some JAZZ FEST downloads for under a buck

So it's just about time for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (JazzFest) and the Frenzy of the Fest is growing in a lot of my friends.

Emails are flying, dinners are being planned, concerts and meet ups are synching. Some folks, waking up to temperatures in the 20s, have to remember the Louisiana heat and dig out their shorts and flip flops. The Fever is hitting and folks are getting ready for the Fair Grounds!

Even those who can't get to New Orleans seem to check in the music sites and listen to 'OZ a bit more and check New Orleans blogs for the latest tidbits.

If you happen to be craving more Louisiana music, in addition to your CDs, WWOZ, live shows, and other sources, here are a bunch of 99¢ MP3's to download!

http://astore.amazon.com/louisiana20-20/002-6702839-3399235?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=35

HAPPY JAZZ FEST!

Threadheads raffle supports New Orleans causes

Hey there Friends and Family,

A raffle is being conducted by a group dubbed Threadheads who support New Orleans music and culture. ALL efforts of this raffle will directly help the New Orleans Musicians Clinic, the New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation and Fest4Kids.

With each raffle ticket you purchase there are a wide variety of items to choose from including: Collectibles, Food and Drink, Tickets, Art, Gift Packs, Music, Posters, Books, Clothing, Travel, Jewelry, Photos, and where nothing fits the category of Other! For the past few years I've donated a tee shirt to be raffled, and as a matter of fact you may have received this years Pet de Kat shirt details a few days ago. Now here's your chance to grab one for about a buck :)

Everything on the raffle list is really a deal and you're supporting New Orleans music and culture too!

• Visit the Threadheads website at http://www.threadheads.org
• Locate the menu on the left with a link for the 2008 Raffle
• Follow the Raffle link, and browse around
• Buy some chances on some of these cool items (repeat often!)

THANK YOU!

Steve

Pet de Kat Krewe shirts for 2008 are unveiled

WHERE Y'AT! PET DE KAT!

After a long winter, most people are especially anxious for the first signs of spring.

Songbirds, flowering trees, and Crocus are considered by some to be those first signs, but many associate the announcement of Pet De Kat Krewe's annual tee shirt as the officical signal that it's Spring Festival Season!

Announcing the 2008 Pet de Kat Krewe tee shirt!

Super Kat!

A fictional super hero kat circling the planet, seeking out festivals, supporting live music, meeting new friends and having a load of fun along the way.

In order to accommodate the anticipated demand, these colorful design are being produced by CafePress and are available now in several shirt styles, as well as on buttons.

The PDKK invites you to browse and order this year's krewe design at

http://www.cafepress.com/pdkk08

Every year the Pet de Kat Krewe designs a t-shirt for members and friends of the krewe. These shirts have a magical effect when worn at a concert, festival or just along the river. Someone may yell out "Where Y'at! Pet De Kat!" when they see you sporting your new PdKK shirts. Meet old friends, and new in your katwear.

Hey share this email with a few festive friends :) and post it to that music centric list.

TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PET DE KAT MAILING LIST, VISIT http://www.petdekat.com/join.htm

YouTube Video: Paul Sanchez & the Rolling Road Show at Lafayette Square in New Orleans

[VIDEO] Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Road Show live at Lafayette Square, filmed by Scrub Brush Productions. Craig Klein, (of Bonearama), and Shamar Allen sing. Craig , who lost his house in St. Bernard and sings the first verse, "it's hard in St. Bernard. Shamar , who lost his home in the Ninth Ward sings the second verse, "the ninth ward's dissappeared". The song was scary deep that night and the five thousand folks in attendance felt it along with the band.

Shop Louisiana Food · Travel Books · Mardi Gras · Music (Zydeco, Cajun & Creole, Dixieland, R&B, Blues, Jazz...), MP3 Downloads · Videos · Musical Instruments · Kitchen & Housewares and more at astore.amazon.com/louisiana20-20

2008 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival survey

The schedule has been announced for Jazz Fest 2008, a lot of buzz around the internet about names that surprised, names that were missing and "not enough jazz". So which name on the schedule are you looking forward to seeing this year?

Is an artist missing from the lineup? Someone not on the Fest Poll? Add your comments...

