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One of the most unique aspects of Mardi Gras in New Orleans is the existence of the Mardi Gras Indians.  From the neworleans.com site: “Mardi Gras is full of secrets, and the Mardi Gras Indians are as much a part

It's Time to round up some tasty Mardi Gras Sounds!

Let's start things off with Galactic welcoming us all to Nawlins!

Galactic's sound has evolved from organic New Orleans funk to a more modern style, incorporating elements of hip hop,

Today, as part of our week long celebration of Mardi Gras,

we take a look at 4 legendary New Orleanians

Who played major roles in the development of 

the New Orleans music scene!

ESQUERITA

“In the early 1950s, Richard Penniman,

We're kicking off Mardi Gras Week with a celebration of Valentine's Day! 

Yeah You Rite!

IF EVER I CEASE TO LOVE

In a house, in a square

In a quadrant,

In a street, in a lane,

In a road.

Turn

Though Mardi Gras Day aka Fat Tuesday isn’t until February 21, 2023, the season actually began on January 6. This means that there’s plenty of time for some Mardi Gras magic with  parades and king cake tastings, Carnival exhibits

Today is one of my favorite days of the year! 

It's the culmination of the Mardi Gras season... 

It's FAT TUESDAY!

Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It's also called Shrove Tuesday, Carnival…

Day 6 of our Mardi Gras week of  fun, music and tasty items!  For today's blog post, I thought it would be fun to share with all of you some of my Mardi Gras recipes that i served…

Bunny Matthews

Today we celebrate the life and artistry of Bunny Matthews, an American cartoonist and writer from New Orleans, who was best known for his depictions of New Orleans characters and local dialect.

In 1984, I…

It's Time For Our Mardi Gras Compendium  Of 

Random New Orleans Articles From The World Wide Web!

From Mardi Gras To The Meters… And All That Jazz

An Oral History of the Beloved Bars of

James Booker: The Piano Prince of New Orleans

As a child James Booker was considered a genuine prodigy and he went on to cut a wide swath on the New Orleans music scene.  He is  best remembered…

I've always been a music collector whether it be Christmas music, songs by one hit wonders, Tom Waits rarities or various obscure tunes from a wide variety of genres.  One of my favorite music genres to collect is New…

Remembering Lost Songs!

Tom Waits - I Wish I Was In New Orleans

Today's Lost Music song is a beautiful Tom Waits piece that captures the essence of New Orleans.  The tune has a wistful melody…

HEY DUDE, WHERE'S MY CAR? 

WHY ARE THERE BEADS & MASKS IN MY TOILET? 

WHY IS THERE GLITTER IN MY FRIDGE? 

UH OH, WHAT'S THAT ON THE FRONT LAWN? 

WHY DO I HAVE A TATTOO

Hear ye!  Hear ye!

Today is the culmination of the Mardi Gras season....

FAT TUESDAY!!

It should be noted that Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. where Mardi Gras is a legal…

New Orleans Is Festooned With Mardi Gras ‘House Floats’

Famous Movies Filmed In New Orleans

The History Of Lucky Dogs

Yardi Gras Stories: Surfing The Irish Channel

A Jazz Funeral for Sylvester “Hawk”

The first formal parade on Mardi Gras day was held in 1838 when a newspaper report on that Ash Wednesday told of a procession of masqued figures through the public streets...with every variety of costumes...from Harlequin to the…

I've always been a music collector whether it be Christmas music, songs by one hit wonders, Tom Waits rarities or various obscure tunes from a wide variety of genres.  One of my favorite music genres to collect is…

One of the most unique aspects of Mardi Gras in New Orleans is the existence of the Mardi Gras Indians.  From the neworleans.com site: “Mardi Gras is full of secrets, and the Mardi Gras Indians are as much…

Along with costumes, music, and libations, it's important to serve up some tasty authentic Cajun/Creole dishes!  Once again, As I did last year, thought it would be fun to once again to share with all of you some…

Hear ye!  Hear ye! 

It's MARDI GRAS WEEK

on the Rock & Roll is a State of Mind blog!

"The holiday of Mardi Gras is celebrated in all of Louisiana, including…

HEY DUDE, WHERE'S MY CAR?

WHY ARE THERE BEADS & MASKS IN MY FRIDGE?

I HAVEN'T EATEN REAL FOOD IN WEEKS

WHY IS THERE GLITTER EVERYWHERE IN MY BATHROOM?

UH OH, WHAT'S THAT ON THE

Here's some cool Fat Tuesday Gigs Happening on Long Island TONITE!

Come on out & get your Mardi Gras Groove On!

25th - Fishing With Fredo

Guy Anthony's Restaurant

2208 Jerusalem Ave. 

Ah yes!  Here we are again at another Mardi Gtas week of  fun, music and tasty items!  This year, I thought it would be fun to share with all of you some of my Mardi Gras recipes that i served…

Today is one of my favorite days of the year! 

It's the culmination of the Mardi Gras season... 

It's FAT TUESDAY!

No matter how many years

I've always been a music collector whether it be Christmas music, songs by one hit wonders, Tom Waits rarities or various obscure tunes from a wide variety of genres.  One of my favorite music genres to collect is New…