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CONTENTS Features 6 Zion Harmonizers 8 Jazz Fest Picks 14 Jazz Fest Cubes 20 Night Shows 23 Biking to Jazz Fest 24 Decisions, Decisions 32 10 Things to Bring to JF

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With that being said, Jazz Fest is finally here! Enjoy this super-packed issue that previews everything to see, do, eat and hear at Jazz Fest. Our 10 daily picks for each day of the Fest is a great guide for packing in a full day's worth of action at the Fair Grounds. If you can't make it out to the Fest, then don't miss our Night Show picks which highlight numerous bands coming into town who can only be caught at other venues and clubs - sometimes as late as 2 a.m. - which just goes to show how special this time of year is!

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The Zion Harmonizers Celebrate 77 th Anniversary

By John Wirt

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n a recent Saturday night at First Baptist Church in the unincorporated Mississippi River community of Vacherie, The Zion Harmonizers and five more gospel groups sang, played and praised The Lord. When the venerable Zion Harmonizers took their places to perform “I’ll Rise Again,” people rose up, clapped and swayed in perfect time to the feel-good gospel beat. During the comparatively subdued “I Want to be at the Meeting,” many in the audience stayed seated, moving gently as they raised hands toward heaven.

Zion Harmonizers leader Brazella E. Briscoe Sr., looking more than a decade younger than his 68 years, sang emphatic lead vocals. For his traditional gospel group’s final song this night in Vacherie, the smiling Briscoe strolled two-thirds down the aisle, pressing hands all the way.

Briscoe believes vocalists must truly believe every word they sing.

“If you don’t feel what you’re singing, then it’s to no avail,” he said before the Vacherie performance. “The Bible talks about sounding brass and tinkling cymbals. That is nothing. Just noise. Jesus said, ‘These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.’ ” Briscoe joined The Zion Harmonizers in 1988, the year before the group’s 50th anniversary. Current members of the group also include baritone Franklin D. Smith Sr.; first tenor Marion H. Chambers Jr., second tenor Benjamin Francois III; instructor, director, keyboardist, guitarist and vocalist Joseph B. Warrick. Guitarists Lloyd Smith and William Walker and drummer Brandon Woods also participate.

In 1939, a teenager named Benjamin Maxon founded The Zion Harmonizers in New Orleans’ Zion City community. When Maxon answered the call to preach in 1943, an apprehensive Sherman Washington assumed leadership of the group.

“I was scared,” Washington said in 2002.

“I felt like I wouldn’t be able to do it. It’s a lot of responsibility.” Despite that, Washington would lead The Zion Harmonizers for 63 years, until 2006, when illness compelled him to hand the reins to Briscoe. Even after Washington’s death at 85 in 2011, his influence endures.

During The Zion Harmonizers’ 77 years, the group made many recordings, performed in Europe for decades and sang at House of Blues’ gospel brunch for 20 years. Most remarkable of all,

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The Zion Harmonizers have appeared at every New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival since the first Jazz Fest. The group will make its 47th appearance at the Jazz Fest Gospel Tent on Sunday, April 24.

A Zion Harmonizers performance at Jazz Fest is always a special occasion.

“For us it is,” Briscoe said. “I think for people, too. A lot of people check the schedule to find out when we’re singing and, man, the crowd just swells. Whenever we sing, we have a packed house.”

For many years, secular singing star Aaron Neville joined The Zion Harmonizers at the Gospel Tent.

“The place was already packed, but it became more packed,” Briscoe said. “And Aaron was always humble and courteous. He loved us and we loved him.”

While Neville made The Zion Harmonizers’ Gospel Tent appearances even more special, for many gospel fans Jazz Fest wouldn’t be Jazz Fest without The Harmonizers. The

group’s association with festival dates to the first Jazz Fest, held in Armstrong Park in 1970. The original, 15-by-20-foot Gospel Tent featured an upright piano but no stage or sound system.

When Jazz Fest moved the Fair Grounds Race Course in 1972, Jazz Fest producerdirector Quint Davis asked Zion Harmonizers leader Washington to run the Gospel Tent.

Davis later credited Washington for exposing gospel music to a vastly larger audience.

Washington’s stewardship of the Gospel Tent served both the Jazz Fest and gospel music, Davis added. The Gospel Tent continues to be an enormously popular festival

attraction, a rock standing strong for 47 years.

“Mr. Sherman Washington,” Briscoe said, “did wondrous things for all the gospel groups. Whomever he could help, he would help. Now, he was a little gruff, but he was just as kindhearted as he could be. He roared like a lion, but was gentle as a lamb.”

Washington managed the Gospel Tent for 42 years. The illness that caused him to relinquish leadership of The Zion Harmonizers also forced him to surrender management of the Gospel Tent.

“He was the godfather, the founder of that,” Briscoe said. “By the grace of God, we, the current Zion Harmonizers, feel like we do a good job, so I think that keeps us in the Jazz Fest. But being associated with Mr. Sherman Washington doesn’t hurt!”

Briscoe, now in his 10th year as Zion Harmonizers president, joined the group unexpectedly in 1988. The group was booked for a

"If you don’t feel what you’re singing, then it’s to no avail."

performance in Rome that year. Briscoe, then a member of The Gospel Chords, jokingly told Washington’s brother and fellow Zion Harmonizer, Nolan, that he’d like to be the group’s new tenor vocalist.

“I said, ‘Hey, man. Why don’t y’all take me to Italy and leave Howard Bowie home,’ ” Briscoe recalled. “Well, Howard Bowie was a masterful tenor. I was just kidding. Nolan laughed about it. But then when I went outside, he was there waiting for me. He said, ‘We’d like you to come and sing with us.’ ” Tragedy struck during the trip to Rome when a member of the group died.

“So they really needed somebody then,” Briscoe said. “And I was there.

I’ve been there ever since.”

As it turned out, Bowie, The Zion Harmonizer whom Briscoe had joked about replacing, become the new member’s mentor.

“Howard,” Briscoe said, “always told me, ‘Never settle for good enough. If you do settle for good enough, you’re finished.’ I keep that to heart. We always do our best and make it as perfect as we possibly can.”

Of course, Washington was a mentor, too.

“Sherman was tough on me,” Briscoe remembered. “Because he was so strict on me, I thought he didn’t like me. But I found out he really loved me. He was grooming me.”

About seven years before Washington’s death, his wife, Shirley, shocked Briscoe.

“This is your group!” she said. “Sherman can’t do it anymore.” Briscoe hesitated, stumbling over his words. Mrs. Washington once more made herself perfectly clear. “From now on, you’re in control,” she said.

Briscoe humbly accepted his new role as Zion Harmonizers president.

“And I always went to Sherman for direction and instruction,” he said. “I was in control, but I still felt like he was the man. Even now, I don’t try to be big. But when you’re in charge, you do have to be in charge. You have to say ‘yes’ and you have to say ‘no.’ By the grace of God. I’m able to do that, but I like to let my yeas outweigh my nays.”

In the two years before Washington’s death, the ill former leader of The Zion Harmonizers often asked Briscoe to promise that the group would continue after his passing.

“He asked me to promise that I would not let it die. I said, ‘If God will lead me and guide me, I’ll do just that.’ And He certainly has.”

<<The Zion Harmonizers perform Sunday, April 24 at 2:45 p.m. at the Gospel Tent.

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10 Picks for Friday, April 22

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers Congo Square Stage, 2:00 - 3:05 p.m.

Kermit Ruffins is a local legend in the Crescent City, and is no stranger to Jazz Fest. Ruffins started his career busking the French Quarter with the Rebirth Brass Band. In 1992, he founded the Barbqeue Singers, a traditional jazz quintet. Ruffins is known for barbecuing food during his performances, and has appeared as himself in HBO’s show, Treme as a recurring character The Subdues Blues Tent, 2:50 - 3:50 p.m.

The subdues are a local New Orleans band formed in 1987 through the Tipitina’s venue in the Irish Channel. They are an Americana ‘Roots Rock’ band with deep roots in Cajun musical culture and New Orleans rhythm Congo Square Stage – 2:00 p.m. and blues.

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

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After regrouping in 2002 following a band breakup, they renamed themselves ‘The Subdues’ from their previous title, ‘The Dudes.’ The band has been included as a musical group in HBO’s show, Treme.

Pastalaya with Kid Chef Eliana 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., Cajun Cabin Enjoy a unique Cajun food demonstration from awardwinning child prodigy chef, Eliana de Las Casas aka ‘Kid Chief Eliana.’ Eliana is just 15 years old and hails from Gretna, Louisiana. She has authored three cookbooks and hosts a weekly radio show called "Cool Kids Cook." Eliana appeared on Nickelodeon and the Wendy Williams Show when she was just 12 years old. Watch her live at Jazz Fest, where she will whip up some Pastalaya - a spicy Cajun pasta dish. Watch this prodigy at work!

into the Big Easy for Jazz Fest. In 2010, Monae, who wears a black tuxedo better than anyone in the music industry, released her critically acclaimed album, "The ArchAndroid" which racked up two Grammy nominations. Her musical style is a mix of psychedelic soul, R&B and rock. Aside from being a star musician, Monae has performed on Saturday Night Live, American Dad and Dancing with The Stars.

Grace Potter Gentilly Stage, 3:20 - 4:40 p.m.

Grace Potter, founder of the Vermont rock band 'Grace Potter & the Nocturnals’ is embarking on a solo tour following the release of her debut solo project, "Midnight," which she released in the August of 2015. No stranger to bustling music festivals, Potter founded the Grand Point North music festival in Burlington, which celebrates local acts and businesses. Potter also frequently performs at Alzheimer’s fundraiser events. Potter also gained fame after travelling to Qatar with Conan O’Brien and Michelle Obama to perform at an American air base. Potter frequently works with country music singer Kenny Chesney and The Flaming Lips.

Janelle Monae Congo Square Stage, 5:25 - 6:55 p.m.

Grammy-award nominated singer, Covergirl spokesperson and social leader Janelle Monae is rollin’

Janelle Monae

Congo Square Stage – 5:25 p.m.

Gov’t Mule Gentilly Stage, 5:25 - 6:55 p.m.

Gov't Mule is a homegrown southern rock jam band, formed as a side project of Jacksonville’s Allman Brothers Band in 1994 by guitarist Warren Haynes and bassist Allen Woody. The band is famous for bringing out special guest performers during their live sets – each performance is a new experience, different than the least. The band has released dozens of successful studio albums. This concert will undoubtedly be a wild time.

Steely Dan Acura Stage, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Steely Dan, the famous American jazz rock band, was formed in the 1970s in New York.

Their unique soul-influenced sound often features colorful scores from trombones and flutes. They have a characteristically warm and dry production sound, as well as witty lyrics. Their album "Two Against Nature" won a Grammy Award for Best Album of the Year in 2000. Following a band breakup in 1983, Steely Dan reunited in 1993 and has steadily toured ever since. This is not an act to miss.

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings Blues Tent, 5:45 - 7:00 p.m.

Funk and soul singer Sharon Jones has experienced mid-life success with her band Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings. In 2014, the band was nominated for their first Grammy award in the Best R&B Album of the Year category for their album, "Give the People What they Want."

The band’s old-school funky sound aims to capture the soulful funk genre as it was at its height in the 1970s.

They have toured the world and sold out multiple shows at the Apollo Theater in New York City. Their awardwinning release, titled "Give the People What They Want" is aptly named – the people want the funk!

African Marketplace Congo Square African Marketplace, Tents M-X This marketplace is a celebration of African and New Orleanian culture, and will feature over 40 tent Louisiana Marketplace, Artist Tent vendors within the Fairgrounds selling a plethora of African goods and artwork. The market is named after Congo Square in the Treme neighborhood, a deeply rooted location of local legend where Africans danced and congregated on Sundays many centuries ago. Vendors will be selling jewelry, handbags, artwork, clothing and more!

Richard Thomas

Richard Thomas Louisiana Marketplace, Artist Tent, All Day Prolific local artist Richard Thomas will present his original paintings and be selling limited-edition prints. Thomas has been working with Jazz Fest for over 25 years, and he is famous for incorporating local figures and symbols into his artwork. His most viewed work, ‘Dat Number,’ is in the lobby of the New Orleans airport, which shows the New Orleans Saints painted into the ‘Sistine Chapel’ mural. Since Katrina, Thomas has undergone an artistic shift - many of his paintings are created as art for healing.

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10 Picks for Saturday, April 23

Big Sam’s Funky Nation Gentilly Stage, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Lead by the titular Big Sam, Funky Nation has been serving up NOLA-brewed funk and jazz for years now. An icon in his own right, Big Sam has collaborated with some of music’s greatest like Allen Toussaint and James Brown. Composed of a group of deeply-talented world musicians, The Funky Nation has quickly become renowned for their improvisational style and horn-heavy music.

Tab Benoit Gentilly Stage, 2:20-3:20 p.m.

Louisiana-native Tab Benoit is one of blues most prominent musicians. A Grammynominated musician, Benoit fiddled with guitars since he was a teenager at different clubs throughout New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Since then, he’s gotten a taste of the blues life and has collaborated with a wild array of equally talented musicians including George Porter, Jr. and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux.

Dishes from Pizza Delicious and Elizabeth’s Food Heritage Stage, 2:30 – 4:20 p.m.

Today at the 2016 Food Heritage Stage, you can watch live cooking demos and then sample a dish from Pizza Delicious and one from Elizabeth’s, two great restaurants in The Bywater. Pizza Delicious will be serving up an eggplant and parmigiano pizza while Elizabeth’s is dishing up a southern classic: fried green tomatoes with Nation remoulade.

Fried Chicken and Waffles with Red Eye Gravy Cajun Cabin, 1:30-2:45 p.m.

Juan Johnson from the Papa Ninety Creole Soul Café will be serving up a delicious Southern classic: fried chicken and waffles. And to really pump up the flavor, he’ll be adding in red-eye gravy to these amazing breakfast faves. Head over to the Cajun Cabin from 1:30 to 2:45 p.mm so you can get a taste of what this Big Sam's Funky amazing Belle Chasse staple has to Gentilly Stage – 1:00 p.m. offer up.

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Mystikal Congo Square Stage, 3:50-4:50 p.m.

NOLA-based rapper Mystikal comes back to his hometown and it will be the premiere show to watch.

Mystikal’s voice and energy make him a rapper above the rest. Known for “Shake Ya Ass” and much more, Mystikal’s most recent releases include a feature on the Mark Ronson track “Feel Right,” featured on the Grammy Awardwinning "Uptown Special." Mystikal’s style is always fresh, funky and wild, making him a perfect pick for this year’s Jazz Fest.

Pearl Jam Acura Stage, 4:30-7:00 p.m.

One of the 90s’ longest-lasting and most emblematic bands, it makes sense that Pearl Jam continues to captivate audiences. While the band certainly took inspiration from the budding grunge movement at the time, it was their harkening-back to classic and hard rock legends Jimi Hendrix, The Who, The Ramones and more that really influenced their music. But, never a band to be pigeonholed, Pearl Jam has both alienated and earned new fans through their fusion of disparate genres like worldbeat, new wave and more. Truly the revolutionary band for the revolutionary crowd.

Maxwell Congo Square Stage, 5:35-7:00 p.m.

Neo-soul pioneer Maxwell has always been one of soul’s most compelling visions. Fans are still hungrily awaiting the sequel to "BLACKsummers’night," one of 2009’s most acclaimed records. But, in the meantime, watching Maxwell perform some of his most sultry R&B

tunes live is sure to make up for the wait. Maxwell works as the bridge between the richness of neo-soul and some more left-field influences.

Van Morrison Gentilly Stage, 5:40-6:55 p.m.

Northern Irish legend Van Morrison makes a legendary trip down to New Orleans for this year’s Jazz Fest. With his visionary blend of traditional Celtic music, folk, soul and blues, Morrison has been seen as a musical innovator for decades. "Moondance" set the standard for Morrison’s records in 1970, but he’s been steadily releasing albums since then. "Duets: Re-working the Catalogue" was released last year to critical acclaim.

This is an album where Van Morrison sings duets with other musicians, covering his own already-released songs.

Darrin Butler’s Mixed Media Works Congo Square African Marketplace, Tent Demo 3, All Day Darrin Butler's The Congo Square African Mixed Media Works Marketplace will definitely be Congo Square African Marketplace, serving up a bevy of amazing Tent 3 works, crafts, clothing and more.

But today, if you haven’t gotten a chance to already, check out Darrin Butler’s work at Tent Demo 3. Rich tones on top of a variety of cool materials make for some artwork that’s both vibrant and earthy.

