Who is the king of 9th Ward Social and Pleasure Clubs? CTC Steppers have their adherents and they were out in force recently as thousands of street dancers hit the blacktop to celebrate our lives in New Orleans. This is what we saw:
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Field Report: 2024 Funerary Second Line for Kerry “Fatman” Hunter
Kerry “Fatman” Hunter, legendary New Orleans drummer and Grammy winner was killed by a hit and run driver on Mardi Gras morning 2024. Today was his home going. This is what we saw:
Field Report: 2024 Treme Sidewalk Steppers Second Line
The Treme Sidewalk Steppers club once rivalled 9X S&P for sheer size. Not anymore. The 2024 version found a drastically smaller club though the good times were just as big as years past. This is what we saw:
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2024 CTC Steppers Social Aid and Pleasure Club Second Line Route Map
This one is going to be tricky. The municipality of New Orleans just announced the St. Claude bridge will be closed the weekend of February 23rd. The CTC Steppers second line is due to cross this bridge on Sunday February 25th.
We’ll have more details as events warrant.
Field Report: 2024 Ladies of Unity Social Aid and Pleasure Club Second Line
The 2024 Ladies of Unity Social Aid and Pleasure Club Second Line rolled yesterday in New Orleans Uptown. This is what we saw Continue reading
2024 Baby Dolls Blessings of the Streets
New Orleans Baby Dolls will gather at the Jazz Museum in the French Quarter this Saturday for their annual blessing of the streets party. As Carnival season swings into gear the Baby Dolls will be in dozens of parades and public gatherings and this is their official kickoff.
In the New Orleans tradition there will be plenty food, drink and live music on hand and the gals will second line for a bit as well.
Saturday, January 13, 2024 – 11am
New Orleans Jazz Museum (OUTDOORS)
400 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana
70116
Hat tip to WWOZ, the best radio station in New Orleans.
Field Report: 2024 Perfect Gentlemen Social Aid and Pleasure Club Second Line
more to come, just now going through the roll.
Field Report: 2023 New Generation Social Aid and Pleasure Club Second Line
A small crowd rolled through Central City yesterday as New Generation Social and Pleasure took to the streets. A noon start meant the church folks would not be attending and with the Saints playing at the same time that further diminished attendance.
We still had ourselves a fine time. This is what we saw:
2023 New Generation Social Aid and Pleasure Club Second Line Route Map
It’s New Generation Social Aid and Pleasure Club’s time to shine. Their annual second line rolls tomorrow: Sunday December 10th, 2023. Noon start. Roll begins at A.L Davis Park in Central City. 2600 Lasalle St, New Orleans, LA 70113.
Hope to see y’all out. It’s going to be cold and windy so wear a nice jacket.
Field Report: 2023 Dumaine Gang Social Aid and Pleasure Club Second Line
We took the short ride upriver to 6th Ward Sunday morning for the 26th anniversary roll of the Dumaine Gang’s annual parade. This is what we saw:
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