Tagged: Festivals

Freret Street Festival

04/04/2015

@TankandDaBangas, @SweetCrudeBand and @Bonerama headline Freret Street Festival http://nola.tw/TR

New Orleans Festivals

09/23/2014

New Orleans #NOLA Festivals and Events Guide: Fall 2014 http://nola.tw/Rs

07/03/2014

Essence Festival @essencefest marks its 20 year anniversary http://nola.tw/RD

09/28/2013

5 fall #music #festivals in New Orleans #NOLA http://nola.tw/Ns

06/26/2013

Fireworks and #festivals define the Fourth of July in New Orleans #NOLA http://nola.tw/M3

Louisiana Today

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1946 - Leo Nocentelli was born on this day. Guitarist and composer of R&B and Funk from the 7th Ward in New Orleans. Leo earned fame by hooking up with the 'Hawkettes' and was the songwriting force behind the legendary 'Meters'. While with the 'Meters', he penned their anthem 'Cissy Strut'. Before 'Meters' fame he backed Otis Redding, Clyde McPhatter and 'Frogman' Henry amongst others.