The Polyrhythmics are currently on our way out of Louisiana, heading toward Colorado.
The Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans was more colorful and vibrant than I could have imagined, and although the multiple parades and costume balls range from neighbor and family friendly to parties that were for older folks, the one thing that was everywhere was MUSIC!
Just as it was last year after our trip to NOLA during JazzFest, I was sad to leave the city. I love being a part of the music community in Seattle, and I never want to leave it, but it always feels special to be in New Orleans, and I think it’s a city I want to continue to visit throughout my life.
Other news: Theoretics have released a new EP, and I think the music we made on it is unique, exciting, and creative in a way that I am very proud of. You can check it out here: https://soundcloud.com/theoretics/theoretics-fugue-state
A few other recent performances I found really musically fulfilling:
Tim Kennedy Quintet at Tula’s – Tim’s original material allows all of us to interact and make great music together.
Lucky Brown and the Super Premium Chiefs at Port Townsend’s Strange Brewfest – More on Lucky here
We’re moving on to Wyoming and Idaho from here, then we head home to Seattle. See you all soon!
– Art