December 2010
● Fri, Dec 3: Benny will be live on radio AM-690,WIST; Eric Asher (show-host) and Sheri McKee (Music Editor of WhereYat magazine). We'll talk about the new Grunch Road CD, and play some of the 14 cuts, and give away some CD's. (WIST-690 and all the staff make it certain that their local programing is all New Orleans) www.wistradio.com.
● Sat, Dec 4: An evening with "The Acadian International Thunderbird Club" (The cars, not necessarily the wine...well, maybe the cars and the wine).
At the beautiful Red Maple in historic, downtown Gretna, LA. (This is a private function - unless, of course, it spills into the street.)
● Sun, Dec 5:"Air National Guard Christmas Family Day" at Belle Chasse Naval Air Station, Hangar #5. All family members out of Belle Chasse Naval are invited. This event (and our performance) is sponsored by "Blue Star Mothers Of Louisiana". Our show is 9:30-10:30 AM. We'll do all of our hits, old and new; and also songs from our brand-new "Grunch Road" CD. We'll have all our CD's, and tees with us at cheap-real-yat prices, and that includes an autograph.
● Thu, Dec 9: St. Charles Parish "Senior Citizen Free Luncheon" at Jerusalem Temple in Ormond (1940 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan-70047). All St. Charles Parish Senior Citizens are invited to this free luncheon. We'll perform all of our old hits and new hits from 10:30AM-1:30PM. Did we mention that this is "Fa' free". For info call 985-783-5000.
● Thu, Dec 9: Everyone Is Invited to Chenier in Mandeville, "Live At Chenier-Holiday Concert Series" at Chenier Condos, 1901 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, LA; 985-778-0459. We play from 6:00-9:00PM in the Gazebo, facing the lawn and village. Free admission-Just show up! We did this last year and it was a rousing success. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and ice chests. We'll bring all of our old hits, and new hits, and Cd's, and tees, and foolishment. For info 504-831-1081.
● Fri, Dec 10: Barnes & Noble Westbank. We're once again doing a free in-store live performance at the Barnes & Noble (1601 Westbank Expy., Harvey, LA-70058, 504-263-1146). Our little show is 7:00-9:00 PM. The store will have our "The 12 Yats Of Christmas" CD, and also our brand-new "Grunch Road" CD on sale. We'll perform our hits, old and new; along with songs from the new CD. And we'll autograph what-ever ya'll- want,any-way ya'll-want. Everyone's invited; even Westwego people!
● Sat, Dec 11: City Of Mandeville annual "Winter On The Water" Celebration, On Lakeshore Drive & West Beach Parkway, 4:00-6:00PM.
This performance will include our "Ya' Mamma's Gutted-Out Lakeview Horn Section", and we'll have all our CD's and tees to autograph and sell really cheap (no upscale-uppity Covington pricing here). The rain got us last year, but we've already done some novenas, so this time we should be OK. (Also we'll have our new "Grunch Road" CD with almost all new songs.)
● Tue, Dec 14: WWL-TV! We will be on our New Orleans local CBS television affiliate WWL-Ch4, for a live performance, 6:00-9:00AM. We'll play our "Yats" Christmas hits, and "Ain't Dere No More" hits, and songs from our brand-new "Grunch Road" CD. And!!!Frank Davis will be cookin' up a storm on that same-show, and same-time, and same-channel. What a coincidence ...
● Thu, Dec 16: Private party way up on da' Nawt' Shore at 6:30
● Fri, Dec 17: back again at Harrah's "Miracle On Fulton Street", 8:00-10:00PM.
● Sat, Dec 18: "Gattuso's Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant"(www.gattusosdeli.com) in historic, old downtown Gretna, 435 Huey P. Long Ave.-70053. We're gonna' play from 7:00-10:00PM, 504-368-1114.
● Sun, Dec 19: "Speckled-T's" Seafood, Steaks, Entertainment, Dancin'n Carryin'-on (and kids are OK 'till 9PM). Our little show is 5:00-8:PM.
We'll have our "12 Yats" double CD's and our brand-new "Grunch Road" CD's with us, plus the "Ain't Dere No More" tee shirts (with over 500 Ain't Dere No More's-listed by neighborhood).(And we'll autograph whatever ya' want.)
