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DECEMBER 2007

Sat, Dec.1: "Caroling In The Vines" at Ponchartrain Vinyard in Covington, to benefit the Cystic Fibrosys Foundation; this event is presented by "Friends Coastal Restaurant" in Madisonville and starts at 4:30PM. We play 6:30-9:00PM. info 985-892-9742
Fri, Dec.7: Borders Bookstore on Veterans Blvd. near Causeway Blvd. (almost where "House Of Lee Used-to-Be") We're gonna' set up the band rite'dere in'da store. Everybody's invited, even if ya' ain't never read no books; 7:00-10:00PM. But fa' all ya'll avid book readers, don't worry. We're gonna play really-really quiet so we won't disturb nobody...Ha !! 835-1363
Sat, Dec.8: Barnes and Noble Bookstore on the West Bank at Westbank Expressway and Manhattan. This is a pretty uppity kinda' store, but they told me that for this event, casual attire will be permitted. We're gonna' play all of our "hits" and plenty of our "misses" 1:00-4:00PM. 263-1146
Sat, Dec.8: Channukah'n Nems Pawty at Dave's House, 7:00-11:00PM
Sun, Dec.9: Cafe Brasil on Frenchmen St., it's the Annual "Faw'boig - Mara'nee" 12 Yats Of Christmas Pawty. OK for Kids, Mawmas, Pawpaws, even Metry People; free admission, just come on. I'll have my autograph pencil and I'll be ready with new stuff, and new songs. 3:00-6:00PM; info call Sue: 722-4880
Wed, Dec.12: WGSO AM Radio 990 live with Bernie Cyrus, approx. 3:00-4:30PM
Wed, Dec.12: Barnes & Noble (Mandeville on Hwy 190). We're gonna set up and play right in the store. 6:30-8:30PM
Fri, Dec.14: Barnes & Noble in Metry, on Veterans Blvd. (right where Paradise Bowling Alley used to be open all night). We're gonna' try to pack the joint (oops; I mean upscale book store). Get ya' new "12 Yats" CD's and I'll sign them rite there. Or bring in anything else you want me to sign, like maybe ya' Uncle Brother's old Martin Brothers menu or somethin'. 7:00-10:00PM
Sat,Dec.15: Radio 870 AM WWL, Benny's live on the Don Dubuque Show; 8:00-9:00AM
Sat, Dec.15: WSLA Radio 1560 AM; Benny will be live wth Kateri Yager 12:00Noon-1:00PM
Sat, Dec.15: New Orleans Arena opening for The New Orleans Hornets; outside for Buzz Fest 6:30-6;45PM
Sat, Dec. 15: Michelli's on Degaulle; check us out in Da' Lowa' Algiers on DeGaulle during our "famous-month". Remember this is a "Saturday night" not a Friday; 8:30-12:30PM. 394-9764
Sun, Dec.16:"The Abita Cafe" (We're in the big-time now!) Abita Springs, LA: We'll play outside, or under the awning, or inside (depends on the weather/temperature. But we're definitely gonna' do it, 3:00-6:00PM.
Mon,Dec.17: Benny's signing autographs at C's Pharmacy on Veterans Blvd. at Homestead; 10:00AM-1:00PM. 834-5133
Mon,Dec.17: Benny's signing autographs at Walgreens on David Drv. at W. Metairie; 5:00-8:00PM. 818-1170
Tues,Dec.18: WWL TV Ch-4, We're setting up the whole band including "Ya' Mama's Gutted Out Lakeview Horn Section" on the Ch-4 Morning Show; 6:00-9:00AM
Tues, Dec.18: Benny's signing autographs at Walgreens on W. Esplanade at Clearview; 5:00-8:00PM. 888-0472
Wed, Dec.19: Southport Hall, where Jefferson Parish and River Road meet Uptown 835-2903; 8:00-11:00PM. We'll be on the deck or in the new closed in room on the deck, depends on the weather. This is "Bike Nite"; bring ya' scooters and sickles and side cars and 3 wheelers and Cushman Ice Cream Trucksters wih the big cooler in the front. We'll probably do most of our hits whether ya' wanna' hear 'em or not.
Thurs,Dec.20: Benny's signing autographs at Walgreens on Metairie Rd. at Codifer: 4:00-7:00PM. 831-9756
Fri, Dec.21: WIST AM Radio 690, live with Eric Asher, approx. 1:15-1:30PM
Fri, Dec.21: Harrah's Downtown New Orleans "Black & Gold Fridays" outside on Fulton St. at Poydras, with big stage and sound system; across from Harrah's Casino 4:00-6:00PM.
Sat, Dec.22: Benny's signing autographs at Walgreens on Veterans Blvd. at David Drv./Power; 2:00-5:00PM. 455-2431
Sat, Dec. 22: Timberlane Country Club (private function) 8:00-11:00PM; This performance includes "Ya' Mama's Gutted-Out Lakeview Horn Section".
Sun,Dec23: Benny's signing autographs at Walgreens on Airline Drv. at Clearview; 9:00-11:00AM (might stay a bit longer if the crowd holds out)
Sun, Dec.23: The Annual "Pawkway Bakery Christmas Pawty" at the world famous Parkway Bakery, near Jeff Davis Parkway, Orleans Avenue, and Bayou St. John. This performance will include "Ya' Mama's Gutted Out Lakeview Horn Section". (This a very special occasion. Parkway Jay has secured a permit from The City Of New Orleans to allow this function in his neighborhood.) 3:00-7:00PM
Mon,Dec.24: (Christmas Eve) "The Spud Show" WWL Radio AM-870. Benny's live with John "Spud" McConnel, 10:00-11:00AM
Mon,Dec.24: (Christmas Eve) Benny's signing autographs at Walgreens Westwego, W.Bnk.Expy. at Ave.H; 11:30AM-2:30PM. 348-1026
Mon,Dec.24: (Christmas Eve) Benny's signing autographs at Walgreens, Terry Pkwy. at Carol Sue; 3:00-5:00PM
Mon,Dec.24-Christmas Eve: Walgreens, Chalmette. That's fa'true ya'll. Once again we're gonna set up and play inside the Walgreens on the corner of Paris Rd. and Judge Perez. Bring Ya' Mama'n Nem'n Ya' MawMaw'n Nem'n Everybody. Even bring some Metry People. 8:00-11:00PM
Tues, Dec. 25 "Christmas Night": Mid City Lanes Rock'n Bowl for the big, giant, annual, yearly, "12 Yats Of Christmas" Pawty'. Don't get'cha Mama'n Nem all mixed up. It's Christmas Night December 25! (NOT the 24th). We'll be ready fa' ya'll and yall's kids and friends and PawPaws by 5;00PM and we'll start doin' all of our Christmas hits around 6:00 and go untill 10:00PM. We'll have all the new stuff there (tee shirts & CD's) and do the brand new "GED Fight Song". I'll autograph whatever you want, and oh yeah, this year there is a cover charge: 45 cents! (that's right "Forty Five Cents" at the door. To keep out the riff-raff.). Chirruns get in for free. That's Rock'n Bowl on S. Carrollton - Christmas Night; and Tulane Ave. is still right on the corner.
Sat, Dec. 29: "Miss Pat's Party in Metry" 8:00PM


