FRANKFEST 2009!!!

[Zydekitten]

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

Come celebrate 50 years of greatness at New Orleans' coolest new festival: Frankfest 2009! - honoring Frank's (NOLA) 50th Birthday, on January 10th from 8:00 pm on . . . ;)

There will be drinks, snacks and live, local music with Threadhead Records' recording artists.

In lieu of presents, Frank has requested that a donation be made to either the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic or The Tipitinas Foundation for Instruments a Comin'.

There will be a donation basket at the event, or you can contact Lisa Kavanaugh (Zydekitten) at red_beansandrice at yahoo.com for donation address info.

If you can attend, kindly RSVP to the above e-mail address by Dec. 27th.

We hope to see you there! :)

[ibjamn]

We're looking forward to it! :)

[swag]

I wish I could make it.

http://whatdidomarsay.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/hot-dogs.jpg

[festivalgirl]

From one cute 50 year old to another - cheers!! (Lisa, we did pretty good :D)

We'll be there in Spirits!!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t38/slangius/posts/stevebday160.jpg

[rosetree]

From one cute 50 year old to another - cheers!! (Lisa, we did pretty good :D)

We'll be there in Spirits!!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t38/slangius/posts/stevebday160.jpg

There are a bunch of us celebrating our 1/2 century this year! ;) :D

[festivalgirl]

There are a bunch of us celebrating our 1/2 century this year! ;) :D

I know. Maybe we need a 50andGettingBetterFest!!

1958 & 1959 were good years.

[ohio]

There are a bunch of us celebrating our 1/2 century this year! ;) :D
Indeed! Perhaps we should all gather for a special dinner during Fest this year????

[festivalgirl]

Indeed! Perhaps we should all gather for a special dinner during Fest this year????

We need to find a restaurant that opened in '58!

[Zydekitten]

From one cute 50 year old to another - cheers!! (Lisa, we did pretty good :D)

We'll be there in Spirits!!

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t38/slangius/posts/stevebday160.jpg
They sure are cute - and yes, we DID do well!!! ;) :D Sorry y'all can't be there, but we'll raise a glass (or several) to you.

[Zydekitten]

I wish I could make it.

http://whatdidomarsay.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/hot-dogs.jpg
We wish you could too, Swagster - but thanks for the franks! :D

[Michelino]

I have to admit that you youngsters really know how celebrate. While I cannot attend, I'll have to see if my connections among the more edible crustaceans can produce something noteworthy for this event.

[ohio]

We need to find a restaurant that opened in '58!or '9

[NeenAtlanta]

Indeed! Perhaps we should all gather for a special dinner during Fest this year????

Sounds good to me, I hit my big 50 in February!

[festivalgirl]

or '9

Of course!!

[festivalgirl]

Sounds good to me, I hit my big 50 in February!

What date?

[ozzie]

Onya Kitten! Sounds like it will be a really special night for Sir Frank... wish we could be there.

[ozzie]

or '9

Hey! '57 was a stellar year!

Maybe dinner s/be for all who are turning 50, have turned 50, are nearing 50, whose age can be divided into 50, who remember being 50 or who know someone who is 50... crap, let's just all have dinner!

[NeenAtlanta]

What date?

the 23rd. I still can't believe I'll actually be 50~!

[festivalgirl]

the 23rd. I still can't believe I'll actually be 50~!

That's my Mom's bday - I'm the 15th.

[Belle]

I am the 12th but had the 50th already. With ya in spirit for sure.

[Corona]

I am the 12th but had the 50th already. With ya in spirit for sure.
Oh Kitten, I remember you mentioning that during Festgiving at dba....sounds FANTASTIC! Hope you guys have a total blast :)

[Carolina Beadhead]

Oh Kitten, I remember you mentioning that during Festgiving at dba....sounds FANTASTIC! Hope you guys have a total blast :)

Ditto. Looking forward to pics, too!

[Amyloves...]

Looking forward to it Kitty!

[pokerchick66]

Hope it's a smashing success, guys! I'll be there in spirit. :)

[mightyradgumbo]

Me and my roomie will be in attendance...looking forward to it ;)

[NYMAMA]

Oh I so wish we could be there in person. But we will celebrete with you in spirit.

