FireFly
871 posts
Oct 30, 2009
4:38 PM
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I guess for the ones that care i will do a little storytelling each day so you know what we up too.
everybody's here( thats me,rob, clay&TW and ashley) they are all napping at the moment -i know right??- seriouly though , new orleans music nights are loong, you need all of your energy to enjoy ,
when all get up from their beauty nap we will go eat and than to tip's for galactic and like dillon's go-go jungle, after see who's still standing for some late night booty-shaking at le bon tempe roule!!!!!
LE BON TEMPE ROULE!!!!
P.S. the hats made it ;)
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"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
-Nietzsche
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FireFly
872 posts
Oct 30, 2009
6:43 PM
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you got it stan, actually the FG tip's show is scheduled to start at 11.30, so im thinking it will go later than galactic, will def, catch the rest of that!!
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"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
-Nietzsche
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antsyashley
31 posts
Oct 30, 2009
7:13 PM
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Yay! Clay and Jen are here! Yay! Firefly and Rob are here! It's halloween eve!
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FireFly
873 posts
Oct 31, 2009
3:20 AM
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I'm the last one standing..about to fall over. we had dinner at juan's flyin buRRito on magazine, than headed over to tip's , it's freakin rainin and cold, but hey..
of to tip's for a late night gig: galactic !!
they came out powerful and blasting, with their
faces painted like skulls and their arms like skeletons, some kind of stuff that illuminates in black light, fun! they rocked out for like 3 hours. most of the group went home, but i made it to le bon temps roule for a little bit of mike's go-go jungle as a night cap
good night ya'll
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"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
-Nietzsche
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Sunshine
1476 posts
Oct 31, 2009
11:04 AM
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sounds like you guys are having a BLAST!!!!!!!! keep the diaries a coming!!
:o)
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"If you've never seen us before, don't be bashful - sing along from start to finish........and dance & feel good.....there's enough shit in the world, let it all out...........Brighter Daaaaays...."
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antsyashley
32 posts
Oct 31, 2009
11:33 AM
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Yes, we are having a wonderful time! This crazy insomnia I have had for 3 weeks is making me so tired, though! I was only able to hang at Tip's for an hour. Galactic didn't come on til about 12:30 am. And the place was soooo crowded you could barely see the stage! Now, I had a pretty decent night's sleep, so we'll see if I can hang with the big dogs tonight!
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Sunshine
1479 posts
Oct 31, 2009
11:51 AM
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be safe!!!
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"If you've never seen us before, don't be bashful - sing along from start to finish........and dance & feel good.....there's enough shit in the world, let it all out...........Brighter Daaaaays...."
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FireFly
878 posts
Oct 31, 2009
7:15 PM
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halloween !!!!!!
clay and his trophy wife went to the voodoo fest, they will meet us later after they washed away all the mud they had to tread in all day.
ashley and i getting ready , headin to the quarter to roam for a bit, than to maple leaf for some jon cleary and THAN who is still standing, we will head to frenchmenstreet for some late night freak watching street fest , mike's go-go jungle at the nile at 2am!!!!
yeah!!!!!!!!!!! rage !!!!!!!!!!!!
watch for 5am drunken postings, hehe----------
"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
-Nietzsche
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Sunshine
1484 posts
Oct 31, 2009
8:11 PM
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I will check this thread first thing in the morning probably just as you are punching a piller!!!
Say hey to Mr. D for me!!
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"If you've never seen us before, don't be bashful - sing along from start to finish........and dance & feel good.....there's enough shit in the world, let it all out...........Brighter Daaaaays...."
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SaNdMaN
73 posts
Oct 31, 2009
9:19 PM
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It sounds like ya'll are having fun! Can't wait to read more!
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SaNdMaN
"If it beats all git out then do it again ..."
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swkelley
547 posts
Nov 01, 2009
4:00 AM
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Thanks for all the updates, Firefly. Hope you all have a wonderful (and dry) time at Voodoo Fest and Tips tonight!!
