photos and video by Charlie London
Robert Guthrie painted this gift to the Fortier Fest while the festival was happening!
He allowed it to be auctioned off for the benefit of the park.
Everyone’s friend and neighbor, Robert Guthrie, died suddenly on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. His friends called him “Speedy”. He was known for his fun loving personality and generosity. Robert Guthrie will live on in the hearts of many.
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato
Al Scramuzza and Allen Touissaint at the 2013 Fortier Festival
Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Allen Toussaint.
John Michael Rouchell at the 2013 Fortier Fest.
John Michael Rouchell at the 2013 Fortier Fest.
Bobby Wozniak and David Armond make Fortier Park what it is today!
Bob McGuire with New Orleans City Councilperson Susan Guidry. Bob is the mastermind behind all of the Fortier Festivals.
Rodney “Grill Master” Beals worked hard all day cooking burgers donated by Canseco’s!
Linda Burns, Linda Landesberg and Susan Roth sold lots of tickets.
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photos below by Andrei Soloviev
