New Orleans Social Club In Chicago Friday

[jonnygospeltent]

Are you guys going to try for seats in the pavillion or have a picnic on the lawn?

[mrSteve]

Are you guys going to try for seats in the pavillion or have a picnic on the lawn?

I haven't been there yet Jon, which do you recommend? I know were going and then Saturday to Riverview Fest for Ivan.

[grisgris]

Yall have fun, The New Orleans Social Club live is great.

[mrSteve]

Yall have fun, The New Orleans Social Club live is great.

one of my favorite sets from fest, even with the sounds problems they had!

[marignygreg]

Never been to the place. If it is a pain to get into the seats I will head for the turf. I'm pumped for this show. Dumpstaphunk is playing Beat Kitchen the next night.

[glinda]

Hi Chitown threadheads. So looking forward to this show. I'm opting for the front of the lawn. Up there, you can see the stage really well, while still enjoying the relaxation of the lawn. This is such a beautiful venue. That is, assuming the rain stops before the place floods!

[jonnygospeltent]

I'm off work by noon so I could try to stake out some lawn space.

[denideadhead]

Looking forward to a review of the new NOSC...it is almost now Dumpsta with Henry Butler and Leo as I believe Tony Hall will be sitting in Porters spot on bass.
Interested to see if Tony brings a little different flavor to the mix?

[mrSteve]

Never been to the place. If it is a pain to get into the seats I will head for the turf. I'm pumped for this show. Dumpstaphunk is playing Beat Kitchen the next night.

Saturday is also Riverview fest, with North Mississippi All Stars and Ivan and Dumpstaphunk.

[Frosty]

I'm there. Been on my calendar for months. I'm shooting for pavilian but if it's lawn, it's lawn. Best lawn sound you'll ever find.

[jonnygospeltent]

Stop by the front of the lawn for an Old Style, Frosty. I'm sure someone will have a sign or be wearing a Diamond Cutters teeshirt.

[ChiTownHuck]

We have family in town this weekend, so we will not be able to make it. Have great time ya'll!

[Frosty]

Stop by the front of the lawn for an Old Style, Frosty. I'm sure someone will have a sign or be wearing a Diamond Cutters teeshirt.

I'll keep my eyes open!

[marignygreg]

I'll be on the lookout for Threadheads. I'll bring some salad ;)

[glinda]

Wow, just got the word that Koko Taylor will also perform as a special guest. What a show. JonnyG, I'll be there early too. Stop the r@in!

[mrSteve]

Wow, just got the word that Koko Taylor will also perform as a special guest. What a show. JonnyG, I'll be there early too. Stop the r@in!

Great news about Koko, no more rain please!

[ohio]

:(JEALOUS:(

[Chicago Fest Fan]

I would love to finally meet some of the Chicago Threadheads. I can bring along my jazz fest flag to fly so that we can all meet up. I probrably wont get there much before show time so if you see the flag come by and say Hi and we can move on over by you if there is room. It will probably be my wife and I unless we recruit some friends.
Just in case there is more that one jazz fest flag I will also be flying a smaller triangular flag with the same traditional 2nd line logo.
Just yell out "hey Mike and Therese! If ya see us.

[mrSteve]

I would love to finally meet some of the Chicago Threadheads. I can bring along my jazz fest flag to fly so that we can all meet up. I probrably wont get there much before show time so if you see the flag come by and say Hi and we can move on over by you if there is room. It will probably be my wife and I unless we recruit some friends.
Just in case there is more that one jazz fest flag I will also be flying a smaller triangular flag with the same traditional 2nd line logo.
Just yell out "hey Mike and Therese! If ya see us.

I'll look for ya!

[chicagoski]

All I have is my First/One and Only/2006 Patry button.

Plus, I will probably be standing next to MrSteve and pumpkin roll lady.

[marignygreg]

....Irma, Willie-T,Trombone Shorty,Hot 8 and John Boutte. Wow !!

[grisgris]

Yalll have a LARGE TIME, wish I could be there with yall.

[Corona]

me too....sounds wondermous!!!!

