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Pardi-Gras
2010
January 14-17, 2010
"Rolling on the River"
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PREMIUM REGISTRATION ENDED
JANUARY 1, 2010
LATE REGISTRATION
CONTINUES JAN. 2-13, 2010
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NOTE: LATE Registration is in effect from Jan. 2-13, 2010
So what does that mean? It means we'll still take your registration and payment during this time period. You'll have full access to all Pardi-Gras events. However, the difference between registering before Jan. 2 and now is that we can't guarantee that you'll get a Pardi-Gras event t-shirt, and if you do, it may not be in the size you request. Also, your event badge will be generic, not personalized. If you'd like to increase your chances of getting a t-shirt in the size you want, we suggest that you register (AND PAY ONLINE) as soon as possible. Remember, shirts are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. The longer you wait to register, the worse your chances of getting a shirt at all are. So register today, and pay on-line! (Scroll down a little further to register)
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Got a last minute question about Pardi-Gras?
You can call Jerry Diaz (409-728-0033) or Mary Diaz (409-893-8488)
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Registration for Pardi-Gras 2010 is a TWO PART process: FIRST, fill out the information about yourself on the form to the right. NEXT, choose payment method (PayPal, or mail a check to us) If you choose PayPal, click on the PayPal button, and you'll be directed to a page to pay for your registration over our secure link.
Registration is $67 per person. Pay by mail, and receive a $2 per person discount.
That's all there is to it! You'll receive an e-mail confirmation from us within 96 hours (usually sooner than that actually). Then you'll receive regular updates on Pardi-Gras 2010 activities and information. LADIES, PLEASE NOTE: Our event t-shirts are men's sizes. Please take that into account when designating your desired t-shirt size
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PAYMENT METHOD:
1. Mail your check for $65 per person, to:
Sail Away Promotions
P.O. Box 1641, Nederland, TX., 77627
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2. Click here to pay------>
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Single Day Registration
Beginning on Jan. 10, 2010, Pardi-Gras does accept "Single Day Registration". This is another option for folks who plan to attend our event for one or two days, but not for the entire event. You can register and pay for a single day wrist band here, and check in on the day that you arrive in New Orleans. pricing is as follows:
Thursday - $15
Friday - $20
Saturday - $25
You can register for more than one day with single day registration. Please note that single day registration DOES NOT include a t-shirt. However, if you would like to purchase a t-shirt SEPARATELY from your single day registration, you MAY be able to, as long as we have them in stock. They are available on a first come, first serve basis.
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PARDI-GRAS 2010 HANDBOOK
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especially handy for folks who are attending Pardi-Gras for the first time!
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Fundraising
Pardi-Gras conducts a number of different fund-raising activities during the event. We have a silent auction (set up in the St. Ann Room at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel), a live auction of a few very special items, and several raffle items that we will sell tickets for throughout the weekend.
Funds collected are donated to two of our favorite charities:
1. COPS 8 - a non-profit organization that provides services and needed supplies to police officers of the 8th District of New Orleans. The 8th District includes the French Quarter area, where all activities of Pardi-Gras take place. Click HERE for more information
2. New Orleans Musician's Clinic - a non-profit organization that provides needed health services to musicians in the Greater New Orleans area, who are otherwise unable to access these services on their own. Click HERE for more information
If you or your organization would like to donate an item or two to our raffle, or silent or live auctions, please contact Pam Nelson, at ParrotHeadPamN@aol.com
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Host Hotel Information:
The host hotel for Pardi-Gras 2010 is The Bourbon Orleans. It is the location for registration, and the center of all of the weekend's activities. The special Pardi-Gras rate of $149 per night is no longer available. However, if you would like to book a room at the regular rate, call 504-523-2222 for reservations.
Host Sponsors:
Pardi-Gras asks everyone to please be aware of and support our sponsors. We couldn't present Pardi-Gras without them!
1. Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe
2. Tropical Isle #1 - Bourbon @ Toulouse St.
3. Tropical Isle #2 - Bourbon @ Orleans St.
4. Tropical Isle #3 - 435 Bourbon Street
5. Funky Pirate - next to Tropical Isle #2
6. Orleans Grapevine - 700 block of Orleans St.
7. Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka - available everywhere!
