Playlist for September 29, 2008 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM

This was recorded at what was then the late Papa Albert French's Jazz Club on Bourbon Street.

Those beautiful guitar solos are by Todd Duke.

Shannon Powell is currently performing on Sundays again at the newly re-opened Donna's Bar and Grill.

Biting (and for-true) musical commentary on the government response to New Orleans regarding Hurricane Katrina. And some fine, funky music it is too!

Don Vappie performs the most authentic old Creole music around, in my opinion.

A compilation cd of New Orleans performers who played at the Fulton Street venue.

This live recording presents pianist Tom McDermott at his best. Especially perceptive liner notes by Harry Shearer.

Perhaps Lenny McDaniel's best known song, it certainly stays in your head, with its catchy, country flavor and Lenny's strong, rugged vocals.

An acapella version of the traditional Irish folk song, with the accompaniment of breaking surf behind the vocals.

Recorded in New Orleans, in Treme's historic St. Augustine Church.

John's Bluegrass-flavored cd. This song was originally recorded by Huey "Piano" Smith.

This next set of music honors the great drummer Earl Palmer, who passed away three days ago. He played on all or nearly all of the next 9 songs.

Mr. Palmer and Mr. Bartholomew grew up together as children, and they worked together since their early years playing gigs, and later recording together. They were life-long, dear friends.

Dedicated to the recently deceased Chuck Carbo, as well as to Earl Palmer.

As a Griot (storyteller), Carl tells a background story before performing the song itself.