Instruments a Comin'

[Reminder]



Tipitina's Uptown
501 Napolean
New Orleans, Louisiana

Instruments a Comin'2009
General Admission: $40
VIP: $150

This incredible one night affair provides school music programs with instruments essential to their success. Over the past 7 years The Tipitina's Foundation has provided over 1.8 million dollars worth of instruments to 50 greater New Orleans area schools, benefiting over 2,000 students each year.

IAC 2009 LINEUP:
Galactic (2009 Tipitina's Walk of Fame Inductee),The Chilluns (featuring Annie Clements of "Sugarland)", Cranston Clements of Twangorama, Dave Malone of The Radiators, Johnny Malone, Darcy Malone, Spencer Bohren, and Andre Bohren of Johnny Sketch, Rebirth Brass Band, Donald Harrison & The T.I.P. Interns, Soul Rebels and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave., Big Sam's Funky Nation, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Johnny Vidacovich, George Porter, Jr., Ivan Neville, special guest Theresa Andersson, plus many more TBA.

[graphic from Tipitina's Foundation publicity.]

Zigaboo's Funk Revue

[Diehard music fans will head to New Orleans' legendary Tipitan's following the first day of the Jazz Fest for this extraordinary benefit concert and civic event.]

TIPITINA'S UPTOWN
501 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tipitina's Foundation and Friends of New Orleans present presents
"A Funky Miracle: Celebrating the Music of New Orleans"

Zigaboo's Funk Revue
With Special Guests Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Donald Harrison, Big Sam and Marva Wright.

Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste is a Master Drummer, Rhythm-Innovator, Percussionist, and a New Orleans Legend, the most highly acclaimed drummer ever to hail from the Crescent City. Ziggy's creativity has been a wellspring of Funk Influence for Three decades of all musicians and a great many Hip-Hop samplers. His innovative work as a member of the Internationally Acclaimed R & B group, "The Meters" as well as his side work with artists like Keith Richards, Robert Palmer, and Dr. John has garnered him an unparalleled level or respect among musicians and fans. Ziggy's style is unique; he is a master of creating Funk Grooves and new concepts of Funk drumming. He is especially known for his syncopated rhythms and his unique second line Funk styles, which has been sampled, imitated and copied many times over.