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Zydepunks tickling the mother of pearl. Photo by Richie Drouant
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On this week’s program, we preview some of the music at the 2012 French Quarter Fest, taking place April 12th through the 15th. We also meet up with Marci Schramm, executive director of French Quarter Festivals, Inc. to find out what’s new about this year’s event. In the second half of the program, and I tell you no lie, I interview two police officers who opened Blue Dot Donuts on Canal Street. They give us a preview of what they’re serving at the French Quarter Festival.
“French Quarter Fest 2012” is program with an eclectic mixture of traditional jazz, soul, funk and even some Cajun music.
"French Quarter Fest 2012"
Beautiful instruments making beautiful music.
Zydepunks @ Esplanade in the Shade Stage.
Some Like It Hot @ Preservation Hall
Some Like It Hot @ Preservation Hall
Some Like It Hot @ Preservation Hall
Kora Konnection Playing French Quarter Fest at the Mint Malibu Rum Latin/World Stage
Kora Konnection Playing French Quarter Fest at the Mint Malibu Rum Latin/World Stage
Thierno Dioubate playing the Balafon with Kora Connection
Mas Mamones at the Malibu Rum Stage at the Old US Mint
Ed Williams on the slide guitar
The Revivalists David Shaw hanging off the stage
Funky outfits wandering in the Quarter
Alfred Roberts blows out the candles on his surprise birthday cake.
Alfred Roberts is presented with a birthday cake from Tom Worrell's girlfriend. The musician made 68 today.
Alfred Roberts
The audience sits and watches the Tribute to Professor Longhair at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse
Tom Worrell hits the keys during his tribute to Professor Longhair
Tom Worrell, Alfred Roberts and Kerry Brown pay tribute to Professor Longhair
Outside the Royal Sonesta Hotel to the Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse
The crowd enjoys the tribute to Professor Longhair
Tom Morrell, Alfred Roberts and Kerry Brown
Coot
Preservation Hall Drum Kit
Coot performing for the audience
Hanging out at Preservation Hall
Street performers clad in purple play it cool in the shade on day 2 of French Quarter Fest
Banjo band, complete with a washboard, lead a square dance in the Quarter
Harold Battiste watching Ed Peterson perform at "A Celebration of Modern Jazz Masters Ellis Marsalis, Harold Battiste, and James Black
Ed Peterson on the sax, Paul Thibideaux on the drums, and a UNO student on bass play at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse
WWOZ show host Tork, along with Ed Peterson, Paul Thibideaux and a UNO student get ready to perform at "A Celebration of Jazz Masters"
Tork and Mr. Harold Battiste shake hands before the show
Irvin Mayfield introduces the quartet playing in celebration of Modern Jazz Masters and the UNO Jazz Program
Pirate dog gets in some of the action for French Quarter Fest Day 2
Keith greets people on their way to Bourbon Street
WWOZ Brass Pass Distribution
Street Musicians, Malcolm 'Sticks' & Washboard Brad keeping it live in the streets.
WWOZ Engineer, Khalid and Production Manager, Scott at Preservation Hall
Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses @ Preservation Hall
Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses @ Preservation Hall
Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses @ Preservation Hall
The 9th Ward Jug Stompers
Crowd watching the New Orleans Moonshiners
Swing dancers during New Orleans Moon Shiners at Preservation Hall
Nice crowd out for the opening Thursday of the French Quarter Festvial.
Iris May Tango cooking dinner during their performance.
View from the Louie, Louie Pavillion during the WWOZ live broadcast of Iris May Tango.
WWOZ Live broadcast tent at the Louie, Louie Pavilion set against the Mississippi river.
Bradley, Scott Borne, Dean Ellis, Jellyroll Justice, David Kunian and Dwayne Breashears hanging out before the live broadcast
Kipori Woods telling it how it is at the Louie-Louie Pavillion on the WWOZ live broadcast.
Kipori Woods seducing the crowd with his blues notes wailing at the Louie-Louie Pavillion.
Lots of great food to choose from..decisions, decisions.
WWOZ live broadcast truck behind the scenes supporting the groove.
Program Director Dwayne Breashears, Web Producer Jennifer Leslie, Internet Development Director Ariana Hall, Action Jackson, and Mike, AIR Liaison getting a bite to eat before the WWOZ live broadcast at the Louie-Louie Pavilion.