[Frosty]

....Irma, Willie-T,Trombone Shorty,Hot 8 and John Boutte. Wow !!

The way this lienup keeps growing, they'll be playing until 2AM.

[mrSteve]

The way this lienup keeps growing, they'll be playing until 2AM.

I'm up for that!

[marignygreg]

Can you see the stage from the lawn or is it like Grant Park and Ravinia ? I'd like to see the band but prefer the vibe on the lawn.

[glinda]

Can you see the stage from the lawn or is it like Grant Park and Ravinia ? I'd like to see the band but prefer the vibe on the lawn.
Hey greg, yea that's one of the cool things about this venue- the lawn is kind of raised above the pavilion area, so in the front area of the lawn you can see. Great, in fact. I'll be there.

[Chicago Fest Fan]

The way this lienup keeps growing, they'll be playing until 2AM.

How are they going to fit all this in to the 6:30 - 8:30m time slot. I know they may go a little long but the city usually shuts things down by 9:00. If it is anything like Grant park.
How is the situation with bringing in coolers and refreshments? It has not been an issue in Grant Park for a few years but there was a time when the cops were pretty strict.

[mrSteve]

How are they going to fit all this in to the 6:30 - 8:30m time slot. I know they may go a little long but the city usually shuts things down by 9:00. If it is anything like Grant park.
How is the situation with bringing in coolers and refreshments? It has not been an issue in Grant Park for a few years but there was a time when the cops were pretty strict.

This from the Millennium Park website:
Q: Is alcohol permitted in the park?
A: Alcohol is allowed in designated areas in the park - the Jay Pritzker Pavilion during public performances and the McCormick Tribune Plaza. Glass bottles and cans are not permitted on the Great Lawn.

I'll have a cooler so we'll see what they say, if you park in the Millennium garage it's a very short walk to the park.

[chicagomike]

Dumb ass me forgot about this and I signed up to work overtime. It is a beautiful venue.... Bring your rain gear.

[mzol11]

This from the Millennium Park website:
Q: Is alcohol permitted in the park?
A: Alcohol is allowed in designated areas in the park - the Jay Pritzker Pavilion during public performances and the McCormick Tribune Plaza. Glass bottles and cans are not permitted on the Great Lawn.

I'll have a cooler so we'll see what they say, if you park in the Millennium garage it's a very short walk to the park.

I contacted Millenium Park personally, regarding Alcohol. They responded that it is permitted, but put it in a plastic cup (even if it is a can of beer). Wine bottles are permitted, but again drink out of plastic cups ("will be strictly enforced"). They also told me that no type of tables (not even roll up type) or anything other than lawn chairs, bag chairs, picnic baskets, or blankets will be allowed. From the sound of it you may get hassled if you have a large cooler. I would advise a soft cooler (jazzfest style) to be safe.
Hope this helps. I also wouldnt be surprised if they close the lawn if this rain doesn't stop (they have done it before).

[jonnygospeltent]

Since it is not going to R$#@ manana , what time will you guys be arriving on the lawn?

[mrSteve]

Since it is not going to R$#@ manana , what time will you guys be arriving on the lawn?

I hope to be there by 5:00.

[glinda]

I'm thinkin 4:30-5:00. Got 4-5 more joining me later. NO R##N!!!!!!!!

[Frosty]

I'm thinkin 4:30-5:00. Got 4-5 more joining me later. NO R##N!!!!!!!!


The forecast looks bad. Can't we have ONE day this week without s*v*re st*rms.?

Forecast:


Friday 86 70 Continued w*rm, h*mid. Clo*ding over. T-st*rms redeveloping?heaviest and most numerous p.m./evening. D*wnp*urs and s*v*re weather possible p.m.

[bywterbro]

sending some very dry air your way....
fixing a magic potion now.....
clear the air for yall up dere in checagooooland.......
go cubbies...

[Frosty]

sending some very dry air your way....
fixing a magic potion now.....
clear the air for yall up dere in checagooooland.......
go cubbies...

It's appreciated but word is FEMA is not approving the shipment of dry air until Saturday. Since their New Orleans performers, they aren't a priority.