JANUARY 2008

Sun, Jan 6: Trinity Lutheran "King Kake Kickoff". Time 12:30-3:30PM. Everyone's invited.
Sun, Jan 6: 1st Day of Mardi Gras with the Krewe of "Phunny Phorty Phellows" at Mid-City Lanes Rock'n Bowl. 8:00-11:00PM. Call 482-3133
Thurs, Jan 24: Crowne Plaza Downtown, (private function) 1:30-3:30PM
Thurs, Jan 24: Jax Brewery (private function) 9:00-10:00PM
Fri Jan, 25: Michelli's on De Gaulle, 8:30PM-12:30AM. Call 394-9764
Sat,Jan.26: Abita Springs, Krewe Of PushMow parade - Benny's the grand marshall; 11;00AM-12:00Noon. The parade route is through the Downtown and Downtown neighborhoods of Greater Abita Springs,LA. "Ya' betta' sleep on the ground overnite to make sure ya' getcha' spot." Ladder's are OK but no professional scaffolding please.
Sat,Jan.26: Abita Springs Town Hall Presents-The Krewe Of PushMow Bash, Ball, Luncheon, Dance, Tableau, Soiree, Group Therapy Session, Show, GED Learning Program and Carnival Social Event.

1:00-5:00PM featuring Benny Grunch & The Bunch. Everyone's Invited !!

FEBRUARY 2008

Fri, Feb.1: Mid City Lanes Rock'n Bowl "Fridee Gras" We are on 8:30-9:45PM.
Sat, Feb.2: Mississippi Mardi Gras Party (Private function)
Sun, Feb.3: Mardi Gras Party in Kenner, 11:00 AM
Mon, Feb.4: "The Gretna Lundi Gras" in Downtown Gretna at Huey P. Long Ave. and 4th St. We play from 7:00-8:00PM. This event includes "Ya' Mama's Gutted Out Lakeview Horn Section". This is the old train station: it's a large covered area, so a bit of rain won't slow the show.
Tues, Feb.5: (Mardi Gras Day) The Krewe Of Argus; We are riding and performing on the band float as Argus parades on its mighty and fearless route through the streets of Metairie on Mardi Gras Day.
Thrs, Feb.14: Fin & Feather Valentine (private function) Diamondhead, Mississippi
Sat, Feb.16: Diamondhead again (another private party)
Sat, Feb.23: Golden Cleaners in Lakeview, Grand Re-opening; food-soft drinks-prizes, starts 9:00AM. We play 2:00-5:00PM. 201 West Harrison Ave. (next to Chicken Sue's)