● Tue, Dec 21: Lakeview Presbyterian Church (5914 Canal Blvd. in Lakeview-70124). Everyone's invited to this "Annual Sunset Sundays On Christmas Tuesday" 7:00-8:30PM. We'll perform inside the church (on our best behavior). Refreshments will follow in the reception room. This is a free event (But ya' gotta' listen to our performance, if ya'wanna' get the free snacks and donuts). For more info call Lewis 504-488-2172
● Wed, Dec 22: New Orleans Hornets Buzz Fest with Benny Grunch & The Bunch. We're gonna' on a large outside stage on Girod St. between The New Orleans Arena and The Superdome 5:30 to 6:45PM. NBA game time is 8:00PM. Hugo & Honeybee will be signing autographs - Interactives for the Kids - Concessions - One Dollar Beer - and Much More. The New Orleans Hornets always go the extra distance to make sure everybody has a good time. This is a fun event with Us, & The Wanna' Bees, & The Used To Bees. There's also lotsa' seating in front of the stage.
● Fri, Dec 24: (Christmas Eve) Once again, we'll be in "the-real-Big-Time". (Alas, but only for a couple of hours)... As we set up the equipment, and lights, and TV cameras, and radio microphones, and red carpet, and banners. While the limousines pull up out front; for our annual Christmas performance At! - The! - "Metairie Road Walgreens!!!". (1503 Metairie Rd.((at Codifer)) 70005, 504-831-9756) Our show is 12:Noon-2:00PM, right in front of the toe-nail clippers. The store will have our CD's in stock (The 12 Yats Of Christmas and the brand-new! "Grunch Road" CD.) We'll play live in the store, and sign autographs, and try to keep safe; in spite of our proximity to the automatic doors, and the onslaught of wild frenzied paparazzi.
● Sat, Dec 25: Christmas Night (Not Christmas Eve-Christmas Night!) It's the annual "Giant (pronounced "Jiynt" in New Orleans) 12 Yats Of Christmas Pawty'" 6:00-10:PM; at world famous Mid City Lanes Rock'n Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton Ave.-70118, 504-861-1700; Cover charge this year is 45cents (Yes, you heard right. Forty Five Cents!) at the door. And I am so sorry about the price increase. (Last year it was 25cents). But this price of admission increase is due entirely to the fines incurred by Benny Grunch & The Bunch from the Red Light Cameras. Our offenses were: Chewing gum while driving past Canal and Carrollton - Smiling while wearing sunglasses in a school zone on Canal Blvd - and talking to the person sitting right next to you in your passenger seat, at various intersections Uptown. We apologize for this financial burden. In an attempt to make this up to our guests; we'll have all our CD's and tees, and our brand new "Grunch Road" CD, all at "after Christmas prices". And, of course personalized autographs don't cost nuttin'.
November 2010
● Sat, Nov 6: "Mid City Lanes Rock'n Bowl" (private function) for "Queen Shelby", 6:30-9:30PM.
● Fri, Nov 19: "d.b.a." (618 Frenchmen St. 504-942-3731). It's Carlo Nuccio's 50th Birthday Party, with Benny Grunch & The Bunch, John Mooney & Bluesiana, and Royal Fingerbowl. Everyone' invited. Even regular people.
● Sat, Nov 20: Big Al's (1440 Westbank Expy., Harvey 504-376-2090) This is a benefit for Mark Cuquet, who is recovering from an accident. We play 4:00-7:00PM.
● Tue, Nov 23: The annual grand opening of Harrah's "Miracle On Fulton Street". We play 6:00-8:00PM. (Harrah's makes a genuine effort to create something special for our Holidays. And all ya'll gotta' do is show-up.)
● Fri, Nov 26: The Basketry Gift Shop in Luling; annual "Basketry with Benny Grunch & The Bunch Shopping Season Start Up".
We'll set up outside and play from 1:00-3:00PM (50 Wade St. just off Hwy 90, Luling - 70070). Everybody's invited. For info call 985-785-8769
● Fri, Nov 26: "Speckled-T's" "Seafood, Steaks, and Entertainment"... (158 S. Military Rd. at Gause Blvd., Slidell, LA-70461) 6 - 9PM. Info 985-646-1728
OCTOBER 2010
● Sat, Oct 2: "Gretna Heritage Festival", we'll be on the (Old Gretna) Post Office Stage, at Huey P. Long Ave. and 5th St. (near Gattuso's). 3:00-4:00 PM. Info at www.gretnafest.com .
● Sat, Oct 9: Is our date forPontchartrain Vineyards' annual "Jazz In The Vines" series. We start at 6:30PM and go to 9:00PM. Info, call 985-892-9742. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Old Military Rd., Bush, LA.
● Sun, Oct 10: "It's The One Hundredth!! Holy Name Of Mary Festival", 500 Eliza St. in historic Algiers Point, 70142. We go on 4:00-6:00PM. Info call 504-361-0937.
● Sat, Oct 16: Benny will be at Dorignac's Food Center (710 Veterans Blvd. Metairie) for a "Who Dat Spring Water" promotion, 1:00-3:00PM. 'Flo', who co-stars with me in the Who Dat water commercials will also be there. (appearing at the grocery-store on Saturday afternoon....We're in the big-time now!)
