Jon Cleary’s tune, “When You Get Back”, aired on tonight’s episode of October Road. You can find this track on the Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen CD on Basin Street Records. If you missed the episode you can watch it online HERE. The song can be heard in the background of a bar scene about 30 minutes into the show.
Henry Butler PiaNOLA Live Coming April 29th
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Basin Street Records is proud to announce the first live solo record by 8 time Blues Award Nominee Henry Butler, PiaNOLA Live. This CD will be released nationally on April 29th, 2008 and is the second release of 2008 scheduled by our rebuilt label.
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Irvin Mayfield and Ellis Marsalis: Love Songs, Ballads and Standards
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Basin Street Records is pleased to announce that we are rebuilt and ready to roll. We will demonstrate that, while we celebrate our 10 year anniversary, with the release of several new CDs in 2008. The first will be Love Songs, Ballads and Standards by Irvin Mayfield and Ellis Marsalis. This new CD hits the streets on April 1st, 2008. No joke.
The onesheet for this new CD can be viewed by clicking on the image to the left. You can view a larger image of the CD by clicking on the CD. Samples of the songs can be heard at http://www.basinstreetrecords.biz/.
The King Can Do No Wrong
My friend, the Honorable Stanwood Duval, made what I know was a tough decision to dismiss the Army Corps of Engineers from most of the levee breach lawsuits. He did this because our government is allowed to dictate when it can and can’t be sued. In 1928 Congress made it impossible to sue the Army Corps of Engineers for flood related projects.
Please write your representatives in Congress and let them know that these laws are inappropriate. Government shouldn’t be immune to lawsuit when they are negligent with their responsibilities. In the case of New Orleans, government negligence caused the death of over 1400 people and the destuctions of over 100,000 homes and businesses.
Read all about this decision HERE.
Join levees.org.
Irvin Mayfield on First Lady’s Guestlist for State of the Union TONIGHT!
Irvin Mayfield was a guest of the First Lady in her box during the State of the Union Address tonight. Read the press release HERE.
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2008 Lineup (Jazzfest)
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (Jazzfest) has announced its lineup for 2008. Basin Street Records artists performing at the 2008 festival include:
Theresa Andersson on Friday, April 25th;
Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen on Saturday, April 26th;
Dr. Michael White (tribute to George Lewis) on Saturday, April 26th;
Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers on Thursday, May 1st;
Jason Marsalis (with John Ellis) on Thursday, May 1st;
Henry Butler on Saturday, May 3rd;
Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra on Saturday, May 3rd;
Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band on Saturday, May 3rd;
Jason Marsalis (tribute to Max Roach) on Saturday, May 3rd;
also Rebirth Brass Band on Sunday, May 4th. Included in this list because of the Kermit Ruffins’ Throwback CD that they recorded on.
and Ellis Marsalis on Friday, April 25th. Included in this list because of the upcoming Irvin Mayfield and Ellis Marsalis CD coming out on April 1st.
Headliners include: Stevie Wonder, Santana, Sheryl Crow, Robert Plant, Burning Spear, Ozomatli, Billy Joel, Elvis Costello, Randy Newman, Tower of Power, Diana Krall, Dianne Reeves, Bobby McFerrin and Chick Corea.
Basin Street Records will have artists performing at the Louisiana Music Factory on Wednesday, April 30th from 2pm-5pm.
See you at Jazzfest!