MARCH 2008

Sat, Mar.15: St. Pats Party at da' garage (private function) 8:00PM
Sun, March 16: St. Pat's yard party in Old Metry, private function: 10:00AM-2:00PM
Fri, March 28: Michelli's on Gen. DeGaulle, 8:30PM-12:30AM, 504-394-9764
Sat, March 29: Covington 7:00PM, private party

APRIL 2008

Sat, April 5: "Islenos Festival" in St. Bernard, 2:00-5:00PM; at the "Isleno Museum Complex" 1345 Bayou Rd. (The Festival is Sat, April 5; 12:00Noon-9:00PM and Sun, April 6; 12:Noon-8:00PM) For info:504-615-9322 or504-554-8412 or www.losislenos.org

Sat, April 12: Gator Fest at Lynn Oaks School in St. Bernard 2:00-4:00PM (The festival is Saturday & Sunday 10:00AM-6:00PM.)
Sat, April 12: Westminster Tower in Kenner, 7:00-9:00PM
Fri, April 18: Kenner Park Pavillion (private party) 7:00-10:00PM

Sat, April 19: Beau Chene Country Club in Mandeville, (private party for members and guests only) 8:00-11:00PM. This performance includes "Ya' Mamma's Gutted Out Lakeview Horn Section"

Fri, April 25: Michelli's very high class lounge (don't say bar-room when Jimmy Michelli's around) 8:30PM-12:30AM, 394-9764

Sat, April 26: Bayou Liberty (private party)

Sun, April 27: Private Paw'ty in Lafitte, LA.1:00-4:00PM

MAY 2008

Fri, May 2: The Balcony Music Club (Formerly El Matador) 1331 Decatur St. (at 503 Esplanade Ave.) 9:30PM-1:00AM, 504-599-7770

Sun, May 4: "New Orleans Jazz Fest"! For the second time, we are performing on the closing day of Jazz Fest at the historic New Orleans Fair Grounds on the Lagniappe Stage, which is in the beautiful shaded and cool Paddock area. There is also plenty seating. This performance includes "Ya' Mama's Gutted Out Lakeview Horn Section". 6PM-7PM.

Fri, May 9: Southport Hall (private paw'ty) 6:00-9:00PM
Sat, May 10: KC Hall Kenner (private party) 9:00PM
Fri, May 16: Michelli's on Gen. Degaulle 8:30PM-12:30, 394-9764
Mon, May 19: Lakeview KC Hall (private function) 6:00-8:00PM

Sat, May 24: In Chalmette at Village Square Palm Gardens Green Space, First Annual "Rebuilding St. Bernard One Family at a Time" sponsored by Renola. This event is from 9:00AM-5:00PM. We play 1:00-4:00PM

Sat, May 24: Delta Lions at Landmark Hotel in Metairie (private function) 9:00PM-12:00

Sat, May 31: "Whiskey Dix" 1753 St. Charles Ave. (Between Houston's and the Please You) 9:00PM-12:00MN, 525-5237

JUNE 2008

Sat, June 7: Holiday Inn Superdome, for the Acadian Thunderbirds (the cars...not necessarily the wine), Vintage Thunderbird Club International-Regional Judging, We start at 8:00PM

Sat, June 14: Motorcycle Poker Run (Jefferson Lions Second Annual), The Pit Stop, Jeff. Hwy (Reg. 9:00AM-) ->Bay Cafe, Metry ->Southside Cafe, Slidell ->Abita Brew Pub, Abita Springs ->Fontainbleau State Park where we play about 2:30 - 4:30PM. More info; Chris 504-251-2508, Steve 985-788-4776, LionCarlone@gmail.com. To benefit La. Lions Eye Foundation, Crippled Childrens Camp, and Local Lions Projects.

Fri, June 20: Michelli's almost high-class neighborhood lounge on DeGaulle in New Orleans prestigious West Bank. 8:30PM-12:30, 504-394-9764

JULY 2008

Sat, July 5: Pass Christian, Mississippi - neighborhood party 6:00-9:30PM

Sun, July 13: Lakeview Harbor Presents in their parking lot (on Harrison Ave. between "Allgone" Blvd. and "Marshal Flush" St.) "The Makaha Sons" from the North Shore-the North shore of Hawaii. We start the show at 5:00-7:00PM. The Makaha Sons start at 7:00. Call Lakeview Harbor for info 504-486-4887.

AUGUST 2008

Sat, Aug. 9: St. Martha's (in Harvey) "1950's Dance and Antique Car Display". Cars are 6:15-7:45PM. Dance is 8:00-11:00PM. St. Martha's Hall, 2555 Apollo Drv., Harvey, LA 70058. For Info: 366-1604 or abairnsfather@bellsouth.net. Proceeds go to St. Martha's.


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