[Zydekitten]

Awww, Deb, Susan, Lis, and Monica . . . we'll miss you lots, but don't worry - we'll make sure many photos are taken! :D

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

the 23rd. I still can't believe I'll actually be 50~!

really??? lets just say that is a very easy date for me to remember.
:) Same as Johnny Winter's b/d & others......

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

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

Come celebrate 50 years of greatness at New Orleans' coolest new festival: Frankfest 2009! - honoring Frank's (NOLA) 50th Birthday, on January 10th from 8:00 pm on . . . ;)

There will be drinks, snacks and live, local music with Threadhead Records' recording artists.

In lieu of presents, Frank has requested that a donation be made to either the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic or The Tipitinas Foundation for Instruments a Comin'.

There will be a donation basket at the event, or you can contact Lisa Kavanaugh (Zydekitten) at red_beansandrice at yahoo.com for donation address info.

If you can attend, kindly RSVP to the above e-mail address by Dec. 27th.

We hope to see you there! :)


sounds like fun.... only wishing that I could make it

[VWGal]

Frankfest is looking gooooooooooood Kitty! Everyone will have a fabulous time...

[mamaroux]

<stomping foot> I WANNA GO, I WANNA GO!

my birthday is the 11th I wanna go and have fun with my friends at Frankfest and celebrate, too. :(

Oh Kitty, its a wonderful idea, it truly is! Big hugs to you both, and I'll lift a glass and toast one of my favorite guys and his gal, too. <wink> love you both...

[Zydekitten]

<stomping foot> I WANNA GO, I WANNA GO!

my birthday is the 11th I wanna go and have fun with my friends at Frankfest and celebrate, too. :(

Oh Kitty, its a wonderful idea, it truly is! Big hugs to you both, and I'll lift a glass and toast one of my favorite guys and his gal, too. <wink> love you both...
Well . . . we wanna have you come too!!! (Stomping feet) :(

Since your day is the 11th (and I'm sure we'll be still at the hootenanny after midnight) - we'll be sure to offer a birthday toast for you, Mama!!! ;)

[linza22]

damn. i've been looking forward to Franks 50th since Satchmo festival in 2007. We're down 2 folks in our department, including my manager, and January is going to be a bear for me. i hate that! but, you're not alone, Frank...i'm right behind you...i'll be 50 in March!

[jonnygospeltent]

I'm really sorry I can't make it.It sounds like so much fun. I will be in town in Feb, for early Mardi Gras celebrating however.

[Zydekitten]

I'm really sorry I can't make it.It sounds like so much fun. I will be in town in Feb, for early Mardi Gras celebrating however.
:-(

Well . . . we'll just have to get together in February for a Liuzza's fix!!! :)

[festivalgirl]

Hey Zkitty, Congrats on an even 5K posts!!

[stynger]

Sorry I can't be there for this cool celebration. Frank was telling me about this during the rum crawl and I was so envious of him. It sounds like a really fun celebration. I hope your 50 is as fun as mine.

[rosetree]

I hope your 50 is as fun as mine.

He would have to take 10 days to do it!!!;) :D

[jonnygospeltent]

Keep us informed,

[piscesgirl]

We'll be there with bells on! Looking forward to it!

[NOLA]

We'll be there with bells on! Looking forward to it!

Great! I'm looking forward to seeing lots of Threadheads at Frankfest tonight!

[stynger]

Michelle was just saying last night isn't Frankfest this weekend. Have a great time and give us the lowdown when you can. ENJOY.:D

[eZe]

Hope you have a great time celebrating tonight with all your TH friends. Cheers!

[denideadhead]

WITH YOU IN SPIRIT !!! CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR ALL ABOUT IT. Certian some hilarity will insue :)

[Jada]

Great! I'm looking forward to seeing lots of Threadheads at Frankfest tonight!

I'm hoping to make it. I'm battling a sinus infection. It'll be a game time decision for me. Have a great time if I don't see ya, Frank! :)

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now Frank--- I would love to wish you a wonderful birthday in person tonight, but instead just let me tell you how much I have enjoyed meeting you and becoming friends!!! You are one of the kids I most look forward to seeing each year at Fest (Meters and Radiators included) and plan on raising a cold one with you come spring!!! Happy Day, Matthew

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Will there be live coverage of this event?
:)
Enjoy Frank!