Jose & Cecelia Fernandes’ Photography Contemporary Crafts, Tent F, All Day If you end up at Jazz Fest looking for some spectacular contemporary NOLA photography, then head over to Tent F in the Contemporary Crafts section of the festival. GoZePa, a local mobile art gallery owned by the photographer duo, depicts the beautiful and aged charm of the city alongside the “struggle and humanity found in everyday life.”

Tab Benoit

Gentilly Stage – 2:20 p.m.

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10 Picks for Sunday, April 24

Better Than Ezra Acura Stage, 1:35–2:35 p.m.

This Baton Rouge-founded alternative rock trio experienced a rapid rise to fame after years of hard work.

As bassist Tom Drummond once commented, “It took us seven years to get signed and then seven weeks to get to No. 1” with their debut album "Deluxe." The Louisiana locals have achieved continuous success since the 1990’s, with Taylor Swift covering their song “Breathless” in 2010 and the release of their eighth studio album All Together Now in 2014.

Elle King Gentilly Stage, 3:45–4:45 p.m.

Elle King recently stormed into the spotlight with her U.S. top 10 single “Ex’s & Oh’s”. The hit song from her 2015 debut album "Love Stuff" earned her two Grammy nominations. Her unique musical style encompasses country, soul, rock and blues to create a distinct and captivating sound. She has previously toured with Train and Of Monsters and Men, but now headlines her own Love Stuff Tour stopping in New Orleans for an exciting Jazz Fest performance.

Herbie Hancock & Wayne Shorter Duo Zatarain’s/WWOZ Jazz Tent, 4:10–5:25 p.m.

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Wayne Shorter has been a jazz pioneer since his emergence in the 1950’s. He has become one of the most influential saxophonists and composers in modern music, a humble master who created a timeless vocabulary.

Accompanied by Herbie Hancock, another icon of modern music with an illustrious career spanning five decades, this all-star duo is truly legendary. Together, Shorter and Hancock embody the spirit of Jazz Fest and are certain to provide an unforgettable performance.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Acura Stage, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Red Hot Chili Peppers have stood the test of time, remaining one of the most popular American rock bands with seven Grammy Awards and over 80 million records sold since their formation in 1983.

They fit right in to the New Orleans music scene due to their funk influences and live improvisational jam-band style. Don’t miss what is sure to be a legendary Jazz Fest performance full of hit songs that will have the whole audience singing along.

Nick Jonas

Nick Jonas Gentilly Stage, 5:25-6:55 p.m.

He may have become famous as a Jonas Brother, but this singer/songwriter has recently taken off in his solo career. He gained enormous popularity as an individual artist after his 2014 hit singles “Chains”, “Jealous” and “Levels” debuted a catchy new pop sound. This talented performer guarantees a fun and upbeat show for the Jazz Fest stop on his 2016 North American tour.

Gentilly Stage – 5:25 p.m.

J.Cole Congo Square Stage, 5:45-7:00 p.m.

American hip-hop recording artist and record producer J.Cole has been rapping since he was 12 years old. He gained recognition in 2007 with the release of his first mixtape "The Come Up," and later debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, Top R&B albums for "Cole World: The Sideline Story" in 2011. His albums continuously top the charts, leading him to become the first rapper in 25 years to have a platinumselling album without any guest appearances or features.

Big River Foods Crawfish Monica Food Area II, All Day This classic New Orleans dish is a Jazz Fest staple, offering delicious crawfish tail meat without the daunting effort. It may look like a small portion, but this serving of creamy pasta

and crawfish with a kick is sure to fill you up. It’s a delightful combination of fresh Louisiana seafood and notoriously rich New Orleans flavor that is well worth the long line you may encounter.

La Divina Gelateria on Wheels Old Fashioned Hand Made Ice Cream Sandwiches Heritage Square, All Day The authentic Italian desserts at La Divina Gelateria earned them recognition as one of the best spots for sweets in Louisiana. It’s the only place in Louisiana that makes gelato from scratch and you can taste the difference. Their delicious, artisanal gelato sandwiched between two fresh-baked cookies is a mouth-watering treat that you won’t soon forget. It’s the perfect cold handheld dessert for a hot Jazz Fest day.

Big River Foods Crawfish Monica Food Area II

Peter Boutte’s Mixed Media Original Art Print to Wood Congo Square African Marketplace, Tent M, All Day Soak up some culture to wrap up the first Jazz Fest weekend with a visit to this African Marketplace. While you’re there, check out Peter Boutte’s colorful assortment of original mixed media art prints to wood. Enjoy the hand crafted urban folk art and celebrate the colors, textures and sounds of New Orleans.

Sunshine Concessions Iced Teas Food Area I, All Day The Sunshine Concessions eco-friendly beverage stand is a key survival tool on long festival days in the New Orleans heat. Rejuvenate with these naturally tasty teas when the humidity gets the best of you. Their regular, Rosemint Herbal, and Mandarin Orange Herbal iced teas offer the refreshing and delicious kick you need to make it to those last few shows.

Better Than Ezra Acura Stage – 1:35 p.m.

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Leftover Salmon with Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers (8:00 p.m.) & with Walter Wolfman Washington (11:59 p.m.)

Friday, April 22, 8:00 p.m. & 11:59 p.m.; $25-$30 One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St. oneeyedjacks.net

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(FIRST WEEKEND) Stanton Moore Trio with DJ Kevvy Kev Thursday, April 21, 9:30 p.m.; $20 Maison, 508 Frenchmen St. maisonfrenchmen.com Metairie-raised Stanton Moore is one of the city’s most prolific musicians. He’s collaborated with a variety of musicians from Tom Morello to DJ Shadow. With the Trio, as opposed to Galactic (another one of his projects), Moore can scale back on his sound to evoke NOLA’s jazz heritage while also pushing boundaries. Blending a variety of genres, Moore’s technique recalls blues, funk and modern jazz. Catch his show to get a taste of how NOLA musicians continue to innovate.

Fredy Omar con Su Banda Friday, April 22, 7:00 p.m.; FREE Casa Borrega, 1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. casaborrega.com It’s easy to lose sight of how much Latin music influences jazz music and vice versa, so rectify that by heading down to catch NOLA’s premiere Latin band. Influenced by a variety of Latin styles including cha cha, salsa, cumbia, merengue and of course Latin jazz, Fredy Omar has consistently been picked as one of NOLA’s best bands.

This Boulder-based band is the epitome of the jam band. Pulling together bluegrass, rock, country and zydeco music, the group has been called the pioneer of “jamgrass.” Frequently hailed as one of the festival’s circuits most exciting groups to watch, here’s you chance to dance and have a good time.

Bonerama plus Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio Friday, April 22, 9:00 p.m.; $17.50 House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. houseofblues.com/neworleans Members of Harry Connick Jr’s big band broke off and formed this awesome brass funk band. And while the horn section has definitely made a name of themselves, snagging collabs with R.E.M. and Alec Ounsworth, this band is best experienced whole.

Colin Lake Friday, April 22, 2:00 a.m.; $10 d.b.a., 618 Frenchmen St. dbaneworleans.com Colin Lake might not be a native, but his heart has always belonged to the city.

Finding inspiration from the city’s roots music scene, Lake has built a reputation around his phenomenal vocals and bluesesque songcraft. While you can definitely catch him at Jazz Fest this year, this’ll give you another shot.

Brothers Osborne Saturday, April 23, 8:00 p.m.; $25 House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. houseofblues. com/neworleans

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Jazz Fest already has such a diverse roster of musicians delivering music from all types of genres. So why not get a little country tonight while you’re at it with the Brothers Osbourne.

A duo hailing out of Nashville, their debut "Pawn Shop" made waves with both critics and

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue featuring Dirty Dozen Brass Band Saturday, April 23, 8:00 p.m.; $50-150 The Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St. saengernola.com Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue are bringing back their Treme Threauxdown for a second year in a row. In what’s sure to be one of the city’s best Jazz Fest after-party, the performance will also include special guests Marc Broussard, Cyril Neville, Leo Nocentelli and George Porter Jr. Tickets are on sale now and are between $50 and $150.

Little Freddie King Saturday, April 23, 7:00 p.m.; $10 Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave. musicatthemint.org

Funk group Vulfpeak and the nationallyrenowed Soul Rebels will only add to that thrill. Tickets are $35.

Kristina Morales & The Bayou Shufflers Sunday, April 24, 6:00 p.m.; FREE with one drink minimum Spotted Cat Music Club, 623 Frenchmen St. spottedcatmusicclub.com Kristina Morales is the perfect musician for people looking for an updated sound that maintains a homegrown jazz sound.

Adeptly blending contemporary soul with traditional jazz music, Morales and her band are one of the city’s most unique bands.

Little Freddie King will of course be performing at Jazz Fest. But, if you want to avoid the crowds while also getting a chance to watch him perform at a legendary venue, then tonight’s the night.

Known for his delta style country blues, Little Freddie King is a Jazz Fest staple.

Tickets are $10.

The Revivalists with Vulfpeck and Special Guests The Soul Rebels Saturday, April 23, 10:00 p.m.; $35 The Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way orpheumnola.com New Orleans-based alt-rock/ soul band will also be making an appearance at the festival alongside a night show. This roots-inspired band is known for their high-energy jam sessions; the Revivalists are a constant thrill to watch.

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Duran Duran with CHIC feat. Nile Rodgers Sunday, April 24, 7:00 p.m.; $29-$114.50 Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Dr. smoothiekingcenter.com A triple threat consisting some of pop’s greatest, Duran Duran’s Paper Gods Tour makes it to NOLA during Jazz Fest. Consisting of new wave, power pop and funk with a disco edge, Duran Duran and guests will for sure keep you dancing all night with what’s sure to be one of the biggest parties outside of the festival.

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen Sunday, April 24, 7:00 p.m.; $20 d.b.a., 618 Frenchmen St. dbaneworleans.com A multi-talented musician who’s got piano, singing and songwriting all covered, Jon Cleary is the definitive R&B and funk act. He may not be from NOLA, but his heart and his band are.

He’s collaborated and performed with Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King and Ryan Adams and he’s only getting better.

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George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic with New Breed Brass Band and DJ Soul Sister Sunday, April 24, 9:00 p.m.; $47.50 Republic, 828 S. Peters St. republicnola.com

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They were here earlier this year so if you, for some reason, didn’t make your way down to Tipitina’s then here’s you next shot.

George Clinton and his two groups Parliament and Funkadelic are joining forces for one of the funkiest shows you can catch outside of the Fest itself. And if that wasn't enough, NOLA-bred New Breed Brass Band and DJ Soul Sister will be joining them onstage to pump up the vibe.

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6 p.m., and 1 p.m. on each day, respectively. Opening night will feature a host of surprises, including free replica jerseys for the first 1,000 adults ages 21 and up to arrive at the stadium, and free magnet schedules for the first 3,000 fans. Ceremonies for the evening will feature musical performances, a military tribute, a performance by the 610 Stompers and a post-game fireworks display.

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FESTIVALS 1st Annual New Orleans Poetry Festival Friday, April 15- Sunday, April 17; Various Times Arts Estuary, 1024 Elysian Fields Ave. (and other locations) lavenderink.org/ poetryfest Alongside the Tennessee Williams and Saints and Sinners Literary Festivals happening this April, the New Orleans Poetry Festival will be inaugurated into the mix this year. As a congregative event, the Poetry Festival is looking to draw in local writers from around the city to read their work and celebrate the art of poetry. Panels, like a “Poets with bands” show, which will integrate poetry with local musical acts, and workshops will be going on in addition to many, many readings.

The Mississippi/Louisiana Leukemia Cup Regatta Saturday, April 16; 6 - 10 p.m.

Southern Yacht Club, 105 N Roadway St. leukemiacup.org/msla The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is hosting their annual Leukemia Cup Regatta at the Southern Yacht Club this April! Representing both the states of Mississippi and Louisiana, this event is one of many held by the Society each year. The fundraising party will be held Saturday evening with food from some of the city’s top restaurants— Gallatoire’s, Jacque-Imo’s, Court of Two Sisters, Drago’s and Acme Oyster House, to name a few—and music by Refried Confuzion.

Attendees will enjoy drinks by Goslings Rum and be able to participate in both silent and live auctions.

Tickets to the party run $50.00 per person or $600.00 for a table of eight`. On Sunday, April 17 a sailing race will also be hosted; registration can be found online.

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MUSIC Record Store Day Various New Orleans Locations Saturday, April 16 http://www.recordstoreday.com/CustomPage/614 An idea conceived as a means of celebrating and popularizing the 1400 independently-owned record stores nationwide and thousands of the like overseas, Record Store Day is an annual event that takes place on literally every continent of the globe excluding Antarctica. It is a celebration of the record store culture and the positive effects these businesses have on their communities; vinyl and CD releases as well as other products are produced especially for the worldwide event. As an American musical epicenter, New Orleans is home to many record stores who will be participating in the day’s events. Our top picks for worth visiting are The Mushroom and Louisiana Music Factory.

4/20 Day at Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room #1 Wednesday April 20, Doors open at 8 p.m.

2733 North St., Baton Rouge, LA br420fest.wix.com/ br420 Surprisingly enough, Baton Rouge is ahead of the curve when it comes to the youth-worshipped holiday 4/20—also known as National Marijuana Day and Cannabis Smoking Day. Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor Band, who are responsible for the Treasure Chest Casino Crawfish Baton Rouge venue the 0 H 2 Listening Room, are official on Boil on the Lake ril ey p Friday, April 15; 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

A Isla supporters of the Medical nd Swamp Band 5050 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA Cannabis Movement. The treasurechest.com Listening Room will be hosting Category 6 will be in charge of the live music for its 3rd annual 4/20 celebration and this funky crawfish boil happening on the lush lawn will get the party started with performances space just outside of Treasure Chest Casino. Tickets are $10

by Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor Band and special guests Jordan for B Connected Members and $15 for Non-B Connected Anderson, Guy Schwartz and Ken Peterson. An art instillation members; select beers and beverages will be available for by artist Carl Jacobson and a drum circle will also be a part of purchase. Enjoy the great sounds of Category 6 along with the celebration. General admission is $20.00; $25.00 tickets include an all-you-can-eat Louisiana-Style buffet and signed Listening Room t-shirt.

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Tulane Crawfest Saturday, April 16; 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Lavin-Bernick Center and Newcomb Quads, Tulane University Uptown Campus crawfest.tulane.edu In its 10th consecutive year, Tulane’s Crawfest is expected to be bigger and better than ever. Each year, the university boils more crawfish and draws in larger crowds—last year, 10 tons of crawfish and thousands of pounds of veggies were served for the more than 10,000 attendees who came out despite the rain. And as its popularity has grown, so has its competitiveness in terms of musical entertainment.

Last year, Tulane roped in the Wailers for its headliner performance; this April, students and city dwellers alike are anticipating the comeback of alternative rock group Reel Big Fish. Up-and-comers The Main Squeeze and local favorite Vulpeck will also be making appearances. Tickets are $10 for the general public and free for staff, students and children under 12.

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SPORTS Opening Weekend at Zephyr Field Friday, April 15- Sunday April 17, Various Times 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA zephyrsbaseball.com After two show-downs against Omaha and Iowa, the New Orleans Zephyrs will return home to open their stadium for the season on the weekend of April 15. The weekend will include three games against Omaha (bringing the battle against the Storm Chasers back to home plate) at 7 p.m.,

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Honey Island Swamp Band at YLC Wednesday at the Square Lafayette Square Wednesday, April 20; 5 - 8 p.m. wednesdayatthesquare.com Spring marks the beginning of a 12 weeklong concert series in Lafayette Square, every Wednesday evening from late March to May. Although there are many must-see performances in this year’s lineup, Honey Island Swamp Band is the priority on our list. The artist will be playing alongside the Alexis and the Samurai, and is sure to give a show as hot as hell-fire on a New Orleans summer day. Kermit Ruffins and The Soul Rebels will also be making appearances later as part of the series, bringing in crowds for some serious Wednesday afternoon fun.

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ear Jazz Fest, how we love your weekends and your revelry, but oh how we hate the traffic that it causes. Both Jazz Fest weekends and Mardi Gras are arguably the worst times to drive and/ or park your car here in New Orleans. With Uber, taxis and pedicabs, there are so many options NOT to drive that I really do question why anyone does it.

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Know your route. It’s fun to ride down unknown streets and see another part of New Orleans, but relatively few people know the names of the streets surrounding the Fair Grounds, thus their way back home. When you want to leave in a hurry as you are sunburnt, tired and a little tipsy, it’s best to know your way home. The homes around the Fair Grounds are just those, homes, so be courteous if you are trying to use a gate to lock your bike. There are few poles or street signs over in this area, which is the great thing about the next point.

Bike parking lot. It’s huge, but it is packed. Don’t take up too much space by locking your bike to another or at an angle so no one else can get around you. When you approach the Fair Grounds entrance, the parking lot will be to your left. It is a free-forall so play nice!

