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I thought I'd put a little info about my Sundays, and the gig status.  Nothing bad happening at Spanky's, but I've needed a break from the 5 years, or more, of Sundays there - I think the audience might feel the same.. hehe.  With some Sunday afternoon offers from Mariner's, many festivals, and Spanky's Block Party all coming up, I may not show up there for some time.  But, I'm giving a few other acts an opportunity there.  I might be working myself out of a gig - who knows?  Back when I had this amazing Tuesday show at the Caterie, I was so scared to take a single night off, for fear of someone more talented just scooping that show away from me, that I only took off for like 2 sick days over the course of 5 years.  But, there seems to be enough work for us all, right now - enough for me, anyway. 
     So, this Sunday, April 13, I'm off and local boys, Nuclear Wetsuit, are doing an acoustic set at Spanky's.  Sunday, April 20th, I'm back at Mariner's Inn on the Amite.  Sunday, April 27th, JazzFest is tempting and who wants to work after that long, fun, hot day?  "I'll kick it around" ..... Sunday, May 4th, is the Spanky's Block Party, so I'm not playing.  Sunday, May 11th, I'll be at Mariner's.  It's looking like May 18th might be my next return. 
     Spanky's has been great to me, and my only steady, weekly gig.  They really have made me part of the company - I should work for stock interest!  There will continue to be live music there on Sundays, and I'll be back.

I’m so glad you stopped by to read the monthly ramblings.  I had a nice month of business in March, and a wonderful St. Patrick’s celebration, on Mar. 15.  Thanks Kelly – always a day I enjoy, every year.  So, the great time of year begins – more festivals than you can shake a cup of beer at, more choices of fried dishes at the festivals, more live music outdoors, more crawfish, more warm weather, and I hope less white legs – regardless, they are coming out folks, so cover your eyes.  I’ll be on some patio gigs this month, so these beauties are getting exposed!

I’ll give you a few festivals to check into:

Cajun Hot Sauce Festival, New Iberia – Apr. 4 – 6 – www.sugarena.com

Kite Festival, Baton Rouge – Apr. 4 – 6 – www.westbatonrouge.net

French Quarter Festival, New Orleans - Apr. 11 – 13 (highly recommended!) – www.fqfi.org

Strawberry Festival, Ponchatoula – Apr. 11 – 13 – www.lastrawberryfestival.com

Earth Day Celebration, Baton Rouge – Apr. 20 – www.earthdaybr.org

Spring Food Festival, Lockport – Apr. 19 – 20 - 985-532-3177

Etoufee Festival, Arnaudville – Apr. 25 – 27 – 337-754-5912

Italian Festival, Independence – Apr. 25 – 27 – 800-542-7520

Festival de la Prairie, Prairieville – Apr. 25 – 27 – 225-673-8307

Festival International, Lafayette – Apr. 23 – 27 – www.festivalinternational.com

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, New Orleans – Apr. 25 – 27, May 1 – 4 (can’t miss!)
www.nojazzfest.com

French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest food is well worth the trip, not to mention the incredible music.  Do yourself a favor and go to some of these – it’s the best reason to live around here.

So, I’ve got some new gigs, which I hope you will like and check into.  This Sunday, April 6, I’m gonna skip Spanky’s and play at Mariner’s Inn on the Amite.  It is across from Fred’s on the river.  They have created a great space outside, and I hope you’ll come enjoy the weather, as the sun goes down.  It’s 5 – 9pm – perfect!  I might take them up on this gig a lot more, if I can get Spanky’s covered. 

Another new gig is the Pelican Pub, on Hwy. 44, right outside Pelican Point, out here in G-town – exit I-10 at Burnside and head on down to the river – it’s on the right.  6473 Hwy. 44.  I’ll do 2 Thursdays this month.  They will be adding much live music, soon.  Link here for their myspace. 

I’m going back to Monjuni’s on Jefferson this Spring, singing on their patio.  Also, another patio gig at Serrano’s on the 16th.  I’ll return to the Pastime, Southpaws, both Half Shells, and Superior Grill.  Not sure who’ll join me at Superior this month, but Matt Doran can’t make it – drag!

Let me go ahead and promote/announce this Spanky’s Block Party on May 4.  This is a great event and is growing every year.  They spent a lot on great bands this year.  There is a $15 cover charge, but the acts are all well worth it.  Here is the schedule:

2pm  David Borne on acoustic w/Brett Smith

4pm  Chris LeBlanc Band

6pm  Long Neck Society

8pm  Spank the Monkey

10pm  Benjy Davis Project

I helped put this all together, so I hope it will be an exciting and fun day for Spanky’s and all in attendance.  Come on out to Spanky’s on Airline in P’ville.  And, since I won’t be working that day, I picked up a gig the following day – Cinco de Mayo! – at Mi Padre’s in Prairieville, with Matt Doran.  We’ll be there from 4 – 8pm.  Come have a margarita with us.  It should be a nice time. 

So, it’s a busy month, and the fun choices are limitless.  I’ve put in gardens all around the back yard, and I hope I’ll fix up the front yard, too.  It never ends, even for us lazy, soon-to-be 46 year olds.  And, speaking of birthdays:

….. Happy Birthday, Selena!  Nothing makes sense about it – but I can’t question it when I see this.  Love you, Sunshine.  I hope you have the best of birthday months! 

Thanks,
Kirk