl fashions...

http://photos-038.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v250/41/78/729545038/n729545038_943918_8936.jpg

[mamaroux]

i admit to wearing the shawl for a couple of hours sunday night (kept my neck nice and warm), but i would never bring a shawl in that shade of blue!

ROFLMAO

Den, you're a trip and I love ya!

[tabasco]

Lisa I have a bunch of Guitar Shorty pics... As soon as I get them downloaded ill post some. I thought he was awesome! I watched most of his set I have no idea why they had him up against Tab!??? Theres no shortage of foms anywhere! :mad:
I made a mad dash to the main stage for a few minutes to see the tab-letts... Then back to shorty...MAN! That guy was good! The crowd tried to get an encore but no luck! There were a lot of unhappy campers because his set ended with 6 minutes left? Ask Scoop! We were pretty pissed! The emcee gave us an earful saying they had to set up for the next band... Oh well!

[Amy Winette]

Great pix and commentary everyone! I'm loving living vicariously :)

[Lit]

Hey Tabasco, I've been thinking about how great that Rads set sounded both on Friday night, and when I heard you playing it on Sunday morning. Any chance you are interested in and able to do a b&p (i.e., burn it for me if I send you blanks and postage), or a trade for something from my collection in which you might be interested? Let me know either here or by e-mail when you have a chance. Thanks.

[drdennis]

jerseygirl's [not-so-] secret admirer.http://photos-038.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v250/41/78/729545038/n729545038_943925_1402.jpg

[mamaroux]

Tell that young'n of yours to have the wedding in New Orleans right before Jazz Fest! :) Then you can relax & enjoy yourself at Fest afterward!

that would be nice, but my mom won't fly and she's getting harder to get away from home (early stages of Alzheimer's and all that) and having all 4 grandparents there is a requirement right now, at least while we still have 'em all... she's our baby, and the one they all really spoiled. Personally, I like your suggestion an awful lot. Terrance said they'd play the reception! LOL

[tabasco]

Hey Tabasco, I've been thinking about how great that Rads set sounded both on Friday night, and when I heard you playing it on Sunday morning. Any chance you are interested in and able to do a b&p (i.e., burn it for me if I send you blanks and postage), or a trade for something from my collection in which you might be interested? Let me know either here or by e-mail when you have a chance. Thanks.

Thanks for reminding me Lit. Gumbo and I bought the 2 cd set on saturday, But on my ride home sunday I tried to play disc 2 but it was blank, same thing with gumbo's??? Theres a website on the disc www.digitalsoundboard.net I need to check it out. Disc 1 sounds great though!

[mamaroux]

I found a black Bonerama Koozie...may be Juls though. You lost one Kev?
NOLA threw my Elvis koozie at me on Monday morning while calling me a damn drunk...LOL

Frank... our Frank call you a damn drunk? :eek: Oh my... I can't believe he'd say that, he's always such a gentleman... you must have been a damn drunk then Katy!:p Yeah, that's gotta be the answer! LOL

[mamaroux]

or better yet, you can have the wedding during crawfish fest in the fairground's barn ...ummm, i mean Pavillion 4! :D

Oh like the couple did last year? I met them... who introduced me to them??

[mamaroux]

WHAT?????????

well... you know how that goes.

... maybe we need to get together with those Mounties in Vancouver, huh?

giggle

[drdennis]

posted about an hour ago to the cff board by drdanbern himself:

Apparently the information I received from another Crawfish attendee concerning Rosie Ledet was incorrect. I apologize for my earlier remarks.

we done good.

[Lit]

Thanks for reminding me Lit. Gumbo and I bought the 2 cd set on saturday, But on my ride home sunday I tried to play disc 2 but it was blank, same thing with gumbo's??? Theres a website on the disc www.digitalsoundboard.net I need to check it out. Disc 1 sounds great though!

I checked the digital soundboard site earlier and the CFF 2008 shows are not up yet. I guess I'd be a bit more apprehensive to shell out $23 to them now that I know there's a good chance that the second disc is blank. Bummer. There must not be too much on that disc in any event, because I recall hearing "Sitting on Top of the World" when you were playing it, and I thought that they played that during the last 1/2 hour of the show (but I was pretty hammered by that time too).

On a brighter note, I noticed that Dr. Downer has posted an apology on the CFF messageboard. Glad we got our message across.

[mamaroux]

That's what I said......:( :(
Has the date been set???? We can work this out....

Date may not be until 2010, all depends on the Navy and when the son is sent to the sandbox...

lot$ of variable$ right now, but the big one i$ where the pennie$ come from, and being a daddy, you know who$e pocket$ tho$e pennie$ come from!

[sophisticated sissy]

that would be nice, but my mom won't fly and she's getting harder to get away from home (early stages of Alzheimer's and all that) and having all 4 grandparents there is a requirement right now, at least while we still have 'em all... she's our baby, and the one they all really spoiled. Personally, I like your suggestion an awful lot. Terrance said they'd play the reception! LOL

That's understandable. She and the groom are blessed to have their grandparents there.

Well, you'll just have to see if Terrance can come up for her reception. Maybe he can schedule some other gigs in the area around that time. :cool: :)

[ScoopJohnD]

thx swag I love your pictures! I had looked at them quickly yesterday but wasn't sure what Guitar Shorty looked like. I saw his van though, looks like its been through alot!

my friend Robin said he was doing all kinds of antics, going out into the crowd, playing with his teeth, etc, and the people were following him around like paparazzi

Shorty KILLED!!!! What a #$$%ing set. Balls to the wall Texas roadhouse blues. Yes he did a long slow blues and took a stroll into the crowd. Don't know what caught his eye but he stopped in front of a lucky couple sitting in their chairs and basically played the whole song for them (maybe 10 minutes worth) and we were just lucky bystanders. Wandered back on stage for a big drawn out ending to the slow blues with loud chords that morphed into 'Smoke On The Water'. And then a killer 'Hey Joe'. The less said about no encore and the emcee that Tabasco talked about the better, but damn that set was AMAZING!

[LisaRI]

Looking forward to seeing you and Joe there.
yyr, looking forward to seeing you there too! just started a RnR thread
g'night

[mamaroux]

I know! (wailing) What will the Tab-lettes be without their fearless instigator, uh, leader?!? We'll be utterly lost! How can we be breaking up so soon after our very first gig! : (

No...no..no... noooooo... we're not breaking up, darlin' just sending in the second in command while missing in action - Tab will never notice I'm gone, cuz Kelli licks him too. Plus we've recruited NYMama now, too!

InstiGATOR... you did notice my necklace, eh? So did Tab :)
http://lh3.ggpht.com/MamaRoux2/SEYZ8ieGUOI/AAAAAAAAHHo/i6RtBVNUJeU/s400/mfcocodrie.jpg

[mamaroux]

Bri, I dont even remember the shawl !!!???? That is me standing next to you lmao right? That must have been after the bottle of tuaca we polished off...I think I remember that! :D

MMMMMM Chewbacca is sew good! was it iced or not?

of course it doesn't matter... its just sew good no matter how you have it!

[mamaroux]

I lost my tabasco koozie and my nola.com one to :(

send me you're address... I've got several nola.com one's in a drawer.

[mamaroux]

I actually dont think Tab is human- plays mean guitar, sings great, doesnt sweat, hair never messed up, ladies love him, some men do too- makes me sick. Im sure there is a chink in the armor somewhere.

He's not just human... he's CAJUN! That makes him even more perfect! Yes, there is a chink in the armor, I know I tend to totally overlook it, but it's there.