● Sat, Oct 16: Saint Margret Mary "Food & Fun Festival" 7:30-10:30PM at St. Margret Mary fair grounds; 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA - 70458.
● Sat, Oct 23: "St. Anthony Parish OctoberFest" at St. Anthony's, 900 Franklin Ave. (at Burmaster) in Gretna; 2:00-5:00PM. For info 367-0689.
● Sat, Oct 23: The Center Of Jesus The Lord, 1236 N.Rampart St. (at Barracks St.) 7:00-10:00PM. "A Night of Renaissance & Romance". This is a fund raiser for the support of the historic buildings occupied by "The Center". They are the Monastery Of St. Joseph and St. Teresa, built and consecrated in 1895. This event will be on these grounds: 14 courtyards, a fruit orchard, rooftop patios, and dozens of rooms. Food and drink from renowned chefs and establishments - Silent Auctions - and entertainment (oh, that's us). $50 per person includes everything. For information call:
Donna 504-835-4802, Jackie 504-289-3138, Dan 504-220-8239
● Fri, Oct 29: Benny will be emceeing the awards at the "New Orleans Medical Services Foundation" 4th Annual Golf Tournament, in the Audubon Park Club House Pavilion around 4:00-6:00PM.
● Sat, Oct 30: Benny will be at Jubilee Foods (61461 Hwy.1090 - which is the same as N. Military Rd., 5 or 6 blocks north of Brownswitch Rd.)1:00-3:00PM. Somebody betta'splain these directions to Flo. This is also a promotion for "Who Dat Spring Water". Maybe someday they'll invite us all da' way up nawt', to Who-Dat Springs.
AUGUST 2010
● Sat, Aug 7: Private Function, 6:00-9:00PM
● Tue, Aug 10: Benny is a 'celebrity' judge at The National World War II Museum, for the first "Stage Door Idol" competition. There are four weeks of competition on Tuesdays (5:30-7:30PM) beginning July 20 and ending August 10. "Stage Door Idol" is open to all ages and features vocal performances of songs written or recorded in the 1940's. Everyone's invited to attend and cast their vote. For info call 504-528-1944 (ext. 267).
JULY 2010
● Sat, July 17: Wedding Reception, 3:00-6:00PM
JUNE 2010
● Sat, June 5: Private Function, 2:00-6:00PM
● Sat, June 19: The annual "West Harrison Ave. Block Party". The Party goes from 12:00Noon-6:00PM. We play from 2:00-5:00PM. Don't worry this ain't no hi-price, uppity, Lakeview party. This is West Harrison Ave. (between Pontchartrain Blvd and Fleur DeLis Drv.) in West Lakeview. West Harrison is now freshly black-topped (asphalted), and looks terrific. We're gonna' park antique cars and bikes right down th middle of the West Harrison Ave. to make our own "West Harrison Neutral Ground". Everyone's invited, even regular Lakeview people.
● Sat, June 26: Private function (way over on the Westbank), 7:00-10:00PM
● Sun, June 27: Gretna (private party), 12Noon-2:00PM
MAY 2010
● Sun, May 2: "Jazz Fest" - Once again we are honored to be the closing act on the closing day on The Lagniappe Stage of "The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival"; 6:00-7:00PM
● Sat, May 8: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi -private party- 8:00PM-12:00MN
● Fri, May 14: Timberlane Country Club -private function- 11:00AM-2:00PM
● Sun, May 16:"Sun, May 16: See rain date June 19"
● Wed, May 26: Lafayette Square "Wednesdays At The Square" 5:00-7:30PM". We're gonna' perform all of our hits and fun stuff from 5:00-6:00. The Bucktown Allstars follow us. We'll have all of our "Yats" CD's, and our "Ain't Dere No More" and "Sudden Yats Club" tee shirts, for sale at cheap-cheap-real-yats prices. And we'll autograph whatever ya' want, 'till it's all done. Lafayette Square is between St. Charles Ave. and Camp St., one block up-town (that means "south" for all ya'll northerners from Baton Rouge) of Poydras St. (Parking is available at 650 Poydras St. for 5 bucks after 4:00PM.)
● Sat, May 29: Our "Big Easy Rollergirls" battle it out on the "flat-floor" with the "Jax City Rollergirls" from Jacksonville, FL, at the UNO Human Performance Center ( near Elysian Fields and Leon C. Simon -New Orleans 70112). Doors open around 6:00PM. The bout starts at 7:00. We'll start playing about 6:15. We'll also play at half-time, and at the end of the match.
APRIL 2010
● Tue, April 6: "Sweet Home New Orleans Night" at Mid City Lanes Rock'n Bowl (still on S. Carrollton Ave., but now located next to Ye Olde College Inn - also, no more stairs.) 8:30-11:30PM
● Sun, April 18: "OLPH Magnolia Festival" at Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School, 521 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA. We perform 1:00-4:00PM.