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FireFly
879 posts
Nov 01, 2009
10:46 AM
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hey ya'll !!
rage? -yeah!!
dry?-not so much
this town is fuckin crazy!!
was gonna post this morning at 6am but, eh, fingers were too drunk,hehe
well, jon cleary at the leaf was great, love him, used to see all the time ( he was my pre-mofro obsession) but the storm kinda took things out for him, I was glad to see him well.
got a FRIED yes fried roast beef sandwich from jaques-imos next door, seriously delicious!!
left there and headed to the wolf to catch the rest of dumpstafunk, from there to frenchmenstreet, that place was TRASHED, never seen humans make such a mess, whats wrong with people??there was a guy sleeping inside a garbage dumpster,lol.
got into the blue nile for some late-night, or early-morning rather, booty-shaking!!! mike dillon's go-go jungle!!!! fun !!!!
and yeah, clay, you ARE right, I am definitely NOT from this planet, cause ain't nobody can keep up with the partying firefly !!! haha
ya'll better overdose on some redbull tonight, cause there will be no wimpin out tonight!!!!!!!!!!!hehe
off to get ready for voodoo fest, than straight to tip's for the icing on da cake !!!!
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"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
-Nietzsche
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Sunshine
1491 posts
Nov 01, 2009
10:52 AM
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Keep up the good work Firefly.......but where are the pictures.....I would have LOVED to see a pic of a fried roast beef sammich.....the dude in the dumpster - could have been interesting.....6 am booty shakin as well!!
Be safe and have just about too much fun!!
:o)
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"If you've never seen us before, don't be bashful - sing along from start to finish........and dance & feel good.....there's enough shit in the world, let it all out...........Brighter Daaaaays...."
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FireFly
880 posts
Nov 01, 2009
7:22 PM
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i have a pic of the guy in the dumpster, but not of the sandwich, was thinking about eating it more than photographing it
we all went to the voodoofest today, ate good food, saw panic,robert randolph and of course mofro.
never been to a show that had "I believe" and sun shining down" on the same setlist. was a laidback show, guess the energy is being reserved for tonight!
well gotta get ready!!!!
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"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
-Nietzsche
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FireFly
881 posts
Nov 02, 2009
3:17 AM
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......................................................................man ya'll had to there...........................................................soooooooooo much fun !
p.s. clay, ain't tip's a cool venue?
pp.ss.- jj- I AM firefly!love-ute
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"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
-Nietzsche
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Sunshine
1494 posts
Nov 02, 2009
4:59 AM
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I'm with you giggles; do let FF, do tell!!
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"If you've never seen us before, don't be bashful - sing along from start to finish........and dance & feel good.....there's enough shit in the world, let it all out...........Brighter Daaaaays...."
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swkelley
549 posts
Nov 02, 2009
6:50 AM
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Yeah you right, Firefly.....TIPITINA'S....best venue on this planet!!
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swkelley
550 posts
Nov 02, 2009
6:53 AM
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There used to be no A/C at Tips (only a couple ceiling fans, most of which didn't work or weren't turned on).....talk about some hot and greazy nights up in that club back in the day (they even used to serve food there....some kill cheese fries among other things)!!! It would get so hot in there even your sweat was sweating!!!
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any groove is reason to move
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Sunshine
1495 posts
Nov 02, 2009
7:58 AM
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I have heard nothing but good things about Tip's. May have to someday see Our Boys there. I want to see them in Florida first. Trying to plan a trip there during the kids spring break to see them at the Tampa Bay Blues fest. Looks like its gonna work.
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"If you've never seen us before, don't be bashful - sing along from start to finish........and dance & feel good.....there's enough shit in the world, let it all out...........Brighter Daaaaays...."
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SaNdMaN
78 posts
Nov 02, 2009
8:27 AM
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Tampa does look like it's comin together...I found some close by accomodations :-)
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SaNdMaN
"If it beats all git out then do it again ..."
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Sunshine
1496 posts
Nov 02, 2009
8:29 AM
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:o)
we sill have to start a new thread for that when the time comes for a roll call
Firefly, Mr. D, TW, Ash.....are y'all doing alright after last night's show?!! any cool stories to tell??
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"If you've never seen us before, don't be bashful - sing along from start to finish........and dance & feel good.....there's enough shit in the world, let it all out...........Brighter Daaaaays...."