[Crawfish Fest]

LisaTI, i am looking into doing a survey by survey monkey.
I dont want to be too much like chuck's fest, thats why i give him a list of who i want and a budget to work with.
We bounce idea's off of each other.
We will bring a brass band back, maybe some Indians too.
I think i want the rads or similar for 2 sets on friday night, that's the 1st thing on my wishlist
the 4 PM slot was not enjoyed by a lot of people, i think everyone was still setting up and unwinding.
every year when the town sends the event license, they also send me the local sound law that they have. I am not supposed to go past 10 PM with sound, jammin is ok if your neighbors are ok with it.
I dont want the communal feasts to get too big. Local health boards usually frown on potluck dinners, as they can not trace food sources if someone gets sick. All of my food booths are inspected and have passed.
I see dr dan has apparently said he was sorry, it was short and to the point, it is accepted.
I guess i wont be calling his dental practice and making fake appoitments that i will forget to call and cancel.
There is a reason i noticed he wrote like a lawyer, his website says he is avail for court as an expert witness for either side, so he has spent time in a courtroom.
I know his website and his address of his office. He collects coins and pre ww2 baseball cards and loves live music.
He is now old news and we move on to bigger and better things.
She was missing from his website too, hehe
We think we now know what happened.
i have a 5 am wakeup, in god, 4 hours
ever notice i seem to use way to many comma's? lol
RE: Wifi and ATM's.
For months i have been asking for just these 2 items to be procured by the venue. I was always told by the new GM, dont worry about it, it's under control.
I am now talking to a bank for ATM's and a friend for wifi.
I was never 100% sure about it, thats why it was only mentioned here and not on the website for certain.
2009 Dates, May 29, 30 and 31st
good night and thanks again.
mva

[bluesbaby]

posted about an hour ago to the cff board by drdanbern himself:

Apparently the information I received from another Crawfish attendee concerning Rosie Ledet was incorrect. I apologize for my earlier remarks.

we done good.

Ha, ha! Witness the POWER OF THE THREADHEAD PEEPS! Can I get an AMEN!!!!

[ozzie]

Wow.... amen sistah!

[jerseygirl67]

jerseygirl's [not-so-] secret admirer.http://photos-038.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v250/41/78/729545038/n729545038_943925_1402.jpg

I literally almost spit my coffee on my keyboard at work!!!!!! OMG!!@!!!

[jerseygirl67]

that would be nice, but my mom won't fly and she's getting harder to get away from home (early stages of Alzheimer's and all that) and having all 4 grandparents there is a requirement right now, at least while we still have 'em all... she's our baby, and the one they all really spoiled. Personally, I like your suggestion an awful lot. Terrance said they'd play the reception! LOL

Can do a caravan down there Mama....I'll help you drive....

[bluesgirl]

Oh like the couple did last year? I met them... who introduced me to them??

Mama Judy

[NeenAtlanta]

Ok kids there will be two slots of these. I took pretty many goofy shots of all of us....these capture some serious craziness.
AND the Blue Shawl ended up with me in my tent for some reason. I put it in the back of Michael's truck for next year....LOL
Linza will be so proud....BTW...who brought that? Bluesbaby?


http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0CbtmrRqxbMXXQ

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0CbtmrRqxbMXbg

Wonderful candid shots that really give a feel for how much fun you are having. One of my favorites is Michelino holding out the liquor bottle - too funny! And all the great shots of Jules and Charlie were wonderful too.

Cute shot of you and Swag hugging - love it!

[mdfest]

LOL- more apologies on the CFF bored.

Dont F*$& with the Threadheads!

Should we get a color for our gang? Red and Blue are already taken. Maybe a hand sign or something?

[bluesbaby]

I literally almost spit my coffee on my keyboard at work!!!!!! OMG!!@!!!

Jersey! I nearly did the same! But with cream cheese & bagel! You go, DR Dennis!! I wanna know where the pic is that resulted from me going up to Harley Dude and telling him that my friend wanted to get a pic with him. He goes, is your friend a guy? LOL I said, nope, its a girl. That was all it took, and then it was GAME ON. Who took that pic, I want to see it! LOL What drama! Ha, ha! THat was sooo funny!

[bluesbaby]

LOL- more apologies on the CFF bored.

Dont F*$& with the Threadheads!

Should we get a color for our gang? Red and Blue are already taken. Maybe a hand sign or something?

Yeah, we bad! We bad! We definitely need a hand sign we can throw down! Did we come boiling outta there like a buncha angry fire ants, or WHAT!?!?!

LMAO!

[Michelino]

Finally getting a chance to post a few thoughts on our 4th CFF.

What a great time we had. Somehow, the camera never left my car, but I knew there would be some great shots. Its fun to look at the photos, and fill in a few blanks;) I remember the headlamp and 'hello Cleveland"- forgot about the shawl! Thank you Tuaca!

Its our pleasure to bring the food/booze etc for everyone. The control freak in me rebuffed the many offers to assist- next year, I wont refuse. Not that it not completely enjoyable- save getting woken up Sat am to make breakfast- but its beginning to outgrow me. We had 35 in the commune this year- i would bet next year will eclipse 50. I think we will need a food committee, booze committee, coffee committee, etc for next year. We now know everyones strenths- Michelle cracks the whip, Deb and Blues are early risers, Tabby makes expresso, Dan is available 24/7 if you need to drink with someone but dont let him mix begneits, etc-and we plan to exploit them next year! Thanks for all the kind comments.

Michelle and I have already planned next years meals. Everything will be cooked on one Weber. One night will be seafood night- make your own poboy. Fried shirimp, oysters, fish, etc. Another- Filet cooked on the grill. Simple and good. I think the breakfasts worked pretty well.

What else can be said that hasnt already? The Rads show was just a great time, and everyone would be raving about them if Tab hadnt completely stolen the show(actually I think Ruben did). No one has mentioned Leroy's comment about Tab- "He has never looked at a man like he does at Tab". I actually dont think Tab is human- plays mean guitar, sings great, doesnt sweat, hair never messed up, ladies love him, some men do too- makes me sick. Im sure there is a chink in the armor somewhere.

I will repeat one thing that makes this fest more special than JF- the opportunity to hang out with other THs and their families and actually get to know them. At JF, we all retreat to our rooms, then meet in loud bars. CFF is the complete opposite.

See everyone soon!

Thanks again to the both of you and your family. Glad you are planning to offload some of the work to the rest of us because, you are right, if it gets much bigger, you will spend your entire fest taking care of all us threadheads. I know what you mean about enjoying it, as Marcia and I have catered a few events and when things go smooth and everyone is happy, it's a blast and very rewarding. Everyone enjoyed and appreciated your efforts (plus it was very tasty!)...we all, I have no doubt, will be glad to join up and get our assignments for next time. (Make sure Tabasco is still in charge of espresso. I know what a good demitasse is all about, and Bill's coffee is one of the best I've had outside of Italy) One thing I can promise is that next year, Marcia and I won't let anything sneak up on our schedule as what happened to Friday this year, so we plan to be there to help right from the start.

Tab was indeed a smoking monster Saturday, along with much help from Ruben, Leroy and Mitch Woods. Because of that performance, I kinda, maybe, almost, understand the lickable thing...well just for a moment on that one riff. But I absolutely agree with you on how much fun it is to go back to camp and hang with the Threadheads and their families. Finding out that we have so many friends from all over the continent and beyond, all of whom share our love for New Orleans, its culture and great music in general..is somewhat new to Marcia and myself, but as we found out at French Quarter Fest the past two years, Jazz Fest this year, and now Crawfish Fest, it is quite addicting and we now look forward to these events and meetups as very special occasions.

[bluesgirl]

LOL- more apologies on the CFF bored.

Dont F*$& with the Threadheads!

Should we get a color for our gang? Red and Blue are already taken. Maybe a hand sign or something?

We already got our colors; purple, green & gold. :p

[rosetree]

Yeah, we bad! We bad! We definitely need a hand sign we can throw down! Did we come boiling outta there like a buncha angry fire ants, or WHAT!?!?!

LMAO!

Yeah, we're bad, we're nationwide!!!!......ain't it da truth!

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/72/039_31619~ZZ-Top-Posters.jpg

[jerseygirl67]

Jersey! I nearly did the same! But with cream cheese & bagel! You go, DR Dennis!! I wanna know where the pic is that resulted from me going up to Harley Dude and telling him that my friend wanted to get a pic with him. He goes, is your friend a guy? LOL I said, nope, its a girl. That was all it took, and then it was GAME ON. Who took that pic, I want to see it! LOL What drama! Ha, ha! THat was sooo funny!

who did take that photo? I don't remember! booze can do that to you

[bluesbaby]

who did take that photo? I don't remember! booze can do that to you

I can picture her face, but don't recall her name. Musta been that Michaelino Special I had (day-um that was tasty!) Oh, and Rosie, thanks for the help on the mint in my teeth thing. LOL

[Lit]

LOL- more apologies on the CFF bored.

