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Thursday Evening Concerts in City Park

June 28, 2015 by Charlie London

Check out the Thursday concerts in City Park below.
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Pavilion of the Two Sisters • New Orleans Botanical Garden • City Park

Gates open at 5pm – Music begins at 6pm

• $10 admission

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2015 THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES
MAY – AUGUST

For additional information, call 504-483-9488 or visit City Park’s website at neworleanscitypark.com

Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks and food available.

No outside food or drink or pets allowed.

Click here or on the link to learn more about concerts in City Park on Thursdays.

http://neworleanscitypark.com/calendar/category/thursdays-at-twilight

July 16: Hot Club of New Orleans – The Hot Club of New
Orleans take the swing era music of Duke Ellington, Django
Reinhardt, and Stephan Grappelli (among others), retain the
classic groove, and then infuse it with their own modern
sensibilities. www.hotclubofneworleans.com

July 23: Bruce Daigrepont – Music came to Bruce at an early
age, and in the most traditional manner–handed down from
father to son. When he was growing up, no family gathering was
complete without a little playing and singing. His father picked
the guitar, while his Uncle Alton lent a remarkable voice to the
traditional Cajun songs and old-time country ballads. Bruce
almost single-handedly has popularized Cajun music and Cajun
dancing in New Orleans. www.brucedaigrepont.com

July 30: Banu Gibson – Gibson stands virtually at the top of her
eld. A superior and swinging jazz singer, Banu is one of the few
vocalists of her generation to maintain exclusive loyalty to songs
of the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s. A powerful force on stage, her
enthusiasm and showmanship are highlighted by her wide range
and versatility. www.banugibson.com

August 6: Leroy Jones Quintet – Leroy has been a central
gure in the New Orleans jazz scene since the mid-seventies and
continuously expands and renes his musicianship. “I remember
Leroy years ago in New Orleans. He was always regarded as the
greatest. No one could touch him. For young musicians like me, he
was exciting, intimidating. For the older ones, he was the keeper
of the flame. But Leroy did more than keep the flame. He started a
forest fire…” Harry Connick, Jr. spiritofneworleans.com/leroy.htm

August 13: Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue – The
Honky Tonk Revue plays vintage honky tonk, rockabilly and
classic country music with a heavy dose of western swing. They
have a deep-seated love and appreciation for the tried and true
honky tonk sound. www.galholiday.com

August 20: Pster Sisters – Holley Bendtsen, Yvette Voelker,
Debbie Davis and Amasa Miller comprise one of the few groups
that represent the New Orleans swing era, with their recreation
of the Boswell Sisters arrangements, and the only act featuring
vocal jazz harmony. They bring joy to your soul, harmony to your
ears, and the best and biggest boogie-woogie to your feet.
www.pstersisters.com

August 27: Ten Year Katrina Anniversary with Paul Soniat
and Special Guests – The garden’s own, singer/songwriter Paul
Soniat, along with special guest artists, will perform a program
with emphasis on “Songs of Katrina” remembering how our life
was when Katrina hit, and to celebrate the incredible growth and
rebirth from the devastation we all faced ten years ago.
www.paulsoniat.com

Pavilion of the Two Sisters • New Orleans Botanical Garden • City Park
Gates open at 5pm – Music begins at 6pm • $10 admission
2015 THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES
MAY – AUGUST

For additional information, call 504-483-9488 or visit City Park’s website at garden.neworleanscitypark.com

Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks and food available.

No outside food or drink or pets allowed.

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Twilight Concerts in City Park

December 27, 2014 by Charlie London

pavillion2sisters“Thursdays at Twilight” Concert Series

January through April 2015 Schedule of Concerts at

the New Orleans Botanical Garden in New Orleans City Park

 

What:          Join music lovers at City Park to hear some of New Orleans’ favorite performers during the “Thursdays at Twilight” concert series. Bring your friends to enjoy this very popular series with an array of musicians and mint juleps indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters.  This series is sponsored by the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.  

Admission is $10 per person. Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food are available for purchase. No outside food, drink, or pets are allowed.  

Advance tickets are available online at NewOrleansCityPark.com. Advance tickets may also be purchased over the phone at 504-483-9488 or at the Botanical Garden Gift Shop. Thursdays at Twilight Series Season Passes are also available for purchase.  

When:         Thursday Evenings

                   5:00 PM – Gates Open, 6:00 PM – Performance Begins 

Where:        Pavilion of the Two Sisters, New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park 

Contact:     New Orleans Botanical Garden: phone: 504-483-9488 or email: garden@nocp.org

February 5 – Lena Prima

To some performers, having a legendary father might be daunting. Not for Lena Prima. Born in show business and raised on the road with her famous dad, the singer/songwriter/artist has earned her own reputation around the country for her energetic charismatic performances. She will perform songs of her father as well as some of her original tunes. For more info please visit lenaprimamusic.com.

 

February 19 – Rick Trolson’s New Orleans Po’boys

The New Orleans Po’Boys are reminiscent of the renowned “George Girard and his New Orleans Five” that lit up Bourbon Street as a regular fixture in the 1950s at the Famous Door. The Po-Boys’ repertoire include both familiar traditional New Orleans music, along with some original tunes. For more info please visit ricktrolsen.com.

