FQF Report 4/18-4/19

We got in later than expected Saturday so we missed Marva Wright but caught the Storyville Stompers and made our way from the Harrahs area to Jackson Square passing by food and entertainment every step of the way.

At Jackson Square we listened to Ronnie Kole with John Perkins after consuming a few Abita beers (looking for Timmi) and some cajun meat pies, crawfish pies, Muriel%26#39;s goat cheese crepe and crawfish, Tujague%26#39;s beef brisket and horseradish sauce. (these are tidbit and appetizer portions) and then made our way to Lafitte%26#39;s blacksmith shop and joined the group in the Courtyard. After an introduction, nothing was thrown at me, so I joined the group. As poole mentioned Charmaine Neville and her family put on a great show.

We ambled down towards the Woldenberg stage area for the new era brass band and then headed over to Cafe Giovanni for dinner and entertained by the opera singers (also do requests). Such talent! and the food absolutely fantastic.

Realizing I%26#39;m not a teenager anymore and just plain tired we headed back to the hotel for drinks in the lounge. Holiday Inn-Superdome, great rate and a huge heated swimming pool on the 8th floor level (free shuttles every hour to the quarter, DDay museum,convention center etc.) The next morning we went to Mr. B%26#39;s jazz brunch with its great food and just indescribably great service. Fortified with more food we headed to Jackson Square for the Dukes of Dixieland followed by Jeremy Davenport. So much to see, so much to do and the entertainment is all FREE. I hope to see all of your next year for the French Quarter Festival.

FQF Report 4/18-4/19

Hey cajunyank! We really enjoyed talking with you and your better half. I put a big veto on the Alpine idea after I saw your face, and Drago%26#39;s was a great choice. Hope to see the two of you again sometime.

FQF Report 4/18-4/19

Seriously I was there working! I swear!