MARCH 2010
● Sat, March 27: "The Third Annual Hoof Stock" at the horse "Rescue Ranch", 10913 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA-70037 (2 1/2 miles South of the Naval Air Station - on the left). This event has family fun all day from 12Noon-6:00PM. We play from about 2:30-4:00PM. For info call Jerri Lynn 504-231-1380
FEBRUARY 2010
● Sat,
Feb. 6:
JANUARY 2010
● Wed,
Jan. 6: The Mighty & Fearless & Historical & Brave & Legendary
Ride of those Twelfth Night Revelers, "The Phunny Phorty
Phellows"; culminates at the New "Rock'n Bowl Mid
City Lanes", next to Ye Olde College Inn on S. Carrollton.
This event is the Official Annual Opening of the Mardi
Gras season.
● Sat,
Jan. 9: Private Pawty', Noon-4:00PM
● Sun, Jan. 10: Annual "Trinity Lutheran
Church King
Kake Kick Off" in historic Algiers Point, at 620 Eliza St. (corner Olivier
St.) 12:Noon-4:00PM. Trinity Lutheran, Algiers has been in operation since
1875, and we have been playing their King Kake Kick Off since nearly that long.
For info call Diane or Shirley 504-368-0411.
● Sat,
Jan. 23: Metry private function,
8:30-11:30PM
2009
DECEMBER 2009
● Tue, Dec.1: The
Roosevelt Hotel, New Orleans - We are proud to perform for
the Opening Presentation of The Roosevelt Hotel's world
famous Lobby Christmas Decorations. The Lobby has not been
decorated for Christmas since 2004. And it has not been decorated with
the name "The Roosevelt Hotel" for many
years. The Roosevelt is part of The Waldorf Astoria Collection,
and it shows. The hotel has been resurrected to it's "Roosevelt" glory.
You'll first notice in the lobby that the old carpet is gone,
to expose the original tile and marble floors that have
been painstakingly restored. We're going to perform in that
very lobby at 6:00PM. This may be a brief performance,
and everyone's invited. So don't come late....and, oh-yeah.
Wipe ya' feet. The Roosevet Hotel, 123 Barrone St. New Orleans
70112, 504-648-1200
● Thur, Dec.3: Chenier
Condos in Mandeville "Live At Chenier!-Holiday Concert Series" at
Chenier Condos, 1901 Hwy 190, Mandeville (985-778-0459).. We'll
perform 6:00-9:00PM, in the Gazebo. This performance will include our "Ya'
Mamma's Gutted Out Lakeview Horn Section". We'll sell all
our "Yats" and "Ain't Dere No More" tees and CD's
really cheap, and autograph whatever ya' want. For info call 504-831-1081.
Finally!...a little cultcha', across da' Causeway.
● Sat,
Dec.5: Benny will be signing autographs
at the Walgreens on Chateau & W.Esplanade,
in Kenner; 12:00Noon-2:00PM. The U.S.Marines
will be there collecting for "Toys
For Tots".
● Sat, Dec.5: "The
Acadian Thunderbird Club" (The cars, not necessarily the wine) chapter
of the Vintage Thunderbirds Club International" annual Christmas "Dance-Dinner-Ford
Thunderbird Restoration Session-Enlightenment Seminar and Quality Entertainment" Party
at the historic Red Maple in Downtown Gretna, LA.
● Sun,
Dec.6: At Diamondhead in Diamond,
Mississippi: The Diamondhead Performing
Arts Society presents "Crescent
City Christmas" in the ballroom. We
go on around 6:00PM for two 45minute shows.
● Thur,
Dec.10: "St. Charles
Parish Senior Citizens Free Luncheon" at
Jerusalem Temple in Ormond (1940 Ormond
Blvd., Destrehan-70047) All St. Charles
Parish Senior Citizens are invited to this
free luncheon. We're gonna' perform all
our hits (and some of our misses) 10:30AM-1:30PM.
Did we mention it's free?! for info call
985-783-5000
● Fri ,
Dec.11: Barnes & Noble
(West Bank) Live Performance in the Store,
7:00-9:00PM, 1601 Westbank Expy. (at
Manhattan), Harvey, LA-70058 (504-263-1146)
● Sat,
Dec.12: City of Mandeville's "Winter
On The Water", on Lake Shore Drive.
4:00-6:00PM (we will go later if you hang
with us). For info call Marlaine 985-626-3144.
(We'll have the brand new "12 Yats" CD's
and "Ain't Dere No More" tee
shirts. And maybe even the brand new "Grunch
Road" CD's.)
