Who's going for Satchmo?

[rosetree]

Naw, rosie, I just meant the breadth and width of the grids is small taters, not the possible content. :p

I know.....just protecting my baby! ;) :D

[VWGal]

So glad to hear your dad is doing better Lis...not long now till Satchmo and I hope you and Ed are still on track to be there in body AND spirit. Keep the good karma coming for everyone here Threadheads!

[VWGal]

My satchmo grids: Well, it's more than that. It's my week in nola. :)
Satchmo 08
Sat, july 26: john autin at carousel lounge / Kermit and big sam at RnB 9:30 / waterseed band at hookah 10
Sun,: common ground / joe krown trio @ maple leaf 10
Mon: common ground / charmaine Neville @ snug 8 and 10 / jerry jumonville spotted cat 6:30 / PGF @ spleef
Tues: common ground / brass band night @ RnB 8:30 / Rebirth at spleef
Wed: streetcar / NOMA / lunch at deanies or 7 or wolfes / Robert Walter, Stanton Moore and friends @ spleef
Thurs: Backstreet / lunch w/ Willie at cuvee? / dinner w/ willie, jenn, david @ Bacco / trio @ spleef / Kermit @ vaughans
Fri, aug 1: lunch with jenn at wolfes or 7 on fulton or? / strut / soul rebels at dragons den / govt majik and sequenone at hookah / Kermit at blue nile
Sat: satchmo / jada and dan’s / soul rebels @ blue nile 11 / groovesect @ spleef 10 / good enough for good times @ lbtr 11 / Amanda shaw’s bd party at RnB/ porter, batiste and nevilles at balcony club
Sun: satchmo / dinner at pelican club / joe krown trio @ spleef
Mon: home

Girl, you got it going on! I am jealous! Next weekend, I am up here at the Canmore Folk Fest with John Boutte, Paul Sanchez and CJ Chenier, but it won't be AFRICA HOT like it is for y'all!

[DougNSharon]

My satchmo grids: Well, it's more than that. It's my week in nola. :)
Satchmo 08
Sat, july 26: john autin at carousel lounge / Kermit and big sam at RnB 9:30 / waterseed band at hookah 10
Sun,: common ground / joe krown trio @ maple leaf 10
Mon: common ground / charmaine Neville @ snug 8 and 10 / jerry jumonville spotted cat 6:30 / PGF @ spleef
Tues: common ground / brass band night @ RnB 8:30 / Rebirth at spleef
Wed: streetcar / NOMA / lunch at deanies or 7 or wolfes / Robert Walter, Stanton Moore and friends @ spleef
Thurs: Backstreet / lunch w/ Willie at cuvee? / dinner w/ willie, jenn, david @ Bacco / trio @ spleef / Kermit @ vaughans
Fri, aug 1: lunch with jenn at wolfes or 7 on fulton or? / strut / soul rebels at dragons den / govt majik and sequenone at hookah / Kermit at blue nile
Sat: satchmo / jada and dan’s / soul rebels @ blue nile 11 / groovesect @ spleef 10 / good enough for good times @ lbtr 11 / Amanda shaw’s bd party at RnB/ porter, batiste and nevilles at balcony club
Sun: satchmo / dinner at pelican club / joe krown trio @ spleef
Mon: home

Looks like we'll be following you around from Friday through Sunday! Hope to meet you somewhere along the line.

[papafrog]

fir those of u wanting to catch seguenon, its
aug.1st...7pm cafe laziza with his own african group
aug.1st....11p...spleef(mapleleaf) with govt. majik
aug.2nd...3p....satchmofest....kids stage...3p..african troupe, dancers,etc..
aug. 2nd....10pm....spleef(mapleleaft)....with his african group....

[Corona]

No cost involved. Only a donation if you wish to donate. They are a non-denominational group of prayer practitioners, I think loosely affiliated with the Church of Religious Science, which has nothing to do with Christian Scientists or Scientology, but is based on positive thinking and metaphysics -- how our thoughts are very powerful, which is why prayer is very powerful ... you should definitely give them a call. They will do a "healing" prayer for your dad with you over the phone. Here's their website: www.wmop.org (800/421-9600).
Thanks Leni...I think it's time....it's been a rough couple of days but he's out of ICU and no longer critical. Lots of karma still needed. Ed and I are likely going to take the trip to Satchmo in order to have a break before my head pops off from the stress. Never needed patio time at the Jamns' like I do right now.

[Corona]

So glad to hear your dad is doing better Lis...not long now till Satchmo and I hope you and Ed are still on track to be there in body AND spirit. Keep the good karma coming for everyone here Threadheads!
Thanks sistah...Dad's better in a lot of ways but worse in other ways....sigh....

[rosetree]

Thanks Leni...I think it's time....it's been a rough couple of days but he's out of ICU and no longer critical. Lots of karma still needed. Ed and I are likely going to take the trip to Satchmo in order to have a break before my head pops off from the stress. Never needed patio time at the Jamns' like I do right now.

Well Lis, this seems like good news, right???
No ICU, no longer critical...these are not baby steps anymore, these are big steps!
We have to take our blessings as we get them. We are still thinking of you and your dad, and sending our love your way....

[ibjamn]

Never needed patio time at the Jamns' like I do right now.

We definately need to light a fire in the celestial fire basin! Maybe we can do some chanting & dancing around it. ;)

[Leni]

Thanks Leni...I think it's time....it's been a rough couple of days but he's out of ICU and no longer critical. Lots of karma still needed. Ed and I are likely going to take the trip to Satchmo in order to have a break before my head pops off from the stress. Never needed patio time at the Jamns' like I do right now.