[Delta]

Not sure about live coverage, but I'm pretty sure you can count on still shots.

[Lit]

Not sure about live coverage, but I'm pretty sure you can count on still shots.

And pudding shots.

[mightyradgumbo]

Hey maybe we use the company Tips does to simulcast their shows...never mind :(

[funkkjunkie]

Have a fab frankfest, nola and kitty!

[glinda]

Have a great time. I was told I am the 50th threadhead who can't make it. :( But I get to use an iphone free.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Have fun at Frankfest y'all! Frank, enjoy celebrating the big 5-0!!!

[papafrog]

yapy 50 FRANK!....

[mamaroux]

I can't wait to see pics of Frankfest! I am there in spirit, celebrating away! Happy, happy big five ohhhh, Frank! Love ya, my fellow Cappy!

[rosetree]

Oh, y'all missed a rockin' good, ass-shakin', hand-clappin', birthday celebration!!!
Highlights included....Susan singing "Chelsea Morning" a capella....Paul's Threadhead song....Shamarr playing "Happy Birthday" to Frank....the band was t.i.g.h.t, the bar was open, and the cake was ginormous. The local Threadhead nation was well represented.
It really was a great time! Pix will get posted soon......

[denideadhead]

Oh, y'all missed a rockin' good, ass-shakin', hand-clappin', birthday celebration!!!
Highlights included....Susan singing "Chelsea Morning" a capella....Paul's Threadhead song....Shamarr playing "Happy Birthday" to Frank....the band was t.i.g.h.t, the bar was open, and the cake was ginormous. The local Threadhead nation was well represented.
It really was a great time! Pix will get posted soon......
Thanks for the instant feedback! SO glad FFEST was all he deserved !! and sounds like a WOOHOO good time!! PICS PICS PICS !!

[ozzie]

Oh, y'all missed a rockin' good, ass-shakin', hand-clappin', birthday celebration!!!
Highlights included....Susan singing "Chelsea Morning" a capella....Paul's Threadhead song....Shamarr playing "Happy Birthday" to Frank....the band was t.i.g.h.t, the bar was open, and the cake was ginormous. The local Threadhead nation was well represented.
It really was a great time! Pix will get posted soon......

Sounds wonderful... we'll believe when we see the pics!

[jonnygospeltent]

Wake up and post the pictures sleepyheads.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Glad to hear it was a blast! Yes, pictures please...

[Jada]

Sorry I had to miss it. Sounds like a grand time was had by all. :)

[NYMAMA]

sounds wonderful I want pictures!

[Amy Winette]

Sounds fantastic! Can't wait for pix!! :) :)

[Carolina Beadhead]

WAKE UP!!

We NEED pics!!

[Michelino]

Oh, y'all missed a rockin' good, ass-shakin', hand-clappin', birthday celebration!!!
Highlights included....Susan singing "Chelsea Morning" a capella....Paul's Threadhead song....Shamarr playing "Happy Birthday" to Frank....the band was t.i.g.h.t, the bar was open, and the cake was ginormous. The local Threadhead nation was well represented.
It really was a great time! Pix will get posted soon......

That's sounds great....and I agree, we need pics!

[stynger]

What I'd really like is a recording but i'll take pictures.

[rosetree]

Now how in the hell do you post pictures on here again?????
;)
;)
;)
I just stopped in for a second to see if anyone else posted some....I'm going out to see Prospect 1 with my mom right now....If Jenn or Katy doesn't pop in here before I get back, I'll post some......

[Michelino]

Now how in the hell do you post pictures on here again?????
;)
;)
;)
I just stopped in for a second to see if anyone else posted some....I'm going out to see Prospect 1 with my mom right now....If Jenn or Katy doesn't pop in here before I get back, I'll post some......

Katy's on top of this over on Facebook.

