Celebrating National Scotch Day!

On July 27th, we celebrate National Scotch Day! Scotch whisky dates back to the 15th century, and there are five distinct categories: single malt Scotch, single grain Scotch, blended malt Scotch, blended grain Scotch, and blended Scotch. Protected by law in 1933, and further in 1988 with the Scotch Whisky Act, specific guidelines must be followed when making Scotch. First, it must be made in Scotland, and only malted barley may be used, along with water and yeast. Other grains can be included, but no fermentation additives, per law. Scotch must also be aged in oak barrels for at least three years and have an ABV of less than 94.8%. Got it? Good! Now sit back and enjoy some Scotch to celebrate this very special day!

Mardigramus - Givin' Up

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

Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival - July 23 - 31, 2021

Pull out your dancing shoes and get ready for the 15th annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival - four weeks of back to back stellar performances from some of the most beloved Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco musicians. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the only New Orleans festival that exclusively celebrates Cajun and Zydeco music.  This year's festival features powerhouse performers taking the stage each week at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center: Grammy- Winning Chubby Carrier, Grammy-Nominated BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Grammy-Nominated Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers,  Grammy-Nominated Sweet Cecilia, and many more!  The Foundation is welcoming back live music in New Orleans not only with great performances but also with outstanding local food vendors.  

New this year: Every Friday and Saturday, beginning July 9th,  the Foundation will host free outdoor performances made for dancing at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center - 1225 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, La.   Doors will open at 6:00pm prior to the start of the performance or program and the show starts at 7:00p.m and goes until 8:30 p.m. Admission is free to all eight concerts, but attendees are asked to RSVP using this link:  RESERVE TICKETS.  Please no outside food and drink - concessions will be sold on site.  

Mardigramus - Drinkin' At Work

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

Happy Birthday, Little Freddie King!

Delta Blues guitarist Little Freddie King, born Fread Eugene Martin, celebrates his birthday on July 19th. Born in Mississippi in 1940, he moved to New Orleans at age 14. He performed in juke joints with legendary blues artists, and played with luminaries Bo Diddley and John Lee Hooker, as well as playing bass for Freddy King. Style comparisons between the two artists led to his use of the name “Little Freddie King”, though his playing sounds more like his cousin, Lightnin’ Hopkins, He is a three-time New Orleans “Blues Performer of the Year”, he is also a member of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. Happy Birthday, Freddie!

Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival - July 16 - 31, 2021

Pull out your dancing shoes and get ready for the 15th annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival - four weeks of back to back stellar performances from some of the most beloved Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco musicians. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the only New Orleans festival that exclusively celebrates Cajun and Zydeco music.  This year's festival features powerhouse performers taking the stage each week at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center: Grammy- Winning Chubby Carrier, Grammy-Nominated BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Grammy-Nominated Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers,  Grammy-Nominated Sweet Cecilia, and many more!  The Foundation is welcoming back live music in New Orleans not only with great performances but also with outstanding local food vendors.  

New this year: Every Friday and Saturday, beginning July 9th,  the Foundation will host free outdoor performances made for dancing at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center - 1225 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, La.   Doors will open at 6:00pm prior to the start of the performance or program and the show starts at 7:00p.m and goes until 8:30 p.m. Admission is free to all eight concerts, but attendees are asked to RSVP using this link:  RESERVE TICKETS.  Please no outside food and drink - concessions will be sold on site.