It certainly can't hurt to give them a call, as they will release powerful healing energy into the Universe directed at your Dad. Glad to hear that he is out of ICU and no longer critical, even though it's 2 steps forward, 1 step backward. Sounds like Satchmo is just "what the doctor ordered" at least for you! But sorry we won't see you at Vaughan's Thurs night :-(

[McGregor]

Thanks Leni...I think it's time....it's been a rough couple of days but he's out of ICU and no longer critical. Lots of karma still needed.
Great news!

(((((((more karma your way))))))), glad to hear your pops is improving Corona!!!

[Corona]

Great news!

(((((((more karma your way))))))), glad to hear your pops is improving Corona!!!
Thanks you guys!!Yes, he's made huge gains and has had some heartwrenching setbacks this week. I'm so proud of him but his mental health is suffering and we're worried. He's a fighter and is working so damn hard at getting better. He failed the swallowing test which was done after he ripped out his feeding tube :( So the tube is back in and he's not too happy about it...very defeated and so sad for us too. My hope is that when I get back from Satchmo, he'll be eating on his own and hopefully talking with his trach. Thanks for the karma....and Leni, I will call that number today.....he needs all the healing energy he can get.
Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

Jenn.....let's do it!!

Rosie...shooting you an email now....hope to see you when you guys get back from your show on the weekend. Tuesday night....

[peteup]

More healing karma coming your way Corona. Now, you and your man have got to get yourselves down to New Orleans and gather up plenty of soul food to bring back for your dad!

[VWGal]

Transmitting now....for you and your dad Lis. Wow, it's been one rough ride...but I am so happy you and Ed are taking a break to recharge. Some patio time at the Jamns will do you both a world of good.

(((((((((((((((((((Lis and her dad))))))))))))))))))))))

[ibjamn]

Jenn.....let's do it!!...

Wooohoooo, lots of goodies going in the fridge this week! Make sure to pack your flask!

[NOLA]

Wooohoooo, lots of goodies going in the fridge this week! Make sure to pack your flask!

The jello and pudding shots will be coming together in the next couple of nights!!!

Safe travels everyone - see you soon!

[ibjamn]

The jello and pudding shots will be coming together in the next couple of nights!!!

Safe travels everyone - see you soon!

I am really looking forward to those infamous pudding shots! :)

[Corona]

The jello and pudding shots will be coming together in the next couple of nights!!!

Safe travels everyone - see you soon!
Oh thank you thank you!!! Dad had an AMAZING DAY! He's finally breathing through his nose, first time in 3 months (since radiation) and from his mouth. The trach was plugged all day and we bawled our eyes out when we heard his voice and he said he could breathe. He cried too..it was awesome. He took a few steps too with assistance! All that's left is being able to eat and more physio for walking and he should be home. The docs say another 2 weeks maybe. I can't THANK YOU ALL enough for all the karma...I know it helped...we almost lost him a few times these last few weeks but he's out of the woods now and I feel so good about going to Nola :)
I'll take you up on those infamous pudding shots Nola! Can't wait to see you all!! Jenn....I'm coming HOME!!!! xoxoxoxo
p.s. flask is packed and ready to rock :)

[swag]

Wonderful news, Lis, all of it!

[Belle]

Oh thank you thank you!!! Dad had an AMAZING DAY! He's finally breathing through his nose, first time in 3 months (since radiation) and from his mouth. The trach was plugged all day and we bawled our eyes out when we heard his voice and he said he could breathe. He cried too..it was awesome. He took a few steps too with assistance! All that's left is being able to eat and more physio for walking and he should be home. The docs say another 2 weeks maybe. I can't THANK YOU ALL enough for all the karma...I know it helped...we almost lost him a few times these last few weeks but he's out of the woods now and I feel so good about going to Nola :)
I'll take you up on those infamous pudding shots Nola! Can't wait to see you all!! Jenn....I'm coming HOME!!!! xoxoxoxo
p.s. flask is packed and ready to rock :)

I am so happy for your dad, family and you. Enjoy refreshing your soul in your favorite place in the world! I love you Lisa!

[rosetree]

Oh thank you thank you!!! Dad had an AMAZING DAY! He's finally breathing through his nose, first time in 3 months (since radiation) and from his mouth. The trach was plugged all day and we bawled our eyes out when we heard his voice and he said he could breathe. He cried too..it was awesome. He took a few steps too with assistance! All that's left is being able to eat and more physio for walking and he should be home. The docs say another 2 weeks maybe. I can't THANK YOU ALL enough for all the karma...I know it helped...we almost lost him a few times these last few weeks but he's out of the woods now and I feel so good about going to Nola :)
I'll take you up on those infamous pudding shots Nola! Can't wait to see you all!! Jenn....I'm coming HOME!!!! xoxoxoxo
p.s. flask is packed and ready to rock :)

That is so freakin AWESOME!!!!!!!
I have the biggest smile in my heart for you and your dad right now!
You made my day!:D
See you soon, I have a big Threadhead hug for you......