[ibjamn]

Oh, y'all missed a rockin' good, ass-shakin', hand-clappin', birthday celebration!!!
Highlights included....Susan singing "Chelsea Morning" a capella....Paul's Threadhead song....Shamarr playing "Happy Birthday" to Frank....the band was t.i.g.h.t, the bar was open, and the cake was ginormous. The local Threadhead nation was well represented.
It really was a great time! Pix will get posted soon......


oh. my. god. my head feels like it is filled with chopped brown paper...But what a GREAT party!! (shuddup, Jenn, stop shouting!) Kudos to Kitty & Frank, it was just a blast!

re: Chelsea morning. That is one of my all-time favorite songs. Four years ago, shortly after the thing I was driving, listening of OZ and they played the absolute most kick-ass version, better than Joni. So good, I had to pull over and listen. Found out it was Susan. In all the times I've seen her live since, she has never sang it. (It is on a cd called Paz Fest; a Joni Mitchell tribute album by NOLA artists.) Last night David asked her to sing it, she did and I cried, it was beautiful.

I'll post pics when my coordination comes back......

[ibjamn]

Now how in the hell do you post pictures on here again?????
;)
;)
;)
I just stopped in for a second to see if anyone else posted some....I'm going out to see Prospect 1 with my mom right now....If Jenn or Katy doesn't pop in here before I get back, I'll post some......

Katy just texted me that she & Delta are dinkin Bailey's, so she won't be checking in for a while. OK OK I'll go get the camera......

[ibjamn]

Katy's on top of this over on Facebook.

well, bite my tongue!!!!! ;)

[Amy Winette]

You threadheads set the bar HIGH on birthday celebrations!!

Gonna head on over to Facebook now . . .

[rosetree]

oh. my. god. my head feels like it is filled with chopped brown paper...But what a GREAT party!! (shuddup, Jenn, stop shouting!) Kudos to Kitty & Frank, it was just a blast!

re: Chelsea morning. That is one of my all-time favorite songs. Four years ago, shortly after the thing I was driving, listening of OZ and they played the absolute most kick-ass version, better than Joni. So good, I had to pull over and listen. Found out it was Susan. In all the times I've seen her live since, she has never sang it. (It is on a cd called Paz Fest; a Joni Mitchell tribute album by NOLA artists.) Last night David asked her to sing it, she did and I cried, it was beautiful.

I'll post pics when my coordination comes back......

It was pretty special knowing that the song meant so much to you and watching your reaction!;)
It is great knowing extremely talented musicians who love to share their talent with us!
I was very proud of this group and Threadhead Records last night....

[ibjamn]

Here's one. I'm going to put the rest on facebook.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p136/ibjamn50/FrankFest-03.jpg

[piscesgirl]

Frankfest was a blast!! Great music, food, doberge cake & threadhead vibes - what more could you ask for? Mucho thanks to Kitten & Frank for throwing such a great bash!

[ibjamn]

Here's some more:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=82785&l=665ce&id=697089413

[pokerchick66]

What a great picture, Ib! :D

[Michelino]

Congrats to all you Frankophiles, looks like a grand time last night.

Great Music, Food and Friendship. All in a great city!

[ibjamn]

Congrats to all you Frankophiles, looks like a grand time last night.

Great Music, Food and Friendship. All in a great city!

There was a little bit of drinking going on too........ ;)

[tangledupinblue]

No dinkin at all. I got Delta's hair caught up in the strings of the balloon's. I hope that camera is lost forever!!!!!!!

[Amy Winette]

Awesome! What was the location again? Looks perfect for this patry! :)

[ibjamn]

Awesome! What was the location again? Looks perfect for this patry! :)

Carrollton Station

http://www.carrolltonstation.com/images/outside_shot.jpg

[sharon_loves_fats]

Great pics! Looks like y'all had a ball!

[Amy Winette]

Yes, that IS perfect!! Wish we could have been there too :)

[Delta]

Katy just texted me that she & Delta are dinkin Bailey's, so she won't be checking in for a while. OK OK I'll go get the camera......

You say that like it's a bad thing. Haven't you ever heard of breakfast!!!????

Besides, we mixed it with coffee so it isn't like we're drinking or anything!

[Amyloves...]

Frankfest was a freaking blast!!! Ouch my head hurt this morning though. What an awesome party...the music and the location and the company was great. Kitten you did a fantastic job on this.

Hey Jenn, how bout another rum and diet coke?

[ibjamn]

Hey Jenn, how bout another rum and diet coke?