Dont F*$& with the Threadheads!

Should we get a color for our gang? Red and Blue are already taken. Maybe a hand sign or something?

(Cough, cough--two canopies/tents for TH Village; cough, cough--closer port-o-let for THV use; cough, cough--keep interlopers out of THV; cough, cough--special CFF/TH t-shirts; cough, cough--slip-n-slide; cough, cough--jello/pudding wrestling pit...).

[jerseygirl67]

(cough, cough--jello/pudding wrestling pit...).

And who is in charge of the wrestling pit?

[mamaroux]

Can do a caravan down there Mama....I'll help you drive....

Ah, that's so nice of you to volunteer... but believe me, you really don't want to drive that far, that long with any of the four of them! LOL I do it, and know I'm getting heaven points each time I do!

[mamaroux]

Mama Judy

Ahhhh yes... btw, we doing Sonny on the 13th?

[mamaroux]

Cute shot of you and Swag hugging - love it!

That was my fav!

[bluesbaby]

Thanks again to the both of you and your family. Glad you are planning to offload some of the work to the rest of us because, you are right, if it gets much bigger, you will spend your entire fest taking care of all us threadheads. I know what you mean about enjoying it, as Marcia and I have catered a few events and when things go smooth and everyone is happy, it's a blast and very rewarding. Everyone enjoyed and appreciated your efforts (plus it was very tasty!)...we all, I have no doubt, will be glad to join up and get our assignments for next time. (Make sure Tabasco is still in charge of espresso. I know what a good demitasse is all about, and Bill's coffee is one of the best I've had outside of Italy) One thing I can promise is that next year, Marcia and I won't let anything sneak up on our schedule as what happened to Friday this year, so we plan to be there to help right from the start.

Tab was indeed a smoking monster Saturday, along with much help from Ruben, Leroy and Mitch Woods. Because of that performance, I kinda, maybe, almost, understand the lickable thing...well just for a moment on that one riff. But I absolutely agree with you on how much fun it is to go back to camp and hang with the Threadheads and their families. Finding out that we have so many friends from all over the continent and beyond, all of whom share our love for New Orleans, its culture and great music in general..is somewhat new to Marcia and myself, but as we found out at French Quarter Fest the past two years, Jazz Fest this year, and now Crawfish Fest, it is quite addicting and we now look forward to these events and meetups as very special occasions.

Hey, Michelino/Marcia
Can you remind me of the recipe for your delicious dink?? I know it had Pear vodka, mint and key limes, but wasnt there some flavored soda or something? That was sooo refreshingly good! Perfect for hot summer Texas days on the lake! Many thanks, my friend!!

[jerseygirl67]

Ah, that's so nice of you to volunteer... but believe me, you really don't want to drive that far, that long with any of the four of them! LOL I do it, and know I'm getting heaven points each time I do!

You'll do it?> So are we convincing you and your baby to have the wedding pre-Fest?????

C'mon.......

[mamaroux]

LOL- more apologies on the CFF bored.

Dont F*$& with the Threadheads!

Should we get a color for our gang? Red and Blue are already taken. Maybe a hand sign or something?

We have one of those handsigns, right? Isn't that why we have all those pics of Corona doing the sign?

[bluesbaby]

You'll do it?> So are we convincing you and your baby to have the wedding pre-Fest?????

C'mon.......

Yes, yes, we gotta double, triple, quadruple team Mama Roux....whatever it takes to get her adorable @ss there for JF and CFF next year! BTW, Jersey, get prepared. You are going to be recruited as a member of the Tab-lettes! Get yer money-maker ready to shake! LOL

[mdfest]

And who is in charge of the wrestling pit?

I used to be a lifeguard, so Ill nominate myself

[jerseygirl67]

I used to be a lifeguard, so Ill nominate myself

Killing me today.....this thread, the Van Morrison (and the chipmunks).....I sound like a crazy giggling fool at work!!!

[Michelino]

Hey, Michelino/Marcia
Can you remind me of the recipe for your delicious dink?? I know it had Pear vodka, mint and key limes, but wasnt there some flavored soda or something? That was sooo refreshingly good! Perfect for hot summer Texas days on the lake! Many thanks, my friend!!

Sure...

Crushed a few Fresh Mint leaves in the glass and muddled with a splash of Lime flavored tonic.
(You could use simple syrup if you wanted the drink a little sweeter)
Added Ice, Absolute Pear Vodka and More Lime Tonic to fill,
Shake until it pops
Squeeze in Juice from a seeded Key Lime or two and add lime sections as garnish

I used Polar Brand Lime Tonic but regular Tonic should work as well.

[bluesbaby]

Sure...

Crushed a few Fresh Mint leaves in the glass and muddled with a splash of Lime flavored tonic.
(You could use simple syrup if you wanted the drink a little sweeter)
Added Ice, Absolute Pear Vodka and More Lime Tonic to fill,
Shake until it pops
Squeeze in Juice from a seeded Key Lime or two and add lime sections as garnish

I used Polar Brand Lime Tonic but regular Tonic should work as well.

Gracias, Baybee! I will be putting this to use verrrry soon!

[mamaroux]

Tab was indeed a smoking monster Saturday, along with much help from Ruben, Leroy and Mitch Woods. Because of that performance, I kinda, maybe, almost, understand the lickable thing...well just for a moment on that one riff. But I absolutely agree with you on how much fun it is to go back to camp and hang with the Threadheads and their families. Finding out that we have so many friends from all over the continent and beyond, all of whom share our love for New Orleans, its culture and great music in general..is somewhat new to Marcia and myself, but as we found out at French Quarter Fest the past two years, Jazz Fest this year, and now Crawfish Fest, it is quite addicting and we now look forward to these events and meetups as very special occasions.


YES!!!!

.. and you do get that lickable thing... he's just so smoking hot in every which way! did you see the smoke coming off his fingers? whew!

Being together... all of us... just makes it all the more fun and enjoyable, doesn't it? It's just the best!

[NYMAMA]

Sure...

Crushed a few Fresh Mint leaves in the glass and muddled with a splash of Lime flavored tonic.
(You could use simple syrup if you wanted the drink a little sweeter)
Added Ice, Absolute Pear Vodka and More Lime Tonic to fill,
Shake until it pops
Squeeze in Juice from a seeded Key Lime or two and add lime sections as garnish

I used Polar Brand Lime Tonic but regular Tonic should work as well.
OOOOH THANKS MICH!

[mamaroux]

You'll do it?> So are we convincing you and your baby to have the wedding pre-Fest?????

C'mon.......

Prolly not... we aren't sure of dates yet, and like I said somewhere, a lot depends on the USNavy and when they are sending my Seabee son to the sandbox... and lil' Miss Abbie being able to walk a straight line down the aisle for her marraine... plus Bobby has a lot of family in North Jersey, FL and out in OK, and they have all their friends from VA, PA and NJ to consider.

[NYMAMA]

Killing me today.....this thread, the Van Morrison (and the chipmunks).....I sound like a crazy giggling fool at work!!!

And this is different how?:p ;)

[mamaroux]

I used to be a lifeguard, so Ill nominate myself

Gee, I thought it would be NOLA and ZKitty considering they did such a slammin' job... but it could be a committee. You're so gracious to nominate yourself, MD! What a great guy!

[jerseygirl67]

And this is different how?:p ;)

well, it';s not. Work is just really slow today and I have more time to actually read the threads and not just skim over them. Did you read the Van Morrison/Chipmunk comments???!?!?

Too freakin' funny!

[mamaroux]

Sure...

Crushed a few Fresh Mint leaves in the glass and muddled with a splash of Lime flavored tonic.
(You could use simple syrup if you wanted the drink a little sweeter)
Added Ice, Absolute Pear Vodka and More Lime Tonic to fill,
Shake until it pops
Squeeze in Juice from a seeded Key Lime or two and add lime sections as garnish

I used Polar Brand Lime Tonic but regular Tonic should work as well.

Bluesbaby gave me hers to drink, and it was really nice! Thank you, thank you!

[mamaroux]

well, it';s not. Work is just really slow today and I have more time to actually read the threads and not just skim over them. Did you read the Van Morrison/Chipmunk comments???!?!?