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Pardi-Gras 2010
“Rolling on the River”
+ denotes events that require credentials
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Event / Entertainers
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Location / Venue
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THU
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Jan. 14
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1:00p-3:00p
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Goodie Bag Stuffing
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Bourbon Orleans – St. Ann room
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3:00p – 6:00p
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RADIO MARGARITAVILLE
Happy Hour Recording
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JB’s Margaritaville (DOWNstairs)
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6:15p – 9:00p
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+ Registration
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Bourbon Orleans – St. Ann Room
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630p – 7:00p
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+ JERRY DIAZ / Opening Toast
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Bourbon Orleans – St. Ann Room
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7:15p –8:45p
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+ JOHN RENO
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Bourbon Orleans – St. Ann Room
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9:00p – 11:30p
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+ LATE AS USUAL
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"Top of the Trop"
Tropical Isle (Bourbon/Orleans)
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FRI
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Jan. 15
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12:00p – 3:00p
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+ Registration
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Bourbon Orleans – St. Ann room
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12:00p – 1:30p
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+ SAM RAINWATER
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Bourbon Orleans – St. Ann room
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1:30p – 3:00p
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+ TROY ALLAN |
Bourbon Orleans – St. Ann room
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3:00p -
4:30p |
+ DENNIS DAVIS |
"Top of the Trop"
Tropical Isle (Bourbon / Orleans) |
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4:30p – 6:00p
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+ JIM HOEHN
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"Top of the Trop"
Tropical Isle (Bourbon / Orleans)
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4:00p –6:00p
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+ BOURBON STREET PUB CRAWL
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various Bourbon Street locations
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6:00p – 7:45p
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+ CORNED BEEF & CURRY
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"Top of the Trop"
Tropical Isle (Bourbon/Orleans)
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8:00p
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+ Crowning of 2010 Pardi-Gras King & Queen
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"Top of the Trop"
Tropical Isle (Bourbon/Orleans)
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8:15p -9:00p
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+ Pardi-Gras 2010 Parade!
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Tropical Isle to Margaritaville
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9:00p – 11:30p
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+ PHINS BAND
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JB’s Margaritaville Cafe – Main Stage
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12:00a
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MONTE TOLAR’S Pirate Toast
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Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shoppe
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SAT
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Jan. 16
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12:00p–2:00p
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+ BOB KARWIN
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Downstairs @ the
Tropical Isle (Bourbon / Orleans)
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12:00p – 2:00p
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+ Registration
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700 block of Bourbon St.
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12:00p – 5:00p
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+ Bourbon Street Pardi !
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700 block of Bourbon St.
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2:00p–3:15p
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+ JERRY DIAZ & HANNA’S REEF
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700 block of Bourbon Street
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3:15p-3:45p
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+ RAFFLE DRAWINGS, AUCTIONS
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700 block of Bourbon Street
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3:45p–5:00p
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+ JERRY DIAZ & HANNA’S REEF
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700 block of Bourbon Street
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5:30p-7:30p
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+ RHYTHM & RAIN
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"Top of the Trop"
Tropical Isle (Bourbon/Orleans)
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8:00p – 11:00p
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+ JIM ASBELL & THE TROPAHOLICS
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JB’s Margaritaville Cafe - Main Stage
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9:30p |
+ Margarita Mafia Family Photo |
JB's Margaritaville Cafe - Main Stage |
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SUN
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Jan. 17
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10:00a – 12:00p
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SUNDAY BRUNCH
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JB’s Margaritaville Cafe
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10:00a –12:00p
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+ JAMES "SUNNY JIM" WHITE
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JB’s Margaritaville Cafe - Main Stage
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12:30p – 2:00p
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+ LARRY JOE TAYLOR
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"Top of the Trop"
Tropical Isle (Bourbon/Orleans)
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2:30p-
4:00p
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+ BRENT BURNS
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"top of the Trop"
Tropical Isle (Bourbon/Orleans)
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Artist Profiles
Each week, we post a new profile of one of our Pardi-Gras entertainers:
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JAMES "Sunny Jim" WHITE
Pardi-Gras 2010 is proud to welcome JAMES "Sunny Jim" WHITE to our lineup of entertainment.
A favorite of Trop-Rock fans everywhere James "Sunny Jim" White currently lives in Central Florida after spending several years living and playing in the Cayman Islands. In addtion to numerious shows around his home he regularly travels the country to play for Parrot Heads and other people who enjoy the island lifestyle. Sunny Jim has six albums of orginal material, the newest of which is Tropicool. Sunny Jim has been recognized by the Trop-Rock Awards as the genre's top Male Vocalist in both 2008 and 2009. For more info about James, please visit his website, at www.sunnyjim.com
Sunny Jim will perform at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe on Sunday January 17, from 10AM - Noon.
