Things I am excited about in April

This went over so well last month, that I have decided to do this again this month; though I feel last Month will be hard to top, but hey, Jazz Fest is at the end of the month. And you know what that means: awesome after parties...

Friday, April 3rd:
The month will start off a little sad. The City Life will be playing their last show ever, as some members pursue other musical projects, and some finish up school. The show will be at One Eyed Jacks and Caddywhompus will be opening up. I am sure they will be putting on a very special show that night.
VIDEO: The City Life Interview
VIDEO: Caddywhompus Interview

Thursday, April 9th:
The very talented instrumental electronic-band Ratatat will be playing at the House of Blues with Tussle and Despot. They weren't too good the time I saw them live; but hey, they do make great music.
VIDEO: Ratatat - "Mirando"

Saturday, April 11th:
Our friends at Community Records will be having a block party at their favorite hangout, the Big Top. I also hear all of Fatter Than Albert will be there for their performance.
VIDEO: Fatter Than Albert Interview

Monday, April 13th:
The always entertaining Dan Deacon will be playing his first show in New Orleans since putting out his amazing Bromst album. I personally can't stop listening to this album. If you have not seen this man live you must! You will never forget it.
VIDEO: Dan Deacon interview

Thursday, April 16th:
The Howlin Wolf will be host to what looks on paper to be an amazing night of the best of the best young local rappers. Curren$y, Raw Dizzy, Raj Smoove and G Eazy just to name a few will be in the house. Sounds like the kind of night where a surprise gust might jump on stage.
VIDEO: Dizzy - "Grand Closing"
Get to know G Eazy

Monday, April 20th
From all reports, the Pharmacy was one of the break out artists at the last New Orleans Indie Rock Fest and this is the first time I have seen them on a bill in New Orleans since that show, so lets see if they can back it up at the Dragons Den, and respond to my MySpace messages. Anyone know these guys?

Tuesday, April 21st:
I think this will be a night that will be a great meassure of what the rock/"indie" or whatever you want to call it scene is like in New Orleans. At Tipitinas, Big Rock Candy Mountain and the Peekers will be coming back to town to support the always ass shaking Girl Talk. And, if that doesn't blow your mind, Mogwai will be playing just 2 miles down the road at the Republic. Whats a music lover to do?
VIDEO: Girl Talk Interview
VIDEO: Peekers Interview
INTERVIEW: Big Rock Candy Mountain

Friday, April 24th:
Jazz Fest gets kicked off and so do the after parties. This night, cambodian born/LA Based Dengue Fever will be at One Eyed Jacks. They play some pretty music and are a lot of fun live.

Saturday, April 25th:
Life will be tough for music lovers again this night with Sharon Jones at the House of Blues, the Radiators at Tips, and Dax Riggs and Terry Reid at Jacks. Jesus, I guess on a night like that you go with your gut.
VIDEO: Sharon Jones Interview
VIDEO: Dax Riggs Interview

Thursday, April 30th:
I need to find a way to get back to New Orleans, seriously! Feel free to send me some money to allow me to be there for all two weeks of Jazz Fest. Mainly so on a night like tonight I can try and scheme a way to go see the Black Keys at the CAC than run over to see the New Orleans Bingo Show at Tips w/ the Fleur De Tease

OMG, and I don't even mention all the people playing at Jazz Fest!