Too freakin' funny!

No, where are they? In this thread??

[sophisticated sissy]

We will bring a brass band back, maybe some Indians too.


mva

WOOT!!!:D

[NYMAMA]

don't be tellin' everyone I'm a task-master. :o

Nah - like I said - on Sunday night when I got to my tent (mind you all - it was 1/5 the size of his tent- heh heh) - I felt safe and sound hearing those little snoring sounds from inside your tent. heh heh.

Was Saturday breakfast served on time? I think we owe that one to NYMAMA who got up before the sun and cleaned up from Friday night and got everything in order. She was the axis around which we all kinda tried to swirl.....she is definitely a cool person.
Just saw this(this thread is totally out of controll).Thanks sweetie but I did se you cracking the whip a few times!

[Michelino]

don't be tellin' everyone I'm a task-master. :o

Nah - like I said - on Sunday night when I got to my tent (mind you all - it was 1/5 the size of his tent- heh heh) - I felt safe and sound hearing those little snoring sounds from inside your tent. heh heh.

Was Saturday breakfast served on time? I think we owe that one to NYMAMA who got up before the sun and cleaned up from Friday night and got everything in order. She was the axis around which we all kinda tried to swirl.....she is definitely a cool person.

Hey, I think I still owe you a drink! You were busy helping Rosie when we left.. Next time...

[mdfest]

Gee, I thought it would be NOLA and ZKitty considering they did such a slammin' job... but it could be a committee. You're so gracious to nominate yourself, MD! What a great guy!

If anyone gets into trouble i can toss them the end of a scarf.

[tangledupinblue]

Sure...

Crushed a few Fresh Mint leaves in the glass and muddled with a splash of Lime flavored tonic.
(You could use simple syrup if you wanted the drink a little sweeter)
Added Ice, Absolute Pear Vodka and More Lime Tonic to fill,
Shake until it pops
Squeeze in Juice from a seeded Key Lime or two and add lime sections as garnish

I used Polar Brand Lime Tonic but regular Tonic should work as well.

Oh man...how did I forget that drink? That was the most refreshing thing I have ever had. I love it so much. Let't make them when I get up there!
I may make them next week when Steve gets down here. They are unreal and cool you off in this 90 degree weather!

Miss you guys!

[jerseygirl67]

Oh man...how did I forget that drink? That was the most refreshing thing I have ever had. I love it so much. Let't make them when I get up there!
I may make them next week when Steve gets down here. They are unreal and cool you off in this 90 degree weather!

Miss you guys!

It was so great to get a chance to hang out with you! And those photos of you and Bonerama....very very cool!

[drdennis]

cough, cough--slip-n-slide;

i was seriously planning on bringing a slip-n-slide to cff this year until i read this sobering report: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml93/93076.html


Crushed a few Fresh Mint leaves in the glass and muddled with a splash of Lime flavored tonic. (You could use simple syrup if you wanted the drink a little sweeter) Added Ice, Absolute Pear Vodka and More Lime Tonic to fill, Shake until it pops Squeeze in Juice from a seeded Key Lime or two and add lime sections as garnish I used Polar Brand Lime Tonic but regular Tonic should work as well.

i'm thinking i can mix up some mojitos one night next year. in addition to the hurricanes and michelino's special cocktails, of course :)

[tangledupinblue]

It was so great to get a chance to hang out with you! And those photos of you and Bonerama....very very cool!

It was awesome hanging with you too baby. We were a bit nutty together...watch out next year..

I need to grow some mint leaves damn it....I want one of Mich's drinks NOW!

[swag]

i was seriously planning on bringing a slip-n-slide to cff this year until i read this sobering report: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml93/93076.html

i'm thinking i can mix up some mojitos one night next year. in addition to the hurricanes and michelino's special cocktails, of course :)

They sold 9 million slip-n-slides, and documented a total of 8 injuries. Those odds seem okay to me.

And mojitos sound yummy.

[drdennis]

They sold 9 million slip-n-slides, and documented a total of 8 injuries. Those odds seem okay to me.

like i tell a lot of my clients: things are rare until they happen to you :)

[Lit]

They sold 9 million slip-n-slides, and documented a total of 8 injuries. Those odds seem okay to me.

I'm thinking that the relevant statistic is the number of injuries per use by inebriated adults, and guessing that the odds change pretty dramatically with that statistic. Still probably pretty low odds in general though. As but one small sample size, we had one set up at a house on Martha's Vineyard where a crew of us who worked at the same restaurant used to party after hours almost every night during the summer almost 20 years ago. I'm guessing it was used by around 12 "adults" for approximately 60 nights during that summer. During that time, I can only recall two injuries that would qualify as "documented," and neither of them were spinal injuries or paralysis.

[tabasco]

We spent 3 days together and I got a total of 4 hours sleep.

I have absolutely no recollection of the shawl???
But these pictures prove I was there!
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w315/IL0VEBEER/Crawfish%20fest%202008/47b8d822b3127cce98548aea9db70000002.jpghttp://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w315/IL0VEBEER/Crawfish%20fest%202008/47b8d822b3127cce98548aeb1c860000002.jpg

I hardly drank at all on Sunday but I don't remember the whole ride home. And I drove!
mrs tabasco didnt like this comment being the kids were in the car...I just like being over dramatic some times...I never would have drove if I wasn't OK!
I did fall asleep at the computer when we got home though...he he he...

Ive been at my job for over 20 years and have never been late more than 10 minutes. Today I overslept and was 40 minutes late! I would probably still be sleeping if my daughter didn't wake me up!

If for some reason you don't see me posting for a while...I'm in rehab.


by the way... can we do this more than once a year! :D

[mamaroux]

by the way... can we do this more than once a year! :D

Everyone... go to Dennis's back yard!

Really, wouldn't it be fun to do this a couple times... like CFF is the standard, but doing a gathering/camping sort of thing for a weekend someplace else, too? There's always the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Terrance is playing there this year, but I am thinking something more... like just our crazy friends, and we can all sing and dance and entertain each other! LOL Bring those iPods!

[Staxsun]

Everyone... go to Dennis's back yard!

Really, wouldn't it be fun to do this a couple times... like CFF is the standard, but doing a gathering/camping sort of thing for a weekend someplace else, too? There's always the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Terrance is playing there this year, but I am thinking something more... like just our crazy friends, and we can all sing and dance and entertain each other! LOL Bring those iPods!

...or the instruments and jam!

[mamaroux]

...or the instruments and jam!

Besides NYMama's Bud, who else plays instruments? I saw photos of LisaRI with a squeezebox, and Joe with a rub board... who else?

[sophisticated sissy]

Most "adults" don't remember even using the Slip 'N Slide the next day.

A friend of mine was sitting on the deck, drinking copious amounts of alcohol one hot summer evening. She jumped up spontaneously and slid down the S'NS.

Next day she was complaining about her neck. When we told her about her water adventure, she couldn't recall it at all.

[rosetree]

If you are going to slip and slide, this is the way to do it.....I luv this commercial, makes me feel refreshed ;) :D

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/dodge-slip-and-slide-commercial/2154981730

[Staxsun]

Besides NYMama's Bud, who else plays instruments? I saw photos of LisaRI with a squeezebox, and Joe with a rub board... who else?

Not all that good, but occasionally I get paid to play drums or sing (not too good at doing both at the same time). Jonnygospeltent can hack out some guitar.

[bluesbaby]

i was seriously planning on bringing a slip-n-slide to cff this year until i read this sobering report: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml93/93076.html




i'm thinking i can mix up some mojitos one night next year. in addition to the hurricanes and michelino's special cocktails, of course :)

Makes me wish I lived closer to yall! Next time, guys! Its gonna be even BETTAH!!!!

[bluesbaby]

Everyone... go to Dennis's back yard!

Really, wouldn't it be fun to do this a couple times... like CFF is the standard, but doing a gathering/camping sort of thing for a weekend someplace else, too? There's always the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Terrance is playing there this year, but I am thinking something more... like just our crazy friends, and we can all sing and dance and entertain each other! LOL Bring those iPods!

Tell me when and where, and sign me up! Ha, ha!! It was just sooo much fun, you just don't want it to end. I don't know how we could recreate it perfectly, but it would sure be fun to try!!

