Cone V2
Cone v2 is an interactive art piece by German
architectural graduates Manuel Kretzer and Hans Sachs. The installation was one of the main attractions at last year´s “Voodoo Experience” Music Festival in New Orleans, USA from Oct. 30 until Nov. 01 2009 (www.thevoodooexperience.com). From mid November until January 2010 the sculpture was further exhibited at the Botanical Gardens of New Orleans.
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Flashing for Beads on Bourbon Street
New Orleans and Bourbon Street in particular is known for having an anything goes attitude. This video illustrates of of the “customs” that are allowed during Mardi Gras season, flashing for beads on Bourbon Street.
Is Flashing for Beads In New Orleans Allowed All Over The City?
Who Dat Do Dat Flashing For Beads On Bourbon Street
While it is thought that “flashing for beads” is allowed all over New Orleans all of the time this is incorrect. It is not a custom or a tradition. Flashing for beads is however allowed during Mardi Gras in the French Quarter and mainly on Bourbon Street. Anywhere else in the city, you run the risk of going to jail.
This means that you can enjoy Mardi Gras with your family in other parts of the city without having to worry that your children will see anything that would be inappropriate.
The main reason for this is the number of people. When Mardi Gras and the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras occur there are huge numbers of people crammed into a very small space. This makes it difficult for police to move and operate. This means that things happen that would not normally happen. Police have to pick their battles. So flashing for beads becomes a victimless crime that is not worth prosecuting.
So if you want to see real Mardi Gras traditions stay off of Bourbon Street. There are plenty of things to see that are exciting and suitable for the entire family. If however seeing women flashing for beads is your thing then head down to Bourbon Street.
Flashing for Mardi Gras Beads has become a controversial custom on Bourbon Street.
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Putumayo Presents: New Orleans Brass
Ingrid Lucia & Irvin Mayfield “Do They Play Jazz in Heaven?” video promoted in conjunction with the Putumayo World Music New Orleans Brass compilation.
Ingrid Lucia & Irvin Mayfield “Do They Play Jazz in Heaven?”
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New Orleans: Taste the French Quarter
Join us in New Orleans, where there’s music everywhere you stroll and one of America’s most extraordinary local cuisines is better than ever. Wine Spectator associate editor Mitch Frank is your guide.
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New Orleans Ladies
Music Video for New Orleans Ladies by Louisiana Leroux. yes this does include 2 clips from Finding Nemo as I was never around the Mississippi river by the time it was needed to be finished.
Also, the miniature pinscher that appears in the video at the point the song goes “sassy style that will drive you crazy” is named Sassy…so I thought she’d be a perfect fit for that part
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A betting preview for the NFL season opener between the Saints and Vikings.
Duration : 1 min 33 sec
“Big Mama Sunshine” in the French Quarter, New Orleans
She was entertaining people in the French Quarter. She charged me $2.00 to record her performance.
-Michael
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“Bourbon Street Parade” Southern Jazz
Dixieland with Swing from Southern Jazz Paducah, Ky
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Delta Spirit Live at Lou’s “French Quarter”
Delta Spirit perform in the Parking Lot of Lou’s Records 9-16-06 www.lousrecords.com
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Alexis Marceaux
New Orleans and Music are virtually synonymous. I love music, all kinds. I have my favorites like everybody else, but one of the things I love about New Orleans is there is music everywhere. I knew early on that I would never be a “Star” since I have no musical talent to speak of, so it is no wonder that I am in awe of those who do. After lunch one afternoon my husband handed me a CD on his way out to an appointment and said “A client gave me this. It’s her daughter. Listen to it and see if you want to catch her live performance later. She is playing in the Quarter tonight.” I figured I’d listen to the CD first, before deciding.
So after seeing him out, I picked up the CD again. “Alexis Marceaux” I read. “Pretty name”, I thought. The picture on the cover showed an attractive young lady lying in the grass. “Cute picture” was my next thought. I guessed her age to be very early 20’s at best. Still unsure this would be something I ( in my old age) could relate to, I popped the CD in and “pretty and cute” were not what I was thinking as this big amazing voice filled the room. Wow, could I relate and I definitely had to reevaluate. “Powerful” and “Beautiful” were just the beginning. Of course I was going to see her perform live. Alexis’ “Elevator Ride” had just become my new favorite song.
The revelations kept coming. Alexis, young as she might be, was no new kid on the block. She had played her first public venue at 7 years old and had written her first song at 13. This young singer-songwriter is also an accomplished piano, harmonica and guitar player. “Talented.” A New Orleans native, Alexis and her family had lost everything in Hurricane Katrina and had to start completely over. Katrina might have taken her home, but not her dream to play music. “Gutsy.” Her dream to play music in New Orleans, a city she loves. “ Heart.”
Check out Alexis Marceaux, the young lady with a powerful, big, beautiful voice who is also a multi-talented performer with guts and heart. I have seen and heard “Stars” with less to recommend them. I should have known better than to judge a book or, in this case, a CD by its cover. Find out for yourself. Alexis plays live venues all over the greater New Orleans area and is scheduled to perform at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in April. For more about Alexis and her scheduled appearances visit her website: http://alexismarceaux.com/
By Sharon Denise Talbot
