Humid Beings

1979 Live "Cold Wind in August" - Van Morrison w/ Dr. John on the keys

This is a rare gem.Skip to 1:10 for the music.Embedding is disabled.  It is that good.  Ha.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82Yo9CIQDsA&feature=related

The Megaphone Marathons

We are bursting with excitement to announce the first ever comedy marathon that spans three cities and three weekends! Click on a city below to get the full schedule and information on passes to shows! "September 3rd and 4th: Dallas, Tx [@ Dallas Comedy House]":http://newmovementtheater.com/dallas-marathons/ "September 10th and 11th New…

Happy Jack Frequency and Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs

Happy Jack Frequency is the solo project of New Orleans musician James Martin. Still in his early 20's, James has earned his stripes by performing on three different continents and forty-two of the fifty United States of America. In addition to his experience, James also has had the advantage of…

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"DJ Soul Sister: Bringing Old School Funk, Groove and Disco to New Orleans"

DJ Soul Sister's b-day skate jam this Friday http://nola.humidbeings.com/posts/detail/147173/you-only-turn-35-once-.-.-

Pier Pressure by Banksy

Street artist/prankster Banksy has unveiled his latest work, a dolphin ride for children on the boardwalk in the English seaside resort town of Brighton. This coin-operated dolphin is seen leaping over a BP barrel of leaking oil.banksyfilm

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"A Monday Tradition: Red Beans and Rice"

BJ's in the Bywater. Red Beans and Rice + New Orleans boogie woogie get down http://nola.humidbeings.com/events/detail/3530/Blue-Mondays-BJs-2010-08-23

Big History, Big Rock Candy Mountain, and Sunshine Factory

This night is the official debut of The New Orleans band "Big History"... Big Rock Candy Mountain and Sunshine Factory will round off the night. From the NOIR Collective http://neworleansindierock.com/ Big History is Matt Glynn, Meg Roussell, Bret Bohnet, Amanda Wuerstlin, Blandon Helgason, and Cory Schultz. If any of those…

The Courtyard Kings Quartet

The Courtyard Kings were founded in March 2005. Violinist, Mike Harvey, and guitarist, Carl Keith, rapidly formed a vision for the band and developed a repertoire. After almost a year apart, due to Katrina, they reunited and have been performing regularly in New Orleans ever since. Their newest member, Greg…

Gravity A

*Upstairs* Developing out of a city that is inundated with musical vibrations, Gravity A exhilarates New Orleans' rich musical tapestry with their fresh, dynamic energy and innovative sound. This five years old quartet is inspired by the soulful jazz expressions and second-line fusions of their hometown, yet still draws heavily…

Joe Krown Trio with Walter "Wolfman" Washington & Russell Batiste

*Free boiled shrimp and exotic meats with paid admission.* Joe Krown (Hammond B-3), Walter Wolfman Washington (guitar & vocals) & Russell Batiste (drums & background vocals) started playing together in March 2007. The trio has been performing every Sunday at a local New Orleans nightclub, the Maple Leaf Bar. The…

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"30 Days In The Bowl Trailer"

This looks amazing.

Fed-Up Flight Attendant Makes Sliding Exit (NY Times)

One passenger stood up to retrieve belongings from the overhead compartment before the crew had given permission. Mr. Slater instructed the person to remain seated. The passenger defied him. Mr. Slater reached the passenger just as the person was pulling down the luggage, which struck Mr. Slater in the head.…

Breakin' Granny

I love grandmas... Grandma Tracy breakdancing at Mad Decent NYC block party

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"RIP Albert Joseph Jackson, the Moses of Magazine Street"

~ Jimmy "The Saint" Black After an evening of drinking at various establishments on magazine one night shortly after Katrina, I became disgusted with the state of affairs and the world in general. My friends had long since abandoned me for their homes as I wasn't ev...en close to being…

didjeridu vs. dog

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"RIP Albert Joseph Jackson, the Moses of Magazine Street"

People like Albert make cities into communities. I'll never forget him. ~ Eli Ackerman

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"You only wish you were this cool."

http://nola.humidbeings.com/posts/preview/147260/This-is-hip-hop-Ha

This is hip-hop!  Ha.

THIS IS HIP-HOP! from Airwave Ranger on Vimeo.

Commented on soulsis's post:
"you only turn 35 once . . ."

I've been waiting for this day for 2 years. :)

Commented on humidhaney's post:
"You only wish you were this cool."

So far behind I'm ahead I guess. This was the big thing in Albuquerque when I was in college. On Thursday nights you'd head out to the Midnight Rodeo where country met hip hop on the dance floor after midnight. Thanks for taking me back. Yes, I have actually done…

Quantum entanglement. Beam me up Scotty!