[bluesbaby]

Not all that good, but occasionally I get paid to play drums or sing (not too good at doing both at the same time). Jonnygospeltent can hack out some guitar.

Get me drunk enough, I'll sing. Get yall drunk enough, you'll think I'm pretty good! LOL

[jerseygirl67]

Get me drunk enough, I'll sing. Get yall drunk enough, you'll think I'm pretty good! LOL

that would be me too! I unfortunately didn't get any of the musical genes in my family. they went to my brother and niece

[Lit]

Besides NYMama's Bud, who else plays instruments? I saw photos of LisaRI with a squeezebox, and Joe with a rub board... who else?

I play a mean cow bell.

[bluesbaby]

I play a mean cow bell.

I got a feeeevah! and the only cure is MORE COWBELL!!!

[mightyradgumbo]

LOL- more apologies on the CFF bored.

Dont F*$& with the Threadheads!

Should we get a color for our gang? Red and Blue are already taken. Maybe a hand sign or something?

I say it should be light blue like the shawl...element of surprise and all

"Oh, it's just a harmless little bunny, isn't it?"

[steeleye]

Haven't had internet access since we got back from CFF, so just catching up. It really was as great as has been so enthusiastically reported. My highlights: seeing old TH friends, meeting new TH friends, watching Mdfest arrive with what looked like the contents of a whole Costco in a trailer behind him, Mrs. Mdfest telling me that he isn't as funny at home as he is on the chat board, taking about 3 hours to fill Tangled's air matress with my portable air compressor, the hospitality of Michael and his krewe, Radiators, Tab on Saturday night, Mitch Woods, Tab's harem lining up for his autograph (and licks), The Lee Boys, Prejean's duck pheasant and andouille gumbo, Crawfish Mara, my wife looking at me after how many countless festivals together and telling me that she finally "gets it", my wife becoming part of Tab's harem (maybe that's what she "got"), and Mightyradgumbo, Lit, Tabasco and me discussing the influence of Miles Davis on the Greatful Dead at about 3:15am Sunday morning. We would fit right in at Johnny White's.

Great job Michael Arnone! Can't wait until next year.

[festivalgirl]

Haven't had internet access since we got back from CFF, so just catching up. It really was as great as has been so enthusiastically reported. My highlights: seeing old TH friends, meeting new TH friends, watching Mdfest arrive with what looked like the contents of a whole Costco in a trailer behind him, Mrs. Mdfest telling me that he isn't as funny at home as he is on the chat board, taking about 3 hours to fill Tangled's air matress with my portable air compressor, the hospitality of Michael and his krewe, Radiators, Tab on Saturday night, Mitch Woods, Tab's harem lining up for his autograph (and licks), The Lee Boys, Prejean's duck pheasant and andouille gumbo, Crawfish Mara, my wife looking at me after how many countless festivals together and telling me that she finally "gets it", my wife becoming part of Tab's harem (maybe that's what she "got"), and Mightyradgumbo, Lit, Tabasco and me discussing the influence of Miles Davis on the Greatful Dead at about 3:15am Sunday morning. We would fit right in at Johnny White's.

Great job Michael Arnone! Can't wait until next year.

Woo Hoo!! We finally got Mrs. Steeleye :D ['bout time ;)]

[Crawfish Fest]

Thanks for the kind words.
I am near chatanooga, i should be in my own bed tommorrow night for the 1st time in almost a month.
I talked to State Shuttle today. I will be putting their number on the website. Anyone who buys a single or 2 day ticket and wants a ride from their hotel will be able to pre-arrange a ride without having to rent the entire bus. Shuttle reserverations will have to be made at least 24 hrs in advance. Kids under 4 will need their own car seat, thats the law. They will have room in the back for chairs.
Penciled in the stage for next year.
Jager and Ketel and Monster people were really happy.
Thanks for helping those people on my board understand whats really going on.
I made my wish list for 2009 last night.
I might open my e-mail on friday, just not in the mood yet.
I have some nice images of art n. signing my guitar and GP Jr playing it. I will prob add pics next week
Anyone have a great shot of the entire main stage on sunday?
MVA

[Lit]

Thanks for the kind words.
I am near chatanooga, i should be in my own bed tommorrow night for the 1st time in almost a month.
I talked to State Shuttle today. I will be putting their number on the website. Anyone who buys a single or 2 day ticket and wants a ride from their hotel will be able to pre-arrange a ride without having to rent the entire bus. Shuttle reserverations will have to be made at least 24 hrs in advance. Kids under 4 will need their own car seat, thats the law. They will have room in the back for chairs.
Penciled in the stage for next year.
Jager and Ketel and Monster people were really happy.
Thanks for helping those people on my board understand whats really going on.
I made my wish list for 2009 last night.
I might open my e-mail on friday, just not in the mood yet.
I have some nice images of art n. signing my guitar and GP Jr playing it. I will prob add pics next week
Anyone have a great shot of the entire main stage on sunday?
MVA

Would love to see that wish list. Wonder how many artists overlap with mine?

Pretty sure swag's photos (posted about twenty pages back in this thread) had some shots of the entire main stage on Sunday, during Allen Toussaint I think.

[bluesgirl]

Get me drunk enough, I'll sing. Get yall drunk enough, you'll think I'm pretty good! LOL

The more we drink, the better you'll sound. :D

[sharon_loves_fats]

What else can be said that hasnt already? The Rads show was just a great time, and everyone would be raving about them if Tab hadnt completely stolen the show(actually I think Ruben did).

YYR, after the Rads I did not think anything to come over the weekend would top that set, but Tab & friends managed to! Two absolutely killer night shows!!

[Crawfish Fest]

YYR, after the Rads I did not think anything to come over the weekend would top that set, but Tab & friends managed to! Two absolutely killer night shows!!

funny thing, we had dtb scheduled for that sat night slot, they asked us to switch them around with TB
will look for the stage shot
mva

[sharon_loves_fats]

Hey Tabasco, I've been thinking about how great that Rads set sounded both on Friday night, and when I heard you playing it on Sunday morning. Any chance you are interested in and able to do a b&p (i.e., burn it for me if I send you blanks and postage), or a trade for something from my collection in which you might be interested? Let me know either here or by e-mail when you have a chance. Thanks.

Oooh, I didn't know that had been recorded. I'm gonna hafta get my hands on a copy!

[sharon_loves_fats]

posted about an hour ago to the cff board by drdanbern himself:

Apparently the information I received from another Crawfish attendee concerning Rosie Ledet was incorrect. I apologize for my earlier remarks.

we done good.

Hey an apology! Guess y'all set him straight, great job!

[bluesgirl]

Thanks for the kind words.
I am near chatanooga, i should be in my own bed tommorrow night for the 1st time in almost a month.
I talked to State Shuttle today. I will be putting their number on the website. Anyone who buys a single or 2 day ticket and wants a ride from their hotel will be able to pre-arrange a ride without having to rent the entire bus. Shuttle reserverations will have to be made at least 24 hrs in advance. Kids under 4 will need their own car seat, thats the law. They will have room in the back for chairs.
Penciled in the stage for next year.
Jager and Ketel and Monster people were really happy.
Thanks for helping those people on my board understand whats really going on.
I made my wish list for 2009 last night.
I might open my e-mail on friday, just not in the mood yet.
I have some nice images of art n. signing my guitar and GP Jr playing it. I will prob add pics next week
Anyone have a great shot of the entire main stage on sunday?
MVA

Mike,

I don't know how you book your bands, but there is a band from down here, The Crawdaddies, that are playing the Gumbo YaYa this weekend if you might be interested. www.thecrawdaddies.com.

[swag]

funny thing, we had dtb scheduled for that sat night slot, they asked us to switch them around with TB
will look for the stage shot
mva

Only one I have:

http://shim1.shutterfly.com/procgserv/47b8d823b3127cce985483eac59f00000027100AauHLRy2csm KA

[Crawfish Fest]

Mike,

I don't know how you book your bands, but there is a band from down here, The Crawdaddies, that are playing the Gumbo YaYa this weekend if you might be interested. www.thecrawdaddies.com.


we had them a few years ago, they were good.
its going to be mostly LA acts again
m

[sharon_loves_fats]

They sold 9 million slip-n-slides, and documented a total of 8 injuries. Those odds seem okay to me.