[marignygreg]

Wow, did we get hammered yesterday. If it r@ins any more I'm going to start building an Arc. I'm still planning on heading down from Geneva on Metra for a 5:30 arrival. I'll be on the lookout for the Chicago T-Heads.

[Belle]

It's appreciated but word is FEMA is not approving the shipment of dry air until Saturday. Since their New Orleans performers, they aren't a priority.

{{SMILE}}

[mrSteve]

Wow, did we get hammered yesterday. If it r@ins any more I'm going to start building an Arc. I'm still planning on heading down from Geneva on Metra for a 5:30 arrival. I'll be on the lookout for the Chicago T-Heads.

Things were pretty ugly down on the southside last night too, lots of downed trees and flooded roads thought we might blow away at one point. So far I plan on being out there tonight and tomorrow looks dry so we'll be at Riverview fest for Ivan.

[glinda]

Basement flooded, yard flooded, garage flooded, big tree branch on the car, which I had to park on the street cuz of the garage flood. Through it all, I still think about Katrina and how this is nuthin.

Latest report I saw said 50% chance of rain tonite, so I believe it's over for awhile! Even if it rains it'll be great tonite. And the park says the show goes on, rain or shine. I'll have a yellow threadhead krewe flag, probably across the back of my chair.

[mrSteve]

Quick look outside the sun's out!!!!

[bywterbro]

checked the radar....looking dry for you guys....

time 2 shake your rugalator...

have a blast...
glinda...sorry to hear about your damage...sounds like your ok tho...

[marignygreg]

A great show last night and not a drop of r@in.

[glinda]

Yes, I sure enjoyed the little taste of jazzfest in downtown Chicago. Actually could've done without Koko doing her 2 worn out standards - woud've enjoyed more NO Social Club's stuff. All those umbrellas came in handy for the second line parades, glad that's all we needed em for!

[glinda]

John Boutte: So ya'll had a storm here the other day? Your power's out, your yards flooded, you got some trees down?

Crowd: Oh yea.

John: Well, imagine all that times a thousand. You were all able to go back in your homes, right? YEA. Two years later, I'm still not back in my home.

Then he sings WHY..... "...I don't think you know how I feel."

[Corona]

oh jeez, I woulda bawled my face off!

[jonnygospeltent]

I was such a whiner about my power being off for 2 days and some frozen pizzas and chicken kievs being spoiled till Mr. Boutee said it's been 2 years and he's still out of his house and I stopped to think how fortunate I am to be able to hear amazing music for free in the park and hang out with Glinda and Mr.Steve and their krewes.

[Frosty]

Fantastic show! Weather was great! It was an awesome night afet spending the day getting tree limbs off of the roof and out of the yard. The heavy work was done on Saturday by some guys from Kansas City. Had a tree removed that had split in half down to the base and a dangling limb over a foot thick hanging over our back patio (and power lines).

Met Glinda and Mr. Steve (who I hope forgives my blowing him off initially). My first meeting with any Threadheads in person!

About the show:

Didn't mind Koko Taylor as much as wasting over a half hour on that opening Geekestra. OK, we know you miss your college days in a marching band but it's time to move on and play some serious (fun) music. Dressing goofy and having middle aged cheerleaders does not music make. The opener was just further proof of how desparate we should be to save New Orleans.

New Orleans Social Club seemed to get eaten up by the big stage built for a full symphony. That with the sound problems early made fora bit of a slow start. But, after about ten minutes, things fell into place and the show just kept building momentum as it went on. Hearing John Boutte sing "Why" was a powerful moment I had been looking forward to. Irma Thomas is such a gorgeous singer and finally hearing her live was awesome. Unfortunately, with a lineup stacked like this, she only got two songs. The girls screamed when Hot 8 came on and went to the lawn to dance. By the end of the night, everyone was up iout of their seats and dancing.

Afterwards, we made the obligatory trip to Crown Fountain so the girls could get drenched before heading home.