"Quantum entanglement" may sound like an awful sci-fi romance flick, but it's actually a phenomenon that physicists say may someday lead to the ability to teleport an object all the way across the galaxy instantly.It's not exactly the Star Trek version of teleportation, where an object disappears then reappears somewhere…

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"Albert (aka guy who tells you we are all brothers and sisters, god bless you on Magazine Street) is on Memphis Beat"

Thank you so much cele! I have been searching for news of Albert all morning. I am going to open a post here shortly to allow folks to share their stories of Albert. I lived in the channel and use to take Albert around on my tandem bicycle just for…

Little Kid Mad About Boring Zoo Trip

Going to the zoo and not seeing the violent animals? That's like going to a water park and only riding the lazy river.  http://www.todaysbigthing.com/2010/07/30See more funny videos and TBT Videos at Today's Big Thing.

The Loose Marbles

Every saturday @ 7pm The Loose Marbles play Maison on Frenchmen Street. This is a rare occasion to find them in a club as they are often found playing on a French Quarter street.

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"Like Spinning Plates: How The Oil Spill is Changing My Relation to Music"

Great post Jason!

A Zedonk is born

DAHLONEGA, Ga. — A zedonk, an unusual cross between a donkey and a zebra, is attracting attention at the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve in Dahlonega after being born there about a week ago. The animal, which has a zebra father and donkey mother, has black stripes prominently displayed on her legs…

I know exactly how the goat feels...

Dealing with certain things in this city like parking tickets and trying to register a car make me feel exactly like this goat or do I feel more like the man getting spit on?  Hmm. 

Meet Leslie... and the Lys

I was introduced to Leslie Hall during the first days back after the levees failed during Katrina.  I can tell you she was some of the greatest therapy any of us had or will have.  Gold pants, bedazzlers, gem sweaters and back up dancers.  And she's got some smart lyrics…

Puppy Love

Awareness Test

Happy Hour in the Musicians Village

Somehow Margie got Bacardi to sponsor happy hour at her house... There were mojitos + good friends and neighbors. This is what the Musicians Village was built to be. And Margie's black beans are da bomb!You can purchase some of Margie's music at Louisiana Music Factory, CD baby or anywhere…

Happiness is ...

Diner with very dear old friends at Martinique Bistro Saturday night leads to best afternoon ever for Bootsy. Thanks for the bone Dave!

BIG BANG BIG BOOM - the new wall-painted animation by BLU

The coolest stop motion street art you will see all day.BIG BANG BIG BOOM - the new wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo."BIG BANG BIG BOOM: an unscientific point of view on the beginning and evolution of life ... and how it could probably end. direction and animation…

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"Hommage à la Louisiane"

what's NOT to love about Louisiana?

I have the mango

Mr. Okra and his new truck are back in action. More on Mr. Okra

Albert (aka guy who tells you we are all brothers and sisters, god bless you on Magazine Street) is on Memphis Beat

Memphis Beat, a new TV show on TNT is filming in New Orleans.Anyone else who lives in the Irish Channel (my previous neighborhood) recognize Albert?  around the :16 markOr maybe you recognize him from Magazine Street?  He's the guy who tells you that "we are all one" and that "God…

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"Native American Tribe faces the BP Oil Spill"

We have to respect all forms of life and the nature that sustains us. "we don't live in this world alone"

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"In New Orleans, New Life by the River"

yay! love to see my hood in the NY Times!

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"Lenny Kravitz crashes the Voice Of Praise Choir New Orleans"

just another day in the quarter, i looooove new orleans.

Rbar New Orleans: Shrimp Boil is lagniappe Mojitos are all Laura magic

Friday Happy Hour at the R Bar & Inn.Yesterday was one of those days where all I could think was, Damn I love my city.Leisurely dog walk to through the Marigny to the ultimate happy hour times.  Free shrimp.  Damn good cocktails.  Conversation with folks from the neighborhood.  I even learned…

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"The Truth is Out There"

I've been saying since day 5 or so that we were going to be living an X-files episode... You are right, Molder. We CAN handle the truth. But they CAN'T handle telling it.

Caring For Our Coast: Wildlife

BP is burning endangered sea turtles alive.Sign Petition: http://act.credoaction.com/campaign/bp_turtles/?rc=fb_share1 The sea turtle most affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill is the Kemp's Ridley2 which is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Parties responsible for killing the endangered turtles are liable for criminal penalties that include prison…

Commented on humidhaney's post:
"Circus is in town"

reason #541 why I love New Orleans Elephants on parade down Julia street

RIP Clarence Wolf Guts / Last of the Oglala Lakota Code Talkers

When the towers of the World Trade Center fell on Sept. 11, 2001, Clarence Wolf Guts asked his son to call the U.S. Department of Defense to see if the country needed his code talking abilities to find Osama Bin Laden. Wolf Guts was in his late 70s at the…

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"Coooookies for Catcher.  http://tweetphoto.com/28071265"

who is that adorable furry friend? so friggin' cute!