And mojitos sound yummy.

Mojitos & slip-n-slides, I already can't wait for next year! :D

[Belle]

Get me drunk enough, I'll sing. Get yall drunk enough, you'll think I'm pretty good! LOL

I play nothing but my kids play bari and alto sax, bass, guitar, and congo drums.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Everyone... go to Dennis's back yard!

Really, wouldn't it be fun to do this a couple times... like CFF is the standard, but doing a gathering/camping sort of thing for a weekend someplace else, too? There's always the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Terrance is playing there this year, but I am thinking something more... like just our crazy friends, and we can all sing and dance and entertain each other! LOL Bring those iPods!

What a great idea! Let me know when & where!!!

[sharon_loves_fats]

funny thing, we had dtb scheduled for that sat night slot, they asked us to switch them around with TB
will look for the stage shot
mva

Michael, great festival! This was my first time attending and I will definitely be back next year. Thanks so much! :)

[jazzykeb]

Besides NYMama's Bud, who else plays instruments? I saw photos of LisaRI with a squeezebox, and Joe with a rub board... who else?

Btw NYMAMA great seeing you and Bud again. I guess you left after breakfast on Sunday? Didn't see you during the day. Tell Bud thanks for playing during breakfast. It was good hanging with you guys.

[jazzykeb]

The Rads show was just a great time, and everyone would be raving about them if Tab hadnt completely stolen the show(actually I think Ruben did). No one has mentioned Leroy's comment about Tab- "He has never looked at a man like he does at Tab". I actually dont think Tab is human- plays mean guitar, sings great, doesnt sweat, hair never messed up, ladies love him, some men do too- makes me sick. Im sure there is a chink in the armor somewhere.


I hear ya Bri. I was saying the same thing. I was never much of a fan, and then all the ladies here drooling over him made me want to dislike him more, but dam, that ain't easy.....THEN he did such a good job making his point about the importance of saving New Orleans. All that I have read and heard since the thing, I had not heard the point that he made, all while staying (mostly) a political....that it doesn't matter what party belong to, if you are an American you should want to see NO rebuilt and supported...that the rest of the non-democratic world wants to see us fail, that they are watching, and that they are using NO as one of the signs that we are failing as a political system.....and he said it nicely, without preaching etc.

I gave up trying to find the chink in the armor there and then!

[bluesgirl]

we had them a few years ago, they were good.
its going to be mostly LA acts again
m

COOL!!!

[bluesgirl]

Besides NYMama's Bud, who else plays instruments? I saw photos of LisaRI with a squeezebox, and Joe with a rub board... who else?

I play clarinet, and the coolist instrument of all...

bass clarinet. :eek:

[rosetree]

we had them a few years ago, they were good.
its going to be mostly LA acts again
m

As it should be....
LA music,
LA food,
LA crafts!;) :D :D

[Lit]

I actually dont think Tab is human- plays mean guitar, sings great, doesnt sweat, hair never messed up, ladies love him, some men do too- makes me sick. Im sure there is a chink in the armor somewhere.

Well, he does wear some pretty u-g-l-y shirts. Chink.

//ducking to avoid being hit by Tab-ettes//

[bluesgirl]

As it should be....
LA music,
LA food,
LA crafts!;) :D :D

Should we try to import some trannies for some local color? :D

Or, how about a lawn bowling alley?

[bluesgirl]

Well, he does wear some pretty u-g-l-y shirts. Chink.

//ducking to avoid being hit by Tab-ettes//

I think it comes from being in La. and playing guitar.

Sonny fans can attest to this.

[Michelino]

Thanks for the kind words.
Anyone have a great shot of the entire main stage on sunday?
MVA

Here's a panorama made of three shots together with most of the stage:

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/Michelino/CrawFest/CF2008/PanStage1200-1.jpg (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/Michelino/CrawFest/CF2008/PanStage1200.jpg)

The original is a massive file 6000x2000 pxls, 9 megs in size, click the photo for a shrunken version at 4000 pxls

Just found another wide angle...close to the stage..with Bonerama (http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/Michelino/CrawFest/CF2008/100_1674v2.jpg)

Best of the rest of my shots are here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/michelino/sets/72157605410964952/show/)

[sharon_loves_fats]

Well, he does wear some pretty u-g-l-y shirts. Chink.

//ducking to avoid being hit by Tab-ettes//

No way! Tab's shirts are sooo ugly that they're cute! Not sure how that works, but it just does :)

[festbabe]

I play clarinet, and the coolist instrument of all...

bass clarinet. :eek:

I can beat you, girl. I'm a contra bass clarinet player. :Dhttp://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w188/hmccamey/027.jpg

[rosetree]

No way! Tab's shirts are sooo ugly that they're cute! Not sure how that works, but it just does :)

Maybe he needs a girlfriend to pick out his clothes...I know that there will be volunteers!;) :D

[sharon_loves_fats]

Maybe he needs a girlfriend to pick out his clothes...I know that there will be volunteers!;) :D

I think he does just fine picking out his own, but I will certainly volunteer for the job!!

[Lit]

I can beat you, girl. I'm a contra bass clarinet player. :Dhttp://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w188/hmccamey/027.jpg

Hmmm. How do we know you can actually play that thing? Looks to me like you're just reading a book.

[Hollyhawk]

Michael on pg.206 Lisa RI post #2055 has a link to her pics. Shot #14 has the whole stage

[sharon_loves_fats]

Hmmm. How do we know you can actually play that thing? Looks to me like you're just reading a book.

ha ha, good one Lit!

[festbabe]

Hmmm. How do we know you can actually play that thing? Looks to me like you're just reading a book.

It's the instruction manual...;)

[bluesbaby]

Well, he does wear some pretty u-g-l-y shirts. Chink.

//ducking to avoid being hit by Tab-ettes//

That's cause his mama dresses him. He tole me so. LOL

[mightyradgumbo]

That's cause his mama dresses him. He tole me so. LOL

His poor mama...has she been blind all her life?? /ducking and covering/

[bluesbaby]

His poor mama...has she been blind all her life?? /ducking and covering/

I am certain the response from most of the men who have seen her would be, "Who cares if she's blind?!? She's freakin HOT"

[rosetree]

I am certain the response from most of the men who have seen her would be, "Who cares if she's blind?!? She's freakin HOT"

OINK fer sure! ;)

[mightyradgumbo]

I am certain the response from most of the men who have seen her would be, "Who cares if she's blind?!? She's freakin HOT"

I really do kid ya on that...I think his shirts are funky

Wait...His mom is hot??

[tabasco]

Hey guys, Gumbo, I e-mailed digitalsoundboard and they said they'll have the cd in the mail pronto. I like disc 1 a lot though, how about you?

[sharon_loves_fats]

Hey guys, Gumbo, I e-mailed digitalsoundboard and they said they'll have the cd in the mail pronto. I like disc 1 a lot though, how about you?

You're talkin' the Rads show, rite? Can't wait to get it!

[tabasco]

Yes, did you order it?

[mightyradgumbo]

Hey guys, Gumbo, I e-mailed digitalsoundboard and they said they'll have the cd in the mail pronto. I like disc 1 a lot though, how about you?

I e-d them too...but I can't check my hotmail from here so hopefully the same news awaits me.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Yes, did you order it?

I don't see it up yet on the digital sound site. I think I'm lookin' in the right place? Maybe it's just too soon.

[Lit]

Yes, did you order it?

Still not available on the digitalsoundboard website yet. Looks like the download will be about 1/2 the price of the discs at CFF, so I'll keep checking. I also noticed that the New Orleans Social Club set from last year's CFF looks pretty amazing and I'm thinking about getting that too. I've downloaded a few NOLA late-night shows from them before and have been happy with the quality. Plus, you get the set list, which they did not have with the discs at the fest.

[Michelino]

I also noticed that the New Orleans Social Club set from last year's CFF looks pretty amazing .

It is...with Bonerama Horns...one of the best sets of the year.