 

February 26 – Seva Venet and the Storyville String Band featuring Tanya Boutté 

A purveyor and preserver of the string band tradition, guitarist and banjoist Seva Venet has performed with dozens of New Orleans jazz and string musicians since moving to the city from Los Angeles. This year will feature New Orleans vocalist Tanya Boutte. It is sure to be a great evening. For more info please visit sevavenet.com/bio/htm OR tanyaboutte.com.

 

March 5 – James Andrews

If anyone can pull off aligning himself with the famous Louis Armstrong it’s trumpet extraordinaire – James Andrews. However bold this move may be, the New Orleans native earned the “Satchmo of the Ghetto” alias back in his Tremé neighborhood and the name still sizzles in the city. For more info please visit jamesandrewsmusic.com.

 

March 12 – Phil Melancon

Phil performs the musical spirit and style of his hometown, New Orleans.  Always entertaining and full of surprises, make sure you are there so you won’t miss a thing.

 

March 19 – New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra

The New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra is an American revival orchestra that performs vintage American music popular from the 1890s through the early 1930s. The orchestra pays particular attention to the music of New Orleans, in addition to the well-known compositions of jazz and ragtime composers like Jelly Roll Morton, Fletcher Henderson, and Eubie Blake.

  

March 26 – James Rivers Movement

James Rivers is a New Orleans musical treasure. He plays a mixture of rock, progressive jazz, rhythm and blues and gospel; the sort of music that implies something for everybody when it’s played. Rivers, one of only three Jazz musicians ever known to play the bagpipes, would probably call himself a saxophonist, but his forte is really an amazing musical dexterity that has helped him master a dozen other instruments. 

 

April 2 – The Topcats

Inducted into the Louisiana music hall of fame in 2005, The Topcats have been performing together for over 25 years.  The Topcats have been recipients of numerous awards from Gambit, Offbeat, and New Orleans magazine for being one of the best bands in the city. Don’t miss this night of fun jam-packed music you want to hear. For more info please visit thetopcats.com.

 

April 9 – The New Orleans Mystics

Buy your tickets early so you will not miss this show featuring the music of Motown.  Songs from the Temptations, O’Jays, Marvin Gaye and Otis Redding will all be part of this soulful tribute to some of the greatest music from the 1970’s.

 

April 16 – Paul Soniat

The Garden’s own, singer/songwriter Paul Soniat, will perform his original songs, which always entertain and engage the audience. He is sure to have some new songs, so grab your mint julep and get ready for an enjoyable evening.

For more info please visit paulsoniat.com.

 

April 23 – Special Outdoor Concert – Threadhead Thursday

Pre-Jazz Fest concert on the outdoor Robert B. Haspel stage featuring bands supported by the Threadhead Foundation. For more info please visit:   www.threadheadrecords.com.

 

April 30 – Garden Party Concert

This outdoor concert series takes place on the Robert B. Haspel Stage located in the New Orleans Botanical Garden.  The series is presented by the Backbeat Foundation with support from the Robert and Shirley Haspel Fund.  Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets. No outside food or beverages are permitted.

 

About City Park:

City Park: is distinguished by its large menu of sports and recreational activities, attractions for children, and its natural beauty. City Park has a special place in the hearts of generations of New Orleanians and is a must visit for visitors to the city. As a popular place to picnic, play a favorite sport, wander through its gardens or take a boat ride- the park receives millions of visitors each year. It is located in the heart of the city and is the largest recreation area for the entire metropolitan area. Attractions include: City Putt, New Orleans Botanical Garden, Storyland fairytale playground, the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, and numerous athletic venues. The 1,300 acres of parkland provide enjoyment for young children playing on our playgrounds and walkers, joggers, and bicyclists winding through the park’s streets and trails.

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January 8 – New Orleans Banjos + 2

A fun loving group of four banjos, upright bass, and piano will perform music from the 1920’s when banjos were all the rage. It’s going to be a great evening. Don’t miss it!  For more info please visit neworleansbanjosplus2.com.

 

January 15 – Lars Edegran – Tom Sancton – Topsy Chapman

Pianist Lars Edegran, leader of the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, teams up with world renowned clarinetist Tom Sancton  and vocalist Topsy Chapman for a fun evening of toe- tapping New Orleans music.   For more info please visit tomsancton.com.

 

January 22 – Bobby Cure and The Poppa Stoppas

Join us for a rocking good evening as we travel back in time with Bobby Cure to the Doo-Wop days of the 1950’s when the Moon was Blue, and the question of the day was, Why Do Fools Fall In Love? For more info please visit bobbycure.com.

 

January 29 – The Yat Pack

The Yat Pack is a New Orleans based band modeled on the 60’s Vegas Swing Era.

They will perform classic big band numbers by Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin as well as contemporary artists like Michael Bublé, Billy Joel, and Harry Connick, Jr. They will also mix in a heavy dose of good old New Orleans R&B. For more info please visit theyatpack.com.

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