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swkelley
551 posts
Nov 02, 2009
8:46 AM
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Sunshine/Sandman....if you all are planning a trip to Florida to see Mofro, I would suggest waiting til they play a venue as their festival sets are usually much shorter than a standard show.
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FireFly
882 posts
Nov 02, 2009
8:47 AM
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still working with the censorship bureau, hehe,we will have a final meeting after 2pm, than I can tell ya'll
stan I know what you mean, one time i was waiting to get inside for a late-night galactic show, and it POURED, my tickets literally fell apart, crazy night that night!
and than there was this purple food vendor truck that would park outside after shows, haven't seen it though.
you ever been backstage/upstairs? freakin cool
we were chanting for stagger lee but i think jj got a little drunk(members/friends of shooter got the band a round of shots--3 times !!) so its possible he would have not remembered all the words
jen&clay snagged a setlist but i think jj pretty much changed it up after the first song
rowdy crazy ass crowd!!
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"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
-Nietzsche
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swkelley
552 posts
Nov 02, 2009
10:10 AM
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Firefly....yes, I've been backstage at Tips and most other bars in NOLA courtesy of the Radiators!
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FireFly
887 posts
Nov 02, 2009
10:12 AM
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nice stan, what was the best show you ever seen at tip's in your opinion?if you had to choose
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"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
-Nietzsche
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Sunshine
1499 posts
Nov 02, 2009
10:13 AM
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Stan I hear you regarding festival vs club show, but both of us will have the kids with us (spring break). Unless during that time were are there they playing a club show and we could find a sitter etc. we will have to be happy with a festival show - which I am. Besides, my fingers are crossed they are coming back to the Peel in the early part of next year.
FF - waiting patiently after you have you censorship meeting!!
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"If you've never seen us before, don't be bashful - sing along from start to finish........and dance & feel good.....there's enough shit in the world, let it all out...........Brighter Daaaaays...."
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FireFly
889 posts
Nov 02, 2009
11:25 AM
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one cool thing i noticed last night was that the some of the shooter guys/bandmembers came to the show . guess those guys were clicking pretty good on this tour, became friends and stuff
they brought several rounds of shots to the stage, after the 2nd one is when jj says, you all gonna want your money back if you keep this up,lol
I talked to one of the guys and his girl after the show,nice guy,(I gotta check out which one it was,he was also playin the trambourine on the encore) i think they were digging the fans mofro has
one funny thing i gotta say is that we were talking to AC by the stage and he started to tell clay on what you can put syrup on and clay was holding his ears ,walking away and AC followed him and kept sayin, eggs, meatloaf,mashpotaoes, sausage, pretty funny!!
matt grondin sat in and tore it up,
i think i lost a few marbles last night, come to think of it, lol
clay,jen,rob and I went to cafe du monde to have beignets at like 3am but I think they just got over a big rush, place was a MESS, we will go back today. we went to the st.charles tavern for breakfast instead
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"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
-Nietzsche
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SaNdMaN
81 posts
Nov 02, 2009
11:43 AM
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We heard you guys chanting "Stagger Lee" over the web cast and JJ sounded like he had a heck of a buz goin' on.
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SaNdMaN
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antsyashley
33 posts
Nov 02, 2009
12:30 PM
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We had an awesome -- amazing! -- time last night! Yes, the guys were pretty drunk, but they were having fun, celebrating, and loving the Nawlins vibes. The show was a blast. Watching each member of the band respond to JJ's set list switch-ups, whilst taking shots, and just plain acting silly, was a cool thing to witness.
During the day, when we saw Mofro at the Voodoo Fest, their musicianship was outstanding. I felt totally woozy and I had to leave the crowd during the first or second song, and went to lie down in the muddy grass. From there, I was able to experience the concert in a whole new way. I looked up at the blue sky and tree tops (City Park is a beautiful spot, and the weather was perfect) and listened to the show, rather than watching. I could hear everything perfectly. It was so beautiful. And nowadays, JJ is just starting to incorporate some back-up singing from AC, Farrell, and Trube -- I noticed it when they were playing "I Believe" -- especially right at the end. It was gorgeous with total harmonizing. And when they played "Sun is Shining", the sun literally was shining down. And I made a full recovery and was able to pop up off the ground and rejoin my friends for the encore.