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"My Saturday Morning BP Rant."

Since the very first day oil was pumped, the race to control it began. You're so right, our entire way of life is built around oil addiction. We have to do better and as a society DEMAND better alternatives. It is unimaginable that they are even still in charge of…

Commented on Charlotte's image:
"002"

incredible shot. sagos, ferns etc. are so cool when new leaves are forming and unfolding... i live that they look like embryos in the beginning, too.

Take it to the Street: Photos & Video of Music on the Street

GambitWeekly: TBC Brass Band ProtestTBC Brass Band Protests City’s Sudden Enforcement of Controversial Street Musicians Ordinance http://blogofneworleans.com/blog/2010/06/17/tbc-brass-band-protests-citys-sudden-enforcement-of-controversial-street-musicians-ordinance/

Take it to the Street: Resources

Affect ChangeWrite to your council men/women. They are employed by the people. Arnie Fielkow/City Council Counselor at Large afielkow (at) cityofno (dot) com 504-658-1060 Jackie Clarkson/City Council Vice President jbclarkson (at) cityofno (dot) com 504-658-1070 Kristin Palmer/District C Council member kgpalmer (at) cityofno (dot) com

'i'm a ninja' 'no you're not' 'did you just see me do that?' 'see what?' 'exactly!'

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"Cadillac Ranch"

I was lucky enough as a child to spend my summers in New Mexico... this was the ONLY thing about Texas that was cool on the drive there.. ha. Thanks for posting these.

Caring For Our Coast: Volunteer

Coalition to Restore Coastal LouisianaVolunteer form: http://www.crcl.org/ 1-800-LACOAST (1-800-522-6278) or 225-767-4181 Groups they work with: LaGulfResonse http://lagulfresponse.org/home.html Sierra Club http://action.sierraclub.org/Oil_Spill_CleanUp

Caring For Our Coast: Wildlife

National Wildlife FederationText WILDLIFE to 20222 to donate $10 to the National Wildlife Federation. 97% of funds raised through this text drive will go directly to efforts rehabbing animals in the Gulf. http://www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Wildlife-Conservation/Threats-to-Wildlife/Oil-Spill/Mobile-Giving.aspx

Caring For Our Coast: Ideas

Ride a BicycleIt's good for your spirit, your health, your pocket book, and OUR environment.

would love for all of nola to give up the Ying Yang twins for Lent

working on my red beans and rice suit for Lundi Gras

november rain

got thrilla'd

is ready to learn the Thriller moves for the Voodoo Fest performance

please come back autumn

A New Orleans Monday Classic: Red Beans and Rice! http://bit.ly/3V74m

Green Project's Bike Tire Repair Workshop on Saturday 10/24, my tires can't handle these streets! Thanks @HumidBeings! http://bit.ly/cw1nq

SAINTS vs GIANTS at the Dome! #travel #nola #superdome http://myloc.me/15zhy

Heading down to Dutch Alley to see the Zydepunks at 2:30! Check out the event http://bit.ly/3V1kEq #travel #nola

Go see loup garou presented by ArtSpot Productions and Mondo Bizarro at City Park everyday this weekend at 5pm! http://bit.ly/YhTkH #nola

Need something to do before #Voodoo? Check out the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest in Lafayette Square http://bit.ly/1FR8g1 #nola #travel

Ninth by Joshua Clark, Zack Smith and Steve Wolfram - A @HumidBeings Original - Focusing on the 9th Ward http://bit.ly/1usBox

@BarackObama speaking at New Orleans Town Hall, said we were "turning crisis into opportunity" #obamanola #geauxbama

#voodoo FREE kick-off party 10/29 w/ Biz Markie, @TheKnuX, @djsoulsister! http://bit.ly/ebL0e (via @djsoulsister) #travel #neworleans

Help a local hero become a national hero! Derek Tabb nominated as CNN's Hero of the Year! http://is.gd/3YF9T

Help a local hero become a national hero! Derek Tabb nominated as CNN's Hero of the Year! http://is.gd/3YF9T Everybody RT @Howlinwolfnola

@BarackObama President Obama Congrats on ur Peace Prize and Welcome to New Orleans! Obama Victory Party http://bit.ly/M9D5N @humidbeings

Help a local hero become a national hero! Derek Tabb nominated as CNN's Hero of the Year! http://is.gd/3YF9T Everybody RT @Howlinwolfnola