Safety, in general. Bring your lights and do not try to ride if you are one beer shy of taking a nap on the ground during your last concert. You’re really just going to create a lot more trouble for your friends.

Travel with people, especially after the festival. When you’re in a pack, know where you are going so you do NOT crowd the already busy streets and add confusion. The bike rides are longer and more treacherous than most are used to so traveling with friends is always a good choice. From the French Quarter alone, it’s about a three mile journey across many intersections and the notorious Broad Street.

Bring presents. You’re on a bike, which means you can haul a gallon of daiquiri or a few beers to enjoy before you cross the threshold into the Disneyland-priced arena.

People will really think you planned ahead even if you buy it at a convenience store on the way.

What NOT to do: I.e. ride on sidewalks (which will be packed with people), bike anywhere to the right of the Fair Grounds gate (not because it’s scary over there, but trust me, it’s not the direction you are intending to go, i.e. French Quarter, Mid-City,... home), cut off cars (they are already in traffic and don’t need more reasons to hate bikes).

Enjoy the after-parties. There are lots of bands that play on infamous Mystery Street and Fortin Street to the southwest of the Fair Grounds. Expect Brazilian drum band Bate Bunda to lead the way dressed all in blue and yellow. This is a great way to ease out of the festivities because, as we know, the party continues even after you leave the Fairgrounds.

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Decisions, Decisions With so many acts to choose from at Jazz Fest, Where Y'at is here to help!

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VS. Thursday, April 21 11:00 PM SOUL REBELS Friday, April 22 7:00 PM JOE KROWN PRESENTS LIVE PIANO W/ FREE OYSTERS Friday, April 22 11:00 PM MAJOR BACON Saturday, April 23 11:00 PM DAVE JORDAN & THE NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOC. Sunday, April 24 10:00 PM TRUMAN HOLLAND Thursday, April 28 11:00 PM SOUL REBELS Friday, April 29 7:00 PM JOE KROWN PRESENTS LIVE PIANO W/ FREE OYSTERS Friday, April 29 11:00 PM THE BUSINESS & GRAVY FLAVORED KISSES Saturday, April 30 11:00 PM SANSONE FOHL & KROWN TRIO Sunday, May 1 11:00 PM BRASSAHOLICS Thursday, May 5 11:00 PM BRASSAHOLICS Friday, May 6 7:00 PM JOE KROWN PRESENTS LIVE PIANO W/ FREE OYSTERS Friday, May 6 11:00 PM SHOTGUN DOUBLE Saturday, May 7 11:00 PM TBA

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ith the 2016 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival right around the corner, people all over the city are ecstatic to see some of the world’s biggest performers take the stage. With a great balance of local, national and worldwide talent on display, festival-goers are spoiled for choice every year in terms of music options. The only issue that comes with being spoiled for choice is having to decide who to go see when two of your favorite acts are scheduled for the same time. It happens every year: Bruce Springsteen gets scheduled for the Acura Stage at 4:00 p.m. while Kendrick Lamar is scheduled to perform at Congo Square at the same time. That’s why this year, we’re here to help you decide who to go see when you’re conflicted. The list is broken down according to various factors, including how often performers tend to visit New Orleans, how many more opportunities you may have to see said performers, and past history of performances.

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One of the most popular bands of the 90s and one of the most popular performers of the 70s playing the same day should make for a difficult decision. Pearl Jam is world-famous for their energetic live performances, crowd-surfing, rafter-climbing and lead singer Eddie Vedder’s stage presence. They’ve made a habit of performing in New Orleans when they get the opportunity, having performed at Voodoo Fest in 2013 and Jazz Fest in 2010. Both performances garnered rave reviews as they gave the fans their greatest hits. Pearl Jam has always been known as one of the better groups to perform live. That being said, no one would blame you for being tossed up between seeing them and the other headliner of the day, Van Morrison. Having put out some of the most recognizable songs of the 20th century (Brown Eyed Girl, Domino, Someone Like You, etc.) Morrison is certainly a hot ticket.

Additionally, it must be noted that he doesn’t always visit New Orleans and at 70 years old, who knows if we’ll get another chance to see him perform live. I’ve seen one of these two before, and can tell you that Pearl Jam puts on one of the best live performances you’ll ever see. Even if it means missing out on a legend like Van Morrison.

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STEVIE WONDER vs. SNOOP DOGG Saturday, April 30

RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS vs. J.cole

Sunday, April 24

One of the hottest groups of all time taking on one of the hottest rappers on the planet right now. RHCP have been in the music business since the late 80’s, putting out hit songs in each of the last four decades. They’ve played sold-out stadiums, they’ve played the Super Bowl, and even played here in New Orleans during Voodoo Fest in 2006. They’re known throughout the world for their energy during live performances. However it should be noted that the reviews have been less ecstatic since former guitarist John Frusciante’s departure in 2009. J.Cole on the other hand is just starting to hit it big, his first album being released in 2011. His 2014 album "2014 Forrest Hills Drive" was highly praised, earning a Grammy nomination and selling over a million copies. J.Cole is one of the bigger names in rap music at the moment, so scoring a ticket to see him would likely be exciting. However, based on live television performances it would appear that J.Cole goes for a more low-key, mellow type of performance, the type that may not suit all viewers. The way I see it, J.Cole is just starting out.

He’s young and there will be plenty of other opportunities to see him for years to come. Red Hot Chili Peppers, on the other hand, won’t be around forever, and seeing them will give you the chance to say you saw one of the most popular bands of all time.

Verdict: Red Hot Chili Peppers

Mr. Superstitious versus the Doggfather himself. This one will prove difficult for anyone.

Both Wonder and Snoop Dogg are legendary performers in their own right at their own genres. Snoop Dogg has long been considered one of the founders of rap music with a reputation for getting his audiences into his performances. Wonder was one of the biggest musicians of the 70’s and has also earned a reputation for electrifying the crowd with his piano-playing skills. They’ve both had enduring popularity, likability and adoration. They are both also known for their live performances. This one may be the closest toss-up here. Snoop Dogg’s 2011 Voodoo Fest performance was quite the entertaining extravaganza. Wonder, however, has also been known to incorporate prominent guest performers at his live shows, so it’s entirely possible that seeing him might give audiences a possible two-for-one show. So who to go with? Given the fact that Snoop Dogg has a love for the South and has performed here several times over the years and the fact that Wonder is 65 (leaving the possibility of seeing him again unknown), the verdict is definitely Stevie.

Verdict: Stevie Wonder

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Deerhunter lands in New Orleans right off the heels of their seventh studio album Fading Frontier. The band's scrappy punk aesthetic and hazy vintage guitar sounds are sure to light up the stage at the Civic Theatre. Wed., April 13. $12, 8:00 P.M. The Civic Theatre, civicnola.com Tuesday, April 12 Circle Bar- Kia Cavallaro & Friends Funky Pirate- The Blues Masters Little Tropical Isle- Mark Pentone, Frank Fairbanks The Old Arabi Bar- Brint Anderson Spotted Cat Music Club- Andy Forest Band, Meschiya Lake Tropical Isle Bayou Club- Cajun Drifters Tropical Isle Bourbon- Jay B Elston Band, Jezebels Chill’n Tropical Isle Original- The Hangovers, Jay B Elston Band Wednesday, April 13 Circle Bar- The Iguanas, Beyond the Darkness VII Funky Pirate- The Blues Masters Gasa Gasa- Mothers with Sego House of Blues- Jet Lounge Houston’s Restaurant- David Hansen’s Garden District Trio Joy Theater- Explosions In The Sky Lafayette Square- Flow Tribe and The Breton Sound Little Tropical Isle- Jay B Elston, Reed Lightfoot Morning Call in The Oaks- Krewe du Two One Eyed Jacks- Parker Milsaps with Travis Linville Siberia- Rickett Pass, Bath Salt Zombies, Dirty Rotten Snake, In The Grass, Hellabama, Michael James Spotted Cat Music Club- Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band, Antoine Diel Tropical Isle Bayou Club- Cajungrass Tropical Isle Bourbon- Jezebel Chill’n, Debi & The Deacons Tropical Isle Original- Debi and the Deacons, Late As Usual University of New Orleans: The Sandbar at The Cove- Kermit Ruffins Thursday, April 14 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant- Alexandra Scott & Josh Paxton, Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand Circle Bar- Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion Funky Pirate- Mark & The Pentons, The Blues Masters Gasa Gasa- Brass Bed In the Yellow Leaf, Coyotes Houston’s Restaurant- David Hansen’s Garden District Trio Joy Theater- Umphrey’s Mcgee and Tauk Le Bon Temps Roule- The Soul Rebels Little Tropical Isle- Allen Hebert, Frank Fairbanks Siberia- Early Day Miners, Minos The Saint Spotted Cat Music Club- Sarah McCoy, Miss Sophie Lee, Jumbo Shrimp Tropical Isle Bayou Club- Cajun Drifters Tropical Isle Bourbon- Beach Combers, Debi & The Deacons, Tropical Isle Original, the Hangovers, Late As Usual Friday, April 15 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant- Sweetwater & Company, Swamp Donkeys, Ashley Blume’s Time Machine Circle Bar- DJ BuyItNow, Alligator Chomp Chomp Funky Pirate- Mark Stone Duo, Mark & The Pentones, The Blues Masters Gasa Gasa- Escondido Gattuso’s Bar and Grill- Paul Molinario Project House of Blues- William Singe, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band Houston’s Restaurant- David Hansen’s Garden District Trio

The Howlin’ Wolf- Levi Parham + Rachel Dean, Tim Paul Grey Little Tropical Isle- Frank Fairbanks The Old Arabi Bar- Blue Biscuit Old U.S. Mint- Armand St. Martin, Burke Ingraffia One Eyed Jacks- Boyfriend Republic New Orleans- ZOMBOY & ETC!ETC! Siberia- Brother Dege, Miss Shevaughn & Yuma Ray, Ryan McKern, Blake Bumpus Spotted Cat Music Club- Andy Forest, Washboard Chaz Trio, Cottonmouth Kings Tropical Isle Bayou Club- Bayou Cajun Swamp Band, T’Canaille Tropical Isle Bourbon- Jay B. Elston Band Tropical Isle Original- Down River, the Hangovers, Late As Usual Saturday, April 16 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant- Marc Stone, The Royal Rounders, Offensive Jazz Quartet with Bruce Menesses Checkpoint Charlie’s- Ruby & the Rogues Circle Bar- No Scrupules, Tough Age + Foster Care + Giorgio Repulsar & more Dew Drop Social & Benevolent Society Hall- Tamarama featuring Bad Penny Pleasuremakers, Amadee Frederick, Wardell Williams & more Fair Grinds Coffeehouse- Ajeanette Funky Pirate- Mark Stone Duo, Mark & The Pentones, The Blues Masters Gasa Gasa- Operators + Bogan Via Hi Ho Lounge- Hustle with DJ Soul Sister Houston’s Restaurant- David Hansen’s Garden District Trio Little Tropical Isle- Jay B. Elston, Reed Lightfoot Lucky’s- Blue Biscuit The Old Arabi Bar- ISLA NOLA One Eyed Jacks- The Lost Bayou Ramblers plus Rory Danger and the Danger Dangers Republic New Orleans- ELEVENS featuring Illenium Shamrock- 3HG Siberia- SUPLECS, Side Burner, Something’s Burning Spotted Cat Music Club- Russell Welch’s Mississippi Gipsy, Panorama Jazz Band, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns Tropical Island Bayou Club- The Troubadour, Bayou Cajun Swamp Band, T’Canaille Tropical Island Bourbon- Rhythm and Rain, Debi and the Deacons Tropical Island Original- Down River, The Hangovers, Late as Usual Sunday, April 17 Circle Bar- Micah McKee & Little Maker + Blind Texas Marlin, Country Night featuring DJ Pasta Funky Pirate- Willie Lockett Band, Mark & The Pentones Houston’s Restaurant- David Hansen’s Garden District Trio The Howlin’ Wolf- Hot 8 Brass Band Little Tropical Isle- Frank Fairbanks, Mark Parsons Ralph’s On the Park- Joe Krown Republic New Orleans- Kurt Vile & The Violators Spotted Cat Music Club- Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Kristina Morales, Pat Casey Tipitina’s- Dawes + Hiss Golden Messenger Tropical Isle Bayou Club- Cajungrass Tropical Isle Bourbon- Rhythm and Rain, Debi and the Deacons Tropical Isle Original- The Hangovers, Late As Usual

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Monday, April 18 30/90- Perdido Jazz Band, New Orleans Super Jam Banks Street Bar: Lauren Sturm’s Piano Showcase Bombay Club: Josh Paxton Buffa’s – Arsene Delay, Antoine Diel Bamboula’s – Marc Rubin & Chip Wilson, New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Smokey Blues Sunday Jam Blue Nile – Brass-A-Holics Bombay Club – Josh Paxton Chickie Wah Wah – Alex Pianovich, Alex & the Samuri Circle Bar – Phil the Tremolo King, The Poppy Field d.b.a. – Luke Winslow King, Glen David Andrews Dos Jefes – John Fohl Dragon’s Den – Jazz Manouche, Shine Delphi Orchestra Fritzel’s Jazz Pub – Charlie Fardella & Richard Scott Funky Pirate - Mark and the Pentones Hi Ho Lounge – Bluegrass Pickin Party, Instant Opus Improvised Series House of Blues Voodoo Garden – Monday Blues feat. Sean Riley Howlin’ Wolf – Lauren Desberg Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band Joy Theater – Ben Folds + Y Music and Dotan Kerry Irish Pub – Claire Cannon and Kenna Mae Mahogany Jazz Hall – Stewart McNair, Gary Brown The Maison – Chicken & Waffles, Aurora Nealand & The Royal Roses, Crooked Vines Maple Leaf- George Porter Jr. Trio Neutral Ground Coffeehouse – Quinn Erwin Palace Café – The Rumrunners Preservation Hall- Preservation Hall Jazz Masters featuring Leroy Jones RF’s – David Bach Saenger Theatre – Mary Bridget Davies: A Night with Janis Joplin Sidneys Saloon – King James & The Special Men Snug Harbor – Charmaine Neville Band Spotted Cat Music Club – Up Up We Go!, Dominick Grillo & The Frenchmen St. All-Stars, Jazz Vipers Three Muses – Pete Lanctot & the Stray Dogs] Tropical Isle Bayou Club- Cajungrass Duo, Cajun Drifers Tropical Isle- Graham Robertson, Whiskey Bar Vaso – Krawdaddy’s Band, Terra Terra Tuesday, April 19 30/90- Perdido Jazz Band, New Orleans Super Jam Banks Street Bar- Lauren Sturm’s Piano Showcase Bombay Club- Josh Paxton Buffa’s – Paul Slayvens Bamboula’s – Roamin’ Jasmine, Vivaz, Dana & the Boneshakers Banks Street Bar – Simple Sound Retreat Blue Nile Balcony Room – Trapper Keeper Feat. Mike Dillon and Rex Gregory BMC – Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers Bombay Club – Matt Lemmler Chickie Wah Wah – Stephen Mailowski, Jon Cleary, Herringbone Orchestra + Meschiya Lake Crazy Lobster- AC and the Heater Circle Bar – Kia Cavallaro & Friends, Real Live Tigers + Guts Club + Mr. Universe & more d.b.a – Dinosaurchestra, Treme Brass Band Dmac’s Bar & Grill – The Last Honky Tonk Music Series Feat. Bridgette London Dos Jefes – Tom Hook & Wendell Brunious Fritzel’s Jazz Pub – Tom Fischer & Friends Funky Pirate- Blues Masters featuring Big Al Hi Ho Lounge – Marshland House of Blues – Curren$y House of Blues Big Mama’s Lounge – Penny & Sparrow

KurtVile&TheViolaters Kurt Vile began his musical career creating lo-fi home recordings, but after focusing on a solo career, Vile has found tremendous exposure. His sixth studio album, b'lieve I'm goin down, was released in 2015 to much acclaim. Sun., April 17. $22 Adv, $25 Door, 8:30 P.M. Republic NOLA, republicnola.com