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Sunshine
1505 posts
Nov 02, 2009
12:41 PM
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what a positive outlook Ashley!! and what a unique way of experiencing the show, too cool.
:o)
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"If you've never seen us before, don't be bashful - sing along from start to finish........and dance & feel good.....there's enough shit in the world, let it all out...........Brighter Daaaaays...."
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FireFly
890 posts
Nov 02, 2009
12:47 PM
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it was the last day of the tour, they all going home so its prob be safe to get a little tipsy.
we were chanting stagga lee like crazy and jj kept grinning about it but he didn't go for it.
and yeah i think he had a nice buzz going but he was fine, as always
there was a crowd of about 10 or so young ,rowdy kids next to us, they were all really, really drunk but they all knew the music well and danced accordingly, even though it meant a couple of elbows and so. seemed like everybody had a good time.
a couple that was at voodoo during the day, saw mofro for the first time, we told them about tip's and they came!! clay gave them a card , tellin them about the board, maybe they come on here.
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"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
-Nietzsche
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FireFly
892 posts
Nov 02, 2009
12:54 PM
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oh oh oh , I almost forget to mention ...TURPENTINE!!!!! first time I heard the song with the current bandmembers, and it was ROCKIN!!!
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"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
-Nietzsche
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Sunshine
1507 posts
Nov 02, 2009
12:56 PM
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oh oh oh back atcha!! heard Turpentine at the Peel and was UNBELIEVABLE!! Think I gave briggzz a concert call on that one!! LOVE that song!!
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"If you've never seen us before, don't be bashful - sing along from start to finish........and dance & feel good.....there's enough shit in the world, let it all out...........Brighter Daaaaays...."
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FireFly
894 posts
Nov 03, 2009
1:14 AM
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well today was a lazy one, clay and jen went to mothers for lunch, ashley and I slept all day, went to the bulldog, seems like the whole entire town was watching the saints foorball game, thank god they won, didn't wanted to deal with cranky losers :)
eric lindell played at the circle bar, and only in new orleans, a band that was scheduled to play at 10, waits to the end of the footballgame to start their set. he was great, we swooned to the music, it was then halfway thru the night and into 2/3 of a beer that I had finally consumed enough alcohol, the limit was reached, and as I put down that beer , I realized what a fantastic weekend it was indeed, full of music, food, laughter and great friends!!!!!
love you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
-Nietzsche
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Sunshine
1517 posts
Nov 03, 2009
4:59 AM
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what a wonderfully worded last entry in your Nawlins diary...........you are a peach for sharing your journey.
Thank You
:o)
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"If you've never seen us before, don't be bashful - sing along from start to finish........and dance & feel good.....there's enough shit in the world, let it all out...........Brighter Daaaaays...."
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Jennay
1 post
Nov 03, 2009
8:10 AM
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It was great to meet you all in New Orleans! Mofro was amazing at Tipitinas!!! Voodoo fest was good too, but a short set and didn't have the ambience if tips. Going from never seeing Mofro live to twice in one day was quite the experience!!! I've enjoyed their music for years, but haven't made a concert until Sunday. I'm hooked now! Can't wait for some Florida shows! Will see you guys again soon!
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Sunshine
1518 posts
Nov 03, 2009
8:24 AM
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Welcome to the board Jennay! WOW, Mofro twice in one day!! Damn girl, you are lucky woman!! Hope you post or visit often!
:o)
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"If you've never seen us before, don't be bashful - sing along from start to finish........and dance & feel good.....there's enough shit in the world, let it all out...........Brighter Daaaaays...."
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giggles
1028 posts
Nov 03, 2009
8:51 AM
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Hello Jennay, I'm glad you found our humble abode!