[Corona]

That is so freakin AWESOME!!!!!!!
I have the biggest smile in my heart for you and your dad right now!
You made my day!:D
See you soon, I have a big Threadhead hug for you......
aww Belle, I love you too sister!!! xoxoxo

Rosie.....you got it mister!!! (((((Rosie and Bren))))

[rosetree]

....forgot this......
WHOO-HOO!!!!!
:D :D :D

[tabasco]

Oh thank you thank you!!! Dad had an AMAZING DAY! He's finally breathing through his nose, first time in 3 months (since radiation) and from his mouth. The trach was plugged all day and we bawled our eyes out when we heard his voice and he said he could breathe. He cried too..it was awesome. He took a few steps too with assistance! All that's left is being able to eat and more physio for walking and he should be home. The docs say another 2 weeks maybe. I can't THANK YOU ALL enough for all the karma...I know it helped...we almost lost him a few times these last few weeks but he's out of the woods now and I feel so good about going to Nola
I'll take you up on those infamous pudding shots Nola! Can't wait to see you all!! Jenn....I'm coming HOME!!!! xoxoxoxo
p.s. flask is packed and ready to rock


WOW!!! thats awesome Lis!:D Will be continuing the karma from all of us! Have a great time in NOLA you need it! :D :D :D Hugs all the way around!

[glinda]

Great great news, corona. Karma still comin. Have a blast at satchmo!

[Michelino]

That's wonderful news, Lis. We are happy for you and your family and will continue to send our prayers as he continues to recover.

[Zydekitten]

Oh thank you thank you!!! Dad had an AMAZING DAY! He's finally breathing through his nose, first time in 3 months (since radiation) and from his mouth. The trach was plugged all day and we bawled our eyes out when we heard his voice and he said he could breathe. He cried too..it was awesome. He took a few steps too with assistance! All that's left is being able to eat and more physio for walking and he should be home. The docs say another 2 weeks maybe. I can't THANK YOU ALL enough for all the karma...I know it helped...we almost lost him a few times these last few weeks but he's out of the woods now and I feel so good about going to Nola :)
I'll take you up on those infamous pudding shots Nola! Can't wait to see you all!! Jenn....I'm coming HOME!!!! xoxoxoxo
p.s. flask is packed and ready to rock :)
WOOO FRICKING HOOO!!!

I'm SO glad to hear that your Dad had such a great day and I hope that it's the first of many good healing days to come for him!!!

In celebration, the scientists at the NOLA/Zydekitten Jello & Pudding Shot Laboratories™ are hard at work creating better living (and dinking) through chemistry for the upcoming Satchmofestitivies:

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/scientists.jpg

[VWGal]

Oh Lis, this completely made my day. I am so happy for you and your family! The only thing that would make it even better is a pudding shot right now! Yummy! Enjoy your trip home, all the more sweet now....

[Leni]

Unbelievable news, Lisa! You must be euphoric. What a relief. And what better place to celebrate than in New Orleans, "The City That Care Forgot" !!

[ozzie]

Yay Lis!

Yay for everyone going... safe travels and have a bloody blast!

[Corona]

Thanks so much you guys! Have tears in my eyes reading these posts this morning. I still can't believe it....and I really can't believe that we're going to be able to make this trip on Friday!! I know I keep saying it but my heart is full from all the love and support you all have shown me through all this. I'll never forget it!! You're truly a group of amazing people and I'm proud to be a part of this clan! (((((((((Threadheads)))))))

Lis/kitty....can't wait to try those pudding shots! See you all Friday night for the strut :)

[sharon_loves_fats]

Corona, I'm so glad to hear your dad is doing well. And that you'll make it to Satchmo! Have a great time!!!

[peteup]

This is brilliant, Corona!! Now enjoy Satchmo and best wishes to your dad!

[glinda]

In case you didn't see this (Threadhead Karma thread) on the General Music Discussion Board, Delta is showing her art, and if you're in town tonite, she's invited you to a reception. Go & support threadhead art!
The reception is Wed night from 5-7 at the Crescent City Brewhouse. If anyone is interested in attending the reception, let me know since I have to put you on the guest list. Never had an artist reception with a guest list, but oh well. It would be nice if SOMEONE showed up though since none of my family can make it. Food and booze and the chance to see some great art.

[eat_mo_crawfish]

The food list is finally up for Satchmo Fest, some really good looking choices (duck debris po boy has my name all over it). And, in most wonderful news, Coors is out and Abita is in as the beer at Satchmo!!! Amber, Light and Purple Haze.

[swag]

The food list is finally up for Satchmo Fest, some really good looking choices (duck debris po boy has my name all over it). And, in most wonderful news, Coors is out and Abita is in as the beer at Satchmo!!! Amber, Light and Purple Haze.

Duck & Amber! I am so ready!

[denideadhead]

Thanks so much you guys! Have tears in my eyes reading these posts this morning. I still can't believe it....and I really can't believe that we're going to be able to make this trip on Friday!! I know I keep saying it but my heart is full from all the love and support you all have shown me through all this. I'll never forget it!! You're truly a group of amazing people and I'm proud to be a part of this clan! (((((((((Threadheads)))))))

Lis/kitty....can't wait to try those pudding shots! See you all Friday night for the strut :)
IF SWAG DOES NOT HUG YOU FOR ME HE IS IN BIGGG TROUBLE!!!! Have a stupendously amazing time and yesindeed chicka girlfriend YOU ARE GOIN HOME!!!
Know you will feel the love but sending you a smidge more!!!

[NYMAMA]

For everyone heading "HOME" this weekend. HAVE A GREAT SNATCHMO FEST!!