I think the 47 I drank last night was plenty, thanks.... ;)

[jolie]

Hated that I had to miss this:( I was in Picayune celebrating EdFest (my dads 72nd) and driving to New Orleans once it was over was not an option.

Looks like an absolute blast... I knew it would be

[Lit]

I think the 47 I drank last night was plenty, thanks.... ;)

Couldn't push for three more in honor of Frank's 50th?

[tangledupinblue]

Couldn't push for three more in honor of Frank's 50th?

Ask Dan about the three I spilled on him!!!!

[mightyradgumbo]

Ask Dan about the three I spilled on him!!!!

Shirt is finally dry, thanks for asking. :p
Paul Sanchez and I were talking and one of the other people on stage pointed to Frank and they saw Frank had this ear to ear smile and Paul turned to the other musician and said that made the whole night for him.

Great people, great music, great food, great time....such a New Orleans night.

Thanks again ZKitty for putting the shindig together.

[Belle]

The pictures are wonderful. Jen you look so good girl by the way. So nice to see the faces of those able to celebrate Frankfest. Happy BDay again! You are just halfway there. Woo Hoo Frank and all.

[mdfest]

I looked at the photos. Looked like an ok time.

[NOLA]

I looked at the photos. Looked like an ok time.

I take that as high praise indeed.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Oh, what FUN!! Sure do hate that I missed that one.

[mdfest]

I take that as high praise indeed.

Lol- you know im kidding. Sucks to live vicariously!

[ohio]

Sweet! Glad it was a Happy Happy for Frank!

[stynger]

Frank how lucky you are to have a birthday with such good friends and such good music. Wish I was there with you guys.

[rosetree]

Frank how lucky you are to have a birthday with such good friends and such good music. Wish I was there with you guys.

You could have just extended your birthday celebration!;) LOL

[Corona]

Oh, y'all missed a rockin' good, ass-shakin', hand-clappin', birthday celebration!!!
Highlights included....Susan singing "Chelsea Morning" a capella....Paul's Threadhead song....Shamarr playing "Happy Birthday" to Frank....the band was t.i.g.h.t, the bar was open, and the cake was ginormous. The local Threadhead nation was well represented.
It really was a great time! Pix will get posted soon......
WAHOOO!!!! sounds wondermous!!!

[Corona]

Shirt is finally dry, thanks for asking. :p
Paul Sanchez and I were talking and one of the other people on stage pointed to Frank and they saw Frank had this ear to ear smile and Paul turned to the other musician and said that made the whole night for him.

Great people, great music, great food, great time....such a New Orleans night.

Thanks again ZKitty for putting the shindig together.
This warms my heart :D :D
Way to go Lis, sounds like a helluva party! Happy birthday Frank, sounds like it was one to remember for sure!

[stynger]

You could have just extended your birthday celebration!;) LOL

A month instead of a week does sound better. :D

[stlbarb]

sorry i missed your bd soiree!
welcome to the Capricorn 50 club

[mamaroux]

Yeah, what MD said, and yeah, what Barb said... sure did look like a total blast, Frank! Way to go Zkitty!

[misSeebass]

misS wann say mistah Frank-o-liciosniss dat was one o da luvleeist o bifday patry's dis cunmlee lass ever at-tinded mah babeee.. hopes u got dat lap dance she bought for u babee and yo mom n dem didnt see da proceedins..not ta menchun sweet mis zyde K..luvlee hostess wif da mostesss!!

Trulee a nite ta re-membah for a ren-a-sauce NOLA man!! Happee Happee mah frien and tanks fo includin all us in da fes-tit-vitee's!!

[ozzie]

Ya done good Kitty!

[grisgris]

Looks like a LARGE TIME was had by all. Glad you had a wonderful birthday celebration Frank. Lisa, you done good girl.

[swag]

Sounds great. Wish I coulda been there.

[NOLA]

Special thanks to all who attended, and also to all who sent their best wishes for Frankfest 2009! I had an absolute BLAST!!! (Not that anyone could tell from that ear to ear grin I had on my face all night long...) What a GREAT way to celebrate the big 5-0!

Extra extra special thanks and all my love to Lisa/Zydekitten, who worked tirelessly to arrange and coordinate all aspects of Frankfest. She took my vague notion of what sort of party I would like for my 50th and turned it into the reality of Frankfest. I had the best 50th anyone could ever want - Thank You, Baby! I love you!