I can totally relate to seeing JJ twice in one day, in January I saw his solo acoustic performance at Park Avenue Roecords and then about 3 hrs later I saw the full band at the House of Blues =)
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antsyashley
36 posts
Nov 03, 2009
3:15 PM
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Aww, booo! Ute and Rob just got on the road back to Florida. Sad to see them go. It was too much fun! And y'all are great house guests! Can't wait to see y'all again! Hugs and safe travels to you!
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Sunshine
1524 posts
Nov 03, 2009
4:49 PM
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I agree with giggles, thank you so much for including us in your musical adventures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:o)
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"If you've never seen us before, don't be bashful - sing along from start to finish........and dance & feel good.....there's enough shit in the world, let it all out...........Brighter Daaaaays...."
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mofrofans1
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2723 posts
Nov 07, 2009
6:57 PM
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I'm a little behind here so pardon the late welcome Jennay! I hope I have the right person here y'all, after all the whole weekend is still coming back to me in bits and pieces, but Jennay and her man came up to me after the Voodoo set and he said something like...'I was noticing that you knew every single word to every single song so I thought maybe you'd be a good person to ask more about them'
He must've thought I was either real stoned or a moron cause I just started laughing, really hard, and so did the TW. As he and Jennay are wondering what the hell was so funny I handed him a fansite biz card. He said something like 'damn I guess you are the guy to ask.' We told them a little about the band and about the Tip's show and saw them there afterwards. I think I was there. I was there right Ash? Firefly? I was at Tip's right? Oh yeah, yeah, it's coming back now.
Anyway, welcome Jennay to our Mofro madness.
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mofrofans1
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2724 posts
Nov 07, 2009
7:02 PM
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AHA! See, see? Where the hell am I? How'd I miss being in THIS picture?
From l-r, Firefly, Trophy Wife, some guy that stuck his head in our pitcher, another guy that did that (nah...that's Tom, he was staying at our hotel, he and his wife were at Voodoo from SW Fla), Rob, and in the center is antsyashley.
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FireFly
921 posts
Nov 08, 2009
5:41 PM
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not sure WHY I'm holding a beer, at this point that was SO unnecessary. looks like AC has a nice hold on the TW ,hehe
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"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
-Nietzsche
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Jennay
2 posts
Nov 08, 2009
6:59 PM
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You got the right couple. I had no idea Mofro has such a following. Not many people I talk to have ever heard of them. Although all my friends I indroduce them to now listen to them regularly. Im very glad we met and am glad to be here. You have some great info on this site. Hopefully I'll see you and your beautiful wife again in Tampa or Orlando!
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FireFly
923 posts
Nov 08, 2009
7:45 PM
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hey jennay, i was right there when you guys talked to clay and jen at voodoo and than talked to you again at tip's by the bar, was nice meeting you. and yeah we have a blast on this board, come and visit often, I made friends with soo many people on here, we get together for pre-shows, travel together , let each other stay in our homes, etc
(i'm in that pic above, first left)
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"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
-Nietzsche
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mofrofans1
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2735 posts
Nov 08, 2009
7:45 PM
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I thought that beer was permanently glued to your hand FF.
Yep Jennay, a very faithful following at that, and continuing to grow cause of folks like you! There are still lots of people to convert...thanks for doing your share!! I'm sure we'll see you somewhere. You ought to make plans to see them for New Years in Jax. 3 nights in a row!
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mofrofans1
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2736 posts
Nov 08, 2009
7:46 PM
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Can you go to NOLA without going to Coops? Isn't there a law or something?
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mofrofans1
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2737 posts
Nov 08, 2009
7:53 PM
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The gumbo was good. The fried chicken was so goddamed good I et it before I could photo it. Excellent. The coating was different than the usual southern fried chicken as was the seasoning. Being I consider myself a fried chicken connisseur (and have the cholesterol level to back it up), I put it on my top 5 list.
I can't remember what everybody else got but I tried it all and I remember it was all off the charts good.
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mofrofans1
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2738 posts
Nov 08, 2009
7:59 PM
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And where else you gonna go that has excellent food AND scenery like this when you step out the door?
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FireFly
925 posts
Nov 09, 2009
6:42 AM
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mmmmmmmmmm chicken tschoupitoulas......cajun pasta......but too DAMN bad that they ran out of jambalaya...
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"Those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
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