Where else in America?
Last night, despite it being a school night, T and I went to see Evan’s gig at Chickie Wah Wah and oh, how glad we are that we did. I sat there tapping my feet wondering where else in this big old world could you go a few blocks down the street from your house, pay a $6 cover charge, and listen to three of the most talented musicians you’ve ever heard? Evan Christopher on clarinet, James Singleton on bass, and Shannon Powell on drums – wow – they were outstanding.
They are playing every Monday night at Chickie Wah Wah right on Canal Street from 7 to 10 PM (they are moving it up an hour in the future from the 6-9PM originally billed). The kitchen is open and serving among other things Cuban sandwiches.
Really, if you don’t go hear them on Monday night, you are missing something big. And let me just sing the praises of New Orleans musicians one more time. For $6 to see this kind of talent!!! It’s quite amazing. Do them a favor, leave something in the tip jar before you leave.