Lillian Boutte, New Orleans ex-pat chanteuse, visited the Allison Miner Jazz & Heritage Stage for an interview and a few songs (accompanied by Detroit Brooks). Among the things she talked about:

• Her first tour of Sweden with Allen Toussaint.
• Her musical influences, who include Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, and Etta James.
• Doing voodoo on stage with Doctor John.
• Her life in Denmark and Germany.
• Her life philosophy: "Whatever you do, don't bitch. Laugh instead."