We counted up 85 folks that attended - family, co-workers, Threadheads, other friends. The venue (Carrollton Station) was great to work with, the food from Jacques Imo's was fantastic, the doberge cake from Gambino's was huge and delicious, the dinks were flowing, and the band was amazing. Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Roadshow for Frankfest included Alex McMurray, Susan Cowsill, Russ Broussard, Shamarr Allen, Glen David Andrews, Mary Lasseigne, Herbert Stevens...and they sounded GREAT! I'm gonna have to talk to Paul to get the set list....

Also, I had asked for donations in lieu of gifts, and as a result, we collected $450 for Instruments A Comin' and nearly $400 for NOMC at the party. Thanks to all who contributed!!! (and remember, it is never too late to contribute to two of our favorite and most important New Orleans music-related causes!!!)

Thanks again everyone for your attendance and/or kind comments and thoughtful wishes for Frankfest!

[ibjamn]

Also, I had asked for donations in lieu of gifts, and as a result, we collected $450 for Instruments A Comin' and nearly $400 for NOMC at the party. Thanks to all who contributed!!! (and remember, it is never too late to contribute to two of our favorite and most important New Orleans music-related causes!!!)

WOW!! Fantastic! More kudos to Kitty, great party!

[linza22]

Frank, sounds like you had a wonderful birthday! I hate that I had to miss it!

[Frosty]

Any chance of Frankfest going on tour?

[ibjamn]

Any chance of Frankfest going on tour?

HAHAHA!!! That's a great idea, actually. The band was amazing! Glen David was.........energetic......

[rosetree]

HAHAHA!!! That's a great idea, actually. The band was amazing! Glen David was.........energetic......

I thought that he has a great voice for gospel...this was my first time seeing him. Energetic is a good word Jenn ;) :D

[NOLA]

HAHAHA!!! That's a great idea, actually. The band was amazing! Glen David was.........energetic......

Yeah, that's it....energetic....yeah, let's go with that..... ;)

[mdfest]

Yall need to learn to record these gigs!!!

[stynger]

Yall need to learn to record these gigs!!!

YES!:mad:

[ibjamn]

YES!:mad:

YOU shoulda been here!

[tangledupinblue]

I am still smiling from Frankfest! We did lots of laughing.

Lisa is on helluva party planner. That cake was amazing. I should have taken a pic of it.

[ibjamn]

and speaking of the....ummmm....energetic Mr. Andrews....does he reinforce those tamborine heads with steel bands of what? He bangs the crap outta them! ;)

[Delta]

I am still smiling from Frankfest! We did lots of laughing.

Lisa is on helluva party planner. That cake was amazing. I should have taken a pic of it.

LOTS of laughing was had this weekend. Anybody planning a party needs to give Lisa a call for tips and pointers on how to do it up right. The Frankfest beads were even better than a secret handshake to identify people.

[tangledupinblue]

Here are all of my Frankfest pics.

http://www2.snapfish.com/share/p=910121231804353573/l=465798751/g=47078419/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB

[Corona]

Special thanks to all who attended, and also to all who sent their best wishes for Frankfest 2009! I had an absolute BLAST!!! (Not that anyone could tell from that ear to ear grin I had on my face all night long...) What a GREAT way to celebrate the big 5-0!

Extra extra special thanks and all my love to Lisa/Zydekitten, who worked tirelessly to arrange and coordinate all aspects of Frankfest. She took my vague notion of what sort of party I would like for my 50th and turned it into the reality of Frankfest. I had the best 50th anyone could ever want - Thank You, Baby! I love you!

We counted up 85 folks that attended - family, co-workers, Threadheads, other friends. The venue (Carrollton Station) was great to work with, the food from Jacques Imo's was fantastic, the doberge cake from Gambino's was huge and delicious, the dinks were flowing, and the band was amazing. Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Roadshow for Frankfest included Alex McMurray, Susan Cowsill, Russ Broussard, Shamarr Allen, Glen David Andrews, Mary Lasseigne, Herbert Stevens...and they sounded GREAT! I'm gonna have to talk to Paul to get the set list....

