subject: GoNOLA Recommends: 5 Things to do in New Orleans this Weekend [print this page] GoNOLA Recommends: 5 Things to do in New Orleans this Weekend
While the Carnival Season started a while back on Twelfth Night, Mardi Gras is really starting to get into gear this weekend in the French Quarter. Many locals treat Saturday night's Krewe du Vieux as kind of a primer for the string of parades, flying beads, and general revelry in the streets that will follow for the next two weeks. So gear up, get out to the Quarter, wear comfortable shoes, and catch some mind blowing music on the way.
Friday, February 18
Catch Paul Sanchez at Chickie Wah Wah. (Photo Credit: ThreadHeadRecords.com)
Paul Sanchez The former Cowboy Mouthguitarist has set up shop at Canal Street music joint Chickie Wah Wah. Sanchez will start churning out his unique blend of soulful songwriting at 8 pm, making this a perfect stop on your way home from work.
Chickie Wah Wah
2828 Canal Street
Saturday, February 19
Krewe du Vieux This loosely organized, satirical, anything goes, immensely enjoyable parade will walk/march/stumble/fall/roll through the French Quarter Saturday night. Celebrating "25 Years Wasted" with king Don Marshall, expect a raucous good time.
Krewe du Vieux
French Quarter
101 Runners This Mardi Gras Indian/New Orleans funk conglomerate will take the stage at One Eyed Jack's with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux around 9 pm. Expect a wild show that will rival the barely contained insanity of the Krewe de Vieux rolling by outside.
Leon Russell will master space and time Saturday night at the HOB. (Photo Credit: connect.in.com)
One Eyed Jack's
615 Toulouse Street
Leon Russell For a slightly mellower sonic experience, the " Master of Space and Time " himself Leon Russell lands at the House of Blues to support his hugely successful comeback collaboration with Elton John. Russell will take you back to the 60s, float you through the 70s, and blow your mind all the way to yesterday.
House of Blues New Orleans
225 Decatur
Sunday, February 20
Sunday Night Brass with Mainline Mainline, one of the newest brass band sensations to crop up out of the fertile New Orleans musical landscape, take to the stage at Blue Nile on Frenchmen Street at 10 pm. End your wild weekend on a high note and a booming bass drum.