Howlin’ Wolf (The Den)- Comedy Beast Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Adonis Rose Kerry Irish Pub – Jason Bishop Little Topical Isle – Mark Pentone, Frank Fairbanks Mahogany Jazz Hall – Monty Banks, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs Maple Leaf- Rebirth Brass Band The Maison – New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, Gregory Agid, TK Groove Neutral Ground Coffeehouse – Jetbaby, The Young Step, Chelsea Saddler Palace Café Black Duck Bar – The Rumrunners Preservation Hall- Preservation Hall-Stars featuring Shannon Powell RF’s - Lauren Sturm, Lucas Davenport Saint Roch Tavern – Jerry Giddens & Cody Blaine Snug Harbor – Stanton Moore Trio Spotted Cat Music Club – Andy Forest Band, Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns, Smokin’ Time Jazz Club Tropical Isle Bayou Club- Cajungrass Duo, Cajun Drifters Tropical Isle- The Hangovers, Jay B. Elston Wednesday, April 20 30/90- Justin Donovan, Mutiny Squad Ace Hotel- Tulsa Music Showcase feat. Paul Benjamin, Dustin Pittsley and Jesse Aycock Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – Jesse Morrow Trio Bamboula’s – Bamboula’s Hot Trio feat. Giselle Anguizola, Carl LeBlanc, Mem Shannon Band Banks Street Bar – Major Bacon Bombay Club – Kris Tokarski Buffa’s- Open Mic Night with Nattie Sanchez Café Istanbul – The Salt Wives + Bread & Puppet and Mike Spara Chickie Wah Wah – Blade Runners, Bandicoot 4 Circle Bar – The Iguanas, Circle of the Tyrants + Penetrol D.b.a- Tin Men, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters Dos Jefes – The George French Trio Dragon’s Den – Reggae Night Eiffel Society- Society Salsa Fritzel’s Jazz Pub – Chuck Brackman & Barry Foulon Funky Pirate- Blues Masters featuring Big Al Hi Ho Lounge – Shamarr Allen + DJ Chicken House of Blues Foundation Room – Dr. Jee Yeoun Ko & Friends House of Blues The Parish – Loyola Music Industry Showcase Houston’s Restaurant – David Hansen’s Garden District Trio Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Lady Sings the Blues Feat. Dana Abbott, Irvin Mayfield & The NOJO Jam Kerry Irish Pub – Chip Wilson Lafayette Square – Honey Island Swamp Band + Alexis & the Samurai Little Tropical Isle- Jay B. Elston, Reed Lightfood Mahogany Jazz Hall – Kitty Francis, Lips & The Trips The Maple Leaf- Hook Line and Dine The Maison – Eight Dice Cloth, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Willfunk Mid-city Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Mitch Woods & the Delta 88’s Morning Call in The Oaks – Krewe du Two Feat. Phil Hoose & Sandi St. George Neutral Ground Coffeehouse – Nathan Smith Old U.S. Mint – Craig Brenner, Blind Boy Paxton, Johnny Azari One Eyed Jacks – The Joy Formidable + The Helio Sequence Palace Café Black Duck Bar – The Rumrunners Palm Court Jazz Café – Palm Court Jazz Band feat. Greg Stafford Preservation Hall – Preservation Hall All-Stars featuring Wendell Brunious RF’s – Tony Seville & the Cadillacs Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Mitch Woods & The Delta 88’s Snug Harbor – Uptown Jazz Orchestra Spotted Cat Music Club – Chris Christy, Shotgun Jazz Band, Antoine Diel & The New Orleans Misfit Power Sandbar at UNO- Henry Butler Snug Harbor – Terrance Taplin and Uptown Jazz Orchestra Three Muses – Leslie Martin, Schatzy Tropical Isle Bayou Club- La Maniere de Cadiens, Brandon Moreau and Cajungrass Tropical Isle Bourbon- Jezebels Chill’n, Debi and the Deacons UNO The Sandbar at the Cove – Henry Butler Vaso – Getting’ it, Wednesday night Blues jam feat. Zachary Matchett Thursday, April 21 30/90 – Andy J Forest, Smoke n Bones, Pirates Choice Ace Hotel – Soundbytes Jam Session hosted by PJ Morton Allways Lounge – Scott Amendola w/ James Singleton, Jonathan Freilich & Rob Cambre Armstrong Park- Jazz in the Park featuring Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers, King James and the Special Men Bank’s Street Bar- Dave Jordan and the NIA Bamboula’s – Christopher Johnson, Johnny Mastro Blue Nile – Tank & The Bangas + Stooges Brass Band Bombay Club – Kris Tokarski Duo feat. Hal Smith Buffa’s- Alexandra Scott and Josh Paxton, Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand, Greg Schatz Chickie Wah Wah – Phil DeGruy & Emily Robertson Circle Bar – Rik Slave’s Country Persuasion, Kipori “Baby Wolf’ Woods City Park Botanical Garden- Threadhead Thursday featuring George Porter Jr and his Runnin’ Pardners, Soul Brass Band, Lynn Drury The Civic Theatre – Lucero + Morning 40 Federation Cocktails International - 5 Da Hardway d.b.a – Jon Cleary, Little Freddie King, Baby Bee Dmac’s Bar & Grill – Outlaw Country Jam feat. Jason Bishop Dos Jefes – The Loren Pickford Quartet Dragon’s Den – Dave Easley, The iLL Vibe feat. Matt Scott Fritzel’s Jazz Pub – Ben Polser & Richard Scott Funky Pirate – Marc Stone Duo, Blues Masters featuring Big Al Gasa Gasa- Helen Gillet, Skerik, Nikki Glaspie Hi-Ho Lounge- Stripped Into Submission House of Blues – the Darkness + RavenEye House of Blues Foundation Room – Colin Lake House of Blues The Parish – Eleanor Friedberger House of Blues Voodoo Garden – Jake Landry

Houston’s Restaurant – David Hansen’s Garden District Trio Howlin’ Wolf – Nigel Hall, Nigel Hall + Derwin Perkins + Donnie Sundal & more Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Ashlin Parker Trio, The James Rivers Movement Joy Theater – Jim Norton Kerry Irish Pub – Foot & Friends Le Bon Temps Roule – the Soul Rebels Little Gem Saloon- Orleans Records’ Jazz Fest Celebration with Junko Bbeat Little Tropical Isle- Allen Herbert, Mike Berger Maison – Jon Roniger, Dinosaurchestra, Stanton Moore Trio, DJ Kevvy Kev Mahogany Jazz Hall – Spyder Murphey, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs The Maison – Jon Roninger, Dinosaurchestra, the Stanton Moore Trio Maple Leaf – Johnny Vidacovich and Charlie Hunter Duo, Eric Krasno, Oteil Burbridge and Johnny Vidacovich Marigny Brasserie – Jamey St. Pierre & Dave Freeson Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Chris Ardoin + Beau Jocque’s high Rollers + Geno Delafose and more Neutral Ground Coffeehouse – Nattie, Irenka, Arizona Pinstripes Ogden Museum of Southern Art – After Hours feturing Cha Wa Mardi Gras Indians Old Point Bar – Palomino Darling One Eyed Jacks – Thao & The Get Down Stay Down Palace Café – The Rumrunners Palm Court Jazz Café – New Orleans Serenaders feat. Butch Thompson and Clive Wilson RF’s – Dirtyface Rock ‘n’ Bowl- Chris Ardoin, Beau Jocque’s High Rollers, Geno Delafose, Chubby Carrier Saint Hotel – The Yat Pack Snug Harbor – Dr. Lonnie Smith & Donald Harrison Spotted Cat Music Club – Monty Banks Presents Fats $inatra, Miss Sophie Lee, Jumbo Shrimp Three Muses – Tom McDermott, Luke Winslow King Tipitina’s – Anders Osborne Tropical Isle Bayou Club- Cajun Drifters, Brandon Moreau and CajunGrass Tropical Isle Bourbon – Miss Maggie Trio, Debi and the Deacons Vaso – Bobby Love & Friends, Ed Wills & Blues for Sale, Jason Neville Band Friday, April 22 30/90- Dapper Dandies, Jon Roniger Gyspy Land, Mem Shannon, Space and Harmony, Rumpelsteelskin, Beast Mode featuring James Casey, John Staten and Dave Bailas Ace Hotel – Daniel Lanois and Brian Blade BB King's Blues Club- Eric Gales Band with the BB King's Blues Club All-Star Band Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits – The Tangiers Combo Bank’s Street Bar – Hazy Ray Bamboula’s – Chancce Bushmen’s Rhythm Stompers, Swamp Donkeys, Smoky Greenwell Blues Blue Nile – The Soul Rebels, Gravity A BMC – Strange Vibe Bombay Club – Kris Tokarski Trio feat. Jon-Erik Kellso Buffa’s – Debbie Davis and Josh Paxton, Banu Gibson, Rabecca Leigh

and Crocodile Tears Café Negril – Dana Abbott Band Carrollton Station – Grayson Capps’ Rock n Roll Band Casa Borrega – Fredy Omar con su Banda Chickie Wah Wah – Chris Smither and Seth Walker, The Morning 40 Federation + Happy Talk Band Circle Bar – Natalie Mae, Seth Walker Crazy Lobster – Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin D.b.a – Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns, Honey Island Swamp Band, Colin Lake Dmac’s Bar & Grill – DJ Fireworks Dos Jefes – Mitch Woods & Club 88 Dragon’s Den – Rhythm Wizards, Loose Marbles, Loose Willis, DJ Doug Funnie Dragon’s Den “Upstairs” – Latin Night Frenchy’s Gallery – Steve Malinowski Fritzel’s Jazz Pub – Kevin Clark & Collin Myers Funky Pirate – Marc Stone Duo, Mark and the Pentones, Blues Masters feat. Big Al Gasa Gasa- Sweet Crude Hi-Ho Lounge – Wait, What? Comedy House of Blues – Dave Rawlings Machine House of Blues Big Mamas Lounge – The Bellfuries House of Bleus Foundation Room – Jake Landry House of Blues The Parish – Bonerama House of Blues Voodoo Garden – Jamell Richardson Houston’s Restaurant – David Hansen’s Garden District Trio Howlin Wolf – Dumpstafunk + Chali 2na + The Horns of Naughty Professor & more, The The Nth Power Irvin Mayfield Jazz Playhouse – Tribute to Professor Longhair, Leon “Kid Chocolate” BrownJoy Theater – Greyboy All-Stars, Vulfpeck, Pimps of Joytime Kerry Irish Pub – Paul Ferguson, Hurricane Refugees LA46 – john Thomas Griffith & Randal Gary Le Bon Temps Roule – Joe Krown, Major Bacon Mahogany Jazz Hall – Spyder Murphey, Absinthe Minded The Maison - Kala’s Swing Band, Hokum High Rollers, Shotgun Jazz Band, Organized Crime, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Maple Leaf – Skerik, Marco Benevento, Johnny Vidacovich and Oteil Burbridge, 3a Morning Call: Valerie Sassyfras Mid-City Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Eric Lindell + Tab Benoit New Orleans Jazz Market – Big Beat Gala The Old Arabi Bar – Hokum High Rollers Old Point Bar – Rick Trolsen, Jamie Lynn Vessels Old U.S. Mint – Armand St. Martin, Ron Hacker & John Fohl One Eyed Jacks – Leftover Salmon + Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Walter “Wolfman” Washington The Orpheum Theater – The Meters Palace Café – The rumrunners Preservation Hall – The PresHall Brass feat. Daniel Farrow RF’s - John Marcey Duo Rock ‘n’ Bowl- Eric Lindell, Tab Benoit Saenger Theater- Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair Saint Hotel – Creole Sweet Tease Burlesque Show Snug Harbor – Herlin Riley CD Release Party Spotter Cat Music Club – Andy Forest, Washboard Chaz Trio, Cottonmouth Kings Three Muses – Matt Johnson, Davis Rogan

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Buffa’s – Red Hot Jazz Band, Michael Pellera and Miles Berry, Paul Sanchez and Alex Mc Murray, Davis Rogan Bamboula’s – Vaughn & His Sneaky Fingers, The Budz, Johnny Mastro Band Blue Nile – Marco Benevento, Naughty Professor + Chali Tuna Bombay Club – Jason Marsalis Café Negril – Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers, Dana Abbott Band Carrollton Station – Dash Rip Rock + Chopped Up Tulips Chickie Wah Wah – Helen Gillet Quartet + Sherik, Gilliespi, & Hass, Charlie Hunter and Scott Amendola Circle Bar - Heidijo, Mason Ruffner D.b.a- John Boutte, Rebirth Brass Band, Royal Fingerbowl Dos Jefes – The Joje Krown Trio Dragon’s Den – Eight Dice Cloth, Elysian Feel, Upstairs: talk Nerdy to Me, Sadder Days Fritzel’s Jazz Pub – Mike Fulton & Dave Ruffner

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Funky Pirate – The Pentones Gasa Gasa- An Evening with Andrew Duhon featuring Duets with Auro Hi ho Lounge – Hustle with DJ Soul Sister, the Rip Off Show House of Blues – The Brothers Osborne, Foundation of Funk featuring Zigaboo Modeliste and George Porter Jr., with special guests Ivan Neville and Tony Hall House of Blues The Parish – Danny Wood, Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Pimps of Joytime House of Blues Voodoo Garden – Roxy Roca, Bobby Thompson Houston’s Restaurant – David Hansen’s Garden District Trio Howlin Wolf – Anders Osborne + Paul Barrere + Fred Tackett & more Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson Quartet feat. Kengo Nakamura Joy Theater – Ghostland Observatory and Michal Menert Kerry Irish Pub – Mark Parsons, Roux The Day! Le Bon Temps Roule - Dave Jordan & The Neighborhood Improvement Association Little Tropical Isle- Jay B Elston, Reed Lightfoot, Live Oak Café: Cassidy and the Nola Kids Mahogany Jazz Hall – Stuart McNair, Tony Seville & The Cadillacs The Maison – Chance Bushman & The Ibervillainaires, New Orleans Swinging Gypsies, An eveing with The Greyboy Allstars, Ashton Hines and the Big Easy Brawlers Maple Leaf- New Orleans Suspects 3rd Annual Leafopotomus with Al Shiner, Chief Juan Pardo, Oteil Burbridge, Papa Mali, eric McFadden, Natalie Grossman, Charlie Wooten, Maggot Brain performed by Terrance Higgins, Eric McFadden, Doug Wimbish, Big Sam & More Morning Call City Park- Billy D Chapman New Orleans Jazz Market – Dee Dee Bridgewater Stage Dedication Old U.S. Mint- Little Freddie King One Eyed Jacks – The Heat featuring Ivan Neville, Oteil Burbridge, Stanaton Moore and Eric Krasno Orpehum Theater- The Revivalists, Vulfpeck, Soul rebels Palm Court Jazz Club- Brian O’Connell and Palm Court Jazz Band with Ernie Elly Preservation Hall – Preservation Hall All-Stars featuring Will Smith, Midnight Preservese Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Honey Island Swamp band, the Magnificent 7 Saenger Theatre – Treme Threauxdown featuring Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Dirty Dozen Brass Band Seahorse Saloon – Po Boyz Organ Group with Simon Lott Snug Harbor – Bria Skonberg Quintet Three Muses – Chris Christy, Debbie Davis, Shotgun Jazz Band Tipitinas – Cypress Hill, Jelly Roll, Garage A Trois Tropical Isle – Down River, The Hangovers, Late as Usual WWII Museum’s Stage Door Canteen- My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra Sunday, April 24 30/90 – Revival, Ted Hefko and the Thousandaires, T’Canaille, Gov’t Majik, Full Organgutan Ace Hotel – Stumptown Q&A Brunch with George Clinton, Daniel Lanois and Brian Blade, Theresa Anderson, Quintet featuring Steve Masakowski, Nicholas Payton, Roland Guerin, Dave Easley and Brian Blade Bank’s Street Bar – Ron Hotstream and Mid-City Drifters Blue Nile – Dr. Lonnie Smith, Brass-A-Holicss