Also, I had asked for donations in lieu of gifts, and as a result, we collected $450 for Instruments A Comin' and nearly $400 for NOMC at the party. Thanks to all who contributed!!! (and remember, it is never too late to contribute to two of our favorite and most important New Orleans music-related causes!!!)

Thanks again everyone for your attendance and/or kind comments and thoughtful wishes for Frankfest!
:D :D you deserve it Frank!! you and Lis make me smile :D

[Corona]

Here are all of my Frankfest pics.

http://www2.snapfish.com/share/p=910121231804353573/l=465798751/g=47078419/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB
Excellent pics!!!!

[festivalgirl]

Looks like y'all had a GREAT time!!! :D

Definitely need to have a "Threadheads @ 50" bash during Fest.

[windowman]

It was a great party. Paul and the gang sounded fantastic and there were smiles all around. I am really glad we did not go out of town for the weekend as we had planned, Frankfest was un tiempo bueno!

[Mexi]

Here are all of my Frankfest pics.

http://www2.snapfish.com/share/p=910121231804353573/l=465798751/g=47078419/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB

Great pics!!

[rosetree]

Looks like y'all had a GREAT time!!! :D

Definitely need to have a "Threadheads @ 50" bash during Fest.

There sure are a lot of us! ;) :D

[festivalgirl]

There sure are a lot of us! ;) :D

Yep, just gotta pick a spot. :)

[Delta]

The Superdome?

[MusicRoadMan]

Here are all of my Frankfest pics.

http://www2.snapfish.com/share/p=910121231804353573/l=465798751/g=47078419/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB


Very Nice...

[linza22]

Love the Crown, Frank!

[jonnygospeltent]

Awsesome pictures .

[glinda]

Here are all of my Frankfest pics.

http://www2.snapfish.com/share/p=910121231804353573/l=465798751/g=47078419/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB
Great shots, tangie! I like the crown, too. My fav.

[funkkjunkie]

thanks for sharing, tangie.

[tangledupinblue]

thanks for sharing, tangie.

I keep forgetting not all of us are on facebook so I had to share here baby! See you for KDV...Juls, Freak and Sha will be here as well.

[Zydekitten]

Well . . . I think I'm just about recovered from Frankfest (actually, I would have posted sooner - but we had a new feline member join our little family yesterday and it's been a busy cat time integrating the newbie).

Thank you SOOOO very much to everyone who was able to join us at Frankfest 2009! Thank you also to all who weren't able to be there in body, but have been there in spirit here on the Bored - we felt your love and joy even if you weren't physically there. :)

While it wasn't my birthday, y'all gave me the truly wonderful gift of making my sweetie and better half so incredibly happy that night (I've never seen such a perma-grin on him!) - thank you! :D

Very special thanks to Ms. Tangie for all of her invaluable help setting up and decorating Carrollton Station for Frankfest!! {{{{{{{MUAH!!!}}}}}}

Lastly, here are my photos (please forgive the ever-present date stamp - new camera) of not only Frankfest itself - but also the Pre-Frankfest lunch at Galatoires: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zydekitten/sets/72157612493473823

[linza22]

great pics, kitten. the food looks out of this world. where is Galatoires? and was that mom and sis in a lot of pics? and...will you fly up here to organize my 50th in march???

[glinda]

Yea, that food porn is fantastic. Better go to the diet thread to set my mind straight again!

[linza22]

Yea, that food porn is fantastic. Better go to the diet thread to set my mind straight again!

no kidding. i was eating a 1/2 of banana and peanut butter sammich...it lost all of it's flavor.

[Zydekitten]

great pics, kitten. the food looks out of this world. where is Galatoires? and was that mom and sis in a lot of pics? and...will you fly up here to organize my 50th in march???
Galatoires is in da Quarter on Bourbon St. and the food WAS out of this world!!

That was indeed Mama NOLA and NOLA Sistah in the photos too, and I'd be happy to offer any advice for Linzavaganza . . . ;)

[linza22]

Galatoires is in da Quarter on Bourbon St. and the food WAS out of this world!!

That was indeed Mama NOLA and NOLA Sistah in the photos too, and I'd be happy to offer any advice for Linzavaganza . . . ;)

OH I LOVE THAT! LINZAVAGANZA! i sound so popular! hehe!