● Sun,
Dec.13: It's "The Annual Faubourg
Maranee' 12 Yats Of Christmas Pawty' fa'
Free" at La Maison de la Musique,
508 Frenchmen St., New Orleans-70116, 3:00-6:00PM.
We'll have all the merchandise with us,
and our autograph pens. For info call Sue
504-947-6155.
● Mon ,
Dec.14: WWL-TV(Ch.4) "The
Morning Show". We'll be there very
early, but probably will perform a bunch
of times between 7:00-9:00AM. We'll do
lotsa' new and funny stuff. (WWL-TV
is New Orleans' CBS affiliate, and dedicates
time to local news, events, and entertainment,
way-way beyond the call of duty. Thanks
Y'all. to WWL-Ch.4.)
● Wed ,
Dec.16: Barnes & Noble Bookstore,
3721 Veterans Blvd., Metairie-70002. That's
right! We'll set up all the stuff and perform
live, right in the store 7:00-9:00PM. Bring
in anything you want me to autograph, or
buy our latest "12 Yats Of Christmas" 2009
CD, in the store. Or I could sign any book
or CD. Doesn't have to be one of mine.
Maybe you'll want me to sign your brand
new The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare,
or Bugs Bunny Cartoon Carnival. for info
call 504-455-4929.
● Thur ,
Dec.17: Barnes & Noble
(Mandeville) "Live
In-Store Performance" 6:00-8:00PM
- 3414 Hwy 190, Mandeville, LA 70471,
504-626-8884
● Fri ,
Dec.18: Watch Out Lakeview! It's
the "Velvet Swing Reunion". And
everybody's invited. At Lakeview Harbor,
which was the real location of the "Velvet
Swing", 911 Harrison Ave.. in downtown
Lakeview, 70124, (Right across the street
from the snow-ball stand). Were you a Velvet
Swing regular? Were you a Velvet Swing
casual customer? Do you wish you had gone
to the Velvet Swing more often? Were you
thrown out a few times? Did
you practically live there? Or are you
just Really-Lakeview. Or wish you were
any of the above? This is your kind of
socializing and learning opportunity. We're
gonna' set-up and play all of our music
live in the restaurant (yes, the Main Room!),
starting about 7 - 10PM. We'll have
all the CD's and Tees to sell (cheap -
at Velvet Swing era prices) and autograph.
And here's the cover charge...Ya' ready?...95cents.
Yep Ninety-Five CENTS!! (I don't even have
a "cents" sign on my keyboard.) In
the Velvet Swing days, band nights were
One Dollar. We're doing something about
the economy.. It's a nickel cheaper than
it was back then. Tell all your Lakeview
friends, and former Velvet Swing residents...oops...I
mean customers, who are coming home for
the Holidays (and who can also afford the
95cents); don't miss this event. I
don't know if we'll ever do it again. For
info call Lakeview Harbor 504-486-4887.
Or call me 504-231-8916.
● Sat,
Dec.19: Private function,
7:30-10:30PM
● Sun,
Dec. 20: "Miracle On Fulton St." is a free
Holiday presentation of Harrah's New Orleans from Nov.27-Jan.3.
We perform at 5 - 7PM. Everyone is welcome; kids, maw-maws,
everybody. Daily Snowfalls, entertainment, Santa & his reindeer,
sample food from Fulton St. restaurants. Enter at Fulton & Poydras
St. in Downtown New Orleans.
● Sun, Dec.20: Miss
Pat's "Jingle Bell Ball", 8:00-11:00PM
(private function)
● Mon, Dec.21: "ABC-TV26
News/Good Morning New Orleans" We'll
be doing some of our fun songs acoustically
on ABC-TV,Channel 26, probably from 6:00-7:00PM
● Tue, Dec.22: Lakeview
Presbyterian Church, 5914 Canal Blvd.
in Lakeview, 70124. Everyone's invited.
We're gonna' set up and play live in the
church! Yes, they're really gonna' let
us do that. The time is not set, but we're
thinking maybe 7:00-8:30PM. For info call
Lewis 504-488-2172
● Wed, Dec.23: "New
Orleans Hornets Buzz Fest" with
Benny Grunch & The Bunch, on
Girod St. outside, right between
The New Orleans Arena and The Superdome.
5:30-6:45PM (game time is 8:00PM).
With interactives for the kids,
Hugo and Honeybee signing autographs,
concessions, One Dollar Beer, and
much more. The Hornets make an enormous
effort to show you a good time. Come
be part of it.
● Thur, Dec.24 - Christmas
Eve: The Metairie Rd. Walgreens. Live In Store
Performance. 12:Noon-2:00PM. We'll probably set up right in front
of the toenail clippers. (So if ya' need some of them big
heavy-duty ones that look like wire cutters, I'll pass'em over
to ya'.) 1503 Metairie Rd. (at Codifer) 70005, 504-831-9756
● Thur, Dec.24 - Christmas
Eve: The Walgreens in Chalmette.
