Mardi Gras is almost upon us, eh? I got my red beans soakin’, so I can do some cookin’ tomorrow! I’d really hoped to record either “I Thought I Heard Buddy Bolden Say” or “Winin’ Boy Blues” for the occasion but, long story short, that isn’t happening. So with apologies to those who caught it first time around, here’s yours truly with my ’58 Harmony Master archtop doing “Basin Street Blues.” I know it’s a bit mellow for serious partying, but I’m pretty laid back from a musical standpoint!
Also in keeping with the season: If you want to read something just beautiful about New Orleans, please check out today's post at the always entertaining & informative New Orleans Ladder.
Otherwise: Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Bravo John! Really enjoyed your rendition. I've tinkered with the guitar for years, but never got beyond strumming a few chords. Great to hear it being played well!
ReplyDeleteHi Martin: Thanks! So glad you enjoyed this.
ReplyDeleteNice. And very appropriate for the day.
ReplyDeleteHi Jacqueline, & thanks!
ReplyDeleteMy copy of Days Of Wine arrived today. How's that for a good service - from order to delivery in about three days. From a quick dip into it, it certainly seems like a fine production.
ReplyDeleteHi Alan: That's kind of amazing, especially considering they have to print it first! Hope you like it.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed that. Basin St always takes me back to playing bass in jazz bands. I like it, but I must have plonked along to it more times than I care to remember. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that tune as a prelude to Mardis Gras. I can't complain about weather in SF right now, but I know that will be even more appreciated in more snowy parts of the world this week.
ReplyDeleteHi Ladrón: Glad you enjoyed it. I know they can be rainy, but I miss San Francisco winters up here in Idaho!
ReplyDeleteHi Dominic: Thanks! Glad you liked it. It seems there are a couple I do that you know from your band days.
ReplyDeleteI like your oven mitts. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'll send you some cornbread, to go with your beans.
Hi Ginger, & thanks! I was going to make cornbread myself yesterday, but didn't get to it, so we just had red beans & rice with salad. It was good tho!
ReplyDeleteVery cool, John! Loved it!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen--glad you liked it!
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed that, John (sorry I'm late for the party, but I wasn't up to snuff on Mardi Gras).
ReplyDeleteIt still nags me who your voice reminds me of. I know I said Lou Reed, but that's not it. I'll keep working on it.
Kat
Hi Kat: I wasn't really up to snuff either, which was why I did a re-post! Glad you liked it.
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