[Amy Winette]

I love this thread! It's so bitter sweet, I'm so enjoying reading all of the wonderful reports, but it kills me we missed it! Carry on :)

Hey, if ya want another camping fest real soon, come see us for Targhee Fest in July, we have Grace Potter, Derek Trucks, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, etc. I know, it's pretty remote ;)

[tabasco]

I love this thread! It's so bitter sweet, I'm so enjoying reading all of the wonderful reports, but it kills me we missed it! Carry on :)

Hey, if ya want another camping fest real soon, come see us for Targhee Fest in July, we have Grace Potter, Derek Trucks, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, etc. I know, it's pretty remote ;)

We missed you and Jeff a lot too! And speaking of the great reason you missed this year. How is little Natalie?

[drdennis]

I got a feeeevah! and the only cure is MORE COWBELL!!!

hahahah. love it!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/59/Cowbell.gif/180px-Cowbell.gif

[LisaRI]

I don't see it up yet on the digital sound site. I think I'm lookin' in the right place? Maybe it's just too soon.

speaking of recordings, I heard they recorded Tab's night time set too but Mr. Benoit didn't want to release it because his latest album is a live album. Maybe if enough of us buy that and bug the digital sound board guys they will make it available.

[drdennis]

No way! Tab's shirts are sooo ugly that they're cute! Not sure how that works, but it just does :)

ummm.... those shirts wouldn't be so cute if he didn't know how to play the guitar or sing a tune!

seems to be a negative correlation between musical talent and fashion sense :)

[Michelino]

We missed you and Jeff a lot too! And speaking of the great reason you missed this year. How is little Natalie?

Yes...hope to see you all next year

And when will Natalie feel good enough to start posting again?

[Michelino]

hahahah. love it!
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/59/Cowbell.gif/180px-Cowbell.gif

I did a variation of that some time ago...in honor of a certain homemade crawfish bread that is widely rumored to the best there ever was.
(press below to see the film)

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/Michelino/ThreadHeads/th_MoreCrawfishBread.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/Michelino/ThreadHeads/?action=view&current=MoreCrawfishBread.flv)

Sadly, despite my lame video, I have yet to taste the mighty bread and so I cant yet confirm the rumour.

[mamaroux]

If you are going to slip and slide, this is the way to do it.....I luv this commercial, makes me feel refreshed ;) :D

http://video.aol.com/video-detail/dodge-slip-and-slide-commercial/2154981730

Love the guy in a suit!

[mamaroux]

Not all that good, but occasionally I get paid to play drums or sing (not too good at doing both at the same time). Jonnygospeltent can hack out some guitar.

Well, we know Bud is good... and if you get paid, isn't that something? :) Wooo hoo... we'll have a TH band of our very own at the camp!

[mamaroux]

Tell me when and where, and sign me up! Ha, ha!! It was just sooo much fun, you just don't want it to end. I don't know how we could recreate it perfectly, but it would sure be fun to try!!

so now, instead of just the TH condo building, we need our own campground, too! LOL Someplace up in the northern climate so we can have a place to go during the summer, right?

[mamaroux]

I play a mean cow bell.

wooooohoooo, another music talent in the group!

[mamaroux]

Haven't had internet access since we got back from CFF, so just catching up. It really was as great as has been so enthusiastically reported. My highlights: seeing old TH friends, meeting new TH friends, watching Mdfest arrive with what looked like the contents of a whole Costco in a trailer behind him, Mrs. Mdfest telling me that he isn't as funny at home as he is on the chat board, taking about 3 hours to fill Tangled's air matress with my portable air compressor, the hospitality of Michael and his krewe, Radiators, Tab on Saturday night, Mitch Woods, Tab's harem lining up for his autograph (and licks), The Lee Boys, Prejean's duck pheasant and andouille gumbo, Crawfish Mara, my wife looking at me after how many countless festivals together and telling me that she finally "gets it", my wife becoming part of Tab's harem (maybe that's what she "got"), and Mightyradgumbo, Lit, Tabasco and me discussing the influence of Miles Davis on the Greatful Dead at about 3:15am Sunday morning. We would fit right in at Johnny White's.

Great job Michael Arnone! Can't wait until next year.

another Tablette! ;)

[mamaroux]

I hear ya Bri. I was saying the same thing. I was never much of a fan, and then all the ladies here drooling over him made me want to dislike him more, but dam, that ain't easy.....THEN he did such a good job making his point about the importance of saving New Orleans. All that I have read and heard since the thing, I had not heard the point that he made, all while staying (mostly) a political....that it doesn't matter what party belong to, if you are an American you should want to see NO rebuilt and supported...that the rest of the non-democratic world wants to see us fail, that they are watching, and that they are using NO as one of the signs that we are failing as a political system.....and he said it nicely, without preaching etc.

I gave up trying to find the chink in the armor there and then!

OMG!!! YOU REALLY GET IT!! YIPEEEEEE!!!! doing dance of joy!

[mamaroux]

I play clarinet, and the coolist instrument of all...

bass clarinet. :eek:

so does your boyfriend know this?

[mamaroux]

Well, he does wear some pretty u-g-l-y shirts. Chink.

//ducking to avoid being hit by Tab-ettes//

Not always...

http://lh3.ggpht.com/MamaRoux2/SCIFeRan0MI/AAAAAAAAG5o/WHCp38w2dMQ/s400/DSCF0449.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/MamaRoux2/Rw3IDXodQYI/AAAAAAAABF8/HsOPCXTNJ2c/s800/Jazz%20Fest%202007%20006a.jpg

...and they're not ugly, they are "different"... us Tab-lettes don't care... the crazy shirts are part of his Tab-ness

[denideadhead]

I made my wish list for 2009 last night.
I have some nice images of art n. signing my guitar and GP Jr playing it. I will prob add pics next week
Anyone have a great shot of the entire main stage on sunday?
MVA
If GP JR is on that wish list I am so loving U (wink :) ) but think you share my vibe ...
and O my you brought two of my favorite blues guys !!

When I saw ya at Voodoo that was the earliest I ever get psyched for CFF but this year I am already pysched for next year NOW!!! thanks for throwing the best party of the summer:)

[mamaroux]

Maybe he needs a girlfriend to pick out his clothes...I know that there will be volunteers!;) :D

that would just thrill his wife, i bet! Maybe his mama picks 'em out.. they do have a 60's look about 'em.

[denideadhead]

We missed you and Jeff a lot too! And speaking of the great reason you missed this year. How is little Natalie?
YES indeed the CFF pictures are fun but how is our TH babygirl? was just thinkin we haven;t had a new picture in ages !!! ok baby ages not grown up ages but still ages ...

[mamaroux]

I really do kid ya on that...I think his shirts are funky

Wait...His mom is hot??

http://lh4.ggpht.com/MamaRoux2/SCFZys0A_NI/AAAAAAAAGOs/LPvmlqqYfi4/s400/DSCF0134.JPG

[Corona]

We really need to differentiate between Rosie and Rosey!!! I'm starting to get a complex!;)
I know! I was starting to freak out and thinking "what the HELL happened to Rosie??!!" lol. Whew! Glad it wasn't you they were talking about RT.

[bluesgirl]

so does your boyfriend know this?

Hmmm, I don't think the subject ever came up. Maybe he can put me on the next CD. :p

[Crawfish Fest]

chuck is here, http://www.bamajammusicfestival.com/
me and the glass trailer is taking a sidetrip now
mva

[bluesgirl]

that would just thrill his wife, i bet! Maybe his mama picks 'em out.. they do have a 60's look about 'em.

Shirt close up:
http://fullmoonblues.com/bluesgirl/albums/userpics/10002/normal_PDR_6251.JPG

[jerseygirl67]

Shirt close up:
http://fullmoonblues.com/bluesgirl/albums/userpics/10002/normal_PDR_6251.JPG

Maybe someone can persuade him to just play without the shirts?????

[rosetree]

chuck is here, http://www.bamajammusicfestival.com/
me and the glass trailer is taking a sidetrip now
mva

Sweet-lookin' fest.....too bad they don't have a crafts section! ;) LOL
Enjoy your trip.....

[bluesgirl]

Maybe someone can persuade him to just play without the shirts?????

Well, I think mamaroux could, if she'd just put her mind to it...

[mamaroux]

Well, I think mamaroux could, if she'd just put her mind to it...

he does seem to do what I ask, doesn't he?