Thanks for voting. The poll is now CLOSED. Voting stayed open until 2nd weekend of JAZZ FEST. See a the results (to be posted soon)

2008 Mardi Gras Parades and King Cakes

HAPPY MARTY GRAW, Y'ALL, the Mardi Gras parades are a rolling. Here is the line-up for Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans and surrounding areas leading up to Fat Tuesday!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6
• Phunny Phorty Phellows - Streetcar Route, 7 p.m.
• Alla - Algiers 1 p.m.
• Claude - Slidell, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11
• Brid - Lakeview, 6:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13
• Krewe of Slidellians - Slidell, 1:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19
• Krewe du Vieux - French Quarter, 7 p.m.
• Krewe of Bilge - Oak Harbor Marina, Slidell Noon

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20
• Little Rascals - Metairie, noon
• Perseus - Slidell, 1 p.m.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25
• Oshun - Uptown, 6 p.m.
• Cleopatra - West Bank, 6:30 p.m.
• Pygmalion - Uptown, 6:45 p.m.
• Excalibur - Metairie, 7 p.m.
• Atlas - Metairie, 7:30 p.m.
• Eve - Mandeville, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, JANAURY 26
• Choctaw - West Bank, 11:30 a.m.
• Adonis - Metairie, noon
• Pontchartrain - Uptown, 1 p.m.
• Shangri-La - Uptown, 2 p.m.
• Caesar - Metairie, 6 p.m.
• Sparta - Uptown, 6 p.m.
• Pegasus - Uptown, 6:45 p.m.
• Olympia - Covington, 6 p.m.
• Mona Lisa and Moon Pie - Slidell, 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27
• Alla - West Bank, 11:30 a.m.
• Carrollton - Uptown, Noon
• King Arthur - Uptown, 1:15 p.m.
• Barkus - French Quarter, 2 p.m.
• Rhea - Metairie, 2:00 p.m.
• Centurions - Metairie, 5:30 p.m.
• Nemesis - Chalmette 2 p.m.
• Dionysus - Slidell, 1:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30
• Druids - Uptown, 6 p.m.
• Thor - Metairie, 6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31
• Babylon - Uptown, 5:45 p.m.
• Chaos - Uptown, 6:30 p.m.
• Muses - Uptown, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1
• Hermes - Uptown, 6 p.m.
• d'Etat - Uptown, 6:30 p.m.
• Aquila - Metairie, 7 p.m.
• Morpheus - Uptown, 7:45 p.m.
• Selene - Slidell, 6:30 p.m.
• Orpheus - Mandeville, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
• NOMTOC - West Bank, 10:45 a.m.
• Iris - Uptown, 11 a.m.
• Tucks - Uptown, Noon
• Endymion - Mid-City, 4:15 p.m.
• Isis - Metairie, 6 p.m.
• Napoleon - Metairie, 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3
• Okeanos - Uptown, 11 a.m.
• Thoth - Uptown, 11:30 a.m.
• Adonis - West Bank, Noon
• Mid-City - Uptown, 12:15 p.m.
• Bacchus - Uptown, 5:15 p.m.
• Napoleon - Metairie, 5:30 p.m.
• Tchefuncte - Madisonville, 2 p.m.

LUNDI GRAS, FEBRUARY 4
• Proteus - Uptown, 5:15 p.m.
• Orpheus - Uptown, 6 p.m.
• Zeus - Metairie, 6:30 p.m.

MARDI GRAS DAY, FEBRUARY 5
• Zulu - Uptown, 8 a.m.
• Rex - Uptown, 10 a.m.
• Elks Orleans - Uptown, follows Rex
• Crescent City - Uptown, follows Elks
• Argus - Metairie, 10 a.m.
• Jefferson Trucks - Metairie, follows Argus
• Elks Jefferson - Metairie, follows Jefferson
• Grela - West Bank, 11 a.m.
• Lions - Covington, 10 a.m.
• Covington - Covington, follows Lions

Get out to the parades! Grab some beads! Don't forget your Bead Bag. Looking for a unique bead bag? Check out cafepress.com/iheartmg

Who has the best king cake? Who's king cake ships the best? Just because it's a great king cake locally doesn't mean travels and tastes great in Wisconsin. Share your favorite king cake tips.

Mardi Gras Music!

· Gambino's Bakery, New Orleans http://www.gambinos.com/
800-GAMBINO

· Haydel's Bakery http://www.haydelbakery.com/
800-442-1342

· Randazzo's Bakery http://www.kingcakes.com/

For Parade changes and cancellations, jump over to the NOLA Parade schedule on Mardi Gras.com. Missing a parade? Add your updates in the comments area.