Bombay Club – David Boeddinghaus Buffa’s – Some Like It Hot!, Panorama Jazz Band Family Concert, Crescent City COmbo, Bayou Saints with Arsene DeLay, Gettin' It with Sam Cammarata Chickie Wah Wah – Sunpie Barnes, Leyla McCalla, Cedric Watson and Pascal Danae, Chic Gamine Crazy Lobster – The Gator Baits, Poppy’s All-Stars D.b.a – Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Funk and Chant with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and John “papa” Gros, George Poter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners Dragon’s Den – Jazz Jam with Anuraag Penyal, Church Funky Pirate – The Pentones Hi-Ho Lounge – NOLA comedy Hour Open Mic the Grid House of Blues- The Subdudes Howlin’ Wolf- Hot 8 Brass Band, Dead Feat with Anders Osborne, Paul Barrere, Fred Tackett, Jackie Greene, Brady Blade, Carl Dufrene Irvine Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Germaine Bazzle Joy Theatre – The Word featuring Robert Randolph and John Medeski, North Mississippi All-Stars, Dirty Dozen Brass Band Kermit’s Mother-in-Law Lounge – Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers Kerry Irish Pub – Chip Wilson Live Oak Café – Charlie Wootoon Maison – Chance Bushman and the NOLA Jitterbugs, Swinging Gypsies, Dinosaurchestra, Brad Walker, Pinettes Brass Band, Soul Project Maple Leaf – Joe KKrown Trio featuring Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Russell Batiste, Maple Leaf All-Stars featuring Jon Clearly, Tony Hall, Ivan Neville, Raymond Weber, Derwin “Big D” Perkins, Marco Benevento Morning Call City Park – Billy D Chapman Old Point Bar – Amanda Walker, Jean Marie Harris One-Eyed Jacks – Worship my Organ featuring Marco Benevento, Skerik, Robert Walter, Simon Lott & DJ Logic, Karl Denson, Eric Krasno, Stanton MOore & Will Blades Palm Court Jazz Café – Lucien Barbarin and Sunday Night Swingsters with Gerald French Preservation Hall – Preservation Hall All-Stars featuring Kevin Louis and Midnight Preserves Republic – Geoge Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Sonny Landreth, Tab Benoit, Little Freddie King Siberia – The Asylum Chorus, Cauche Mar, Meschiya Lake, Fever Dreams Smoothie King Center – Duran Duran, Chic featuring Nile Rodgers Snug Harbor – Stanton Moore Trio Southport Hall – Stones Fest featuring Marc Broussard, Johnny Lang, Kevin Griffin, Travis Thibodeaux Spotted Cat- Sweetwater and Company, Kristina Morales and Bayou Shufflers, Pat Casey and the New Sound Three Muses – Raphael Bas, Linnzi Zaorski Tipitinas – Lettuce, Vulfpeck Tropical Isle Bayou Club – Brandon Moreau and Cajungrass, Brandon Miller and Louisiana Inferno Tropical Isle Bourbon – BC and Company, Rhythm and Rain, Debi and the Deacons WWII Museum’s Stage Door Carteen – My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra Monday, April 25

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Curren$y New Orleans born Shante Scott Franklin, better known by his stage name as Curren$y, returns to his hometown to rock the House of Blues stage. Tues., April 19. $31, 9 P.M. House of Blues, houseofblues.com/neworleans 30/90 – Perdido Jazz Band, New Orleans Super Jam Ace Hotel – Les Artistes: Denizens of Drag and Burlesque Bank’s Street Bar – Lauren Stum’s Piano Showcase, South Jones Blue Nile – Marco Benevento James Booker Tribute Bombay Club – Josh Paxton Buffa’s – Arsene DeLay, Antoine Diel Chickie Wah Wah – Luther Dickenson, Terrance Higgins, Roosevelt Collier and Eric Vogel, Les McCann Tribut e featuring Nigel Hall, Eric Bloom, Cochemea Gastelum Civic Theater – Painting a new Now: A Tribute to the Art and Music of David Bowie D.b.a – Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, Luke Winslow King, Johnny Vidacovich Trio with Oteil Burbridge and Karl Densons, Glen David Andrews, Free Weed featuring David Freeman and Weedie Briaimah Dragon’s Den – Le Hot Club de Cosmos Funky Pirate – Mark aand the Pentones Hi-Ho Lounge – Bluegrass Pickin’ Party , Instant Opus Improvised Series House of Blues – The 28th Annual Piano Night: A Benefit for WWOZ Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Gerald French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band

Kerry Irish Pub – Kim Carson Little Tropical Isle – Frank Fairbanks, Reed Lightfoot Maison – Chicken and Waffles, Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses, Fata Ballerina, TK Groove Maple Leaf – The Longon Souls Morning Call – Valerie Sassyfras One Eyed Jacks – Frequinox, Orgone Robert Walter, Donald Harrison, Stanton Moore, Scott Metzger, RObert Mercurio Preservation Hall – Preservation Hall Jazz Masters featuring Leroy Jones Rock ‘n’ Bowl – Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys Snug Harbor – Charmaine Neville Band Southport Hall – Soulfly, Battlecross, Lady Kong, Abnormality, Cain Resurrection Spotted Cat – Up Up We Go, Dominick Grillo and the Three Muses: Washboard Rodeo Tipitinas – Instruments a’ Comin Tropical Isle Original – Graham Robertson, Whiskey Bar Tuesday, April 26 30/90 – Bayou Saints, Ed Willis and Blues4Sale, Frenchwoman Street

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New Orleans Power Misfits Three Muses – Leslie Martin, Sarah McCoy Tipitinas – St. Paul and the Broken Bone, King James and The Special Men Tropical Isle Bayou Club – La Maniere des Cadiens, Brandon Moreau and Cajungrass Tropical Isle Original – Debi and the Deacons, Late as Usual WWII Museum’s Stage Door Canteen – Victory Belles present Songs that Won the War, USAF Aimen of Note Concert Thursday, April 28 30/90 – Andy J Forest, Kettle Black, Naughty Professor, Smoke n Bones Armstrong Park – Jazz in the Park featuring Irvin Mayfield and the NOJO, N’awlins Johnnys Banks Street Bar – Valerie Sassyfras, Dave Jordan and the NIA Blue Nile – Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes Bombay Club – Rex Gregory and the Oscar Rossignoli Buffa’s – Alexandra Scott and Josh Paxton, Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand, Dayna Kurtz Carrolton Station – Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone Chiba – Tom Worrell Chicke Wah Wah – Austin de Lone and Bill Kirchen, Alejandro Escovedo Crazy Lobster – the Spanish Plaza D.b.a – John Cleary, New Breed Brass Band, Cedric Burnside Project Dragon’s Den – Cosmic Dance Jubilee with Sasha Masakowski, Brian J, Simon Lott, Kevvy Kev Funky Pirate – Marc Stone Duo, Blues Masters featuring Big Al Gasa Gasa – Delicate Steve + Shmu House of Blues – Trombone Shorty Foundation’s Shorty Fest Howlin’ Wolf (The Den) – Comedy Gumbeaux, the Heavy Pets Howlin’ Wolf – Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, the Motet Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse – Ashlin Parker Trio, The James Rivers Movement Joy Theater – Rage Fest featuring Lettuce, Oteil Burbridge, Cyril Neville, Break Science, Nigel Hall Band Kerry Irish Pub – Paintbox with Dave James and Tim Robertson Le Bon Temps Roule – Soul Rebels Little Tropical Isle – Allen Herbert, Mike Berger Maison – Jon Roniger, Roamin’ Jasmine, Dysfunktional Bone, Fiya Powa featuting Maceo Parker, George Parker Jr, Ivan Neville, Stanton Moore and Other Maple Leaf – Johnny Vidacovich, George Porter Jr, and Sonny Landreth, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters Odgen Museum of Southern Art – After Hours featuring Aurora Nealand and NADAMA One Eyed Jacks – M&Ms featuring John Medeski, Stanton Moore, Papa Mali and Robert Mercurio, Fast Times 80’s and 90’s night, Earth, Wind, and Power: The Music of Earth, Wind, and Fire Palm Court Jazz Club – Tim Laughlin and Connie Jones with Crescent City Joymakers Rock ‘n’ Bowl – CJ Chenier, Nathan and Zydeco Cha Chas, Lil Nathan and the Big Tymers Saint Hotel – The Yat Pack Saturn Bar – Alex McMurray and Glen Hartman Seahorse Saloon – Po Boyz Organ Group with Simon Lott Snug Harbor – Ellis Marsalis Quintet Southport Hall – Marc Stone performs Layla featuring Brint Anderson, Camille Baudoin, Joe Krown, Roosevelt Collier, Benny Turner Spotted Cat- Monty Banks presents Fats $inatr, Miss Sophie Lee, Jumbo Shrimp Three Muses – Tom McDermott,Luke Winslow King Tipitinas – St Paul and the Broken Bones, Chad Fisher, Black Joe Lewis Tropical Isle Bayou Club – Cajun Drifters, Brandon Boreau and Cajungrass Friday, April 29 30/90 – Pink Magnolias, Jamie Lynn Vessels, the Business BB KIng's Blues Club- Roddie Romero and Hub City All-Stars Banks Street Bar – Dirty Bourbon River Show Blue Nile – Kermit Ruffins, Big Sam’s Funky Nation Bombay Club – Leroy Jones Quartet Buffa’s – Sherman Bernard and the Ole Man River Band, The Asylum Chorus, Marc Stone Carrolton Station – John Mooney and Bluesiana Chickie Wah Wah – Evan Christopher and Tom McDermott, Jon Clearly and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen D.b.a – Tuba Skinny, Soul Rebels, Lost Bayou Ramblers Dragon’s Den – Loose Marbles, Warheads, Brass Lightning, Upstairs:

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at least) who will offer you mints or hand you a fresh paper towel after you wash your hands. You can freshen up with hairspray, perfume or mouthwash… it’s a long, sweaty day and you might need these things sometime. They’ll even provide sunscreen in case you overlooked Number 2 on this list. Bring some dollar bills for tipping the nice ladies. But on the other hand, lines for these good bathrooms sometimes get long, and maybe you are at the Zydeco stage on the other side of the world and don’t feel like two-stepping it all the way over to the grandstand. So you need to have a Plan B. There are most likely port-apotties more accessible than indoor plumbing when nature calls. In order to make these Toilet Boxes a little more user-friendly, I recommend carrying a nice little roll of TP in your bag or at least one of those cutesy little packs of tissues. You might also want to throw in some sweet-smelling hand sanitizer for after doing your business. As it gets later in the day and a thousand Jazz Fest food-eating total strangers have made use of the port-a-potties as well, you can be sure that the toilet paper in those things will have run out, and you’ll need the hand sanitizer for your nostrils as well as your hands.

Top 10 Things to Bring to Jazz Fest

By Kathy Bradshaw

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It’s Jazz Fest time again! You’ve been counting down the months and days since last year. You memorized the lineup, figured out what day you’re going and gave up food for a week to afford the ticket. You probably have already requested off from work, if necessary, or come up with the appropriate pathetic excuse if you have to call out that morning (fibromyalgia is a good alibi and it’s all the rage these days, though tuberculosis is far more contagious).

But for all your hopes and Jazz Fest dreams, have you actually put any forethought into planning for your time there? Don’t wait until the last minute to figure out what you’ll need that day. Maybe you’ve already done the outdoor festival thing a thousand times before, but just in case… Here is a list of the Top 10 things to bring for an enjoyable, carefree, music-filled day at Jazz Fest.

1. Hydration You know you’re going to be drinking, so come prepared. Between the hot sun and the excessive alcohol consumption, you’ll need to stay hydrated. So bring water and lots of it - the only form of refreshment you’re actually officially allowed to bring inside the Fair Grounds. Bring Pedialyte, which is supposed to be a great hangover cure (think about it, how many toddlers do you know with hangovers?). If they try to confiscate it at the entrance, swig it before you go in. If there’s one thing worse than waking up with a pounding hangover, it’s getting one in the middle of a hot, sun-blaring-down-on-youraching-head afternoon because you’ve been day drinking for hours. So drink plenty of your good liquids, too.

2. Weather Protection Whether it’s sun, rain, or both, you know the weather at Jazz Fest is going to be unpredictable and you’re going to be exposed to the elements. So check the weather app on your phone, don’t trust it and then come prepared for anything. Bring rain boots (which I have heard referred to as “those decorated shrimp boots that girls like to wear”). Bring an umbrella (it’s versatile and good for shade as well as pouring rain). B.Y.O.S… bring your own shade. So whether this is Oakley’s and a visor, as one guy suggested, or a Justin Bieber baseball cap and Panama Jack sunglasses, bring a little darkness. And don’t forget to pack your sunscreen. Go for the highest, pale-whiteboy SPF available. I recommend the spray variety in those aerosol cans for the easiest application.

3. Toiletries The Fair Grounds do offer up some nice indoor bathrooms within the grandstand area. Heck, they even have these bathrooms staffed with nice ladies (in the ladies’ room,

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4. Organizational Aids Jazz Fest crams a ton into a day and covers a lot of ground. There are around 80 bands playing on every given day and nearly as many different food vendors. In order to get the most out of your time there, you need some serious planning. You need to get this stuff down to an exact science. Bring programs and maps and charts and Excel sheets. Even better, get yourself a binder to bring along the required paperwork, all alphabetized and color-coded. Print out a list of the different food vendors and their approximate locations, and then highlight the ones where you want to indulge. I would recommend going one step further to decide what you want to eat at precisely what point in the day. Softshell Crab Po-Boy in the morning? No way, crustaceans go better with blues music, which you’ll be watching at 3 p.m. So figure out which bands you want to see when, and the best route to get in between the venues. If you can go from Stage A to Tent B, passing by food vendor C, you can avoid missing any tunes and still swing by for your Crawfish Monica in the meantime.

5. Drinkware No, you’re not allowed to bring alcohol into the Fair Grounds, but you can bring the appropriate accoutrements for a day of imbibing. Bring a cooler bag, of the strap-overyour-shoulder variety. Then you can buy several beers at once and stick them in it, and they’ll stay cool - at least for a while - even in the hot Jazz Fest sun. On a similar note, bring your giant thermal go-cup, the one with the cute slogan on it, like “I don’t have a drinking problem, except when I can’t get a drink!“, so you can buy two drinks and consolidate. Better to double up on your cocktails to avoid unnecessary time waiting in line for your next round. And double fisting leaves you with no free hand to, say, eat a crawfish beignet or to wave a lighter in the air at your favorite band. So bring those frozen ice packs for your cooler. Bring your own straws. Bring a spare liver.

6. Good Company This may be one of the most important on the list yet. If you’re going to spend an entire day with someone getting drunk, sweaty, dirty and exhausted, you better choose your companion wisely. Bring the right person with you. It needs to be someone you can stand for that long and whose habits, desires, and possible quirks are complimentary to yours. They say that travelling with a person is the best test of a good relationship. Personally, I think the real test is a day at Jazz Fest. I mean, I’ll hang with anyone for a week in the Bahamas… but a sidekick for traipsing around the Fair Grounds in the New Orleans sun? That’s worthy of much more careful screening. Ideally you’ll bring someone who has similar taste in music to yours. Unless, of course, you’re into sacrificing what you really want to see, or don’t mind splitting up and going your separate ways to watch different bands. Since Jazz Fest sometimes brings out the worst in a person (think wasted, aggressive, messy, disheveled, possibly stinky), keep that in mind when choosing who to drag with you to the Fest. This might not be the best first date option, if you’re wanting to put your best foot forward. And speaking of feet, a friend of mine says she would bring a pedicurist with her. She says she hates getting her feet dirty, which is a given problem at Jazz Fest. So she would want to have a professional pedicurist

in tow to keep her feet all tidy, groomed and sparkly. If the pedicurist throws in a foot massage, that definitely qualifies as good company.

7. Tushie Protection As much as you’re going to be walking the grounds and dancing your legs wobbly, you’re also going to want to spend some time sitting down. And that means your rear end is going to need a place to park, and the proper surface to rest upon. Whether it’s a foldable chair, a towel, a blanket, a cushion, an inflatable pool raft or your Chihuahua’s squishy dog bed, bring something to keep your posterior padded (and your tushie cushy?). Your head is already going to hurt the next day, so no point in having sore buns as well. Not to mention that the Fair Grounds’ grounds are sure to be some sort of combo of dust, mud, horse manure and maybe something worse, so you’ll need a little buffer between you and the ground to keep your butt as clean and dry as possible. Setting up your seating area also helps you to stake out your own tiny little plot of Jazz Fest land, in a real estate market that’s hotter than that of the French Quarter.

8. Binoculars Someone told me their favorite Jazz Fest memory was seeing Santana live. But, he added, Mr. Santana was only an inch tall and his stage presence, therefore, lacked a bit of gusto. My friend was so far back from the stage that he could barely see the microscopic musician far, far away whom he had waited hours in the sun (and paid a Jazz Fest fortune) to watch play. If you’re going to try to see a band, you probably want to actually see them and not just as a speck in the distance. Bring binoculars. You never know when you’re going to get stuck a mile from the stage, especially when the crowds line up for the big headliners. And though they have those giant TV screens so you can get a better view, it’s just not the same as seeing them with your very own eyes… or at least, your own eyes assisted by binoculars.

9. Survival Kit To somewhat summarize all of the above, one guy I talked to says he brings what he likes to call his Jazz Fest Survival Kit. It includes all of the necessities for a day at Jazz Fest, including many of the things that we’ve already mentioned above: sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a ChapStick, blanket, flip flops…maybe even a little Gold Bond or corn starch for the parts that get the hottest and stickiest during the hot, sticky day ahead. This guy said he usually brings a can of Spam in his survival kit as well. When I reminded him that he’s not supposed to bring any food in to the Fair Grounds, he responded with the very logical, “But is Spam really food?” An excellent question.