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| PHINS |
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Pardi-Gras is pleased to welcome our friends from St. Louis, the band "PHINS"
A highly energetic group, they are making a return appearance to Pardi-Gras. They have entertained folks from coast to coast, and are a favorite at Parrot Head events throughout the country. They were the Horizon Award winners at the 2008 Trop-Rock awards, and recently released their second alubm, "Welcome To The Beach." For more info on PHINS, please visit their website, at www.PHINSBAND.com
PHINS will perform at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe on Friday, Jan. 15, 2009, from 9pm-1130pm.
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JOHN RENO
Pardi-Gras is pleased to welcome our good friend, and New Orleans native JOHN RENO back for his 12th consecutive appearance at our event.
A well-known singer/songwriter who lives in Fairhope, Alabama, John has been entertaining folks at events across the country for many years. When he's not on his sailboat, John spends a good amount of time every summer playing for the many tourists who flock to Coastal Alabama's beaches . John has six CDs available for purchase, including his latest one, "Big Ol' Johnson". For more info about John, please visit his website, at www.JOHNRENO.com
John Reno will perform in the St. Ann Room of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel on Thursday, Jan. 14, from 7:15pm-8:45pm
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| BOB KARWIN |
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Pardi-Gras 2010 welcomes BOB KARWIN, as he makes his first appearance at our event!Bob stared his musical career in Boston, Massachusetts in 1990. In 1993, he packed up his Jeep and moved to sunny San Diego, CA. His blend of humor and thoughtful songwriting struck a chord with Southern Californians and he began to develop a following at his rowdy one man shows. Bob is now a full fledged Californian, where he is a favorite among the local Parrot Heads. In addition to playing all over the west coast Bob has also been invited to play events across the country. Bob currently has 4 albums for sale, including his latest "Sand Dollar Millionare." To learn more about Bob visit his website by clicking HERE.
Bob Karwin will perform on Saturday, January 16, from NOON - 2PM at the Tropical Isle on Bourbon & Orleans (DOWNstairs).
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LARRY JOE TAYLOR
Pardi-Gras is pleased to welcome Texas singer/songwriter LARRY JOE TAYLOR to our festivities this year. Larry Joe's signature story-telling style and quick wit have made him a crowd favorite from coast to coast. Much of his music is based on real life experiences from the Texas coast, including his beloved Port Aransas. In fact, he descibes his music as "Coastal and Western".
Larry Joe currently has 9 CDs available, including his latest, "Times". In addition to his recordings, and extensive touring schedule, Larry Joe hosts and promotes several well-known musical events of his own. Most notable amongst them is his annual "Texas Music Festival" in April. For more info on Larry Joe Taylor, please visit his website, at www.larryjoetaylor.com
Larry Joe Taylor will perform at the "Top of the Trop" ( upstairs at the Tropical Isle on the corner of Bourbon & Orleans Streets) on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2009, from 12:30-2:00PM.
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Pardi-Gras is pleased to welcome Texas singer/songwriter, DENNIS DAVIS back to New Orleans as he appears at our event for the second straight year.
Dennis has been singing and performing throughout coastal Texas for the past few years and has quickly amassed a loyal and ever growing fan base. His influences are vast, including everything from Elvis, to Gordon Lightfoot, to Jimmy Buffett. Dennis has one CD for sale, entitled "Barefoot on the Beach".For more info about Dennis, please visit his website (click HERE )
Dennis Davis will perform at the Tropical Isle on Bourbon & Orleans (DOWNstairs)on Friday, Jan. 15, from 3:00-4:30PM.
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JIM ASBELL
Pardi-Gras is pleased to welcome Atlanta, Georgia based singer/songwriter JIM ASBELL, and his band The Tropiholics, to New Orleans this year!
Jim is making his second appearance at Pardi-Gras, and his first with the band. A favorite of the Atlanta and the surrounding area, Jim is highly energetic, and is a mainstay at the Bull and Whistle in Key West, Florida during Meeting of the Minds. Jim has two CDs available for purchase, including his latest, "Tropiholics" For more information about Jim, please visit his website, at www.JIMASBELL.com
Jim Asbell & The Tropiholics will perform at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2009, from 9:00PM-Midnight.
