From a ragtag band of street musicians to an internationally touring act, my old friends from the band Tuba Skinny have used the technology today to open their audience to the music yesterday. (photo: Sarah Danziger)
New Orleans
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A new piece on The Stories series at Medium about being far from New Orleans on Mardi Gras Day.
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In the last two decades, there is no address I’ve claimed longer than a little cabin on Deslonde Street.
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Deep in the Ninth Ward sits the local institution Jack Dempsey’s, an island of consistency in a sea of change… Dining Partner: Keith Hurtt Occupation: Attorney at Law, Tour Guide, Gentleman of Questionable Reputation. You can find him: Drinking an…
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New Orleans
Flood Watch: The Bonnet Carre Spillway and the Mississippi River’s Many Tempers
January 29, 2016The Bonnet Carre Spillway diverting excess water from the swollen Mississippi River. There are many cars pulled up in the parking area when I arrive, everyone coming to see this mile and a half long structure designed to save us…
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FoodNew Orleans
Dining Out in New Orleans: Satsuma (with Magda Boreysza and Robin Rapuzzi)
December 22, 2015Lunch at a Bywater staple with two of my nearest and dearest. A long time with these two, and with this restaurant… Dining Partner 1: Magda Boreysza Occupation: Comic book artist You can find her: At a gallery opening showing…
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When I came home, nothing went right. New Orleans does that to me. I’ve lived in cities that welcomed me with open arms after some time away. New Orleans is not one of those cities. We develop relationships with the…
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FoodNew Orleans
Dining Out in New Orleans: The Big Cheezy and The Creole Creamery (with Izzy)
July 24, 2015One last trip out in this series before I hit the road. It’s all dairy all the time on this run… Dining partner: Izzy Occupation: Poet, librarian You can find her: Scanning the book she recommended to you at the…
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FoodNew Orleans
Dining Out in New Orleans: Two Sisters ‘N Da East (with Charlie Halloran)
July 15, 2015Heading out to the edge of town for killer soul food with my old friend Charlie Halloran. It’s a reminder that good things don’t go away, they just change location… Dining Partner: Charlie Halloran Occupation: Musician You can find him:…
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FoodNew Orleans
Dining Out in New Orleans: Barcelona Tapas (with Chris Romaguera) + King James and the Special Men
July 8, 2015Heading uptown to visit chef Xavier Laurentino’s latest contribution to the culinary scene. A couple small plates turns into a three hour meal/hangout, followed by the big sounds of a legendary New Orleans band. On my wing this evening, fellow…