Shotgun 1 #1 September 8, 2005 I like this article about New Orleans. It does a really good job of describing what is so intriguing about that city: The full article is here: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05250/566601.stm Quote......Like their city, they were a people prone to flooding. There's so much drama to this place that nurtured us -- not only flooding, but recurring hurricanes, heart-stopping heat and humidity, schizophrenic land that can't decide whether it's soil or water -- that we've developed an appetite for the drama of excess. We eat too much and drink too much, and many of us are addicted to drugs or destructive sensual pleasures. There's a dark side to our vibrant passion that leads us to violence at times, the cost of the duende that fuels our spirit. As a people, we have been shaped as much by our dark and tempestuous environment as we have been by our rich and complex cultures............ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAC 0 #2 September 8, 2005 Taken from the article... and soooo true. "We know how to make music out of the darkness, which is the most valuable thing I inherited as a daughter of New Orleans. Katrina may have destroyed many of the things we have built on this swampy land, and she may have killed or wounded those we love, but she will not destroy our spirit. We will find ways to transform this tragedy into words and music and art that will honor what is lost and keep the vibrant, unassailable spirit of New Orleans alive." I worked at the Convention center in Austin which houses 5000 evacuees, and witnessed many things, and this being one of them. I walked out on the back dock which was referred to as the "smokey blues section", because this is where they could smoke, and was inundated with music and joy. The scene was one with many people sitting around in chairs and wheelchairs, enjoying good ol' New Orleans style music that was blasting from a radio, and the other people... well they were dancing, hooping it up and having a good time. And this wasn't just regular "I like this song dancing", you could see their spirit and cultural background radiating from them as they moved. They danced, smiled, and laughed. It was an amazing sight to see. I smiled as hard as I could fighting back the tears of happiness, to see that for some, their spirit will not be broken from this situation. Like the Phoenix they will rise again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #3 September 8, 2005 QuoteI walked out on the back dock which was referred to as the "smokey blues section", because this is where they could smoke, and was inundated with music and joy. The scene was one with many people sitting around in chairs and wheelchairs, enjoying good ol' New Orleans style music that was blasting from a radio, and the other people... well they were dancing, hooping it up and having a good time. And this wasn't just regular "I like this song dancing", you could see their spirit and cultural background radiating from them as they moved. They danced, smiled, and laughed. It was an amazing sight to see. I smiled as hard as I could fighting back the tears of happiness, to see that for some, their spirit will not be broken from this situation. Like the Phoenix they will rise again. Thanks for sharing that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #4 September 8, 2005 That's amazing insight. Edit cuz I coodnt spel insite ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #5 September 8, 2005 Speaking of New Orleans music in Austin, there is an article about that on Austin360 today: http://www.austin360.com/music/content/music/statesman/2005/09/8notx.html (I've been following the evacuee news on Austin360 because Austin is my hometown - wish I was there right now... not that they really need any more people in town at the moment.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JAC 0 #6 September 8, 2005 Thanks for the article. We are very priveledged to have these great musicians in our city! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #7 September 8, 2005 I feel very fortunate that I got to spend some time in New Orleans before Katrina. I've talked to a few friends who never made it there and they wonder if it will ever be the same. KEXP did a great show on the music of New Orleans last night. I caught the tail end of it on my way home from the DZ and plan to listen to the whole thing online. They also featured it on "Preachin' The Blues" last Sunday, apparently. Last night's edition of "The Roadhouse" http://www.kexp.org/streamarchive/archive_time.asp?fldDate=8/31/2005&fldHour=6&fldMinute=00&fldAmPm=pm Sunday's edition of "Preachin' The Blues" http://www.kexp.org/streamarchive/archive_time.asp?fldDate=9/4/2005&fldHour=9&fldMinute=00&fldAmPm=am"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #8 September 8, 2005 Isn't that an old Led Zeppelin song? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StreetScooby 5 #9 September 8, 2005 Quote Isn't that an old Led Zeppelin song? YepWe are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #10 September 8, 2005 Thanks, Krisanne... I'll check that out when I get a chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #11 September 8, 2005 QuoteIsn't that an old Led Zeppelin song? Yeah, one that they sort of borrowed from Memphis Minnie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #12 September 9, 2005 QuoteI feel very fortunate that I got to spend some time in New Orleans before Katrina. I've talked to a few friends who never made it there and they wonder if it will ever be the same. KEXP did a great show on the music of New Orleans last night. I caught the tail end of it on my way home from the DZ and plan to listen to the whole thing online. They also featured it on "Preachin' The Blues" last Sunday, apparently. Last night's edition of "The Roadhouse" http://www.kexp.org/streamarchive/archive_time.asp?fldDate=8/31/2005&fldHour=6&fldMinute=00&fldAmPm=pm Sunday's edition of "Preachin' The Blues" http://www.kexp.org/streamarchive/archive_time.asp?fldDate=9/4/2005&fldHour=9&fldMinute=00&fldAmPm=am Wow, this is great music. I am also glad for the time that I got to spend in New Orleans. It has always been one of my favorite cities. It'll be back though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #13 September 9, 2005 QuoteWow, this is great music. It's not always pure New Orleans music, but it's a great show every week. Check out the Thursday (Swingin' Doors) and Friday (Shakin' the Shack) shows, too, if you like rootsy stuff. I'm just now getting time to listen to the whole broadcast myself. Lovin it! I always love an opportunity to turn people on to KEXP, too... it's one of the few thriving non-commercial radio stations out there."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #14 September 9, 2005 Oh, and I just realized that I've been listening to the 8/31/05 broadcast. Both 8/31 and 9/7 were all New Orleans music. Both can be found at http://www.kexp.org/streamarchive/streamarchive.asp (easiest to search on the host, Greg Vandy, to find the two shows)."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites IMGR2 0 #15 September 9, 2005 Quote(I've been following the evacuee news on Austin360 because Austin is my hometown - wish I was there right now... not that they really need any more people in town at the moment.) We all think you should move back home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #16 September 9, 2005 QuoteWe all think you should move back home. Thanks, Bryan Oh, and I just saw Miss Shannon The Kidd representing in the latest Parachutist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. 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ACMESkydiver 0 #4 September 8, 2005 That's amazing insight. Edit cuz I coodnt spel insite ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #5 September 8, 2005 Speaking of New Orleans music in Austin, there is an article about that on Austin360 today: http://www.austin360.com/music/content/music/statesman/2005/09/8notx.html (I've been following the evacuee news on Austin360 because Austin is my hometown - wish I was there right now... not that they really need any more people in town at the moment.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAC 0 #6 September 8, 2005 Thanks for the article. We are very priveledged to have these great musicians in our city! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #7 September 8, 2005 I feel very fortunate that I got to spend some time in New Orleans before Katrina. I've talked to a few friends who never made it there and they wonder if it will ever be the same. KEXP did a great show on the music of New Orleans last night. I caught the tail end of it on my way home from the DZ and plan to listen to the whole thing online. They also featured it on "Preachin' The Blues" last Sunday, apparently. Last night's edition of "The Roadhouse" http://www.kexp.org/streamarchive/archive_time.asp?fldDate=8/31/2005&fldHour=6&fldMinute=00&fldAmPm=pm Sunday's edition of "Preachin' The Blues" http://www.kexp.org/streamarchive/archive_time.asp?fldDate=9/4/2005&fldHour=9&fldMinute=00&fldAmPm=am"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #8 September 8, 2005 Isn't that an old Led Zeppelin song? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #9 September 8, 2005 Quote Isn't that an old Led Zeppelin song? YepWe are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #10 September 8, 2005 Thanks, Krisanne... I'll check that out when I get a chance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #11 September 8, 2005 QuoteIsn't that an old Led Zeppelin song? Yeah, one that they sort of borrowed from Memphis Minnie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #12 September 9, 2005 QuoteI feel very fortunate that I got to spend some time in New Orleans before Katrina. I've talked to a few friends who never made it there and they wonder if it will ever be the same. KEXP did a great show on the music of New Orleans last night. I caught the tail end of it on my way home from the DZ and plan to listen to the whole thing online. They also featured it on "Preachin' The Blues" last Sunday, apparently. Last night's edition of "The Roadhouse" http://www.kexp.org/streamarchive/archive_time.asp?fldDate=8/31/2005&fldHour=6&fldMinute=00&fldAmPm=pm Sunday's edition of "Preachin' The Blues" http://www.kexp.org/streamarchive/archive_time.asp?fldDate=9/4/2005&fldHour=9&fldMinute=00&fldAmPm=am Wow, this is great music. I am also glad for the time that I got to spend in New Orleans. It has always been one of my favorite cities. It'll be back though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #13 September 9, 2005 QuoteWow, this is great music. It's not always pure New Orleans music, but it's a great show every week. Check out the Thursday (Swingin' Doors) and Friday (Shakin' the Shack) shows, too, if you like rootsy stuff. I'm just now getting time to listen to the whole broadcast myself. Lovin it! I always love an opportunity to turn people on to KEXP, too... it's one of the few thriving non-commercial radio stations out there."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #14 September 9, 2005 Oh, and I just realized that I've been listening to the 8/31/05 broadcast. Both 8/31 and 9/7 were all New Orleans music. Both can be found at http://www.kexp.org/streamarchive/streamarchive.asp (easiest to search on the host, Greg Vandy, to find the two shows)."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites IMGR2 0 #15 September 9, 2005 Quote(I've been following the evacuee news on Austin360 because Austin is my hometown - wish I was there right now... not that they really need any more people in town at the moment.) We all think you should move back home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shotgun 1 #16 September 9, 2005 QuoteWe all think you should move back home. Thanks, Bryan Oh, and I just saw Miss Shannon The Kidd representing in the latest Parachutist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Shotgun 1 #11 September 8, 2005 QuoteIsn't that an old Led Zeppelin song? Yeah, one that they sort of borrowed from Memphis Minnie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #12 September 9, 2005 QuoteI feel very fortunate that I got to spend some time in New Orleans before Katrina. I've talked to a few friends who never made it there and they wonder if it will ever be the same. KEXP did a great show on the music of New Orleans last night. I caught the tail end of it on my way home from the DZ and plan to listen to the whole thing online. They also featured it on "Preachin' The Blues" last Sunday, apparently. Last night's edition of "The Roadhouse" http://www.kexp.org/streamarchive/archive_time.asp?fldDate=8/31/2005&fldHour=6&fldMinute=00&fldAmPm=pm Sunday's edition of "Preachin' The Blues" http://www.kexp.org/streamarchive/archive_time.asp?fldDate=9/4/2005&fldHour=9&fldMinute=00&fldAmPm=am Wow, this is great music. I am also glad for the time that I got to spend in New Orleans. It has always been one of my favorite cities. It'll be back though... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #13 September 9, 2005 QuoteWow, this is great music. It's not always pure New Orleans music, but it's a great show every week. Check out the Thursday (Swingin' Doors) and Friday (Shakin' the Shack) shows, too, if you like rootsy stuff. I'm just now getting time to listen to the whole broadcast myself. Lovin it! I always love an opportunity to turn people on to KEXP, too... it's one of the few thriving non-commercial radio stations out there."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #14 September 9, 2005 Oh, and I just realized that I've been listening to the 8/31/05 broadcast. Both 8/31 and 9/7 were all New Orleans music. Both can be found at http://www.kexp.org/streamarchive/streamarchive.asp (easiest to search on the host, Greg Vandy, to find the two shows)."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMGR2 0 #15 September 9, 2005 Quote(I've been following the evacuee news on Austin360 because Austin is my hometown - wish I was there right now... not that they really need any more people in town at the moment.) We all think you should move back home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #16 September 9, 2005 QuoteWe all think you should move back home. Thanks, Bryan Oh, and I just saw Miss Shannon The Kidd representing in the latest Parachutist. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