[mrSteve]

It was great to see everyone Friday and what a beautiful night it was, of course any time we get that much New Orleans talent in Chicago is a good night. NOSC was great I expected a lot from them and they delivered. So is anyone going to Marcia Ball and the New Orleans Jazz Vipers Saturday at Fitzgeralds?

[NOLA]

Dammit, I'm tired of reading about everyone in NYC and Chicago seeing all this New Orleans music. Send my musicians back home to New Orleans where they belong!!!!

[glinda]

Dammit, I'm tired of reading about everyone in NYC and Chicago seeing all this New Orleans music. Send my musicians back home to New Orleans where they belong!!!!
Don't worry Frank they'll be home soon. And all this touring is helping to increase awareness of the realities - wonderful and awful - of New Orleans in 2007.

[bywterbro]

The Jazz Institute of Chicago Presents "Follow the Second Line"

Evan Christopher, clarinetist
Bob Koester, speaker
Kidd Jordan, speaker
Kevin Poorman, speaker

The movie is the story of a brotherly traditional-jazz duo, which—displaced from their New Orleans homes after Hurricane Katrina—accepted temporary sanctuary at a French foreign-artist residency in Paris. There, they independently tried to expand the audience for their New Orleans-style music, the century-old art form that was the first to give The States a cultural identity of its own. The movie was shot last year in Paris and Marciac, the idyllic French town of the 30-year-old namesake jazz festival closely linked to New Orleans culture. The filmmaker also documented their story in New Orleans during the musicians’ first homecoming for the city’s annual spring festivals.

Chicago student musicians are uniquely poised to champion the future of traditional jazz given the city’s century-old relationship with New Orleans music, and the growing opportunities for performing this classic music in orchestral concert venues like Symphony Center.

You may reserve up to four FREE tickets by registering online at followthesecondline.com. Tickets will be confirmed by email for retrieval with student identification on the morning of the event beginning at 8am at Buntrock Hall. Unclaimed tickets will be given to others after 8:30am.

[jhjpotter]

Dish Network has a High Definition Channel that they play concerts on all the time. We just watched the Warren Haynes Christmas Ball thing that raises money for Habitat, and this past year the Social Club played and by most accounts stole the show. They sounded awesome!! Branford Marsalis, Warren, and Taylor Hicks (not as bad as I expected) all sat in with them. Check it out if you get Dish.

[linza22]

Dammit, I'm tired of reading about everyone in NYC and Chicago seeing all this New Orleans music. Send my musicians back home to New Orleans where they belong!!!!

Hey Mister! don't you be selfish!! :eek:

[mwgirlonherown]

It was great to see everyone Friday and what a beautiful night it was, of course any time we get that much New Orleans talent in Chicago is a good night. NOSC was great I expected a lot from them and they delivered. So is anyone going to Marcia Ball and the New Orleans Jazz Vipers Saturday at Fitzgeralds?

I'm in for the Vipers; probably won't stay for Marcia. I'm "balled out." (Seen her way too much recently!)

[jonnygospeltent]

I'll be there ,do you really think The Vipors will start that early?

[mrSteve]

I'm "balled out." (Seen her way too much recently!)

I'd be careful talkin that way around here MisSeeBass been hanging around latly.

[bywterbro]

I'll be there ,do you really think The Vipors will start that early?

fitzgeralds website says jazz vipers are doing 2 sets starting at
7:30.....and marcia ball is doing 2 sets starting at 9:45...
so prolly 8&10...also i found this on fitzgeralds website....very cool...



