Gumbo Groove

Most of you know Jon Gross, the Tuba player for the Loose Marbles and the Panorama Jazz Band. Unfortunately while Jon was on tour over Mardi Gras, he returned home the day of Lundi Gras to find most of his possessions stolen, including:

Gateway Laptop $800

Sweetwater Creation Station music workstation computer $2200

Tascam midi interface for above computer $150

set of 2 studio reference speakers by M-Audio $150

Boss Multi Effects bass guitar pedal $500

Computer printer Cannon Mp-350 $200

27" RCA television $350

Hey guys,

You can now register for Fleur de Lindy at www.fleurdelindy.com. We do expect to sell out this year, so get your tickets now!!

Fleur de Lindy is no ordinary Lindy Exchange. How could it be? New Orleans is no ordinary city! You are invited to experience the beauty and culture of the birthplace of Jazz.

Dance parties feature live music and special performances. Additional treats include a dancer-led walking tour, the traditional Bourbon Street blowout, and Big Easy style good times.

FDL ADVANCED PASS: $65
*Advanced Passes are the first 175 sold.

In the news today:

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2009/02/09/2009-02-09_triangle_...

Say a little prayer for the victim's families...

BY Joe Kemp and Jonathan Lemire
DAILY NEWS WRITERS

Sunday, February 8th 2009, 11:33 PM

The East Village man whose platonic dinner with a former flame sent the woman's current beau into a murderous rage was only days from leaving New York, his heartbroken mother said Sunday.

So, on the National Swing Dance website, www.Yehoodi.com, there's a poll about which event to attend April 17 - 19, 2009. So far, Fleur de Lindy is i the lead. Make sure to sign in a vote for FdL!!! Show them which is the best Lindy event around!!

http://www.yehoodi.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=85002

Look at this great lineup!! My picks are at the bottom!

40th ANNIVERSARY
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
PRESENTED BY SHELL
APRIL 24 - 26 (1st WEEKEND)

For those who are interested, Pat O'Briens at 10:30 tonight. Club dancing and drinks. Let me know if you have questions.

Jayna
504/931-5808

Friday, December 26
5:15 PM- George French at the Ritz, no cover but a drink is recommended
6:30 PM- Panorama at Spotted Cat, no cover
7:00 PM- Loose Marbles at Fritzels, 1 drink minimum
9:00 PM- Jeremy Davenport at the Ritz, no cover but a drink is recommended
10:00 PM- DJ Soul Sista at Dragon's Den, $5 cover, tribute to James Brown
10:00 PM- New Orleans Jazz Vipers at the Spotted Cat (New Orleans jazz and standards), no cover

Saturday, December 27
6:30 PM- Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at Spotted Cat, no cover
7:00 PM- John Boutte at DBA, no cover

For those interested in dancing this week, here are some hot spots:

Monday: Loose Marbles at One Eye'd Jacks from 7 - 9 pm, no cover
New Orleans Jazz Vipers at the Spotted Cat from 10 until, no cover

Tuesday: Delta Royale at Mimi's in the Marigny from 8:30 - 10:30, no cover
The New Orleans Moonshiners at Mimi's in the Marigny from 10:30 - 12:30, no cover

Wednesday: my recommendation is to hit up Frenchmen Street. Rock n Bowl is closed.

Friday: see schedule under Dance Renaissance forums

From Nathalie Gomes:

Join us in New Orleans for our New Year's dance and music festival, you and your friends will enjoy an action-packed weekend of FOUR NIGHTS OF DANCING featuring local live music and professional performances. In addition, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, you will be able to attend optional WORKSHOPS taught by world-class teachers.

From Amy Johnson:

Dear Friends of Showdown -

After 7 inspiring years in the Twin Cities, The Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown is moving to the city of New Orleans in 2009.

There are a few reasons for the move -
1) I will have more resources and more local support from business and music/art organizations supporting events like this.
2) I live there making it 100 times easier for me to plan and create my ideal event.
3) JAZZ MUSIC & DANCE CULTURE are EVERYDAY parts of life there.