nola music announce Google GroupOne way newsgroup from Satchmo.com provides news on the New Orleans & Louisiana music scene. Artists, managers, promoters, club owners, etc. can submit thier news, press releases, and gig schedules to the list owner at the indicated e-mail address. Click on "About this group" link for more info.Tickets on sale for star-studded Icons of Music II auction benefiting Music Rising- May 22, 2008 THE POLICE'S GUITAR ADDED TO UNPRECEDENTED COLLECTION OF MUSIC MEMORABILIA; PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS SCHEDULED FOR LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK Event Hosted by U2's the Edge with a Special Performance by Aaron Neville Tickets are currently on sale to the public for the star-studded Icons of Music II Auction, hosted by Julien's Auctions (http:http://groups.google.com/group/nola-music-announce/browse_thread/thread/0dbb065c92065ede/1... Dr. Michael White to receive NEA National Heritage Fellowship- May 22, 2008 The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) today announced the 2008 recipients of the NEA National Heritage Fellowships, the country's highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. Eleven fellowships, which include a one-time award of $20,000 each, are presented to honorees from eight states and Puerto Rico.http://groups.google.com/group/nola-music-announce/browse_thread/thread/face24f66ab5d6dd/b... Join the Jazz & Heritage Talent Exchange- May 21, 2008 The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents The Jazz & Heritage Talent Exchange link A resource for Louisiana musicians to promote themselves to: Festivals around the world Film and TV productions This searchable, online database of Louisiana music is tailor-made forhttp://groups.google.com/group/nola-music-announce/browse_thread/thread/f854dc78b5f40984/5... Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, June 13-15 in New Orleans- May 21, 2008 The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents: The Second Annual LOUISIANA CAJUN-ZYDECO FESTIVAL link June 13-15, 2008 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Old U.S. Mint 400 Esplanade Ave. New Orleans, LA 70116 Free Admission Produced in partnership with the Louisiana Seafood Festival and thehttp://groups.google.com/group/nola-music-announce/browse_thread/thread/ff9328961bce774e/3... Tipitina's - May 2008 Schedule Update- May 20, 2008 Tipitina's show calendar for this week, and the rest of May.... plus our Free Fridays in June! FRIDAY, May 23 -- Benefit for Roots of Music with Irma Thomas & The Professionals and Kirk Joseph and Backyard Groove show 10pm, doors 9pm SAT, May 24 -- Papa Grows Funk show 10pm, doors 9pmhttp://groups.google.com/group/nola-music-announce/browse_thread/thread/83ede72ef8b4acad/1... Summer of Love music legends descend upon 2008 Mandeville Seafood Festival- May 18, 2008 "Summer of Love" music legends descend upon 2008 Mandeville Seafood Festival It's A Beautiful Day when the Quicksilver Messenger Service alerts you to the arrival of Jefferson Starship to kick of the July 4th weekend at the Mandeville Seafood Festival, transporting most of the late Janis Joplin's band Big Brother & The Holding Company for a megahttp://groups.google.com/group/nola-music-announce/browse_thread/thread/50af821469c0905f/3... Dr. John's "City That Care Forgot" features Eric Clapton, Willie Nelson, Ani DiFranco- May 15, 2008 Dr. John has cemented himself as one of music's few living legends. On "City That Care Forgot," his crucial new album out June 3 on 429 RecordsSavoy Label Group, The Good Dr. shares his eminence with notable guests like Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, and Ani DiFranco, making for an exhilarating musical experience.http://groups.google.com/group/nola-music-announce/browse_thread/thread/5b2ca00bc25b3f0d/2... Irma Thomas - TV appearance and new album "Simply Grand"- May 15, 2008 Irma Thomas, the GRAMMY Winning Soul Queen of New Orleans, Returns with 'Simply Grand,' August 12 GUEST ARTISTS INCLUDE DR. JOHN, NORAH JONES, ELLIS MARSALIS, RANDY NEWMAN AND OTHERS On August 12, Rounder Records will proudly release Simply Grand, the label's 10th album from the Grammy award winning R&B legend Irmahttp://groups.google.com/group/nola-music-announce/browse_thread/thread/89b302ba64d93b43/9... Library of Congress adds "Allons a Lafayette" to U.S. Archive- May 15, 2008 May 14, 2008 "Thriller" in the Library of Congress: 2007 National Recording Registry Announced Politics, Alien Encounters and the "King of Pop" Make the List What our president said to the nation, what the nation said to the universe, and a cornucopia of musical milestones highlight the majorhttp://groups.google.com/group/nola-music-announce/browse_thread/thread/4bf05a33ca9ce800/7... The Blue Nile - May Music Listings- May 10, 2008 Below is the remaining music schedule for May at the Blue Nile. May Music schedule Blue Nile 2008 57 TriFuncTa 9.30 pm 58 DJ T-Roy 11 pm Upstairs: Dave James Banned 10 pm $1 PBR Draft 59 Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers 10.30 pm Upstairs: 500 Miles to Memphis 510 Kirk Joseph's Back yard Groove 11 pmhttp://groups.google.com/group/nola-music-announce/browse_thread/thread/e06eeb107ee8c169/f... |