Yes! You heard right.... The Walgreens
in Chalmette!. We're settin' up (live)
in the store and performing from about
6:00 - 8:00PM. Once again the finest in
real Yat Cultcha' comes to Da'Parish (on
the corner of Judge Perez & Paris Rd.)
St. Bernard USA! For info call 504-276-6192
● Fri,
Dec.25-Christmas Night (Christmas Night!...not
Christmas Eve): At the NEW! Mid
City Lanes Rock'n Bowl, Conveniently located
(with no stairs to climb!) on S. Carrolllton
Ave. and Earhart (actually through Ye Olde
College Inn parking lot). It's "The
Annual, Giant 12 Yats Of Christmas
Paw'ty" featuring us and only us (no
filler) "Benny Grunch & The
Bunch" performing all of our Christmas
and Yat and Ain't Dere No More hits; whether
ya'wanna hear 'em or not. We'll start around
6:00PM and go till 9:30 or 10:00PM, if
ya'll can hang with us. MawMaws, PawPaws,
Kids, Big Kids, Little Kids, Ya'Bruddinlaw,
Ya'Yankee Relatives, Ya'Mama'n Nems, Ya'neighbors'n
Nems, Everybody's OK-even ya' Uncle Brother. The "Cover
Charge" this year is 25cents (That's
right - twenty five CENTS! - One Quarter!)
at the door; "To keep out the riff-raff".
NOVEMBER 2009
● Sat,
Nov. 14: "Our Lady Of Wisdom" Auditorium in Algiers
(5600 Gen. DeGaulle Dr.),presents "Jingle Jangle Mingle" Gala-Dinner-Silent
Auction to benefit "Our Lady Of Wisdom Healthcare Center".
We perform 7:00-10:00PM. Please call Sister Kateri for reservations
and info, 504 304-5414.
● Thur, Nov.19: "Shop
St. Bernard Day" in Chalmette. We'll
perform live from about 5:00-7:00PM in
front of (or inside; depends on the weather) "A1-Appliance" ,3350
Paris Rd. Chalmette-70043, info=504-271-9999
(Darlene). "Ya'll bring ya' chairs,
so you can hang with us a while!"
● Sat, Nov. 21: Bayou
Segnette, Westwego, LA (private function).
6:30-8:30PM
● Friday, Nov 27: "The Basketry" Gifts & Gift
Baskets, in Luling, LA off Hwy. 90 (at 50 Wade St., 70070).
Everybody's invited to the Basketry's Annual Opening Day Of Christmas Shopping.
We're gonna' set up outside and play from around 12:Noon-3:00PM. For info call
985-785-8769
OCTOBER 2009
● Sat,
Oct.3: "Fortier High School Reunion - Class of 1964" at
the Radisson Hotel in Kenner.
● Sat,
Oct.10: "Slidell Seafood & Fun
Festival" at St. Margaret Mary School,
1050 Robert Rd., Slidell, LA-70458. Our
performance is 12:30-2:00PM. For info
call 985-643-4612
● Sat,
Oct.10: Westminster Tower Annual "Where
Yat? - Y'all Out By Kenner" Party,
private for residents and their guests.
7:30PM
● Sun,
Oct.11: "Holy Name Of Mary
Fall Festival" at world famous,
historic Algiers Point, 500 Eliza
St.; 5:00-7:00PM. For info call Frank
at 504-361-0937. This is the "Ninety
Ninth" (that's right...99th!!) "Annual
Holy Name Of Mary Fall Festival".
Ya'll come on over and be part of makin' history
at da' Point.
● Sat,
Oct.17: "Oktoberfest At
The Mandeville Trailhead" We perform
8:00-9:30PM. This event benefits "Scott's
Wish", in which everyone is a volunteer.
For info call Denise 985-502-2882
● Mon
Oct.19: "The Makaha Sons" return
to New Orleans and we're gonna' open for
them at Lakeview Harbor. The Makaha Sons
are Hawaii's premiere music group, with
21 CD's to their credit. Some of their
recent performances include Carnegie Hall,
and twice on the NBC Today Show. "The
Sons" music is something very different
and beautiful (and you don't hear me say
beautiful). Vocally and musically it's
a treat. And live; it's a triple treat.At
Lakeview Harbor, 911 Harrison Ave. (downtown
Lakeview), New Orleans-70124. This event
will be inside the main dining room. The
price is $25 (twenty five dollars) per
person. That covers admission and Hawaiian
buffet. We'll go on from 7:00 till 8:15PM,
and "The Sons" will go on right
after us. Because this event is inside;
seating is limited to 120 persons. For
info call Lakeview Harbor, 504-486-4887
● Sat,
Oct.24: "Ron's Riotous Rockin'-Multi
Guest Of Honor-It's Everybody's" Birthday
Party, 8:00PM-12:MN
● Sat,
Oct.31: "Sheila'n Paula'n
Nem's Westwego Halloween Paw'ty"
SEPTEMBER 2009
● Sat, Sept.5: John's
Birthday Paw'ty in Algiers (private function) 5 - 9PM
● Fri,
Sept. 11: Lafayette Square
Free Concert (500 block of St. Charles
Ave.). We're on from 5:00 till almost
6:00PM. The Iguanas go on after us. This
is part of The Young Leadership Council
Free Concert Series. For info call 504-585-1500.
