Comments | louismaistros: filling the holes of history with the poetry of music

louismaistros

filling the holes of history with the poetry of music

May 28, 2009 19:48

The following is cross-posted from the very cool music and literary blog, LargeheartedBoy.com. It was an honor for me to be invited to contribute there. Since most of my friends and readers have an interest in all-things-New Orleans, I thought it might be of interest here. I hope that’s right. Either way, here it is….

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Filling the Holes of History ( Read more... )

edna hicks, blogging, blind willie johnson, largehearted boy, new orleans history, bunk johnson, music, jelly roll morton, tennessee williams festival, coco robicheaux

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katje0711 May 29 2009, 03:48:39 UTC

What a fascinating read! Thanks for sharing! I hate to admit I still haven't read your book. The friend who ordered it for me, hasn't given it to me, yet. Hopefully, I'll receive it soon! After reading this, I'm looking forward to the book even more!

louismaistros May 29 2009, 03:50:18 UTC

Thank you, I'm glad you liked my little essay!

katje0711 May 29 2009, 03:53:45 UTC

By the way, what was the name of your store and where in the French Quarter was it? I'm just curious if I've ever been there or maybe someone in my family's familiar with it.

louismaistros May 29 2009, 03:57:39 UTC

The store was called Louie's Juke Joint. We started in 1997 at 1129 Decatur Street (the former location of Record Ron's) and moved across the street in 1998 to 1128 Decatur (directly beneath Rings of Desire, a body piercing studio).

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louismaistros May 29 2009, 20:14:35 UTC

Hi -- Thanks so much for your kind words, and especially for spreading the word to your friends. I really appreciate that.

I must admit that the TWF fest is a nerve-racking thing for me. I've gone a few times as a participant, and never really felt like I fit in. Doing the panel was surprisingly fun, though. The crowd was great, so was the moderator, and my panelmates were also very cool. I guess it depends on the circumstances and my state of mind.

bettebrown May 29 2009, 11:23:13 UTC

Thank you, this is one of the most interesting pieces I've read in a while.

louismaistros May 29 2009, 20:15:42 UTC

Thank you for your kind words, I'm really glad you liked the piece :)

BTW, that is an interesting userpic. What is it from?

bettebrown May 29 2009, 21:50:20 UTC

It's a film still from 1929 of actress Claudette Colbert.

louismaistros May 29 2009, 22:00:08 UTC

I love that old stuff. Here's something also from 1929:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB__Xo8ukQM

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