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It was a hot day in September 1964 when the Beatles took to the stage in City Park-- and screaming fans from around the Gulf area greeted them. But the Beatles themselves were more excited to meet one of their heroes: Fats Domino.
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1) Irish Fest is happening on Saturday at the Kingsley House (1600
Constance)! Headliners this year include Lost Bayou Ramblers, Stephen’s
Green with Andy O’Driscoll & Martin Doyle, and Richie Safford & Dancers
Lead Ceili with Everyone. Admission is $10 for adults and free ...
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Wednesdays on the Point starts in Algiers on September 19! This free concert
series runs from 5:30-8:30p each week. Vendors sell food and drinks. Here's
this year's lineup:
Sep. 19: Honey Island Swamp Band
Sep. 26: Funk Monkey f/Arsene DeLay and the Iceman Special
Oct. 3: S...
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With less than 6 months to go to Mardi Gras, here's a brief look back at
Carnival 2018, as Big Chief Thomas "Bo" Dean of the Cheyenne Hunters
invades the Mardi Gras Indian 9th Ward Hunters practice for a verbal battle
with Big Chief Romeo Bougere of the 9th Ward Hunters.
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1) The sixth annual Downriver Festival on Saturday celebrates the
environmental, cultural, and economic impact of the Mississippi River and the
land it built through live music, cooking demonstrations, presentations,
panels, and walking tours that explore this year’s theme ...
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1 I Know Who You Been Socking To Baby Cortez 02:40
The Isley Brothers Way (TNeck
2 The Great Speckled Bird Marion Williams 06:06
The New Message
3 Sinner Man Mimi Maura 02:41 Sings Reggae
Rocksteady & Ska "63-68-74"
4 You ...
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What a night! Big thanks to everyone who came out to support WWOZ for our
first ever Groove Gala! We hosted this sold out event at Tableau and Le Petit
Theatre on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Performances from Irma Thomas, Dr.
Michael White Quartet, Amanda Shaw, Treme Brass...
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