● Sat,
Sept.26: "Louisiana Gator
Fest", at Tammany Trace Trailhead,
Mandeville, LA. We're on from 8:00-10:00PM.
This festival benefits "The Mental
Health Association Of St. Tammany", "The
Tammany Trace Foundation", and "Truth
180". The Trailhead address is 21490
Koop Drv., Mandeville. For info call Cheri
Carter 985-641-0619.
● Sun,
Sept.27: Warren Easton High School "55
Year Reunion" (Celebrating the classes
of 1954 and 1955) at The Jefferson Orleans
in Metairie. 1:00-4:00PM. All other classes
(especially through 1959 & 1960) are
encouraged to attend, because this will be
the last reunion planned for the Class Of
'54. Please be present for this Warren Easton
historical event. For info call Al 504-831-2880.
AUGUST 2009
● Sat,
Aug.15: Robin'n Lorrie's Great-Late Birt'Day Pawty,
7:00-10:00PM
JULY 2009
● Sat, July 4: Pass
Christian Paw'ty, 6:00PM
● Sat, July 18: "Tour Guides of New Orleans" Seminar.
We're actually gonna' set up some small equipment and perform a bunch of our
hits whether ya' wanna' hear'em or not; right dere at da'seminar; over
by St. Chawls' Ave. We'll also autograph & personalize some Yats
CD's and "Ain't Dere No More" tees. We go on 2:30-4:00PM. (private
function)
JUNE 2009
● Sat, June13: Wedding
at Hotel Maison Dupuy, 6:30PM
● Sat, June 27: "St. Bernard Shrimp Festival" in
Yscloskey, LA; to benefit "Jimmy's Kids". South on Hwy. 39, left on
Hwy. 46. Stay on 46 (Florrisant Rd.), left toward Shell Beach to 1711 Yscloskey
Hwy. We're on from 1:00-5:00PM.
MAY 2009
● Sun, May 3: New
Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on the "Lagniappe Stage" 6:00-7:00PM
● Sat, May 16: Private Function in Metry, 4PM
● Fri, May 22: Private
Party at Southport Hall, 6:00PM
APRIL 2009
● Fri, April 3: Private
Function 7:00PM
● Sat, April
18: We open for the Big Easy Roller Girls
at 5:30PM at the UNO Human Performance Center on
the corner of Simon Bolivar and Elysian Fields. After
the Girls first bout, we'll go on for another set.
Finally, some real cultcha' comes to the The University
Of New Orleans!
● Sun, April 19: "Sunset
Sundays" at Lakeview Presbyterian, 5914 Canal Blvd. in Lakeview.
We're gonna' play in the Church; 5:00-6:00PM (6:30 if you
hang in there with us). And we'll have all our merchandise
with us, at prices so low that St. Dominic parishioners
are coming over. (We'll autograph whatever ya'll got.)
info. 488-2172
● Mon, April
20: This Historical Event might just be
the most Important Performance of our career... It's "The
Grand Re-Opening Of Bud's Broiler #2" on City
Park Ave. Congressman Steve Scalise will cut the
ribbon and Pitchman/Author/TV Personality Ronnie
Verges will oversee the proceedings. We're gonna'
set-up and play right on the sidewalk; 11:AM-1:00PM
(maybe later, if ya'll hang). "Still Dere Some
More - Bud's Numba' 2". "Still Dere Some
More-Bud's Numba' 2". "Still Dere Some
More-Bud's Numba' 2." "Right across da'
street from Del-ga-doo". More info to come...
MARCH 2009
● Sat, March 7: St.
Andrew The Apostle "Red White & You" Auction/Gala,
3131 Eton St. in Algiers (near New Aurora). Everyone's
invited. 7:00-11:00PM. (I think, maybe... St. Andrew's
was the first CYO Dance I ever played. In 1961??!!). (Also
the first time I drove over the "New Bridge" - 35cents!. Really, that
would be about $3.50 in 2009 dollars. So actually now it's
$2.50 cheaper than it was to get outta' da' Westbank!)