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Pardi-Gras is pleased to welcome TROY ALLAN to our event this year!
Many of you may recognize Troy as the bass/steel guitar player for the band HANNA's REEF or as an outstanding singer/songwriter himself. Hailing from Beaumont, Texas, Troy taps into his East Texas roots and a recently discovered love of the beach for musical inspiration. He's won awards for his work in Hanna's Reef (2008 Trop-Rock Musician of the Year) and his solo projects (2009 Horizon Award Winner). His debut album, "Just South of Corpus" was released in 2007, and his second offering is in the works. For more information about Troy, please visit his website, at www.TROYALLAN.com
Troy Allan will perform at The St. Ann Room (Bourbon Orleans Hotel) on Friday, Jan. 15, from 1:30pm-3:00pm
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CORNED BEEF & CURRY
Pardi-Gras is proud to welcome the Pennsylvania based trio "CORNED BEEF & CURRY", to their first appearance at our event. Well known in their hometwon of Pittsburgh, CB & C spend each summer playing at the North Coasts version of Key West, Put-In-Bay, Ohio. Blending classic rock with Jimmy Buffett they are sure to please any crowd. Their name comes from the cultural backgrounds of the bands two founding members John McCain (Corned Beef) and Bob Banerjee (Curry). The pair is joined by drummer Todd Hartmen, and are sure to put on a show you'll never forget!
Corned Beef and Curry will perform at the "Top Of The Trop" upstairs at the Tropical Isle on Bourbon & Orleans from 6:00-7:45PM on Friday, January 15
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Pardi-Gras is proud to welcome RHYTHM & RAIN to our event this year.
As the official entertainer for the Towns Around Biloxi Parrot Head Club, Rain Jaudon has been a long standing favorite with Parrotheads and folks all across the Gulf Coast. Rain has a wide range of influences including Don McClean, Jimmy Buffett, Jim Croce, Sam Cooke, and Louisiana songwriter Johnny O'Neal. Rain's overall theme of refreshing past experiences and creating new ones has struck a chord with diverse audiences of all ages. To learn more about Rhythm & Rain please visit their website www.rainontheinternet.com
Rhythm & Rain will perform at the "Trop Of The Trop" upstairs at the Tropical Isle on Bourbon & Orleans from 5:30-7:30PM on Saturday, January 16
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LATE AS USUAL
As the house band at Tropical Isle, LATE AS USUAL has been a part of Pardi-Gras since the event's inception. In fact you could say that that Late As Usual, and their (retired) founder Al Miller, can be credited as the inspiration for Pardi-Gras, Hanna's Reef, and even Meeting Of The Minds. Late As Usual plays a vast catalog of cover tunes, including plenty of Buffett songs.
With all of that being said, the band has never played an "official" Pardi-Gras set before....until now!
Late As Usual will perform at the "Trop Of The Trop" upstairs at the Tropical Isle on Bourbon & Orleans from 9:00-11:30PM on Thursday, January 14
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Pardi-Gras is pleased to welcome SAM RAINWATER. Sam has been writing and playing music in Arizona, and Sonora, Mexico. You may have seen Sam sitting in with Trop-Rock artists all over the country, playing his trademark ukelele. Sam is just back from Nashville, where he recorded his first studio album, "Vacation Location". Sam writes and lpays all of his music "with a purpose", donating 100% of his music income to charity and then doubling those donated funds through a match by his consulting company. To learn more about Sam and his music, please visit his website, at www.samlrainwater.com
Sam will perform at the Bourbon Orleans - St. Ann Room during registration, on Friday, Jan. 15, from 12:00pm-1:30pm
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JIM HOEHN
Pardi-Gras is pleased to welcome the wittiest man in Wisconsin, singer/songwriter JIM HOEHN. "The King of Black Velvet" himself, will be in town for a raucous Friday afternoon crowd at the Tropical Isle on Bourbon and Orleans Streets.
A veteran of many Pardi-Gras editions, Jim is familiar to a lot of you who have been coming to Pardi-Gras for the past few years. His great story-telling songs, and dry sense of humor have made him a favorite at events from coast to coast, and especially in the frozen tundra of Wisconsin. Jim is a writer's writer, and his prowess is not confined to songwriting alone. He has recently fixed his sights on the literary world, and published a primer for fathers and fathers to be. He's has four CDs of his own material out, and is the force behind the "Thongs in the Key of Life" CD series. Oh, and by the way, he's written songs recorded by The Boat Drunks, John Reno, and Kevin Mulvenna. For more info on Jim Hoehn, please visit his website, at www.JIMHOEHN.com
Jim Hoehn will perform DOWNstairs at the Tropical Isle on the Corner of Bourbon & Orleans on Friday, Jan. 15, 2009, from 430pm-6pm.
