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Bill O' Fare
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Sometimes You Need To Dance
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Some Things Foreign and Strange
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I Got The Baby!
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The Krewe of Gambrinus
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ISSUE 6: Rejoice When You Die
EDITOR'S NOTE: The infectious drum beat and sassy blare of a trombone signals that a brass band is heading down the street. In New Orleans, there is a unique tradition called the jazz funeral, melded from the drum circle of the African slaves in Congo Square and the marching military bands of Spanish and the French. "You cry when you are born, so rejoice when you die!" an old New Orleans phrase goes. This week's literary selection explores that tradition in a post-Katrina age. And if you are hungry and having a bad hair day, do we have the restaurant for you. Enjoy!
-- Aileen McInnis, Editor
Featured Writing
"Jazz Funeral" by Aileen McInnis
There hadn't been a decent funeral in New Orleans since Katrina ripped through the city. But the town would do it right for Tubs. Eustace straightened a bit and peeked out a quarter-size hole in the cardboard covering up his busted out window. He do it straight for Tubs. Tubs had often come through with a gig for Eustace for the funerals he got as leader to the Brass Knuckles Marching Band. Eustace knew that Tubs would want him in the First Line, playing trumpet. He do right by Tubs, just like Tubs had done right by Eustace.
Alaska's own Brass Band goes after first prize in the Homer Winter Carnival Parade... and wins! Pictures from the Award Winning Bossy Pants Band and the talented Bossy Panty Twirlers.
Ever had alligator gumbo? The Krewe Du Review has, and live to tell the tale. They review Fire and Ice and find a down home, funky, fun place where you can also get your hair done.
COMING FEBRUARY 20, 2007:
BEST MUSEUM IN THE WORLD - $1 By Bob Banghart
"Ya got a dollar...then ya gits 10 minutes..." he said, as he walked towards the house."
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