One of the best characteristics of New Orleans is that both culturally and musically, it is a melting pot.  There’s always something brewing down in the delta.  From its traditional byways to its signature stride, New Orleans is a city driven by experiences and shaped by interactions.

Saturday, 12/20/08, I was looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.  I was in search of something authentic, something lively, something that would set my mind at ease and fill my soul.  I found just what I was looking for at Tipitina’s where the Cajun flavor of Beau Soleil avec Michael Doucet and the piano-charged rhythms Marcia Ball were on display.