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Where Dat? Here's Da Answer to the Game!
John Dunlop
Vieux-cabulary! Learn the lingo of the Big Easy! Today's word is ...
John Dunlop
VIEUX CARRÉ
Pronounced “Voo Ca Ray”, it is French for “Old Quarter”, and is a term used for the French Quarter of New Orleans. (Note: Vieux Carré is also the name of a cocktail made with rye, Cognac, sweet vermouth, and bitters.)
St Louis Cathedral in the Vieux Carré (French Quarter)
Photo by Stephen Walker on Unsplash
Lil' Buck Sinegal has passed away at 75
John Dunlop
Born Paul Alton Senegal in Lafayette, Louisiana, Paul “Lil’ Buck” Sinegal, the legendary blues and zydeco guitarist and singer passed away on June 10, 2019, in his Lafayette home. Known as the Master of the Stratocaster, he played with Clifton Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco, and many others during his 60 year career.
Photo: robbiesaurus from Smithtown, NY, USA
Spencer Bohren passes away from cancer
John Dunlop
Where Dat? It's game time ...
John Dunlop
Do you know where in NOLA this photo was taken?