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MySpace Layouts MySpace Codes MySpace Backgrounds It doesn’t often happen, and that’s putting it mildly. When was the last time a bundle of youthful energy, polished musicianship and originality like Tipitina landed on the mat unannounced? It’s quite disconcerting. ‘Where did this suddenly come from?’ you ask. The prosaic reply is Preston, Lancs, but the real answer is New Orleans and a few other hot spots along the way; from juke joints and dance halls, warm nights and windy streets, good times remembered and a few bad moments best forgotten. In short, to borrow Hoagy Carmichael’s handy list of life-enhancing ingredients, it comes from ‘swing, boogie-woogie and jive’ - not forgetting the blues and even gospel music. Tipitina is (or are) Justin Randall, Debbie Jones and Gary Barber, joined on certain occasions by Andy Jones, John Battrum and Tom Hill. If you know anything at all about New Orleans music and its great practitioners you know that Tipitina is the title of a piece by the late Professor Longhair, and it is from the Prof and his students - Fats Domino, Allen Toussaint, Dr John et al - that they draw much of their inspiration. With a background as broad as that, a band can range happily through vast tracts of musical landscape. For instance, we find Dream A Little Dream Of Me, a winsome little pop song from 1931, by Gus Kahn, Fabian André and Wilbur Schwandt, side by side with Hit That Jive Jack, an early hit for the King Cole Trio; and Fats Waller’s immortal Ain’t Misbehavin’ (1929) rubbing shoulders with I Wish I Was In New Orleans by Tom Waits, from his 1976 album ‘Small Change’. Originality manifests itself in many ways, one being the ability to bring seemingly incompatible elements together and make something new and unique out of them - in this case Tipitina’s beguiling and distinctive style. It seems to me that New Orleans music is like an underground stream. The everyday world of pop music, jazz and blues carries on oblivious to its presence until, every once in a while, it rises to the surface and insists on being heard. It happened with trad jazz and Fats Domino’s New Orleans rock in the fifties, with Dr John and his voodoo brew in the ‘60s, with the Neville Brothers and the Meters in the ‘70s and ‘80s - and don’t forget Jools Holland on our own doorstep right now.

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Galactic: NYE at Tipitina's

Galactic: NYE at Tipitina's

Source: JamBase

PRE-SALE STARTS TODAY AT 10 AM; PUBLIC ON SALE SET FOR NOVEMBER 9 Celebrate the arrival of 2012 with Galactic and special guests for a very special show at Tipitina's. The evening will feature very special guest Anders Osborne in addition to Corey Glover (of Living Colour) and Corey Henry (of Rebirth Brass Band). The Eric Lindell Trio will open. This will be a long crazy night with surprises expected. A limited number of special VIP packages are available for ...

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The Radiators to Broadcast Final 3 Shows from Tipitinas

The Radiators to Broadcast Final 3 Shows from Tipitinas

Source: JamBase

SHOWS SET FOR JUNE 9, 10 AND 11 AT TIPITINA'S IN NEW ORLEANS, LA iClips and The Radiators are extremely excited to announce the live broadcast of The Radiators final three shows from Tipitina's in New Orleans, LA. The Radiators have had a remarkable 33-year career with the same original five members. The shows are set to take place June 9, 10 and 11 and will be broadcast live in real time on iClips.net. The Last Watusi will be shot ...

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Tipitina's Jazz Fest Webcasts Lotus, Rre, Dirty Dozen

Tipitina's Jazz Fest Webcasts Lotus, Rre, Dirty Dozen

Source: JamBase

A GOOD SEAT FOR SOME GREAT SHOWS FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME!

The very good folks at Tipitina's are offering audio and video feeds (and archives) for a choice selection of performances happening inside their walls during this year's Jazz Fest, which kicks off today. Our own Kayceman will be bringing you highlights each day and our photographers are scrambling around capturing moments to share. Check back with JamBase daily this weekend for updates and galleries!

The Tipitina's webcasts ...

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Tipitina's 31st Anniversary | NOLA

Tipitina's 31st Anniversary | NOLA

Source: JamBase

Words & Images by: Jeffrey Dupuis

Tipitina's 31st Anniversary Midnite Disturbers, 504 Brass Band, Johnny Sketch, Good Enough for Good Times Ivan Neville & Friends, Billy Iuso and Restless Natives, Groovesect, PBS 01.14 - 01.17 :: New Orleans, LA

Fess Founded in 1977 as a neighborhood juke joint, Tipitina's recently celebrated its 31st anniversary. Founded by fourteen young music fans (The Fabulous Fo'teen) as a place for Professor Longhair to play in his later ...

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Tipitina's Foundation Instrumental in Special Delivery to the Birthplace of Jazz

Tipitina's Foundation Instrumental in Special Delivery to the Birthplace of Jazz

Source: All About Jazz

Early Wednesday morning, a truck laden with 3,300 pounds of music pulled up to a Mid-City storage facility. Four sweaty staffers from the Tipitina's Foundation, the nonprofit philanthropic arm of the famed music club, spent the day unpacking, sorting and labeling brass, woodwinds, drums and more. “There's a little bit of everything, “ said the foundation's Lauren Cangelosi, flanked by 72 black trumpet cases stacked 10 high. “Cellos, violins, violas, sousaphones, clarinets, baritone saxophones. You name it, we've got it." ...

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Dr. John to Release "Right Place, Right Time: Live At Tipitina's Mardi Gras '89"

Dr. John to Release "Right Place, Right Time: Live At Tipitina's Mardi Gras '89"

Source: All About Jazz

DR. JOHN Captured “Live" In A Historic New Orleans Performance RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME: LIVE AT TIPITINA'S MARDI GRAS '89 Volume Two from “The Rebennack Chronicles"

New York, NY - Musically speaking, there are few events as highly anticipated as the venerable Mac Rebennack, aka, Dr. John, performing “live" in New Orleans. Perhaps the greatest living musician from the Crescent City, the Doctor's hometown appearances always prove to be a full-scale celebration of New ...

"I found the album hugely entertaining and I would hope that Tipitina do very well out of it." - Paul Jones, BBC Radio 2

"Vocalist Debbie Jones is as sultry as a night downtown, while Justin Randall's piano boogies like there's no tomorrow." - JD, Sunday Mercury Newspaper

"Debbie Jones, has a rich, soulful and very expressive voice, well suited to the material. The authentic-sounding soloing of Justin Randall shows a mastery of the various New Orleans piano styles and there is also invigorating solo input from the saxist and guitarist." Bob Weir, Jazz Journal

"...the striking voice of Debbie Jones dominates, but special mention must be made too of moments such as Justin Randall’s boogie tour de force on the fast rocking Breaking Up The House." Chris Yates, Jazz Rag Magazine

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