It's Uncle Marty Gras 2023, as this is adventure number 677 of The 3D RadioActivity, where Daytona Airedale and I dedicate the show to a yearly tradition to take our trip to the mouth of the Missisip! Go grab some chicory coffee and a begnet or pączki to make this the fattest Tuesday of the year as we play Cajun, Creole, Funk, Jazz, Crescent City, World & Zydeco, so … [Read more...] about Uncle Marty Gras 2023
New Orleans
Psychedelic Time Warp – New Orleans, Alabama, Mississippi
Hosted by Bart Shore. This special themed Psychedelic Time Warp show was created on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina as a tribute to the Gulf Coast states of Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi. It honors the musical heroes from this historical home of jazz and blues. Also featured are songs and sound clips about these places. Hear music from Dr. John, the Neville … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – New Orleans, Alabama, Mississippi
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “St. James Infirmary” by King Oliver and his Orchestra
All of the greats in Jazz have someone to look up to and Louis Armstrong's mentor was Joe "King" Oliver. Oliver was born in New Orleans and formed a band with trombonist Kid Ory who dubbed young Joe "King." Oliver became known for his muted coronet playing and rose to fame in New Orleans before moving on to Chicago in the 1920s. It was there he formed an all-star band of then … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “St. James Infirmary” by King Oliver and his Orchestra
Song Of The Day – “Doing The Santa Claus” by Huey “Piano” Smith and the Clowns
Christmas “Nawlins” style, and one of my all-time favorite holiday records, to boot! Originally released in 1962 on the Ace label, Twas The Night Before Christmas is a hoot to listen to with some of the coolest Christmas songs this side of The French Quarter. We gave this album a spin at our weekly vinyl gathering at a local bar last week, and there was a couple dressed up in … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day – “Doing The Santa Claus” by Huey “Piano” Smith and the Clowns
