Amanda Frentz   Media Manager     1 Palm Drive   New Orleans, LA 70124   neworleanscitypark.com     [email protected]   (504) 722-0735   January 2, 2014  

    Media Alert   “THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT” CONCERT SERIES   January through April 2014 schedule of Twilight concerts at New Orleans City Park     What:

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Join music lovers at City Park to hear some of New Orleans’ favorite performers during the “Thursdays at Twilight” concert series. Bring the whole family to enjoy this very popular series with an array of musicians and mint juleps indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters. This series is sponsored by the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation with support from WWNO 89.9 FM. $10 for adults and $3 for children ages 5-12. Mint juleps, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food are available for purchase. No outside food, drink, or pets allowed. Advance sale tickets are available online at www.neworleanscitypark.com. Advance tickets can also be purchased over the phone at 504-483-9488 or at the Botanical Garden Gift Shop. The “Thursdays at Twilight” concerts run through the middle of November.   Thursday Evenings   5:00 PM - Gates Open, 6:00 PM - Performance

Where: Pavilion of the Two Sisters, New Orleans Botanical Garden, New Orleans City Park     Contact:

9488    

New Orleans Botanical Garden: phone: 504-483-

email: [email protected]  

January 9 – New Orleans Banjos + 2   A fun loving group of four banjos, upright bass, and piano will perform music from the 1920’s when banjos were all the rage. It’s going to be a great evening. Don’t miss it! More info can be found at www.neworleansbanjosplus2.com.    

January 16 – Lars Edegran & Tom Sancton   Pianist Lars Edegran, leader of the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, teams up with world renowned clarinetist Tom Sancton for a fun evening of toe tapping New Orleans Jazz. More info can be found at www.tomsancton.com.    

January 23 – Rick Trolsen’s New Orleans Po’Boys   The New Orleans Po’Boys are reminiscent of the renowned “George Girard and his New Orleans Five” that lit up Bourbon Street as a regular fixture in the 1950s at the Famous Door. The Po-Boys’ repertoire include both familiar traditional New Orleans music, along with some original tunes. More info can be found at www.ricktrolsen.com.    

January 30 – The Yat Pack   The Yat Pack is a New Orleans –based band modeled on the 60’s Vegas Swing Era. They will perform classic big band numbers by Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Dean Martin, and Bobby Darin as well as contemporary artists like Michael Bublé, Billy Joel, and Harry Connick, Jr. They will also mix in a heavy dose of good old New Orleans   R&B. More info can be found at www.theyatpack.com    

February 6 – Cindy Scott   Cindy has had positive response from our audience at past Twilight

Series concerts with Tom McDermott and Leah Chase. This year Cindy will have her own band, and perform contemporary jazz tunes as well as old standards. More info can be found at www.cindyscott.us.    

February 13 – Tim Laughlin   Tim Laughlin, one of the brightest of the New Orleans-based clarinetists, has made a strong impression on the traditional jazz scene. His style and sound are uniquely his own, contrasting the classic style he grew up listening to in New Orleans and the contemporary influences of many. More info can be found at www.timlaughlin.com.    

February 20 – Lena Prima   To some performers, having a legendary father might be daunting; not for Lena Prima. Born in show business and raised on the road with her famous dad, the singer/songwriter/artist has earned her own reputation around the country for her energetic charismatic performances. She will perform songs of her father as well as some of her original tunes. More info can be found at www.lenaprimamusic.com.    

February 27 – Seva Venet and the Storyville String Band   A purveyor and preserver of the string band tradition, guitarist and banjoist Seva Venet has performed with dozens of New Orleans jazz and string musicians since moving to the city from Los Angeles in 1999. While in L.A., he played in a wide range of groups, including traditional jazz, Cajun and zydeco, country and western, blues and rock ‘n’ roll, and he brought that experience and versatility with him to New Orleans. More info can be found at www.sevavenet.com/bio/htm.    

March 6 – James Andrews   If anyone can pull off aligning himself with the famous Louis Armstrong it’s trumpet extraordinaire – James Andrews. However bold this move may be, the New Orleans native earned the "Satchmo of the Ghetto" alias back in his Treme neighborhood and the name still sizzles in the city. More info can be found at

www.jamesandrewsmusic.com.    

March 13 – The New Orleans Mystics   Don’t miss this show featuring the music of Motown. Songs from the Temptations, O’Jays, Marvin Gaye and Otis Redding will all be part of this soulful tribute to some of the greatest music from the 1970’s.    

March 20 – New Orleans Moonshiners   Only in New Orleans could a band like the Moonshiners come into being – a group of seven dedicated, educated young musicians with one goal in mind: carrying on and building upon the tradition of New Orleans jazz. Hailing from around the world and trained in music schools all over, the Moonshiners add a creative modern energy and their unique originals to traditional jazz, whipping up a never-beforeheard gumbo of music that is flamboyantly entertaining and toetappingly good. More info can be found at www.neworleansmoonshiners.com    

March 27 – James Rivers Movement   James Rivers is a New Orleans musical treasure. He plays a mixture of rock, progressive jazz, rhythm and blues and gospel; the sort of music that implies something for everybody when it’s played. Rivers, one of only three Jazz musicians ever known to play the bagpipes, would probably call himself a saxophonist, but his forte is really an amazing musical dexterity that has helped him master a dozen other instruments    

April 3 – John Boutte   Voted Best Male Vocalist of the year at both the Best of the Beat and the Big Easy Awards. His song “Treme” is the theme song of the popular HBO series. Those who were lucky to attend his sold out concert last year were part of a magical night. Don’t miss this year’s show. More info can be found at www.johnboutte.com.        

April 10 – Paul Soniat  

The Garden’s own, singer/songwriter Paul Soniat will perform his original songs, which always entertain and engage the audience. He is sure to have some new songs, so grab your mint julep and get ready for an enjoyable evening. www.paulsoniat.com    

April 17 – Tom Hook   Musician, songwriter, historian, Tom will be joined by some of New Orleans finest musicians, and will perform music of Tom Waits and Randy Newman, along with some New Orleans R&B, jazz standards, and originals. www.tomhook.com    

April 24 – Special Outdoor Concert – Threadhead Thursday   Pre-Jazz Fest Concert on the OUTDOOR ROBERT B. HASPEL STAGE, featuring bands supported by the Threadhead Foundation. More info can be found at www.threadheadrecords.com.      

About City Park:   City Park is distinguished by its large menu of sports and recreational activities, attractions for children, and its natural beauty. City Park holds a special place in the hearts of generations of New Orleanians and is a must-see for visitors to the city. As a popular place to picnic, play a favorite sport, wander through its gardens or take a boat ride, the Park receives millions of visit each year. It is located in the heart of the city and is the largest recreation area in the entire metropolitan area. Attractions include: New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Putt, Storyland fairytale playground, the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and numerous athletic venues. The 1,300 acres of parkland provide enjoyment for young children playing on our playgrounds and walkers, joggers, and bicyclists navigating the winding through the Park’s streets and trails.    

     

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