[Corona]

Wahooooo!!!!!!!! Thanks guys! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Spinning now :)
Dad is kicking ass :)

[Corona]

Eric Lindell at One Eyed Jacks Friday night?????? Anyone interested in scooting over there to catch a bit of this? I think Ed and I are going to for sure...around 11-ish. Love Eric :)

[swag]

Eric Lindell at One Eyed Jacks Friday night?????? Anyone interested in scooting over there to catch a bit of this? I think Ed and I are going to for sure...around 11-ish. Love Eric :)


Maybe. It'll depend what's happening on Frenchmen around then...

[sharon_loves_fats]

Have a great time y'all!!!

[ScoopJohnD]

Yay Lis!!! So nice to hear the good news about your Dad, and that you will be able to have some peace of mind in NOLA. More good thoughts from Joisey for you and your Dad's continued recovery. :)

[sophisticated sissy]

Wahooooo!!!!!!!! Thanks guys! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Spinning now :)
Dad is kicking ass :)

Yay!!!! Have fun, Bay-bee!!! :)

[tangledupinblue]

HEY EVERYONE! HAVE FUN THIS WEEK-END...DINK SOME FOR ME AND PLEASE SAVE ME SOME JELLO!!!!!

KISSES!

[ibjamn]

NO JELLO FOR YOU! ;) Have fun at the Vibe, chickie! :)

[eat_mo_crawfish]

Love Eric Lindell, love One Eyed Jacks, but twenty bucks is a fairly steep cover. So I'll probably hang on Frenchman Street until I get drunk enough to not care about the cover. Should take me about 35 minutes. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ibjamn]

I just got a call from YeahYouRight Willie and he has hit the ground running. Funkkjunkie has been here all week, cooking for Common Grounds Relief in the lower nine. They didn't want to let her go, but I think she's off today, cattin around. The tribe is beginning to gather! :) (I'll see YOU tomorrow, eat_mo!)

[wbtiger]

Going Sunday

[Michelino]

Have grand time time, you lucky threadhead satchmo goers.

[NYMAMA]

Well I was feeling very sorry for myself so I made hurricanes (Pat O'Briens mix) for me and my daughter and now am properly slurrrrrged. So I salute you all on your way to snatchmo and pledge I WILL BE THERE NEXT YEAR!!!:D :D :D

[NOLA]

HEY EVERYONE! HAVE FUN THIS WEEK-END...DINK SOME FOR ME AND PLEASE SAVE ME SOME JELLO!!!!!

KISSES!

I think I went a little overboard making jello last night - I forgot you weren't going to be here!! But knowing the krewe that's coming in this weekend, I'd say the outlook isn't too good that there will be any left when you get back to town. Have fun this weekend at the Vibes and we'll see ya next week!

[ohio]

Have fun y'all, i know you will.
bastids!;)

[Corona]

NO JELLO FOR YOU! ;) Have fun at the Vibe, chickie! :)
LOVE the avatar :)

[Corona]

Love Eric Lindell, love One Eyed Jacks, but twenty bucks is a fairly steep cover. So I'll probably hang on Frenchman Street until I get drunk enough to not care about the cover. Should take me about 35 minutes. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
$20 cover? Shit!! That's after $25 for the strut? I'm thinking that's a bit much....we'll see how drunk we are :)

Can't believe I'm going TOMORROW!!!! See you Snatchmoer's on Frenchmen Street!!! Wahooooooooo!!!!!

[Corona]

I think I went a little overboard making jello last night - I forgot you weren't going to be here!! But knowing the krewe that's coming in this weekend, I'd say the outlook isn't too good that there will be any left when you get back to town. Have fun this weekend at the Vibes and we'll see ya next week!
yuuuuuummmmmmmmmm :)

[Corona]

Yay Lis!!! So nice to hear the good news about your Dad, and that you will be able to have some peace of mind in NOLA. More good thoughts from Joisey for you and your Dad's continued recovery. :)
Thanks Scoop! More good news today and they hope by the end of the weekend the trach will be out and so will the feeding tube. That will be the last tube to go and man there were a TON! Hope his physio goes well so he can be home. Fingers crossed!

[Zydekitten]

We just finished making the batch of Chocolate Mint Bailey's pudding shots . . . :D ;)

[Mexi]

Have loads of fun!
Lucky Satchmofesters :D .
Get crazy
be safe

[Festngator]

Ms FnG and I wish you all good times. Say hello to Slammin' Sammy at the Beer booth across from the Mint for us.

[ibjamn]

.....Hebjamn,me, Funkkjunkie & YeahYouRightWillie just had an outstanding meal at Bacco. We all chose from the Coolinary menu; 3 courses, 2 glasses of wine for $38.50. ($30 without wine.) I think we all started with the shrimp/tomato bisque. Willie & Vic had the Bacco shrimp, a version of BBQ shrimp w/ciabatta bread for dipping. I had crawfish ravioli and David had lobster ravioli, everyone reported their dish was the best. Vic & I had
the chocolate wonderthing w/framboise, David the caramel bread pudding
and Willie had the lemon ice box pie w/raspberry coulis. It was
sooooooooo good...

[glinda]

.....Hebjamn,me, Funkkjunkie & YeahYouRightWillie just had an outstanding meal at Bacco. We all chose from the Coolinary menu; 3 courses, 2 glasses of wine for $38.50. ($30 without wine.) I think we all started with the shrimp/tomato bisque. Willie & Vic had the Bacco shrimp, a version of BBQ shrimp w/ciabatta bread for dipping. I had crawfish ravioli and David had lobster ravioli, everyone reported their dish was the best. Vic & I had
the chocolate wonderthing w/framboise, David the caramel bread pudding
and Willie had the lemon ice box pie w/raspberry coulis. It was
sooooooooo good...
ooh, Jenn, I love that Bacco lobster ravioli!!!! And the dessert there.... actually the ravioli is like dessert.... mmmm so jealous.