In any case, he recommends doubling up and bringing extras of everything, in case you lose, use up, or someone steals the first batch. Throw in a portable phone charger and a pair of earplugs, stick whatever you can fi t in a fanny pack and the rest in a backpack, and you’re ready to go to the Fest. If you’re worried about the nerd factor of wearing a fanny pack, remember you’re about to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers live. For that you get serious coolness points, that no fanny pack could ever undo.

10. Money Another option is to skip pretty much everything on this list - except for the right companion and perhaps the maps and organizational aids (Number 4 above). Just bring yourself, your buddies, and a pocket full of money and buy everything there. Just about everything is available within the confines of the Fair Grounds, from sunscreen and other sundries to something comfy to sit on. You’re going to want to buy food and drinks anyway, and you’ll most likely also be tempted by the many artists and vendors selling their crafts and artwork. So you need money regardless. Just bring more. This might not be the most cost-effective option, but it certainly is the easiest to prepare for. And the most convenient to carry. Lucky for you $100 bills don’t weigh any more than $20’s, so you can bring plenty to spend. Or use the ATM’s on site… though the ATM fees will probably cost you at least a couple beers.

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Boiled Crawfish

Food of the Fest

By Phil LaMancusa

Culinary utopia; It begins with my first stop upon entering the gate. The day is beginning, awakening the Voudouin serpents Ayida-Wedo and Damballah; I am as exuberant as a puppy with a brand new toy. I head to the Lagniappe Stage where the Raw Oyster Bar is just opening for business. It’s an annual first stop, a personal ritual as well as a spiritual blessing for the bounty of joy that I’m about to experience. J and M Seafood is the company that lays out the bivalves and beer is the drink of choice, of course. I get a dozen icy cold oysters and the biggest brew available and - with reverence - pause, sending good vibes to all the people that I know (and those that I don’t) who cannot be here. And now, having paid my respects to life, the Universe and everything, my day of music, food and Fest gluttony begins.

Out in the weather, (sun, rain, fog, heat, cold, whatever) I’m a man on the move; I rarely

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stop for more than a few minutes, usually the longest I pause in any one location is for food.

I HAVE to have a Cochon de Lait po-boy, have to, I’ve waited all year for it and I save the experience for the Fest. From Wanda Walker’s Love at First Bite stand; they must have a blueprint, because the consistency of this product is unwavering. Year after year. Kissingly sweet dressed cabbage, mustard and horseradish dance in your mouth as you bite through the French bread and you’ll find yourself smiling through the sauce and the slaw and the crumbs. Later on the beach (the track itself), you’ll pass where Wanda’s workers will be smoking a ton of pig. Yum. Years ago, Allen Toussaint advised Brett Anderson what to eat at the Fest: “anything with crawfish.” Call that preaching to the choir. Crawfish sausaged, sacked, boiled, mushroom stuffed and strudel-ed. Crawfish po-boy, remoulade-ed, enchilada-ed, bisqued and Monica-ed (sounds like a Toussaint song, eh?); I would feel sorry for the millions of wee critters who gave their lives, but them tasting so damn good kicks my compassion to the curb!

And still, I’m a culinary snob; with over 70 venues to choose from, the list of food booths at the Fest that I pass up is considerably longer than the stands that I favor. I won’t get something that I cook at home and I won’t have anything that I have on a regular basis in my local eateries.

The Jama Jama and fried plantains from Bennichin is one exception. It’s a dish that I never tire of. Angelo Brocato’s spumoni is another; also the Trout Baquet from L’il Dizzy’s Café. I think that if I pass them by without stopping, I’ll be struck by lightning.

I wish that Verde Mart would have a stand for their All That Jazz sandwich…. I’d road block for that.

Alligator Sauce Piquant from Fireman Mikes is another ‘must have’, dark deep Crawfish Bread and religious in taste, just to be eating that ugly, ill tempered and slow cooked mother sends tickles and giggles to your tummy;

You haven’t had the Pheasant, Quail and Andouille Gumbo from Prejean’s?

Shut the front door! Get your assets over there and know what rapture tastes like: too thick to drink and too thin to plow, decadent, mouth filling and breath catching; it’ll make you want to nail your foot to the ground and walk in circles!

Just to be clear - all this time of eating - I am still groovin’ to the music, diggin’ the crowds and struttin’ my stuff; as Girlfriend says: there’s no shame in my game! I’ll peer over people’s shoulders and ask them what they’re eating; I’ll stop and follow a scent of pit smoke that leads me to Down Home Creole Cooking for Barbecue Ribs and/ or Turkey Wings on my way to the Jazz Tent. Spoiler alertShrimp 'n Grits there are never enough napkins for the saucy, spicy and downright sexy repast that mandates a good sucking on dem bones.

Drinking: after that first beer, I switch to the Rosemint Herbal Iced tea (Sunshine Concessions) or the Strawberry Lemonade (New Orleans La) and on my early afternoon break, I’ll slip on over to the Café Du Monde stand for some Café au Lait and, of course, Beignets. AND speaking of beignets... If you don’t have a Praline Stuffed Beignet…

(Loretta’s Pralines) I will tell your mama! Biting through that hot beignet into the warm sensuous praline is akin to a French kiss in the back seat of a Chevy Impala, circa 1958.

Now, before you call me food booth cowboy, I need to tell you that I attend four and sometimes five days of Fest; so, these food excursions and culinary diversions occur over time and not all in the same day. I’d love to have a Brass Pass, however, that lottery ticket has yet to be purchased (sigh). That said, somewhere in the day, I’ll get some Fresh Roasted Jumbo Peanuts (Jumbo Peanut Company) just to support those tireless groundnut gladiators who roam the grounds. Later in the early afternoon, I’ll question my decision to put off the Soft Shell Crab Po Boy from Galley Seafood Restaurant; the longish line usually

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deters me, but, with a pacifier of Bacon Smoked Collard Greens from Vaucresson, I can be patient; I can wait to nibble on those crunchy little spider-like legs and then full speed ahead into the pickles and hot sauce heaven, followed by the ever popular Mango Freeze - from our local listener supported music station WWOZ- just as a palate cleanser before going back into the fray.

Also, there are food demonstrations whipped up by our favorite and locally famous chefs and restaurants. A couple of years ago, I sat at a Curried Cauliflower demo by Mondo Restaurant. They even gave the recipe and with a bit of mathematical manipulation (the recipe started with six heads of cauliflower), I gladly added it to my home cooking repertoire. The demonstrations are held at two stages both at the Grandstand, one indoors and one out. Also, Zatarain’s does a big Louisiana Crawfish Boil at noon, both Fridays, prepare to be impressed.

One final item: gratuities at the food stands are welcome, appropriate and appreciated; these folks are working 10 to 12 hours a day, it’s their little boost of income. And showing your respect for what they do by passing a buck across the counter will reserve you a special place in Jazz Fest heaven and, you know, we all want to be in that number.

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By Kim Ranjbar

nce again springtime has arrived, the flowers are blooming, the bees are buzzing, the birds are singing and everyone is feeling that oh-so natural feeling of excitement, stimulation, and arousal. It's no surprise that at the onset of spring, our pagan ancestors would dance naked under the sun, make love with horned strangers and tear raw flesh from the bone with their hands and teeth. It was a time to celebrate fertility and feast upon nature's bounty.

Regardless of ancient practices and ceremonial rites, spring fever has a way of affecting us all, increasing our libidos and sharpening our collective licentiousness.

While we may not frolic naked in the woods or kill and eat animals raw, we still have a taste for â&#x20AC;&#x153;unfetteredâ&#x20AC;? flesh, and you've got to admit, there's just something downright sexy about it.

Take the Atun Tartare at Baru Bistro & Tapas. If you've ever lounged out on the sidewalk at this neighborhood restaurant, you'd know that the crudos and tartare are some of the most sumptuous selections on Chef Edgar Caro's distinctive, Latino and Caribbean menu. Laced with spicy chiles, sweet ripe mangoes and crunchy pecans, the cool raw tuna practically melts

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in your mouth with each successive bite.

It would be a shame not to scoop up a mouthful with a crisp plantain chip and feed it to your lover, especially when he can't help but kiss the flavor off of your fingertips.

Down the street a few blocks, you can tantalize your senses at Cavan, the latest restaurant from LeBlanc + Smith. Chef Ben Thibodeaux offers, among many dishes, a sinfully delicious scallop tartare with tangy yogurt and pickled butternut squash, and topped with crispy sweet potato adding texture to each mouthwatering morsel.

You won't want to share, but it's always more fun when you do.

Avid fisherman and uber-talented chef Tenney Flynn at GW Fins has something

La Petite Grocery's Steak Tartare of a magic touch when it comes to local seafood. Sensuous, spicy and so damn good, Flynn's Bluefin Tuna Tartare is capable of transporting your senses to the tropics with creamy, fresh avocado, delicate and buttery pine nuts, bright radish, and fiery wasabi. Can you picture spooning up the cool, rich tuna to your lover's lips under a hot, equatorial sun?

While not knocking the sheer eating pleasure of raw fish, one can't discount the allure of steak tartare, particularly like the dish served at La Petite Grocery.

Notably a fan favorite, since it has never seemed to disappear from the menu, Chef Justin Devillier's steak tartare is what dreams are made of. Made with quinoa, house-churned buttermilk, fiery

Baru Bistro & Tapas' Atun Tartare horseradish and topped with a quail egg, this is raw fl esh like you've never tasted it before. What a way to feel libidinous and refined all at the same time â&#x20AC;Ś Finally, get the best of both what's on and in the bone with the devastatingly carnal beef tartare at Brown Butter: Southern Kitchen & Bar. Served with crisp toast points and spicy horseradish,

this beguiling beef is made with roasted marrow and served with their own, house made seasonal jam.

While many are sure to disagree, finding raw meat unappetizing, repulsive and certainly not sensuous, I'd have to say it's like dancing around a bonfire naked or attempting alternative sexual positions, don't knock tartare till you've tried it!

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Food News

By Kim Ranjbar

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high-end osteria? to Filipino food … After a year and a half of construction, the Ace Hotel and its restaurant Josephine Estelle finally opened on Carondolet Street last month.

Memphis chefs Micheal Hudman and Andy Ticer are offering their own unique fusion of Italian and Southern American cuisine with local chef Phillip Mariano as chef de cuisine and Breanne Kostyk (from Oxlot 9) as their pasty chef. The menu features dishes like asparagus with pimento cheese and trout roe, mafalde (ribbonshaped pasta) smothered in “maw-maw's” gravy and gnocchi with chantrelles and chicken gizzards. Though the restaurant is touted as an osteria, dinner entrees range between $24 and $30. Thank goodness it's not a “ristorante!”

600 Carondolet St., (504) 930-3070, josephineestelle.com

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Gigantic java … Did you think New Orleans couldn't contain another coffee

shop? Well, think again! Mammoth Espresso opened just recently in the Warehouse District offering espressos, americanos and cappuccinos galore using Madcap Coffee, a roaster in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Owner and “veteran barista” Jonathan Riethmaier claims that Mammoth's focus is “creating the best espresso, coffee and tea that we can, in an approachable way and without a trace of pretension.” Let's put them to the test, shall we?

821 Baronne St., (504) 475-4344, mammothespresso.com Sooie! … Enormously popular Cochon Restaurant on the corner of Tchoupitoulas and Andrew Higgins recently debuted a new dining room offering 60 more seats to help sate the demand for Chef Stephen Stryjewski's spectacular Cajun fare. The new “mezzanine” seating made it possible for the restaurant to accommodate larger groups that they were preciously forced

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to turn away. The dining room faces S Diamond Street and also sports a shiny second bar.

930 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 588-2123, cochonrestaurant. com A bit less BBQ … Scaling back seems to be just the thing for Neil McClure, owner and chef of McClure's Barbecue. After almost three years of business on Magazine Street and the opening of a second location inside NOLA Brewing, McClure is shutting down McClure's original location. Perhaps now he'll have a moment to sleep. McClure's Barbecue-lovers need not fret though, because they'll still be smokin' strong over at the Tap Room.

4800 Magazine St., (504) 3012367, www.mccluresbarbecue. com More market fl uctuations … Things always seem to be hoppin' at the St. Roch Market with changes happening on what seems like a monthly basis.

The latest change of guard is the departure of Koreole and PDR, both headed towards their own horizons. Kayti Chung-Williams, chef and owner of Koreole, is set Compère Lapin's Meyer's Cobbler to open her own digs sometime this summer only a few blocks “neighborhood gem” is run by Donna away from the market on St. Claude.

Cavato and Kevin Hackett who source PDR, owned by Rita Bernhardt and their produce locally, even from their own William Barial, will continue popping up at garden in Holy Cross. Kitchen Table Cafe different spots around town with an eye is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 out for their own future brick and mortar. a.m. to 9 p.m. and offers affordable eats In the meantime, we'll be keeping an eye like pimento cheese spread, fried oyster out for the new vendors who will replace salad, pulled pork sandwiches and banana Koreole and PDR's spots at St. Roch. bread pudding.

2381 St. Claude Ave., (504) 609-3813, 7005 St. Claude Ave. Arabi, (504) 301www.strochmarket.com 2285, kitchentablearabi.com Open, open, open … You can literally hear the chants and fi ngers tapping every time a New Orleanian gets even a whisper of the return of Pho Tau Bay, the beloved Vietnamese restaurant that was forced to close its West Bank location over a year ago. Just recently, the restaurant caused all kinds of hype when they posted pictures of their new, Downtown location on Tulane Avenue to their Facebook page saying “Y'all ready for this???” Yet when pressed, offered no date of opening.

We're ready Pho Tau Bay! We are SO ready.

1565 Tulane Ave., photaubayrestaurant.com Arabi edibles … The Kitchen Table Cafe threw open its doors last month in Arabi. EaterNOLA reports that the new

Raising the bar … Quite simply put, it is no surprise that the incredibly talented Abigail Gullo has been promoted to head the bar program at Chef Nina Compton's Downtown restaurant Compère Lapin. “Her tenacity, talent and incredible disposition are amazing and the collaboration between her and Nina creates such a harmony between cuisine and cocktails,” co-owner Larry Miller said.

Like always, Gullo uses nothing but the best, freshest ingredients to create her signature cocktails like the Fontanarosa (named after Gullo’s grandmother) featuring kaffi r lime vodka, fennel, and beets or the Andromeda concocted with pisco, green chile vodka, lime, grapefruit, and a splash of rosè cordial.

535 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 599-2119, comperelapin.com

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RestaurantGuide African Bennachin is a small, but delicious restaurant with origins from Gambia and Cameroon. Each dish packs a punch of West African flavors with vegan-friendly options. 1212 Royal St., 522-1230, bennachinrestaurant.com

American Cheesecake Bistro by Copeland’s offers everything from New Orleans signature dishes like Jambalaya Pasta and BBQ Shrimp Linguine to sandwiches, salads, burgers and cheesecakes! 2001 St. Charles Ave., 593-9955, copelandscheesecakebistro.com

beers and hard milkshakes to complement any dog. Multiple Locations, datdognola.com Gattuso’s Neighborhood Restaurant in the beautiful Gretna Historical District has provided great food and friendly service to the Westbank for over a decade. 435 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna, 3681114, gattusos.net Gordon Biersch knows a thing or two about good beer. The pub-style restaurant brews their own award-winning beers to complement gourmet bar snacks, seafood and more. 200 Poydras St., 522-2739, gordonbiersch.com Lakeview Burgers & Seafood is a family-owned and operated restaurant offering a wide variety of New Orleans specialties from seafood to burgers late into the night. 872 Harrison Ave., 289-1032

City Diner is a 24-hour landmark. Their giant pancakes, casual atmosphere and friendly service make it a great late night and early morning spot. 3116 S. I-10 Service Road East, 831-1030, citydiner.biz The Columns Hotel is all about location. This New Orleans hotel sits right off the St. Charles streetcar line providing food with a view. 3811 St. Charles Ave., 899-9308, thecolumns.com Copeland’s of New Orleans combines New Orleans flavor and comfort in a casual dining atmosphere, featuring from-scratch cuisine made with fresh premium ingredients. Multiple Locations, copelandsofneworleans.com Daisy Dukes has a variety of fundamental New Orleans dishes 24/7. Enjoy their awardwinning bottomless Cajun Bloody Marys and fried delicacies at any hour. French Quarter, CBD, Metairie daisydukesrestaurant.com Dat Dog features a variety of gourmet hot dogs and sausages and a full bar with quality draft

Phil's Grill Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken and Waffles is southern hospitality at its finest.

