Sherry's week started with a surprise visit
from an
old friend when Charley Londano and his friend Sharon
came into town to celebrate New Years
Sherry immediately took them to Tipitina's
for a great evening
of music from Puddinmoto with Dave Malone & Ed Volker of the Radiators
and percussionist Michael Skinkus
going for the double Bill, Sherry does the
hang
with Bill Bender and Bill Taylor
Sherry, Jazz Fest Johnny and Jay Mazza all
found
it hard to believe when Dylan James told them that when
you hold his magic red cup to your ear you pick up
a broadcast from the future where the
Saints actually win the big one
Sherry spotted someone she didn't know wearing
the
Thibodaux Jones Creole Kitchen T-Shirt
(available while
supplies last)
he turned out to be Roddy Capers a well known
glass blower and photographer from Asheville N.C.
Quint Davis, Producer/Director of the New
Orleans Jazz and
Heritage Festival, attempted to work his way
into a picture with Sherry for his Adventures debut
but Sherry was on to him from jump street
Sherry ran into her old friend Theresa Andersson
and Sherry was excited when she heard Theresa would
be joining Puddinmoto on stage for some songs
Sherry and RB at the Fess Head where RB
rubbed the head and wished for a
cute little thing with light brown hair
Abracadabra....it's Suze
Theresa Andersson then joined Puddinmoto
on stage
along with Darcy Malone of the Chilluns and
Marc Paradis of Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes
Marc & Darcy spotted Sherry and were quick
to get their picture while Dylan casts his
vote on "most likely to shave his beard"
on Sherry's way out she ran into Celeste....
Celeste was the girl up front falling into everybody
at the Soul Jam...Celeste is a physical therapist
but we aren't sure just what she is doing here
Sherry then joined Fred Cargo & Jazz Fest
Johnny
in a quick round of "what rhymes with Puddinmoto?"
but had to cut it short when they decided
nothing rhymes with Puddinmoto
Sherry decided to call it a night as
Fess reminded everyone that
New Years Eve was right around the corner
for New Years Eve Sherry was invited to Pat
& Bob Stelz
house for a New Years Extravaganza....
here Sherry is greeted by her old friend and
the head of the evenings security...Bobby
Pat & Jeremy are long time fans of the
Adventures
and were quick to jump in for a picture with Sherry
Sherry knew it was a party when Brooks &
Diana arrived, but
she never expected Gallivan to go for the New Years Eve choke hold
Sherry & Brooks compared
footwear
Brooks opted for the sensible brown shoe
while our girl naturally went downtown
Sherry was happy to see her neighbors J.C.
& Maggie along with
Maggie's brother Breck as everyone got ready
to welcome in 2003
there was great entertainment all night
prided by the Washboard Chaz Trio (week #18)
Roberto, guitar with Washboard Chaz, is from
Italy but still well aware that you haven't really
made it in America until you're in the Adventures....
le congratulazioni di Roberto
Sherry was glad to introduce Joe to her old
friend
Charley who was visiting for New Years
here Sherry is joined by Pat Stelz, the evenings
hostess,
and Sherry's favorite dance partner Mike
Marilyn shows Sherry the new "Mardi Gras
Magazine 2003"
with an article about the Krewe du Vieux parade
which features a picture of the Pizza Sluts on page 67...
Sherry & Marilyn are both past Queens of the Pizza Sluts
as the midnight hour approaches Sherry is
joined
by Jazz Fest Johnny, Larissa & Brooks for a look
at the fireworks
Sherry, James, Steve & George begin to
celebrate
as the clock strikes 12 and it's Happy 2003!!!
Sherry said she wasn't leaving until she saw
the longest tongue in the house....
James whipped it out and Sherry hit the door
realizing that Mardi Gras is just about here
Sherry got in a little pre-Carnival workout
Friday night at Rosy's Jazz Hall was
the launch of the brand new
"New Orleans Beat Street" magazine...
and Sherry was quick to grab a copy
Sherry's good friend, New Orleans artist,
Mike Williamson
designed the cover of the first issue of New Orleans Beat Street
and here he signs Sherry's copy
Sherry ran into her old friend Big Chief Alfred
Doucette (Week #23)
and they both enjoyed the article in New Orleans Beat Street
featuring the Big Chief
Jay Mazza of New Orleans Beat Street is happy
to see
Larissa, Steve, Sherry & Chris enjoying the inaugural issue
hanging at the bar Sherry found The Goo
and made new friends with Danny and his green beret
the party then switched gears and became Pat
Jolly's
Silly Hat Birthday Party....here Jazz Fest Johnny
leads the lady of honor into her party
since she didn't get the email about wearing
a silly hat
Sherry quickly borrowed Jazz Fest Johnny's hat
and just as quickly broke it....sorry Johnny
there was music provided by the
Mighty Sic-A-Mo Brass Band
Sherry then ran into her new good friend Roddy
Capers (earlier this Adventure)
along with Ricky Castrillo and Diane Weiss
a trip to the bar proved worthwhile when Sherry
ran into Antoinette K-Doe and Barbara Gilmore
then David and Rosalyn took the stage
and played their familiar brand of New Orleans music
Gloria Power spotted Sherry and wasn't
about to leave without a pic with her and whats-his-name
then it was off to the Maple Leaf and The Joe Krown Combo
John Fohl, playing guitar with Joe Krown,
missed his chance at the Adventures
last week when he played with Dr John, but he wasn't about
to make the same mistake again
next it was the Theresa Andersson group
Darcy Malone of the Chilluns soon joined Theresa
on stage
and they sounded amazing together
Marc Paradis of Johnny Sketch joined them
on stage and
added some tasty cello to the set....also you will notice that Dylan
was right earlier in this Adventure when he predicted
Marc would shave off his beard...atta boy Dylan
Sherry and her friends Camile Baudoin of the
Radiators
& Missy Bowen, straight from her show on WWOZ,
met up at the Maple Leaf Bar to top off
the night with a group Sherry Wave©
it was then off to the Rock N Bowl®
where Sherry was greeted by
her old friend and Rock N Bowl®
owner John Blancher
Sherry was very surprised to see her old friend
Tex from
The Jay B Elston Band...Sherry hadn't seen Tex since week #4
Eddie Bo and Snooks Eaglin were sounding great
with
Sherry's friend Brint Anderson filling Ervin Charles spot on bass
Sherry was thrilled to see Brint as he joined
her
for a long overdue return to the Adventures
Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum was trying to keep
a low profile
but couldn't resist when he had his chance for a pic with Sherry
Sherry saw her old buddies Oliver "Who
Shot The La-La" Morgan and
Al "Carnival Time" Johnson and tried to persuade them
to do a couple of songs
Oliver was anxious to make Sherry's wish come
true
and quickly hopped on stage to rock the house
while jammin Sherry ran into Ira and Schmuella
(or as Sherry calls her "Pork Chop")
Ira is the organizer of the great Ponderosa Stomp
that happens during Jazz Fest....this year it
will be at the Rock N Bowl®
Oliver Morgan then had Sherry help him lead
a Second Line around the dance floor
Sherry hadn't seen Heather since week #4
either
even though her and Tex live on the same street as Sherry...
these 2 busy girls lead very busy lives
Bob another neighbor of Sherry's
also showed up for the festivities
it must have been long lost friend night at
the Rock N Bowl....
here Sherry finds Mark Wilkerson
who was last spotted week #2
but when Al Johnson took the stage
Sherry knew it was "Carnival Time"