[linza22]

I think I went a little overboard making jello last night - I forgot you weren't going to be here!! But knowing the krewe that's coming in this weekend, I'd say the outlook isn't too good that there will be any left when you get back to town. Have fun this weekend at the Vibes and we'll see ya next week!

hey frank, pretend i'm in my little room above the pool....instead of here at work....ewwwwwwwwwwwww

[LisaRI]

ooh, Jenn, I love that Bacco lobster ravioli!!!! And the dessert there.... actually the ravioli is like dessert.... mmmm so jealous.

we had that this year, first night in New Orleans for Jazzfest, so good!

sounds like the Satchmo weekend is off to a good start, have fun yall!

[Amy Winette]

Ahhh, the Sacthmo krewe must be having so much fun!! Can't wait for pix and updates :)

[Belle]

Ahhh, the Sacthmo krewe must be having so much fun!! Can't wait for pix and updates :)
Wished them loads of fun much earlier but have avoided this tread until I saw the good left behind company.;)

Post stories and pictures. I love them both.

[denideadhead]

Bumpin for updates :) Guessin everyone had tooo much fun to post???

[Belle]

Did anyone go? Just wondering.....

[papafrog]

it was cancelled!

[tabasco]

too many Jello & Pudding shots I guess!:eek:

[swag]

http://swag.shutterfly.com

[Mexi]

Very Cool!
Thanks for putting these up...
I was sweating just looking at em :eek:

[ShaSha]

Fun was had!

A lot of fun was had! =)

Great seeing everyone!

[NYMAMA]

Thanks for the wonderful pictures swag. This is one fest I have been trying to get to for years. Well maybe next year.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

http://swag.shutterfly.com

Great pics, thanks! Shammar looks damn hot in that suit ;)

It looks like fun was had by all.

Corona -- I just read this entire thread. Man, what a roller coaster you've been on. I'm so glad you were able to make the trip. Continued good wishes to you and your dad.

[ibjamn]

What a great weekend! We only went to the fest on Saturday (for Shamarr's set) because of the heat, but there were lots of THs in town and tons of fun was had. 13 THs got all dressed up and went to the Pelican Club for dinner on Sunday night. (See Swag's pix).
Corona won't be back home till Wed. She & Ed are off enjoying the redneck riviera for a couple of days and will be back tonight when we have a dinner date with the Rosetrees.
Sha!! I didn't even know you were coming, great to see you!! AND our long lost TH, HatsJazz has bought a condo across from Port of Call and is going to be a six & sixer between Noo Yawk & NOLA!!

[McGregor]

Anyone go to Ian/Ivan Neville, Russell and George Porter, Jr Sat night at The Balcony (where is that by the way exactly?) If so, how was it?

[glinda]

Nice pics, swag, thanks for posting!

[Staxsun]

http://swag.shutterfly.com

I was doing great until I got to the food porn. I'm hungry!

[VWGal]

I was doing great until I got to the food porn. I'm hungry!

No kidding! Great to see everyone having such a great time -- always good to have some folks show up as a surprise! It looked Africa HOT alright.

Here's my weekend update: It was Alberta CHILLY at the Canmore Folk Fest, never seen Boutte, Sanchez and Duke wearing so many layers...they had a great time, charmed the fleece warmup pants off the crowd and really loved the vibe of the little mountain town and its little mountain festival. I have to say that CJ Chenier did not look prepared clotheswise, but delivered the heat every time, including a great workshop with the Duhks, who brought their Winnipeg French-Canajun roots to the proceedings, even played some Zachary Richard for you Jenn!

Had a great sunny day yesterday to send everyone home to NOLA this morning with a little local sunburn. :D

[VWGal]

AND our long lost TH, HatsJazz has bought a condo across from Port of Call and is going to be a six & sixer between Noo Yawk & NOLA!!

Six & Sixer? That's what I'm gonna be in a few years -- love the phrase Jenn, much better than snowbird! ;)

[freebo]

Man.

I LOVE the Duhks. The Duhks rule!

They're playing at this year's Magnolia Fest. :D

I'm just saying...

Peace.

[VWGal]

Man.

I LOVE the Duhks. The Duhks rule!

They're playing at this year's Magnolia Fest. :D

I'm just saying...

Peace.

Don't miss 'em! I have to admit I first loved them because of their parents. Everyone in the Canadian folk/roots scene knows Len Podolak's dad Mitch, who founded the Winnipeg Folk Festival and cofounded the Calgary and Vancouver Folk Fests, but beyond that local connection, they are just so good. I am amazed by Sarah Dugas' voice. The Dugas family is all musical, dad has a recording studio and the kids were all in a family touring band for years. Not sure if anyone here has heard of Scrüj MacDuhk which was the Podolak/Dugas Celtic band preceeding the formation of the Duhks. The single from their new release Fast Paced World is a killer....Mighty Storm...check it out Freebo!

[ohio]

Anyone go to Ian/Ivan Neville, Russell and George Porter, Jr Sat night at The Balcony (where is that by the way exactly?) If so, how was it?
(At Decatur & Esplanade)

[ohio]

Man.

