More Voodoo - Da Meters

The Original Meters on the SOCO/WWOZ Stage (Zigaboo Modeliste, Leo Nocentelli, George Porter, & Art Neville)

The Original Meters on the SOCO/WWOZ Stage (Leo Nocentelli, George Porter, & Art Neville)

The Original Meters with The Red Hot Chili Peppers (Voodoo Stage)


Nice Night for a ride in City Park

Someone PLEASE help us get out this everlovin' mud!

New Orleans Musicians' Relief Fund

ReDefinte 8/29...New Orleans Musicians' Relief Fund's new slogan

New Orleans Musicians' Relief Fund logo


Just a reminder that the New Orleans Musicians' Relief Fund is still up and running and will continue on...

We have swag with the NOMRF Logo as well as new swag with the ReDefine 8/29 art.

Newfangled Pothole Filler

Always creative around here...this is one of the many ways we are filling our potholes these days...this is by the KingPin

Yet another fun traffic sign

Can't imagine why that SUV was broadsided and flipped over on it's side outside Snake & Jake's...could it be our fancy stop sign didn't impart to the hit & run driver to STOP!?!?!?!

Hey, at least it's a pretty color scheme!

Future of Music Coalition - MotherInLaw Lounge

The Future of Music Coalition hosted a party at Ernie K-doe's Mother-In-Law Lounge last Saturday. The band was smoking and included Craig Klein, Stanton Moore, June Yamagichi, Mark Breaux, Charmaine Neville

Reid Wick (Grammy/MusiCares)


Mike Mills & Kristyn Brown


Mike Mills & Craig Klein


Andre Marchand & Juan Parke


Cornell Williams


Craig Klein & Mike Mills


Mike Mills & Craign Klein


June Yamagichi, Craig Klein, & Andre Marchand

Whew!! Voodoo!!

Sorry I haven't posted in a while...lots to tell, but crazy busy...working on Comic Relief 2006 now! Following are a few pics of Voodoo. I will post more soon. I will also give you a run down on the fun. It was awesome!!! Let's just say if it hadn't been for an amazing crew and people like Juan, Andre, and B...I wouldn't have survived.

Just a preview of stories to come...it rained like a mutha on Friday, a water main broke behind my stage and in the production road, I had surgery twice last week (but still made it to work). Have no fear...no one in the audience could see me sweat!

Oh, hell! can't get the captions and pics to line up...gonna have to deal with some other day...busy, busy!

That's me!!


Me and my fabulous niece, Lucci, the OH, SHIT! Girl for Voodoo


WWOZ/SoCo Stage


Front of the WWOZ/SoCo Stage on Flambeaux Free Friday


The Original Meters with the Red Hot Chili Peppers on the Voodoo Stage (sorry this pic is not great...I was on deck backstage)


The Original Meters crew changing out Leo's amp after blowing a fuse


The Meters kickin' it with the Red Hot Chili Peppers


Juan (red guy) with his girls, Kristyn & Suzie, and photographer


Juan's son, Deen, (middle) and his friends on stage with Cowboy Mouth


Megan and Robin on Sunday at the point we realized we pulled it off!


Jason, Robin, Dan relaxing at the Voodoo after-party

Blast from the Past - Shy-Anne Poster

YIKES!! Check out what Kirby Holder (now known as Michael Holder) found in his box o' keepsakes! My hero!!

Andre's on the Way!!

Awright, all you naysayers...proof positive...Andre Marchand is headed our way! Andre will be a citizen of the Crescent City once again by this evening!!!

Prima & Bay Fest

Prima selling her fabulous oyster artichoke soup at Bay Fest, Saturday, October 7, 2006, in Bay St. Louis, MS

Music for Friends

Okey-dokey...start thinking about this while I try to figure out the best plan of action...

We have a lot of work to do...helping friends replace their music...just like the Photos for Friends situation. Start thinking of cataloging your music or at least posting lists of music that can be downloaded and copied. You can respond on this blog or email me at robinchambless@gmail.com.

I have lots o' cool stuff on cassette (YIKES!) from the 80's & 90's...lots o' demo tapes and live performances. I am on the eternal search for someone locally who can (and has the equipment & time) to download cassettes onto my computer...any takers?

Thinkin' Caps, Kids!!!

Later....AND,

LOVEYAMEANIT!!

Robin

GOP

Morning 40 Federation - Minus Hukill - ChickieWahWah'

The Oak Street Posse made its way to ChickieWahWah's (Canal Street near Broad) last week for Morning 40 Federation. Miss Lori was behind the bar, Jason mixing audio with Dread Fred assisting, Mike on the door...very cool evening.

Looks like a train wreck in the making...they pulled it off, of course.

Steve & Josh

Josh

Lt. Andrepants

Scully

Bailey & Josh

ArtShot

Rocky & Carlo's

I recently heard a nasty little rumor that Rocky & Carlo's had reopened...oh, don't play with our emotions!!
Marcus and I took a recon trip down to Da Parish today just to check it out...NOPE...not open yet. However, they are scheduled to reopen in TWO MONTHS! Mark your calendars...we'll keep you posted.




Hey, it looks better than it did last month!!

Celebrating St. Augustine Church's 164th Anniversary!

Rhythmic Roots: Community Music – Celebrating St. Augustine's 164th anniversary!

Event: Sunday, October 8th, 2006
*** Time: 12 :00 to 6:00 pm
Fall Event Schedule: 9/10, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22, and 10/27
K eep up to date @ www.rhythmicrootsmusic.com
Place: St. Augustine Church Yard
1210 Gov. Nicholls St., New Orleans, LA 70116
ADMISSION: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

BYOP...
B ring Your O wn Percussion:
drums, claves, tambourines, whatever helps you find your groove!

AND THE BEAT GOES ON…

Please join us to celebrate the 164th anniversary of St. Augustine Catholic Church ( http://staugustinecatholicchurch-neworleans.org/) on October 8th, 2006! In honor of the church's anniversary, the Rhythmic Roots: Community Music format will be expanded and begin at noon following a special Mass Sunday and will run until 6 P.M. Since its inception, the Rhythmic Roots series has been held in the Churchyard of St. Augustine in the historic Treme every other Sunday throughout the summer. Rhythmic Roots is delighted and privileged to share in the anniversary celebration of St. Augustine!

This special installment of Rhythmic Roots: Community Music (10/8/06) will feature expanded programming and include: Big Sam's Funky Nation, Kirk Joseph's 504 Brass Band, Treme Brass Band, St. Augustine Church Choir, and percussionist Shannon Powell, along with other special guests. The fusing of various New Orleans musical elements is a core concept in bringing the community together through music. Rhythmic Roots continues to grow from its initial platform incorporating various styles reflective of the elements of New Orleans culture. The Rhythmic Roots Community Music Project is intent on creating collaborations unify the community together through music.

The collaboration between Rhythmic Roots and the St. Augustine Church will be an event not to miss!

Mark the future Rhythmic Roots events on your calendar: 10/22, and 10/27. Additional up-to-date information can be found at www.rhythmicrootsmusic.com. Rhythmic Roots is presented by WWOZ, the New Orleans Musician's Clinic, Whole Foods Market, the Backbeat Foundation ( www.backbeatfoundation.org) and produced by Hypersoul LLC.

For additional information and vendor opportunities contact Hypersoul at www.H-soul.com or (504)301-4602.