Mardigramus - Laugh at Yourself

Mardigramus the soothsayer dispenses pointless wisdom and useless observations every Tuesday. Today’s sooth is called “Laugh at Yourself”. Click on the image to view his visionary video.

Tales of the Cocktail - 9/21 - 24/2020

Founded in 2002, Tales of the Cocktail has grown from an annual walking tour of historic New Orleans cocktail bars to the world’s premier cocktail festival. This summer, the global drinks industry will gather digitally for the 18th Annual Tales of the Cocktail. Though it will be in a different form this year, they will continue to honor a nearly two decades long tradition. Tales of the Cocktail is equal parts cocktail conference and family reunion, representing the latest the industry has to offer.

Arrrr! It's International Talk Like A Pirate Day!

Ahoy! Avast me hearties and landlubbers alike, ‘tis a day to hoist yer Jolly Roger, and celebrate with yer favorite grog ‘til ye are three sheets to the wind! Or, at least to talk like you would do all those things! Since 2002, International Talk Like A Pirate Day has been enjoyed by Seadogs and Scurvy Dogs around the world!

Celebrating the Birthday of Theryl "Houseman" DeClouet

Soul/R&B singer Theryl DeClouet was born in New Orleans on September 17, 1951. Also known as Houseman, DeClouet was best known as the one-time lead vocalist of the New Orleans funk and jazz group Galactic. But, he was more than that to band members who described him as a good friend, mentor, and musical collaborator. Declouet appeared on Galactic's first four studio albums as well as a live release and a compilation before health concerns forced his departure from the band and its heavy tour schedule. In 2001, he released “The Houseman Cometh” and in 2007, he released his independent solo effort, The Truth Iz Out, featuring support from longtime friend Ivan Neville and guitarist June Yamagishi. Sadly, Houseman passed away on July 15, 2018, at the age of 66. Today we celebrate his many contributions to New Orleans music and culture.

Theryl “Houseman” DeClouet from “The Houseman Cometh”

Celebrating the Birthday of Tuba Fats

Jazz tubist and bandleader Anthony "Tuba Fats" Lacen was born in New Orleans on September 15, 1950, and was the Crescent City’s most famous tuba player and played traditional New Orleans jazz and blues for over 40 years. While he was born and spent most of his life in New Orleans, his music took him on a number of tours of Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America.

He was known for many years to lead a band playing for tips in Jackson Square in the French Quarter, where he gave much encouragement to younger musicians. He played professionally with brass bands such as the Young Tuxedo, E. Gibson, Doc Paulin, Onward, Algiers, Treme, and Olympia Brass Bands, and with his own band, Tuba Fats & the Chosen Few Brass Band. Tuba Fats made many important jazz recordings; notably those under his own name on the Jazz Crusade label. Tuba Fats was married to the late blues shouter Linda Young with whom he often toured in Europe.

Sadly, he passed away on January 11, 2004, and was buried in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 one week later, after a jazz funeral. Today we celebrate his life and his legacy!

Mardigramus - Less Criminal

Mardigramus the soothsayer dispenses pointless wisdom and useless observations every Tuesday. Today’s sooth is called “Less Criminal”. Click on the image to view his visionary video.