Sunday, September 9 (BENEFIT) Roadhouse Jam for New Orleans - Relief for Lower 9th Ward Deslondes Street, 3-9pm, $30 suggested donation.
Roadhouse Jam for New OrleansThis community festival is in the spirit of people helping people during an afternoon filled with live music, New Orleans cuisine, raffles, etc. We are pulling together musicians from New Orleans and Chicago to inspire and open hearts. These generous artists include: Walt Cunningham and One Accord/Dartmouth College Gospel Choir, a multi-cultural choir singing traditional black gospel music infused with R & B pop/rock, & jazz; Lauren Frost, fresh & retro with a voice chosen by Barbra Streisand to portray herself as a young woman; Nicholas Barron, a Chicago favorite one-man acoustic soul explosion; and Grayson Capps, a New Orleans artist delivering Delta blues-inspired southern rock. Proceeds from this benefit will go to the residents of the Lower 9th Ward along with Common Ground Relief and it's Lower 9th Ward rebuilding team.
commongroundrelief.org/node/546 open in a new window

Grayson Capps & the Stumpknockers, a New Orleans band delivering Delta blues-inspired southern rock and a New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest favorite this year. No Depression said: “Capps plays rusted-out, countrified swamp-blues, whittled down to the dirt floor. His weathered drawl recalls Delbert McClinton, while his subject matter channels Tom Waits.”
graysoncapps.com (instant audio...) open in a new window

Walt Cunningham and One Accord/Dartmouth College Gospel Choir, a multi-cultural choir singing traditional black gospel music infused with R&B pop/rock and jazz. They were one of two groups outside of Louisiana invited to sing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest this May.
waltcunningham.net open in a new window

Nicholas Barron, a Chicago favorite one-man acoustic soul explosion. Nicholas was recently selected for the New York Times Emerging Artist Series. James Taylor described his new album as “Undeniable!”
candyrat.com/artists/NicholasBarron/ open in a new window

Lauren Frost, a local Downers Grove resident with a fresh, acoustic, neo-soul voice, once toured with Barbra Streisand to play and sing her younger self.

[bywterbro]

vipers are also playing at Martyrs on friday nite at 7pm
and in rockford at the riverview fest on sunday...

[Chicago Fest Fan]

I am so bummed that I missed the N.O. Social club and meeting up with the Threadheads who were there. My basement flooded during the storm and there was alot of clean up involved. I couldn't even get out to see Dumpstafunk on Sat. because I had to work. It was a great weekend for music in Chicago.
Marcia and the jazz vipers sounds great. I'm going to try to make that show.

[mwgirlonherown]

I'd be careful talkin that way around here MisSeeBass been hanging around latly.

Don't get me wrong...I love Marcia. Like any loved one, I need a break to appreciate them more.

[mrSteve]

Don't get me wrong...I love Marcia. Like any loved one, I need a break to appreciate them more.

I get it she play's around Chicago pretty regular, I think we skipped her once this summer also.

[jonnygospeltent]

Meetup behing the soundboard between Vipers sets?

[chicagoski]

Don't get me wrong...I love Marcia. Like any loved one, I need a break to appreciate them more.

I'm am withya on that.

Nothing personal MrSteve, but I will probably just stay for the Vipers.

[RevDon]

Shows the NOSC/ACL show for 8:00p.m. and !!:00 p.m.

[Chicago Fest Fan]

I'm am withya on that.

Nothing personal MrSteve, but I will probably just stay for the Vipers.

You could always just go to Martyrs on Friday for the Vipers. It's only $8 compared to the $15 you will pay at Fitzgeralds and I would imagine it would be a longer show.
I too, have seen Marcia about a biggillion times but somehow it's always fun.

[mwgirlonherown]

You could always just go to Martyrs on Friday for the Vipers. It's only $8 compared to the $15 you will pay at Fitzgeralds and I would imagine it would be a longer show.
I too, have seen Marcia about a biggillion times but somehow it's always fun.

She is fun and full of energy.
I think I'm just intimidated by Marcia...she has better legs than I do!

[NOLA]

You could always just go to Martyrs on Friday for the Vipers. It's only $8 compared to the $15 you will pay at Fitzgeralds and I would imagine it would be a longer show.
I too, have seen Marcia about a biggillion times but somehow it's always fun.

What, ya gotta PAY to see the Vipers in Chicago?

Thank gawd for The Spotted Cat on Frenchmen St.!!!!

[Chicago Fest Fan]

What, ya gotta PAY to see the Vipers in Chicago?

Thank gawd for The Spotted Cat on Frenchmen St.!!!!

Maybe thats why all the N.O musicians are in Chicago and New York?