Rent Party 2008 was an amazing show and a wonderful experience. It was well-worth the ticket price and I hope they do it again next year.
The night opened with the Maryland Jazz Band of Cologne on the front steps of town hall. The music was fabulous and the singer had a wonderful, Louis Armstrong-style vocals. I couldn't even hear his German accent. We then proceeded inside for the rest of the show. The first act was the Mt. Zion Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church Mass Choir. Dressed in purple and white, they did several religious-themed number including Amazing Grace. They were followed by the BeauSoleil Trio comprised of an accordian, a fiddle, and a guitar. They performed traditional Cajun music. Following the trio was Fredy con su Banda, a Latin band. Various Latin-style number were performed with Fredy Omar on vocals. Most unique was the presence of a flute in many of the numbers. Next was the Louisiana Purchase Bluegrass Band. The Band had a banjo, fiddlers, and several other musicians. They played both classic and contemporary bluegrass. The bands were finished up with Don Vappie and the Creole Jazz Serenaders. They played some beautiful numbers from the 1920s.
After the bands finished, a Tribute to New Orleans Rhythm and Blues commenced. This part of the program featured many well-known and talented musicians. Each of the artists on stage could hold their own beautifully. There was a pianist whose name I missed, Gerald Adams on bass, Don Vappie playing the banjo, and Roderick Paulin playing the horn. There were two featured singers: Lilliam Boutte who sang a crowd-rousing version of Stagger Lee and Al "Carnival Time" Johnson whose famous song, "Carnival Time" is played ever Mardi Gras season without fail. By the end of the night the entire crowd was on its feet.
The Event was hosted by the Abita Springs Opery and the Cultural Alliance of the Americas. CAOTA is always looking for volunteers or donations and can be found online at http://www.bringitonhome.org/
The night opened with the Maryland Jazz Band of Cologne on the front steps of town hall. The music was fabulous and the singer had a wonderful, Louis Armstrong-style vocals. I couldn't even hear his German accent. We then proceeded inside for the rest of the show. The first act was the Mt. Zion Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church Mass Choir. Dressed in purple and white, they did several religious-themed number including Amazing Grace. They were followed by the BeauSoleil Trio comprised of an accordian, a fiddle, and a guitar. They performed traditional Cajun music. Following the trio was Fredy con su Banda, a Latin band. Various Latin-style number were performed with Fredy Omar on vocals. Most unique was the presence of a flute in many of the numbers. Next was the Louisiana Purchase Bluegrass Band. The Band had a banjo, fiddlers, and several other musicians. They played both classic and contemporary bluegrass. The bands were finished up with Don Vappie and the Creole Jazz Serenaders. They played some beautiful numbers from the 1920s.
After the bands finished, a Tribute to New Orleans Rhythm and Blues commenced. This part of the program featured many well-known and talented musicians. Each of the artists on stage could hold their own beautifully. There was a pianist whose name I missed, Gerald Adams on bass, Don Vappie playing the banjo, and Roderick Paulin playing the horn. There were two featured singers: Lilliam Boutte who sang a crowd-rousing version of Stagger Lee and Al "Carnival Time" Johnson whose famous song, "Carnival Time" is played ever Mardi Gras season without fail. By the end of the night the entire crowd was on its feet.
The Event was hosted by the Abita Springs Opery and the Cultural Alliance of the Americas. CAOTA is always looking for volunteers or donations and can be found online at http://www.bringitonhome.org/
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