I LOVE the Duhks. The Duhks rule!

They're playing at this year's Magnolia Fest. :D

I'm just saying...

Peace.
Yes they do! Got to see them at the one-time-only Magnolia Fest Midwest, held at Bill Monroe's Bean Blossom Park near Nashville Indiana, a few summers ago.

[DougNSharon]

(At Decatur & Esplanade)

My wife and I caught the first set and thought they sounded great -- billed as "B.I.G.I". They had a percussionist sitting in on a good mix of 'Fess, Meters, and covers (Slippin' Into Darkness really stood out). When I've seen this mix of folks before, Ivan has stepped up as the frontman and is usually pretty dominate in the sound mix. Not this time -- there was a very tight ensemble feel and everyone had plenty of room to make statements before falling back into the groove.

Russell even got that vocal synthesizer of his that sounds like a choir to work on a pounding "Little Liza Jane." The Gods must have been smiling! Glenn David Andrews came up on trombone to close the set and tore it up. (Don't know why GD kept following us around!! Caught his sets at the Strut Friday, Satchmo Saturday, dba Sunday and also caught him sitting in at this show as well as guesting with James Andrews on Sunday!)

The club itself is pretty small with an ornate roof and walls that look like pressed tin. Nice little alley-way off the bar that provided some breeze and relief from the crowd. No inside balcony that I saw, unless you count the two steps up to the back bar!

[ibjamn]

charmed the fleece warmup pants off the crowd

Gawd! I'm dreaming of fleece warm-up pants!!! ;)

[ibjamn]

(Don't know why GD kept following us around!! Caught his sets at the Strut Friday, Satchmo Saturday, dba Sunday and also caught him sitting in at this show as well as guesting with James Andrews on Sunday!)


From what I hear, GD was moving rather.....ummmm....coughcough....."quickly" this weekend.... ;)

[funkkjunkie]

We saw BIGI at the Balcony. It is the old Matador club and was also Harry Shearer's club a few years back. Think of it as Frenchmen extended--across Esplanade. I also saw Glenn David do his own set there the previous Saturday. That was a great set that was enjoyed by about 25 folks, dancing and singing along.
Now BIGI was packed to the gills and was just f'in awesome. These boys were funking the place up. Yep, Glen David sat in for about the last half of the first set and added something to the vibe. BUTafter the break, he appeared to be wired for sound and was a ummm, distraction. I loved watching Ian, Ivan, George and Russell celebrate the show afterwards- alot of hugging and hand shaking and back slapping.:D
Doug and Sharon, so sorry I didn't know who you were so we could meet. Where were yall during the first set?

[eat_mo_crawfish]

What Vic said, the show at the Balcony was awesome. The cover of Billy Preston's 'Nothing from Nothing' was smoking hot!! The only issue was only one tarbender serving the entire place. Threadhead solution: go across the street and buy drinks at Checkpoint Charlies.

Also have to say that Eric Lindell's show at One-Eyed Jack's on Friday was incredible. Opened up with "Looooooozianna Saturday Night," played the rest of the first set without even a break between songs. Second set was more of a jam, he had the crowd totally into the groove.

Can't wait for FestGiving!!

[VWGal]

Also have to say that Eric Lindell's show at One-Eyed Jack's on Friday was incredible. Opened up with "Looooooozianna Saturday Night," played the rest of the first set without even a break between songs. Second set was more of a jam, he had the crowd totally into the groove.

I have GOT to see Eric Lindell soon -- sounds like a great show Eat Mo!

[mightyradgumbo]

Anyone go to Ian/Ivan Neville, Russell and George Porter, Jr Sat night at The Balcony (where is that by the way exactly?) If so, how was it?

Hey McG...There were quite a few of us in attendance for that one. Eat_Mo, myself, Jada's man Joe, Zydekitty, Corona and Ed, Funkjunkie/KK, Nola, Swag, Yeahyourite and the mrs, Sha, and myself that I can recollect..Miz Seebass even made a brief appearance on the scene.

The club itself is @ 1331 Decatur, site of the old Matador and more recently Oswalds-Harry Anderson's Magic club.

Show was great. Sound was good and the beer was hard to get to because of the small bar I made a couple of beer runs to checkpoint charlies when I could not get to my beloved ambah!

[McGregor]

Thanks for the review. I need a NOLA fix and soon!

It's been a long month.

[Jada]

Also have to say that Eric Lindell's show at One-Eyed Jack's on Friday was incredible. Opened up with "Looooooozianna Saturday Night," played the rest of the first set without even a break between songs. Second set was more of a jam, he had the crowd totally into the groove.

Can't wait for FestGiving!!


That show was AMAZING Had a great time with my fellow T-Heads!

[djgriff]

I have GOT to see Eric Lindell soon -- sounds like a great show Eat Mo!

Eric Lindell is at Sullivan Hall In NYC on September 5th. If I can line up a sitter, I am there. Any one else in the New York area gonna make this show?

[Corona]

Hey kids, the just dropping in for a quick pit stop to say hi and give you an update on dad and about Satchmo weekend.