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Pardi-Gras is pleased to welcome BRENT BURNS back to our party this year! A crowd favorite from coast to coast, Brent is making his 11th appearance at Pardi-Gras. Living in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama, Brent spends a great deal of his time entertaining tourists from all over the country there. But Brent travels also, playing at several events the past few years, as well as house concerts. Brent's music can be heard on Radio Margaritaville, as well as many other "over the air" radio stations throughout the country. Brent has 7 CD's available for sale, including his current one, "Beach In My Backyard." In addition to his many musical accomplishments, Brent has donated several thousands of dollars from his CD sales to "Habitat for Humanity". For more information about Brent, please visit his website, at www.BRENTBURNS.com
Brent Burns will perform at "Top of the Trop," Upstaris at the Tropical Isle on the corner of Bourbon & Orleans from 2:30-4:00PM on Sunday, January 17.
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JERRY DIAZ & HANNA'S REEF
Making their 8th appearance at Pardi-Gras, we are pleased to welcome Texas band JERRY DIAZ & HANNA'S REEF
Playing their self-described "Texas Beach Music" Hanna's Reef mixes a variety of original tunes with tropical covers. Hanna's Reef has played throughout the country, and tours extensively in Texas. They currently have three CDs available for purchase, including a brand new album called Home On The Gulf Coast. For more info about the band, visit their website at www.hannasreef.com
Jerry Diaz & Hanna's Reef will perform at The Bourbon Street Block Pardi ( corner of Bourbon / Orleans St.) on Saturday, Jan. 16, from 2pm- 5pm
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Event Profiles
Each week, we post a new profile of one of our Pardi-Gras events:
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PARDI-GRAS PARADE
"RIDE WITH RADIO MARGARITAVILLE"
This year we are bringing back the "Ride with Radio Margaritaville" contest. This gives one lucky Pardi-Gras participant the chance to ride with the on-air personalities from the New Orleans Happy Hour show. The person who makes the highest bid gets to ride with our DJ's, Sheila Chimento, Carson Cooper, and Greg Dumas. The current high bidder is Marcia Riley, with a bid of $250. We'll keep the bidding open until 3pm on Friday. To get in on the bidding, send an e-mail to Jerry Diaz, at: jerry@jerrydiaz.com , or on Friday only, in person to Jerry Diaz (cell #409-728-0033)
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| PARDI-GRAS PARADE |
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| Monte & Andrea Tolar - King & Queeen for 2009 |
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| Crowning of the King and Queen
The Crowning of the King and Queen of Pardi-Gras occurs at the Top of the Trop (upstairs at the Tropical Isle #2) on Friday night, Jan. 15. It has ALWAYS been done on Friday night, as long as there has been a Pardi-Gras. It has ALWAYS happened at the Tropical Isle (upstairs). Now that's tradition! At the crowning, the King and Queen of Pardi-Gras are announced for the first time. Believe it or not, the choice for King and Queen is a closely guarded secret, until the crowning occurs. Our current King and Queen are Monte & Andrea Tolar (shown here).
Besides presiding over all of the ceremonies pertaining to Pardi-Gras, the King and Queen also are the Grand Marshals of the Pardi-Gras Parade.
The Crowning of the King and Queen of Pardi-Gras happens at the Tropical Isle #2 (Bourbon and Orleans) on Friday, Jan. 15, at 8pm.
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Opening Toast with Jerry Diaz
Pardi-Gras "entertainment" officially begins on Thursday evening, with the traditional "toast" by Texas singer/songwriter JERRY DIAZ
As always, it will be a light-hearted 30 minute set, and more of a "welcome to New Orleans" greeting than a typical Diaz solo show. If you are in town already, please come out, because I'd like to see and meet everyone at least once during the weekend, before things get too hectic to make that possible. Besides, someone has to make sure that the PA system is working correctly...that's me!