I love that he went and talked to the band and played Cajun Man Gets the Blues when I begged for that...and did an absolute steamin' version of it... like it was ripping out his heart and soul... whew that was soooo hot!

[mamaroux]

Shirt close up:
http://fullmoonblues.com/bluesgirl/albums/userpics/10002/normal_PDR_6251.JPG

That's my new desktop! I LOVE that photo... of course I think the one you took of Leon's hands on the bass is very beautiful, too.

[bluesgirl]

That's my new desktop! I LOVE that photo... of course I think the one you took of Leon's hands on the bass is very beautiful, too.

Thanks, and here you go!!

Tab only got me a comment from my instructor of "Try to take the picture closer to your subject next time."

My response: OH, HELL YEAH!!!!!!

http://fullmoonblues.com/bluesgirl/albums/userpics/10002/normal_PDR_6266.JPG

[Amy Winette]

I did a variation of that some time ago...in honor of a certain homemade crawfish bread that is widely rumored to the best there ever was.
(press below to see the film)

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/Michelino/ThreadHeads/th_MoreCrawfishBread.jpg (http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i193/Michelino/ThreadHeads/?action=view&current=MoreCrawfishBread.flv)

Sadly, despite my lame video, I have yet to taste the mighty bread and so I cant yet confirm the rumour.

OMG Mich, love it!!! And believe me, the crawfish bread is every bit as good as it is rumored to be!

Natalie's actually feeling pretty well, she lauged out loud for the first time the other day and it was so darn cute! For future travel, we'll just have to see how well she's doing and how many meds she's still on -- she may end up staying with grammie and grampie :)

[Amy Winette]

Oh, well, since ya asked, here are the last pix I uploaded of lil Nat -- from right before we left NOLA (no, we didn't let her have any hurricanes, she just loves the color, I swear!) ;)

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o99/amyp226/100_3231.jpghttp://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o99/amyp226/100_3228.jpghttp://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o99/amyp226/100_3236.jpg

[jerseygirl67]

Natalie's actually feeling pretty well, she lauged out loud for the first time the other day and it was so darn cute! For future travel, we'll just have to see how well she's doing and how many meds she's still on -- she may end up staying with grammie and grampie

Those are the cutest cheeks! She is adorable!

[mamaroux]

Thanks, and here you go!!

Tab only got me a comment from my instructor of "Try to take the picture closer to your subject next time."

My response: OH, HELL YEAH!!!!!!

http://fullmoonblues.com/bluesgirl/albums/userpics/10002/normal_PDR_6266.JPG

we can fix that, you know?

[mamaroux]

Oh, well, since ya asked, here are the last pix I uploaded of lil Nat -- from right before we left NOLA (no, we didn't let her have any hurricanes, she just loves the color, I swear!) ;)

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o99/amyp226/100_3231.jpghttp://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o99/amyp226/100_3228.jpghttp://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o99/amyp226/100_3236.jpg

she is soooo beautiful and I just love her up so much! Tell her hello from lil' Miss Abbie, who is here with me as I type... we're going off to the Mall for some fathers day photos.. hehehehehehe ssshhhhhh it's a surprise, but I know Natalie won't tell anyone!

[bluesgirl]

we can fix that, you know?

Oh, I know. I'll be with the all powerful mamaroux, and she can get me where few women have gone before. :eek:

[mamaroux]

Oh, I know. I'll be with the all powerful mamaroux, and she can get me where few women have gone before. :eek:

we know a certain bassist that would willingly pose for you, of course, but you won't be there next Friday :( Sonny would to, but he'd be laughing his arse off as he posed... at least if we'd both be there giggling and telling him stories.

[jerseygirl67]

we know a certain bassist that would willingly pose for you, of course, but you won't be there next Friday :( Sonny would to, but he'd be laughing his arse off as he posed... at least if we'd both be there giggling and telling him stories.

where is next friday at mama.....

[sharon_loves_fats]

speaking of recordings, I heard they recorded Tab's night time set too but Mr. Benoit didn't want to release it because his latest album is a live album. Maybe if enough of us buy that and bug the digital sound board guys they will make it available.

It sure would be great to have a copy of that show!

[bluesgirl]

we know a certain bassist that would willingly pose for you, of course, but you won't be there next Friday :( Sonny would to, but he'd be laughing his arse off as he posed... at least if we'd both be there giggling and telling him stories.

And, they would probably volunteer for the lickage. :)

[sharon_loves_fats]

ummm.... those shirts wouldn't be so cute if he didn't know how to play the guitar or sing a tune!

seems to be a negative correlation between musical talent and fashion sense :)

Hmmm, you might have something there!

[bluesgirl]

where is next friday at mama.....

World Cafe Live in Philly. I can't go because of skool, so, mamaroux has to go alone... :(

[jerseygirl67]

World Cafe Live in Philly. I can't go because of skool, so, mamaroux has to go alone... :(

what time Mama????
I can head down to my sissy's house and then take a train in.....

[tangledupinblue]

chuck is here, http://www.bamajammusicfestival.com/
me and the glass trailer is taking a sidetrip now
mva

I was ready to go to this darned thing when Michael called yesterday. I was sitting at the Chart Room and dinking a beer or two and that is when it hit me that I needed to attend another festival as soon as possible.
Now that I am awake and lazy....me and my liver decided against it.

Plus Jada moves to NOLA today! Gotta have a big welcoming party tomorrow at TIPS! Da Bone will be there too!

[bluesgirl]

what time Mama????
I can head down to my sissy's house and then take a train in.....

http://www.worldcafelive.com/

[mdfest]

Any you chicks going to 8x10 to Tab next week?

[tangledupinblue]

Any you chicks going to 8x10 to Tab next week?

Any lickers in the house?

[Belle]

I dont see the show listed but do see the Congressional hearing and the Ramshead Tavern show.

When is it MD?

I would love to go but will refrain from licking him just enjoy a kick ass show.

[mdfest]

oops- 16th at Rams Head

Maybe i was looking at the May calendar

[tangledupinblue]

oops- 16th at Rams Head

Maybe i was looking at the May calendar

Maybe you still have that shawl wrapped too tightly around your head!!!!

[Belle]

oops- 16th at Rams Head

Maybe i was looking at the May calendar


We are going to Warm Springs Va on the 14th of June. Tab is playing along with Eric Lindell, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Taj Mahal and the Trio. That should be a great fest. I am definitely a Tab convert. He is one hottie! Music is damn good too!;)

[bluesgirl]

oops- 16th at Rams Head

Maybe i was looking at the May calendar

They don't let you dance at the Rams Head on stage, so it's a waste to go see Tab there.

[mdfest]

i cant dance

[bluesgirl]

i cant dance

Don't lie. I've seen it. :p

[tangledupinblue]

i cant dance

Only when you have a huge light on your head...
I would like to return to last week-end NOW!

[tangledupinblue]

Who are these crazy people?

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o133/klsarge/IMG_1302.jpg

[jerseygirl67]

Only when you have a huge light on your head...
I would like to return to last week-end NOW!

How bout having a Threadhead Fest?

Why not, pick who everyone would want to see....make it some type of fundraiser....kinda Patry like but bigger....

[tangledupinblue]

How bout having a Threadhead Fest?

Why not, pick who everyone would want to see....make it some type of fundraiser....kinda Patry like but bigger....

Please stop this....lol

I am already thinking along those lines but I may just have it at Michael's house....margarita mambo. That way Tab doesn't have to travel too far for you lovely girls!

[mdfest]

Who are these crazy people?

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o133/klsarge/IMG_1302.jpg

I see drunk people

[jerseygirl67]

Please stop this....lol

I am already thinking along those lines but I may just have it at Michael's house....margarita mambo. That way Tab doesn't have to travel too far for you lovely girls!

Honey, any help you need planning, let me know I am a project manager by trade....

[bluesbaby]

Who are these crazy people?

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o133/klsarge/IMG_1302.jpg

LMAO! And this was after I had arrived only about 10 minutes before!!! I caught up with the slurgage quickly! Ha, ha! I love all my new drunken buddies! :D

[tangledupinblue]

Look at Brian's shirt....and look at the smooshed jello shot in Tab's hand!!!

That bottle is pretty much empty too Bri!