It was HOT but so fun, sorry i missed fest on Sunday and all those pudding and jello shots. Made me sad but we just couldn't do the heat again and toured around. Caught Good Enough For Good Times (Rob Mecurio, Jeff Raines- Galactic) and that band tears it up with some SERIOUS hard hitting funk. Their keyboard player is off the charts...never seen anything like it in awhile. Definitely worth seeing them..they are now one of my all time favorite Nola bands and will make it a point to see them the next time I'm in town. The Ivan/Ian/Porter/Batiste gig was fantastic too...lots of funk that weekend :)

Pensacola Beach was fantastic and utterly relaxing. Will definitely go back, especially since it's only a 3 hour drive! Drove the gulf coast through Mississippi and was very, very saddened to see that it's been pretty wiped out right up to Biloxi. Very, very sad :(

Loved seeing all the Threadheads in town and had a nice dinner out with the Rosetrees and Jamn's Tuesday night. Was so grateful to have made this trip. Took it a bit quieter this time and thank god we did because we came back to a nightmare :(

[Corona]

Well Dad was in rough shape when we got back...lots of feeding tube, swallowing test, G-tube issues....his breathing was out of control yesterday and he kept hyperventilating. Got the call from the hospital at 2 am as they had to call a code blue due to respiratory distress. He had to be intubated again and was put back in ICU. We are RIGHT BACK to where we started 5 weeks ago....I can't f'in believe it and am so completely disheartened and discouraged. I'm also very, very angry and frustrated. Not sure what's going to happen next but I sure as hell know what life's going to be like the next while....back to work on Monday though. I have no time left. Feeling like not even karma is gonna do the trick this time and am wondering if we're out of miracles. Just hopeless right now....and exhausted.

So that's my story...if I'm out of the loop again for awhile, this is why. Love ya xoxo

[sophisticated sissy]

Ah, Corona, that's a b*tch. :( So sorry to hear this. I know it's been a roller coaster for you and your family, but I'm gonna keep hoping for your father to get stabliized. Sending love and healing vibes your way. Take good care of yourself, sweetie.

Also, I'm glad that you & E. took a break from all of this for a while. I'm sure it did your heart a lot of good. OX

[Mexi]

((((((Corona))))))
Warm & Caring wishes, with Hope, to you, Dad & family.




.

[rosetree]

Lis: It was wonderful seeing you and Ed on Tuesday!

As for miracles, they NEVER run out, and there is no expiration date on them! We will continue to send all of the healing karma that we can from this end.
You're a fighter, so I'm sure that your dad is one too...we luv ya:)

[sharon_loves_fats]

Corona, so sorry to hear this. Continuing to send healing vibes your way...

[festbabe]

((((((Lis))))))))

[VWGal]

Oh, this is so sad to hear Lis...I will be thinking of you, your dad and your entire family. Gonna keep sending vibes of the hope and faith variety to you all, including everyone at the hospital who is working on your dad's behalf.

[NYMAMA]

(((((((LIS)))))))) This is sad news it is always hard to go through these relaspes.

[glinda]

Keep the faith, Lis, we're all pulling for you all.

[Zydekitten]

Lis . . . I'm so glad I was able to see you last weekend down here for Satchmo (with your new sweetie), but I'm SO very sorry to hear about the ebb in your Dad's condition.

I absolutely will send more good karma and healing vibes your way for not only him, but you and your family too - this is so hard on all of you.

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[McGregor]

vibes your way Corona. I've never met you but one can feel your good spirit on this message board.

Thoughts are with you!@

[KeyWest Bruce]

{{{{{{{LIS}}}}}}}}

It was wonderful to see you again at Satchmo Fest. My heart goes out to you and your family and I will keep your dad in my prayers. I am also dealing with my father who has been ill, and I know how much it can take out of you, mentally, physically and spiritually. Hang in there, and I send you loving and healing vibes. Love ya,
Bruce

[peteup]

Hey Corona, this is way sad news. Sending out more good karma and the healing vibes.

[Leni]

Lisa, so sorry to hear about your Dad's setback, but don't give up hope. My 88 year old aunt was in and out of intensive care due to a blood problem, at death's door several times, and managed to finally rally, at her age, and is going to be celebrating her 90th birthday this month. Maybe now is the time to call the World Ministry of Prayer (800) 421-9600. I know it's hard, but try to keep the faith !

[ozzie]

Lis darin, my heart is with you and your dad.

[funkkjunkie]

karma for you and your dad, Bruce.

[Phatpapa]

My thoughts and prayers are going out to you, Lis, and your papa

[neverleft]

Lis, my heart goes out to you and your dad. May all work out for you and your family. Continuing to send healing vibes your way.

[tabasco]

(((Lis))) So sorry to hear about the condition of your dad.:( But like rosetree said its not too late for more good karma and healing vibes. Hang in there, we are all sending our best.

Lots of love from all of us.

[ozzie]

Bruce, sorry I didn't realise your dad was ill too. All the best to you both.

[Corona]

Thanks so much AGAIN for all of your karma, thoughts and prayers. Things are rough right now with my family. He's been sedated all weekend and resting his body. The next couple of weeks are going to be rough on him when he realizes that he's back where he started. Hard not to give up hope but we're not. One day at a time and baby steps right?
Love you all. Back to work tomorrow too so if I'm missing in action, it's because I'm at work or at the hospital. Will try to get on here to update when I can. Thank you again everyone.. you have no idea how much all of your kind words have meant to me through this whole ordeal. Seeing those T-heads in town last week was wonderful also and something I needed badly. Love you guys!! xoxoxo

[mariena]

Corona,
I am glad you liked Pensacola. It is a very beautiful place. There are several others beach areas in the vacinity that are lovely as well. Definitely worth coming back to. I hope all goes well for you and your family.
Mariena

[KeyWest Bruce]

Bruce, sorry I didn't realise your dad was ill too. All the best to you both.