Their special cornbread recipe always brings customers coming back for more. 5741 Crowder Blvd., 244-0021, mamommashouse.com Orleans Grapevine offers a casual fine-dining experience with a romantic courtyard and extensive wine list. Enjoy free bacon with drinks during their Bacon Happy Hour! 720 Orleans Ave., 523-1930, orleansgrapevine.com

Phil’s Grill is a family-owned burger joint voted Best Burger seven consecutive years by Where Y’at readers. Order the “Adult Shake” to perfectly complement any burger. Multiple Locations, philsgrill.com Spudly’s Super Spuds lives up to their slogan, “A meal in a baked potato,” but they also offer potato alternatives including gourmet burgers, soups and salads. 2609 Harvard Ave., 455-3250, spudlys.com Sun Ray Grill provides coastal cuisine infused with global flavors. Expect seasonal variation since Chef Tom Hinyup only uses the freshest seafood available. 2600 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna, 3910053, sunraygrill.com

Kyoto 2 is tucked behind the AMC Movie Theater in Elmwood. Though the restaurant is relatively small, its big-enough-to-split sushi rolls make up for it. 5608 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, 818-0228 Miyako offers a cooking show right at your table with hibachi dining and specialty meals that provide enough food for a large group. 1403 St. Charles Ave., 410-9997, japanesebistro.com Origami’s knowledgeable sushi chefs whip up quality sushi and delicious cooked dishes, in addition to lunch specials, patio dining and an extensive sake list. 5130 Freret St., 899-6532, sushinola.com Viet Orleans Bistro offers delicious Vietnamese dishes and fresh sushi. Their many varieties of pho and large portions make it a CBD staple. 300 Baronne St., 333-6917

Warehouse Grille delivers fantastic food in a relaxed setting. They add a Cajun twist to brunch favorites paired with house-made beer syrup and bottomless mimosas. 869 Magazine St., 322-2188, warehousegrille.com

Bars with Great Food

Willie Mae’s Scotch House has been serving legendary fried chicken in New Orleans since 1957. This Tremé institution, now taken Uptown, does southern fare the right way. Multiple Locations, williemaesnola.com

Backspace Bar & Kitchen is a trend spot for late night cocktails and snacks. The drinks pay tribute to famous New Orleanian literary figures and its décor references the 1920s. 139 Chartres St., 322-2245, backspacenola.com

Wow Cafe Tulane Avenue takes pride in their fantastic wings and cold beer, with a great new Mid-City location to watch games and enjoy top-notch burgers. 2220 Tulane Ave. 309-9015, wowcafego.com

Bombay Club has fantastic martinis in a romantic setting with nightly live music. Chef Nathan Richard’s menu is influenced by both British and Cajun cuisine. 830 Conti St., 577-2237, bombayclubneworleans.com

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Bruno’s Tavern is an Uptown college sports bar serving delicious pub fare. Their great student specials include half off food on Wednesdays and $2 Tuesdays. 7538 Maple St., 861-7615, brunostavern.com

Five Happiness has been a New Orleans staple for 30 years, voted “Best Chinese” by Where Y’at readers for their delicious and affordable food.

3605 S Carrollton Ave., 482-3935, fivehappiness.com Kyoto boasts creative takes on sushi rolls, like the Funky Margarita Roll and barbeque squid. Their fresh sushi and expert chefs never fail to delight.

4920 Prytania St., 891-3644, kyotonola.com

Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant has been outside the Quarter since 1939. Open 24/7, the backroom is great for brunch on Sunday and nightly live music. 1001 Esplanade Ave., 949-0038, buffasbar. com Ernst Café has been locally owned and operated

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Orleans-inspired bar food and great specialty drinks. 600 S Peters St., 525-8544, ernstcafe.net The Jimani has been the late-night haunt for food, cocktails and sports since 1971. This relaxed atmosphere brings together locals and tourists.

141 Chartres St., 524-0493, thejimani.com Mid-City Yacht Club boasts one of the best Bloody Marys in town and has crawfish boils every Friday starting at 4 p.m. 440 S St. Patrick St., 4832517, midcityyachtclub.com

Taps Patio Bar and Grill complements their extensive drink menu with delicious pub grub from Taps’ wings and bar snacks to burgers and sandwiches. 2802 Belle Chasse Hwy., 510-5544, tapspatiobar.com Tchoupitoulas Beer Garden has all the essentials of a German-style brewery: great beer, delicious food and community tables plus games and a large projection screen. 840 Tchoupitoulas St. #103, 224-2889, tbgnola.com

Mimi’s in the Marigny is a locals’ bar with a self-proclaimed “house party vibe,” cocktails at any hour and classy dishes with affordable prices.

2601 Royal St., 872-9868, mimismarigny.com

Tracey’s Irish Bar and Restaurant was the original Irish Channel Bar, home to great roast beef po-boys, raw oysters and many other tasty items. 2604 Magazine St., 897-5413, traceysnola. com

Parasol’s is a long-time Irish Channel casual hangout with stiff drinks, sports on TV, po-boys and other Cajun eats. Stop by for St. Patrick’s Day fun. 2533 Constance St., 302-1543

Wit’s Inn is a Mid-City bar with 15 flat screens and gourmet pizzas served till 2 a.m. On Thursdays, those pizzas are just $5! 141 N Carrollton Ave., 486-1600, witsinn.com

Poppy’s Time Out Sports Bar is the ultimate spot for watching sports with 21 televisions, 20 beers on tap, frozen daiquiris and great food. 500 Port of New Orleans Pl., 247-9265, poppystimeoutsportsbar.com Rebellion Bar and Urban Kitchen is a Gastropub with emphasis on Asian, Latin and southern flavors. The bar focuses on craft beer and Japanese whisky. 748 Camp St., 298-7317, rebellionbarurbankitchen.com Rivershack Tavern is known as New Orleans’ most unusual bar: home of the tacky ashtray and handmade barstools with live music and biweekly crawfish boils. 3449 River Road, 834-4938, therivershacktavern.com Shamrock Bar and Grill is the largest neighborhood bar in the city with a great menu and activities like pool, bowling and beer pong.

4133 S Carrollton Ave., 301-0938, shamrockparty. com

Café Another Broken Egg Café offers some of the freshest breakfast and brunch in the city. Stop by their locations on Magazine and in Lake View.

Uptown, Lakeview, 301-2771, anotherbrokenegg. com Biscuits & Buns on Banks is a darling spot for breakfast and lunch in Mid-City. Their BlueberryBrie Waffle has been named Louisiana’s most delicious waffle. 4337 Banks St., 273-4600, biscuitsandbunsonbanks.com Café Amelie is a rare gem of superb Louisiana fare, nestled in the historic 150-year-old Princess of Monaco Courtyard and Carriage House on Royal Street. 912 Royal St., 412-8965, cafeamelie.com Café Degas is the oldest Gallic restaurant in Nola, inspired by bistros found along the French Marne River. Its authentic French cuisine has quite a cult following. 3127 Esplanade Ave., 945-5635,

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cafedegas.com Café Reconcile is a non-profit restaurant that offers workforce development and training for at-risk New Orleans youth, serving soul food respective of the city’s culinary tradition.

1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 568-1157, cafereconcile.org

Café Amelie

Riccibono’s Panola Street Café is the quintessential neighborhood brunch spot.

From Crab Cakes Benedict to grits, they do New Orleans food right. 7801 Panola St., 314-1810, panolastreetcafe.com

Italian Dolce Vita Pizzeria is famous for its wood-fired pizzas named after different Italian cities and their handmade pasta, presented in a family-friendly, casual atmosphere. 1205 Saint Charles Ave., 3247674, dvpizzeria.com Mandina’s Restaurant opened in 1932

by Italian immigrant Sebastian Mandina. The menu features delicious home-style cooking, including Italian-Creole specialties like the crab fingers in wine sauce. Multiple Locations, mandinasrestaurant.com

Café Carmo takes inspiration from the Caribbean, West Africa, South and Central America. Certified by local and national conservation organizations, it takes pride in being environmentally conscious.

527 Julia St., 875-4132, cafecarmo.com Jimmy J’s Café is a funky breakfast and lunch spot with a colorful, lively atmosphere. Breakfast is served all day, including their delicious Bacon Bloody Mary. 115 Charters St., 309-9360, jimmyjscafe.com Lakeview Brew is a cozy neighborhood café serving homemade pastries, desserts and breakfast alongside gourmet coffee and tea. They also offer lunch and dinner menus. 5606 Canal Blvd., 483-7001, lakeviewbrew.com Maple Street Patisserie taps into the simplicity of European baking. Now with two locations on Magazine and Maple, Chef Ziggy offers up delicious pastries, breads and sandwiches.

Multiple Locations, maplestreetpatisserie.com

Mellow Mushroom is rumored to bake up some of the best pizza in the South. The small chain offers specialty pies, calzones, hoagies and a bar.

8227 Oak St., 345-8229, mellowmushroom.com/ store/oak-street-nola Pascal’s Manale is a 100 year-old Creole-Italian tradition with the best oyster bar around. Pascal’s created the original barbecue shrimp, simmered in-shell in a blend of Creole seasonings. 1838 Napoleon Ave., 895-4877, pascalsmanale.com Red Gravy was ranked in Open Table’s Top 100 Brunch Restaurant in America; and no wonder, with fare like Cannoli pancakes and Sicilian egg pies. 125 Camp St., 561-8844, redgravycafe.com Venezia has cooked delightful Italian cuisine in Mid-City since 1957. You can’t go wrong with their classic and praised pizzas or expertly cooked veal. 134 N Carrollton Ave., 488-7991, venezianeworleans.com Wood Pizza features handmade, thin-crusted wood-fired pizzas. They also have over 40 beers

Mexican Caretta’s Grill serves up Tex-Mex in locations all over Nola. Their margaritas and très leches cake are to die for. Multiple Locations, carretasgrillrestaurant.com Izzo’s Illegal Burrito makes burritos so tasty they’re almost criminal. The menu is inspired by co-founder Ozzie Fernandez’s memories of his mother’s traditional Mexican cooking Elda.

Multiple Locations, izzos.com

Middle Eastern Lebanon’s Café has earned a solid reputation in New Orleans. It’s BYOB, so bring your favorite drink to pair with their phenomenal kabobs and hummus. 1500 S Carrollton Ave. 862-6200, lebanonscafe.com

EAT Mona’s Café boasts traditional Middle Eastern cuisine. The Banks Street location has an international market inside. Mona’s also goes for a BYOB attitude, so take advantage. Multiple Locations, monascafeanddeli.com Pyramids Café is great for students on a budget.

Pyramids has affordable and flavorful options for under $10 and is located just behind Tulane and Loyola’s campuses. 3149 Calhoun St., 861-9602,

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an elegant atmosphere and Cajun favorites.

Both their seafood and their beer are local. 337 Chartres St., 598-5005, kingfishneworleans.com

Antoine’s Restaurant has been a French Quarter fixture for 175 years and is worldrenowned for creating Oysters Rockefeller. Head over for their 25 cent martinis during lunch. 713 Saint Louis St., 581-4422, antoines.com

Langlois Is a supper club with a Creole twist, named after the mother of Creole cuisine Madame Langlois. They even offer interactive dining demonstrations. 1710 Pauger St., 934-1010 langloisnola.com

Café 615 Home of Da Wabbit is a taste to be reckoned with. This Westbank favorite offers classics and their namesake Da Wabbit burgers.

615 Kepler St., Gretna, 465-1225, dawabbit.net

Monty’s on the Square creates modern French-Creole food on the corner of historic Jackson Square. Enjoy your meal while admiring a picturesque view. 801 Decatur St., 525-4478

Café Maspero is a historic French Quarter landmark, serving New Orleans Cajun and Creole classics since 1971. Check out their $1 strawberry daiquiris and enormous muffalettas. 601 Decatur St., 523-6250, cafemaspero.com

New Orleans Cooking Experience offers everything from weekend cooking getaways to half-day classes, with expert chefs sharing the secrets of classic Creole cuisine. 1519 Carondelet St., 430 5274, thenoce.com

Crescent City Brewhouse, the city’s first brewpub, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. It’s located on a historical French Quarter property included in the earliest known city plan. 527 Decatur St., 522-0571, crescentcitybrewhouse.com

New Orleans Creole Cookery boasts traditional Louisiana dishes, including Shrimp Creole and gumbo three different ways. It’s even haunted by a ghost named Mary. 508 Toulouse St., 524-9632, neworleanscreolecookery.com

EAT cooks traditional southern dishes with local seafood and seasonal produce. They also stay loyal to the local economy by displaying artwork of Nola artists. 900 Dumaine St., 522-7222, eatnola. com

Praline Connection serves authentic CajunCreole cuisine at affordable prices. Their famous traditionally made pralines are also a smash-hit, making them a French Quarter destination. 542 Frenchman St., 943-3934, pralineconnection.com

Frankie and Johnny’s has been a New Orleans tradition since 1942. Today the restaurant retains its friendly spirit and commitment to fresh and delicious seafood. 321 Arabella St., 243-1234, frankieandjohnnys.net

Short Stop Poboys has the best po-boys in Metairie. You can choose from three sizes of sandwich and everything from tuna salad to fried oysters. 119 Transcontinental Dr., Metairie, 8854572, shortstoppoboysno.com

House of Blues surprisingly serves superb New Orleans cuisine in addition to its live music. For a five-star meal, book a reservation in the exclusive Foundation Room. 225 Decatur Street, 310-4999, houseofblues.com

Vacherie is the home of authentic Cajun food.

Choose from their elegant restaurant, bar or for a more casual dining experience, the adjacent Vacherie Cafe. 827 Toulouse St., 207-4532, vacherierestaurant.com

Kingfish, which is named for Huey P. Long, is a cocktail restaurant/gourmet kitchen that has

Seafood

Acme Oyster House has been a New Orleans staple since its opening in 1910. Their fresh, handshucked oysters are delicious whether chargrilled, fried or on the half shell. Multiple Locations, acmeoyster.com Crazy Lobster Bar and Grill out on the banks of the Mississippi combines live music, fresh seafood buckets and great views of the city. 500 Port of New Orleans Place, 569-3380, thecrazylobster.com

Acme Oyster House

Desire combines Old World French Quarter charm with modern design elements. Desire’s award-winning gumbo and the new crawfish cheesecake are worth braving Bourbon Street for.

300 Bourbon St., 586-0300, sonesta.com Poseidon has everything from Creole-style oysters to fresh sushi. They also cook sustainably by donating proceeds to ocean conservancy and advocacy programs. 2100 Saint Charles Ave., 5096675, poseidonnola.com Royal House Oyster Bar is one of New Orleans’ most exemplary oyster spots. Sit on the balcony and enjoy the bustle of the French Quarter. 441 Royal St. 528-2601 royalhouserestaurant.com

Vegan Seed is a vegan oasis in a city oversaturated with rich southern cuisine. The menu is garden-based with a New Orleans taste and uses environmentfriendly ingredients. 1330 Prytania St., 302-2599, seedyourhealth.com

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By Beau Ciolino

o, avocado toast. I first noticed this trend becoming a thing a few months ago and apparently I was super late to the game. Hipster bars and gourmet markets have been slathering avocado on toast and charging $10 for a while now. Here’s how it works: they toast a piece of bread (!) and then they smash up some avocado (!!) and then they put the avocado on the toast (!!!) and then they ask you for lots of money for it. Look, I’m not saying I totally get it. I’m just saying I’ve got this great new sandwich idea called a PB&J that I think you all might be interested in. I’ll sell the recipe to the highest bidder.

I began researching the origin of avocado toast, because I thought it would be a fun look into how a food becomes a trend. It was a horrible experience. The internet is so dense and scary and, to be honest, knowing the origin of the avocado toast craze is not worth my sanity. So instead...a recipe. This one's fried because I obviously hate health. Oh, and because I saw Joy the Baker frying avocados on Instagram a few weeks ago and I got all kinds of excited. Enjoy!

Fried Avocado Toast

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1 loaf of brioche Butter for grilling the bread (I used abut 1/4 stick for the entire loaf, 1/2 stick if I'm being honest) 1/2 cup creme fraiche 3 large avocados 1 cup panko bread crumbs

1 cup coconut oil (you can use olive oil) 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes Fresh dill Salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper as desired

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Using a pairing knife, slice the avocados in half and remove the pit.

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Cut the avocados into slices and set aside.

In a small bowl, toss together the bread crumbs, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper.

Carefully toss the avocado slices in the bread crumbs and set aside.

In a medium pot over high heat, melt the oil. You don't need to use exact temperature measurements for this, but test to make sure it's hot enough by sprinkling a few bread crumbs into the oil. If it sizzles immediately, it's hot enough. Monitor heat and lower it if the oil begins smoking.

Place the avocado slices, a few at a time, into the oil. Let fry for about

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one minute on each side until golden brown. Use a fork to flip and remove.

Place the fried slices on a piece of paper towel or cloth to remove excess oil.

