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Merinda Davis on October 26, 2009 at 08:06 PM
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Rock Star Guide To New Orleans - Sunday, November 1
Posted on November 1, 2009 at 04:46 PM
FACT
State song of Louisiana? "You are My Sunshine" which became the state song in
1977. Jimmie Davis, two time Louisiana governor is often given credit
for the song, but while it was popularized during his initial campaign
run, it was actually written by Georgia string band leader Paul Rice in
the 1930's.
SHOWS
Tonight, check out renowned NOLA club the Howlin' Wolf on 907 S. Peters. Check out local New Orleans sounds and help out the music scene at the benefit for the Musician's Clinic. (Howlin' Wolf, 907 S. Peters)
EATS
Know who's got taste? Pepper Keenan of Corrosion of Conformity and Down fame,
who owns a bar called Le Bon Temps Roule on Magazine Street. No cover,
great food and as he puts it "real deal" New Orleans bands. Sounds real, and awesome. (Le Bon Temps Roule, 4801 Magazine St)
SHOP
Loking for something somewhat high brow for Sunday shopping? Hit up the Poet's Gallery on Magazine Street -
a great place to check out cool, cutting edge art. If that doesn't
satisfy your craving, keep on walking... Magazine Street is home to
hundreds of small galleries. (Poet's Gallery, 3113 Magazine St, at 9th Sts)
COOL SH*T
Four years after Hurricane Katrina, music celebrities still care about helping out New
Orleans. U2's The Edge donated
instruments to 2,700 musicians via the Music Rising organization,
helping out locals and schools alike. Also in the giving spirit? My Morning Jacket & Rage Against The Machine's
Tom Morello, who have both performed benefit shows, and hip hoppers P. Diddy
& JAY-Z, who've pitched in with big checks.
HORROR
When it comes to chilling destinations, New Orleans has an embarassment of riches. You've got the House Of Shock, and you've also got The Mortuary
on 4800 Canal. (The Mortuary, 4800 Canal St, at Bernadotte)
Some info via offbeat.com.
A couple of girls from Alabama would like to come down for the voodoo festival. If anyone that won tickets can't make it we would make the drive