● Sun, March 21:
Pass Christian, Mississippi (private "pawty")
6:00PM
● Sat, March 28: In
Lakeview! Dancin' by da' street! All Thirteen
Businesses on West Harrison Ave. are giving a Block
Party! 1:00-6:00PM. Free beverages and food and a free "Lucky
Dog" stand. All Lakeview residents and refugees
are invited. We're gonna play from 2:00-5:00PM. For
more info call John at Golden Cleaners, 483-8143. We'll
have all our CD's and Tee shirts at low low West Harrison
prices (This ain't no hi-class Harrison Ave. wit' dem'
neutral grounds'n all). And I'll autograph whateva''
ya' want; like maybe some Lakeview memorabilia ya'
rescued from the flood.
FEBRUARY 2009
● Sun, Feb.8: Benefit
at Mid City Lanes Rock'n Bowl for drummer Harry Ravain.
(Harry Ravain has been the drummer for Benny Grunch & The Bunch
since 1997. He's been battling cancer since August 2008.
It's been rough to say the least; but there have been some
recent truly amazing
improvements.) There'll be lots'a bands and performers
and fun
stuff. OK for kids, and Mawmaws, and Everybody, even Metry'
people. 3:00-7:00PM
(maybe later).
● Fri, Feb.13: "Krewe Of Mona Lisa" / "Krewe Of
Moon Pie" after parade Ball-Bash-Party-Dance, at The Arcade Theatre in Old
Town Slidell (just off Front St. at 2249 Carey St. - The Arcade is a National
Historic Landmark); 9:00PM'ish till 12:00Midnight. Everyone's invited. Tickets
are available now and at the door. Call "Lisa" at the Arcade for more
info. (Note: This day and date "FRIDAY, FEB.13" IS Correct!! Some
publications and websites show Sat, Feb.14-That's wrong.)
● Sat, Feb.14 (morning): The Krewe Of "Push-Mow" Parade
rolls at 11:00AM from the Abita Town Hall in Downtown Abita Springs, LA. Benny
is the Honarary Krewe Kaptain this year.
● Sat, Feb.14 (afternoon):
We are honored to perform live at the Abita Town Hall of the
bustling metropolis of Abita Springs 1:00-5:00PM. Everybody's
invited. Everybody! Even Mississippi people. We'll have
all the CD's and tees and our autograph pens.
● Sun, Feb.15: Jefferson
Parish's "Family Gras" on the "Louisiana
Stage" located in 'Metry' right behind Chevy's
on N. Hullen. This is the first year of "The Louisiana
Stage" of now world-famous Family Gras. Help us
help Metry. And all ya'll gotta' do is show up! That's
12:00Noon-12:45PM. We promise, all of our most Funest
and Yateeist and Mardi Grawist hit songs whether ya'
wanna' hear 'em or not. We'll also have our CD's and
Tee Shirts (at "prices down below ya' knees")
and autograph whatever ya' want.
● Fri, Feb.20. It's
the Krazy, Never Kalm, Never Kollected, Always Knuts, Kinda'
Krambunktious, Kworld Kfamous, and Always Ktasteless... "Kinsky
Ball", Bay St. Louis, MS. 8:00PM-12:00MN (This is a private
function, not open to the public. Let us all be grateful
for that.)
● Sat, Feb.21: We're
playing in Mandeville at "New Orleans Live Cafe",
2223 N Causeway. (Coming from the Causeway,
go over the little high-rise and exit to the right
(east) at Fairway Drv., there is an "H" sign
because of Lakeview Regional Hospital. Head back
toward the Causeway on the service road. "N.O.
Live Cafe" is between Lakeview Hospital and
Banner Ford.) We start around 9:00PM at least till
12:00 Midnight (or later if you hang-in) . Callan
has some really fat boiled crabs for tonight. 985-727-5585
● Sun, Feb.22: Argus Party
(private function) 11:00AM-2:00PM.
● Mon, Feb.23: It's
the "Gretna Lundi Gras Celebration" at the Historic Gretna
Railroad Station on Huey P. Long and 4th. We perform from
5:30-7:00PM, followed by The Wise Guys, then Tab Benoit.
I'll have the "Ain't
No Place To Pee On Mardi Gras Day" tee shirts and CD's. Also
the "Ain't Dere No More" tees and CD's, and the new "IZZAT
CHALL'S KAT?" tees. All at low-low 4th St. prices and I'll
autograph and personalize whatever you want.
● Tues, Feb.24: Mardi
Gras Day - We're performing live with with the Krewe Of Argus
on their mighty ride through the streets of Metairie. Parade
rolls from Clearview and Veterans at 10:00AM.
JANUARY 2009
