Monthly Archives: September 2010

The Washboard Chaz Blues Trio

With the exception of Ani DiFranco (who was sold out), John Boutte (who played the day after we left) and Kermit Ruffins (who we just plain missed!) we didn’t recognize many of the musicians playing in New Orleans. So our … Continue reading

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Down By The Bayou. . . (Lake Fausse Point, LA)

Our first night in Louisiana we stayed in a cabin at Lake Fausse Pointe. It’s certainly the wildest place we’ve stayed on our road trip. There were squirrels and birds all around, alligators right outside the cabin and turtles in … Continue reading

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Welcome to Lousiana

Gator Baby. . . Frostie. . . Spanish Moss. . . The Laura Plantation House. . . Pretty soon after crossing the state line we were holding a baby alligator. The following day we visited The Laura Planatation. They provide … Continue reading

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Jenny & Johnny

We went to Nashville on the weekend to see Jenny & Johnny play at The Mercy Lounge. Jenny Lewis is amazing and they put on a great show. I wasn’t familiar with Jonathan Rice before their album I’m Having Fun … Continue reading

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The Broken Spoke (Austin, TX)

Keris & Stuart were kind enough to take us to The Broken Spoke during our stay in Austin and I’m pretty sure we wouldn’t have found out about this one without them. It’s a country music dance hall that’s been … Continue reading

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