Thank you Ozzie and Vicki. It has been a very trying time and yet, an inevitable situation which one has to deal with as parents age. Both parents were in great shape till a year and a half ago. While my mom has been the sick one, a series of things hit my dad all in the last month. He is a trooper, and at 89, we're hoping he gets through this. We just want him out of the hospital and rehab....and back home, where he wants to be. Thanks again for your prayers.

[McGregor]

I'll say this about dealing with personal family tragedy after just going through it with my wife's mother.

Hug and love the people you love, your friends, the people that make a difference in your life as much possible. It's impossible to not take family/friends for granted until something tough to deal with occurs. Think how lucky you are every day because we all are even when times are tough.

Love Your Peeps!

[funkkjunkie]

Amen, McG, AMen!

[Mexi]

we're hoping he gets through this. We just want him out of the hospital and rehab....and back home, where he wants to be.

Best wishes, Bruce, that your dad can get strong enough to go home soon.
Hope to meet ya sometime in the future :)

[Corona]

((((((((Bruce))))))))))
Thinking of you my friend....glad I got to see you for Satchmo and get some live hugs :)

[Corona]

I'll say this about dealing with personal family tragedy after just going through it with my wife's mother.

Hug and love the people you love, your friends, the people that make a difference in your life as much possible. It's impossible to not take family/friends for granted until something tough to deal with occurs. Think how lucky you are every day because we all are even when times are tough.

Love Your Peeps!
Ain't that the truth Mac...thank you for that reminder. Take care of yourself and your family. ((((Mac))))

[Corona]

Corona,
I am glad you liked Pensacola. It is a very beautiful place. There are several others beach areas in the vacinity that are lovely as well. Definitely worth coming back to. I hope all goes well for you and your family.
Mariena
Mariena, did I miss you during Satchmo? If I did, what a bummer :(

We'll definitely be back...I've been to Florida numerous times but never up there. Loved it!

[freebo]

First of all: Best wishes to both Corona and KWBruce... When life gets tough you learn what you're really made of.

Buddha said, "Everything that has a beginning, has an ending. Make your peace with that, and all will be well."

Easier said than done, no doubt. I wish all yall well.

On to the uplifting part: Who saw this article in the T-P about Yoshio Toyama?


Musician's pilgrimage ends on a sweet note in New Orleans
Posted by Sheila Stroup, the Times-Picayune August 05, 2008
Categories: Satchmofest, Top News

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Yoshio Toyama sings "Happy Birthday" for the late Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. Toyama, known as the "Satchmo of Japan", played with the original Satchmo when he was still alive.

When Yoshio Toyama came into St. Augustine Church Sunday morning, he looked like he was walking on air.

He and his wife, Keiko, were in their favorite American city for their favorite weekend. And he had been asked to play his trumpet with the Treme Brass Band at the annual Satchmo SummerFest Jazz Mass.

I caught up with him when he was looking over the music before the service started. "I don't know these songs, but I'll figure it out," he said, laughing.

For Yoshio, the weekend was as sweet as the icing on Satchmo's cake: He had delivered donated instruments to Carver High School. He had played "Happy Birthday to Satchmo" with Kermit Ruffins. And he'd had a large enthusiastic crowd when his band performed.

"It couldn't get any better."


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From left: Yoshio Toyama, Kermit Ruffins, and Freddie Lonzo play a jazz set in honor of Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong.

--- A love affair ---

Yoshio has been called "the Satchmo of Japan."

He fell in love with the music of Louis Armstrong as a teenager, and he and Keiko came here in 1968 to study traditional jazz with the masters at Preservation Hall. They went back to Tokyo in 1973 and have been playing traditional jazz in Japan ever since.

I met them at Carver High School in 2003 when they gave the band 39 new instruments from the Wonderful World of Jazz Foundation of Japan.

"The Japanese people want to thank the United States, New Orleans and Satchmo for giving the world such wonderful music called jazz," Yoshio told the students.

The Toyamas, both passionate about jazz, started the foundation in 1994 because of the violence they saw when they made frequent pilgrimages to the Crescent City.

"We wanted to give musical instruments to children in the city of Satchmo, who live surrounded by guns and drugs," Yoshio said.

--- Key to the city ---

Since that time, Yoshio and Keiko have delivered more than 700 instruments to New Orleans. And after the hurricane, they raised more than $110,000 for professional musicians who lost so much in the storm.

"We were very glad we were able to help out a little bit," Yoshio said.

Every year the Toyamas bring their gifts to the city. This year, they were surprised to receive a gift in return. It happened at the end of the rousing Jazz Mass Sunday morning.

New Orleans City Councilwoman Jackie Clarkson and Ernest Collins from the mayor's office presented them with a key to the city, to thank them for all they've done for the children of New Orleans.

"My wife was bawling when we got it. Me, too," Yoshio said. "This was something we never expected."

They flew off from Louis Armstrong International Airport on Monday, but they'll be back. They know what it means to miss New Orleans. That's where they left their hearts.

[Corona]

Very cool story Freebo! So heartwarming :)

I hear ya on making peace with whatever will be...I just wish we knew which way this is heading...this is NOT the cancer so he's not terminal...they still don't know what's wrong or why this happened...going on 6 weeks now...it's the limbo that's total hell.

[festbabe]

Freebo - my eyes are leaking. Thanks for sharing that story.

[freebo]

"We were very glad we were able to help out a little bit."

Yoshio Toyama