Slice the brioche into desired sizes.

In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, melt a small amount of butter and grill the brioche slices in it, about a minute on each side or until golden brown.

Dollop creme fraiche onto the grilled pieces of bread, followed by the avocado slices, sliced tomatoes, dill and fresh pepper.

Makes 8 - 12 pieces of toast

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Experience that classic-style New Orleans flair alongside some delicious eats and classic cocktails at one of the city’s best restaurants.

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Get all your live Irish music needs covered here.

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The Metropolitan 310 Andrew Higgins Dr. 568-1702

A warehouse-turned-nightclub that has the best DJs around. Features all types of music from house to hip-hop to rock.

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Repeatedly ranked as Mid-City’s best bar, their fantastic beer selection starts at $2 and the food is out of this world.

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Visit the birthplace of New Orleans’ most famous drink, the Hurricane. A local favorite since 1933, this historic pub is renowned for its piano bar.

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Enjoy a cocktail on the Bourbon Street balcony or on one of their three floors...or enjoy the sights indoors.

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FilmReviews

Catch Where Y'at Movie Editor David Vicari and critic Fritz Esker's “Dueling Critics” blog at WhereYat.com.

Eye in the Sky By Fritz Esker The nature of both drone warfare and the war on terror are explored at length in director Gavin Hood’s smart, effective new thriller Eye in the Sky (which opened in New Orleans on April 1st).

The film cuts back and forth between multiple locations around the globe. There’s the British military base where Helen Mirren coordinates surveillance of a high-value terrorist target (one of whom is a British national). There’s the Las Vegas base where two drone pilots (Aaron Paul and Phoebe Fox) do their work. There’s also the London boardroom where a general (the late, great Alan Rickman) discusses tactics with politicians.

And then there’s the people on the ground in Kenya, including a local operative (Barkhad Abdi) for the Western powers. What was supposed to be a simple drone strike on a terrorist target becomes complicated when a young girl begins selling bread directly outside the building about to be bombed.

Despite the large cast of characters, the action in Eye in the Sky is always clear and appropriately tense. It captures the bureaucracy of modern warfare in a bleakly humorous way - every British politician seems to be eager to pass on the final decision of whether or not to risk the chid’s life up the ladder to someone else. The arguments of whether or not it’s worth it to kill an innocent child in order to potentially save hundreds of lives by eliminating known terrorists are also skillfully handled. The movie has a point of view, but it doesn’t make anyone into an easy villain.

Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice By David Vicari Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is director Zack Snyder's follow up to his lousy Superman epic Man of Steel from 2013, as well as being a preview for his upcoming Justice League movie (DC Comics' answer to Marvel's The Avengers).

Billionaire and crime fighting avenger Bruce Wayne/Batman (Ben Affleck) considers the alien Superman aka Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) a destructive menace and plans to take him down. Megalomaniac Lex Luthor ( Jesse Eisenberg) wants to see the two heroes kill each other so he can move on with his plan of world domination. There is also some cardboard Russian villains. And a scrawny Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) shows up.

Snyder's direction is shaky at best, but it hurts more when he is working from an anemic screenplay, credited to Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer. There is no real focus and none of the characters are well developed.

Cavill's charm and comedic chops from last summer's Man from U.N.C.L.E. isn't present here because the underwritten Superman character is so dour. Affleck is just fine as the Caped Crusader and does what he can with the little he's given. Eisenberg's manic, highly caffeinated, scenery-chewing Luthor is annoying and a sign of an actor frustrated with a weakly written character. Gadot barely registers in a paper-thin role.

More than half of the film's running time is dragged down by unnecessarily complicated plotting, and when the movie finally gets on with the scenes of unending property damage by way of digital technology, it's pretty ineffectual. There are occasionally moments in the final battle that register, but very few to fully bring the film to life. Remember the practical effects and stunts in 2008's The Dark Knight, particularly when that semi truck flipped forward and the resounding applause it received from the audience? Nothing like that here.

With an overstuffed story line crowded with characters and incomprehensible digital action, Batman v Superman is a dud.

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Dueling Critics: Demolition

By David Vicari and Fritz Esker

fter his wife dies in a car crash, an investment banker (Jake Gyllenhaal) shows no emotion about the tragedy. He ďŹ nds solace in dismantling things like refrigerators and bathroom stall doors, and writing long personal letters to a vending machine company in this whimsical (?) drama.

Fritz: Director Jean-Marc Vallee is coming off two films, The Dallas Buyers Club and Wild, that earned a lot of critical acclaim. Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto won Oscars for The Dallas Buyers Club and Wild got nominations for Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern. So, on paper, there's plenty of reason to be excited for his new film Demolition. But both of us left this one feeling disappointed, to say the least. What went wrong here?

David: All I can think of is that after two films with heavy subject matter, maybe Vallee thought a superficial seriocomedy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; about loss and grief (!) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; was lighter material. I don't know. This really boggles the mind because this movie is absolutely terrible. The main character is one of those quirky "movie"characters who only exists in the wacky imaginings of the filmmakers and has absolutely no semblance to any real motivations or emotions. What do you think went wrong?

Fritz: It's similar to what you said. Nothing he does feels real. People grieve in different ways, and there is a good movie to be made about the artificiality of public grieving and how we're expected to grieve in a way other people will understand.

In the movie's first couple of minutes, there are some nice touches about how people still have to go through the motions of everyday, mundane life after a horrible loss (making breakfast, struggling with a vending machine, receiving awkward condolences from co-workers). But the two things that keep the plot moving - Gyllenhaal's new love of physically taking things apart and his relationship with a vending machine customer service rep (Naomi Watts) feel 100% false. And the relationship with Watts keeps feeling phony - it is possible to have a contrived meet-cute but the characters' relationship is compelling enough that you overlook it. When they talk, it seems like a collection of quirks talking at each other. And then Watts disappears for large chunks of the film's second half.

Do you think they could have salvaged the film's primary relationship? Or was it doomed to feel fake from the start?

David: I think it could have worked if Watts'

character made a lick of sense, and if her character somehow experienced loss of her own which would be a bond between them.

Speaking of characters, the movie almost seemed to go out of its way to vilify the parents of the deceased (Chris Cooper and Polly Draper) as well as the deceased herself. There are a few third act revelations about Gyllenhaal's late wife that kind of let his character off the hook for being an uncaring prick. I found that to be grotesque and offensive. How about you?

Fritz: Well, like everything else in the movie, it could have possibly worked if handled differently. There's potentially interesting material to be mined about a marriage that wasn't working but ends prematurely in death, leaving the survivor in the awkward position of having to put on a public face about things when he/she knows the reality was quite different. The movie tries to present Gyllenhaal's behavior as "honesty," but yes, it's really just bizarre and mean at times.

Cooper's character is portrayed as the bad guy, but most people would be annoyed if they were coping with the loss of a child and their son-in-law behaved like Gyllenhaal was behaving. Many people will hide their nastiness behind the excuse of "I'm just telling it like it is," and that's what Gyllenhaal's character seems like here. It's okay to have characters behave badly, but they have to behave badly in a recognizably human, believable way.

And yes, Watts' character is too movie-quirky to be believed. If the film insisted on Gyllenhaal striking up a relationship with a customer service rep, it could have handled it more organically. Here, she calls him out of the blue at 2 a.m. Why not just have them interact on the phone where he's airing out his grievances and through the course of their conversations, they discover a common bond (you're right - she needed to have experienced something similar so we could believe the connection).

David: It would not be professional for you or I to walk out on a movie we are reviewing, but boy, I really wanted to run for the exit about halfway through this picture. Demolition really is awful and, while it is only April, I just know this will make my year end worst list.

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TalesFromTheQuarter

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By Debbie Lindsay

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Hit the Ground Running

ou are about to enter the Holy Land, the place where dreams come true, where truth and reality become magical. You are at ground zero for the time of your life. You are a Jazz Fester!! And as a participant in this madness, this frenzy of music, art, food, drink and culture of New Orleans, you may or may not have yet experienced all that surrounds this plot of land otherwise referred to as the race track. Much of the year, magnificent animals graze, trot, cantor and race here, but for now it is the bipeds turn to run. We race to and fore, trying our best to be touched by the greats of entertainment; to hear and shake our good stuff to more music than humanly possible to witness. Yes there is magic within the Holy Land and yet, there is much in the peripheral of the Fair Grounds slash Jazz and Heritage Festival to experience.

Perhaps, this is your kazillionth Jazz Fest and, like myself, you know the lay of the land surrounding this festival— and yet, do you? This is my 26th Jazz Fest and my ninth year living within three blocks of the magic; and yet I still constantly discover treasures, treats and taverns. Our city is densely populated with unique neighborhoods and pockets of commerce that are easily overlooked. Boyfriend and I recently relocated our cook book shop to the Broad and Bayou Road Triangle and found a world of quirks and culture. And this area, so close to Jazz Fest, will be shared

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et’s just say that in the over 25 years of me living in New Orleans (off and on) I have never missed the occasion - where time and tide would allow me - to attend The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, stretching back into the early 70s. Most of you haven’t.

That should give me cred, right? I mean, some of you weren’t a gleam in your Mama’s eyes when I was groovin’ to Booker and/or Fess; I have traveled that track more times than Sea Biscuit; I have eaten my weight in gumbo, cochon de lait and crawfish; I have perfected my Electric Slide, disregarding those looks that say ‘I told you white boys can’t dance’ through countless years of Frankie Beverley and Maze. I have climbed that indomitable Grandstand stairway to heaven in search of the perfect bathroom facility; I’ve seen Bob Dylan booed and sang along with the Dixie Cups (“Goin’ to the… chapel and we’re… gonna get maaarried…”). I could comfortably rest on my Laurels (and my Hardy’s too).

Instead, I chose to impart my (half) wit and wisdom to those who may benefit. Please… permit me to share the fruits of many years of experience; allow me to deliver unto you (drum roll) a Greenhorn Guide to the Goodness - for those who need it and those who need reminding - (and those who need nothing at all). Enjoy.

First the weather forecast: sun, wind, showers, fog, heat,

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with you; but for now, let’s go to City Park and meander to Bayou Road a little later.

Every year, I love to mention the amazing assortment of people, places and pubs for fellow Jazz Festers to visit while in my part of town. First and foremost you are going to be at Jazz Fest, the place where my ashes will be scattered beaucoup decades from now. I can think of nowhere I would rather spend eternity. Jazz Fest sums up all that is good and grand, weird and wonderful about our city. And for those of you reading this magazine elsewhere, get yourself to this festival. Never been? Why? Have you been viewing only those promo shots of masses of humans sitting in the blazing sun or the long lines at the food booths? They foolishly advertise this event (loving to focus on big numbers) without showing you the shady, sit down, chill-under-the-misters tents filled with act after act of superb music. Think your day will be spent in lines?

Not necessarily. When it comes to the food I personally have never waited in line for something delicious longer than three minutes. Cost a lot to enjoy the food and drink concessions?? Hell no, unless you wish to get drunk and bloated. Think Two: select two dishes from two different venues, two hours apart, and stick to ice tea (2 per day) or a couple of beers, and you are satiated and there on the cheap (and remember you are allowed to bring in one liter of H2O-with sealed cap)!!! Restrooms—are they an issue for you? Sure, there are the stand in stink port-o-lets positioned everywhere (thank god) for need and convenience; however, air-conditioned restroom trailers are available with sinks, toiletries and an attendant cleaning constantly. Sorry for the segue, but I just hate to hear folks (especially locals) trash Jazz Fest, many of which have never even been there. Go buy a ticket right now!

Now back to what to do before and after entering and exiting the Fair Grounds, or if you simply need a break from Festing and/or can’t get the days off to be there. Jazz Fest

is an attitude, a state of mind and it exists all around town.

But, I’d like to show off my neck of the woods. Let’s start at City Park. Visit our New Orleans Museum of Art (moderate fee) and the Sculpture Gardens (free always). Enjoy beignets and café au lait at Morning Call. Feed the ducks. Rent a paddle boat and enjoy the lagoons (and alligators). There’s an amusement park for kids and adults, along with botanical and rose gardens; ride the miniature train through the park.

Or just wander one of the largest city parks in the nation.

Walk or bike now to the St. Louis Cemetery just across Bayou St. John— an historic waterway and well worth spending time on. Book a kayak tour with kayak-iti-yat (info@ kayakitiyat.com). After strolling the cemetery, proceed on down Esplanade and you will soon be surrounded by food.

Lola’s, a fabulous Spanish eatery, to your right and Santa Fe, Tex-Mex cuisine, to your left and back to the right is Terranova Superette (91 years in business). Now flip to the right and ya got another grocer Canseco’s, next door 1,000 Figs (Mediterranean), Swirl (wine), next take a coffee break at Fair Grinds. Hungry again? Cross over to the right and Café Degas (of course it’s French—and great). But wait, you’re in an Italian mood so next door is Nonna Mia (nice courtyard).

Feel more like oysters…then there’s The Half Shell. And if you’re like most New Orleanians, you are already planning your next day’s meal; so there is (again, next door) Bayou Breakfast. None of this works for you…then you be crazy.

Or perhaps you simply already know about Liuzza’s By The Track (again next door, kinda).

Liuzza’s on N. Lopez is just shouting distance from Esplanade and is ground zero for Jazz Fest. Okay, if you tend to enter the Holy Land by way of Gentilly you would argue that the Sea Horse Bar is the epicenter. (I never met a bar I didn’t like.)

And now I must leave you to enjoy Week One of Jazz Fest.

I will share my neighborhood further down the road next issue. Stay tuned!!

cold and overcast with patches of crowd. Mud, sweat and beers. Dust, grime, grease and good will abound. Rays of sunshine, like the universe’s approval, will rain upon you and should you get blinded by the light, get ye to a misting tent. Yea, though you walk through the valley of Port-o-lets and pot smoke, fear no evil; all blessings are present and accounted for. Be thou anointed, you are here and they are not, dress accordingly and pack as lightly and sensibly as possible.

What to bring: As far as I know and indeed, up until last year, it was permissible to bring in a bottled water as long as it was sealed and unopened. Figure on traveling as light as you can because anything you schlep in, you’ll be schlepping out; Dick always brings blankets, tarpaulins and something screwy on a tall stick so others can find him. Instead, take a small bag (which will be searched) with a wee towel to sit on, sunscreen, cheap sunglasses, camera and extra napkins to be on the safe side. If you have a small folding umbrella, dat be cool. To avoid the ATMs, bring cash; unless you’re gonna make a major purchase, leave the cards at home.

Take a plastic bag for valuables and some Tupperware if you want to take some goodies home. Big Red would also bring makeup because “you never know if you’ll meet a millionaire in the midway”.

What to wear: do not go barefooting! Consider that a thousand racing animals with their entourages of insects that have been kept under control with military strength poisons resides in the ground that you’re trodding. Do have protective headgear, neck gear and foot gear that can stand the elements. A bandana for your neck, a wrap for your shoulders. I don’t advise going ‘commando’. Usually I have a smallish satchel and I wear shorts and an abbreviated tee under some overalls and a flashy short sleeved shirt and I dress and undress according to the prevailing weather;

some folks wear rain boots and that seems to be tres Festy.

Judy Day advises to “bra up, so you don’t be lugging them girls around for eight hours in the elements”. Wearing anything that you can’t let be ruined may be a mistake.

What to eat/drink: Short answer: everything! Personally I don’t treat the Fest as an alcohol ‘throw down’, so try the iced beverages for a change and leave the inebriation for later - I do have a beer on the way in to wake up but after that—remember it’s not a sprint to the finish. Allan Toussaint’s advice is to eat “anything with crawfish” and I’ll take that to the bank. Look for long lines and find out why; peep over shoulders and ask folks what they’re having, how the taste and portion is in comparison to the price. Really.

Look for things that are of a Jazzy and Heritage-y nature; with over 70 food booths, there’s lots to choose from. It is hard to recommend any one or more things because, actually, there is nothing at the Fest that I don’t want to eat. I very rarely have the same dish twice in one year, that way I can sample things that I haven’t tried in years past. Visit the food demonstrations and watch local chefs strut their stuff. One thing I do do is to only bring only a certain amount of money (excluding traveling expenses), that way I am forced to really only purchase what I cannot live without. Oh—one thing though - if you pass up the praline stuffed beignet, I will be thoroughly sorry for you and your loss.

Attitude: Now, there are those out there that consider going to the Fest is like “Cutting a path through this wall of human flesh with a mountain goat under my arm, dragging my canoe behind me” and abstain from the experience; obviously, you’re not one of them. The best advice is just to relax, take it easy and have fun. As Girlfriend points out “you’re in the Holy Land”; consider the rest of the world an insane asylum and you’ve left that crazy life you live in there out there; you’re home now, all is well.

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