Jerry Diaz will perform at The St. Ann Room @ The Bourbon Orleans Hotel on Thursday, Jan. 14th, from 630pm-7pm
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| Radio Margaritaville Happy Hour |
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| Radio Margaritaville Happy Hour
Pardi-Gras kicks off every year with a very fun event known as the "Radio Margaritaville Happy Hour". Those of you who are regular listeners of Radio Margaritaville are well aware that they broadcast a program every Friday afternoon at 4pm CST called "Happy Hour from New Orleans". It's one of their most popular and longest-running shows on the station. Well, it might surprise you to know the show is actually pre-recorded, on Thursday afternoons. It is recorded inside the New Orleans Margaritaville Cafe, in front of diners and party-goers alike. On Thursday, Jan. 14, they'll have the microphones set up on the main stage at the Cafe, and we will be able to attend the taping of the show. We'll have several of our Pardi-Gras entertainers there to do on-air interviews, and also to sing a few songs in between the taping of the segments. It's a lot of fun, and a great way to kick off the weekend. You can also meet and greet the Radio Margaritaville on-air personalities Carson Cooper, Greg Dumas, and Sheila Chimento. And don't forget, you can bid on the opportunity to ride with the Radio Margaritaville crew in the Pardi-Gras Parade!
The Radio Margaritaville Happy Hour happens at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville Cafe on Thursday , Jan. 14, from 3pm - 6pm.
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Monte Tolar's Pirate Toast
Aaargh Mateys! Calling all pirates, wenches, (and landlubbers) to join our good friend Monte Tolar for his 4th annual "Pirate Toast" at midnight! A master of both pillaging and plundering, Captain Tolar cleans up once a year to lead a group of respectable people (that's us) in a traditional pirate toast. It is the followed immediately by pirate chantys (that's one in the photo, with John Reno). The costumes, the place, the alcohol all make for a true "pirate" experience in the city where pirates STILL roam the streets! (Costumes are encouraged, but not mandatory)
"Monte Tolar's Pirate Toast" happens at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shoppe, at 923 Bourbon Street on Friday , Jan. 15, at MIDNIGHT.
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| PUB CRAWL |
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| WORLD FAMOUS PUB CRAWL
The longest running event at Pardi-Gras (and still the most popular) is the "World Famous Pub Crawl". Imagine 200 or more highly-motivated drinkers walking into your bar on Bourbon Street, all wanting a drink RIGHT NOW! Well that's the perspective of the 6 bars that we go into on Friday afternoon during Pardi-Gras. Led on this "mission" by Jon Boy, Wayne Williamson, Danny "Mr. Clean", and Dammit Earl (you'll know who they are) we follow one simple rule: you must have one drink at every bar we go into. It's an honor system kind of thing, so we need to know that we can count on you to hold up your end. We'll start at the Bourbon Cowboy, at 135 Bourbon Street (where they have 3 for 1's BTW) and eventually make our way down to the Tropical Isle at Orleans St. and Bourbon, for the show by Corned Beef & Curry. In case you haven't figured it out, it's really just an excuse for a bunch of otherwise responsible adults to act like the children they really are (and have fun doing it!)
The "World Famous Pub Crawl" happens at various locations on Bourbon Street on Friday , Jan. 15, from 4pm - 6pm.
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REGISTRATION
While it's not what you'd typically think of as an event, registration at Pardi-Gras is a lot of fun, and with a quick explanation, can go smoothly for you (and us). First of all, it's not actually "registration". You did that on-line, or by mail, when you paid your fee. This is more like "check-in". It takes place in the St. Ann Room, at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. Go there during the designated registration time windows, and you'll be able to pick up your badge, t-shirt, goodie bag, brunch tickets, and/or raffle tickets. Also, if you have not paid yet, and do want to register on-site, this is where you do it.
Another important aspect of the registration area is the Silent Auction room. This is where we'll have the items for the silent auction displayed We'll also have the live auction items on display for your convenience. You can make a bid on any of the silent auction items, when you register, or any time during the weekend that the area is open.
Don't forget that we also have live music, and adult beverages (a limited amount...and you can BYOB, 'cuz there's no bar) at registration. As an added bonus Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka will be handing out free samples during Thursday night's registration. Firefly is our newest sponsor and we are very glad to have them onboard!
The smiling couple in the picture above are David and Carolyn McBride, and they are in charge of registration.
Registration happens at The St. Ann Room at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel on Thursday (6:15pm-9pm) Friday (noon-3pm) and Saturday (noon-2pm)
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