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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 OF A MONKEY ON MY…

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 Orleans…

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 somber Turk…

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…

Chef JP aka The Chef From Hell (circa 1987)

Greetings to all the Cajun / Creole food lovers everywhere! 

My introduction to the cuisine of New Orleans took place in 1961 in New Orleans when my Dad, who was an…

Happy Mardi Gras Week to one and all!  If any of you have ever been to New Orleans, I'm sure you would agree that there ain't nothin' like catching the sounds of a New Orleans brass band.  When these bands…

The Clock On The Wall Sez

It's Time For 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…

Today we're going to take a look at

what goes on during Mardi Gras!

The holiday of Mardi Gras is celebrated in all of Louisiana, including the city of New Orleans. Celebrations are concentrated for about two weeks before and…

Hear ye!  Hear ye! 

MARDI GRAS WEEK

Begins On Tuesday February 6th

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

Although Mardi Gras Day aka Fat Tuesday isn’t until February 13, 2024, the season actually began on…

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

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

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…

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…