International Jazz Day was celebrated by millions worldwide on Monday, April 30 and began with a sunrise concert in New Orleans’ Congo Square, the birthplace of jazz. The event will featured a number of jazz luminaries, along with Herbie Hancock, including Dianne Reeves, Jeff “Tain” Watts, New Orleans natives Terence Blanchard, Stephanie Jordan, Ellis Marsalis, Kermit Ruffins, Bill Summers,Treme Brass Band, Dr. Michael White, Roland Guerin and Congo Square Preservation Society.

This event was streamed live.

For more on this event or to see the videos of the event please visit the International Jazz Day website at jazzday.com

You can see a full length video of the performance here.

On April 22, athletes will begin their day on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain, swimming 1.2 miles, point-to-point along the Lakeshore Drive seawall. The journey continues with the 56-mile, out-and-back bike course, followed by a 13.1-mile run along the lakefront. Competitors will finish on the campus of the University of New Orleans Research and Technology Park to the sound of live music featuring the Bucktown All Stars.  The Sound Source is proud to be a part of this event and as always we Love Dem All Stars!

 Louisiana Chefs Welcome Military Chefs in Friendly Culinary Warfare

New Orleans, LA – If you are a culinary fan of New Orleans, Woldenberg Park will be a must-stop for you during NOLA Navy Week. On Friday, April 20^th from 1:30 to 4:30pm, eleven well-known Louisiana chefs will pair with culinary specialists from each of the visiting ships in port for the great Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off competition.

The star-studded culinary cast will include emcees Chef John Besh, Chef John Folse, and Louisiana Seafood Marketing and Promotion Board Executive Director Ewell Smith. Confirmed judges include Louisiana Eats! famous food expert Poppy Tooker and Rouses Supermarket Head Chef Jack Trueting.

The chef contestant line-up reads like a who’s who of chefs:

Team Canada: Alfred Singleton, Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse
Team Ecuador: Vinny Russo, Ritz Carlton
Team U.S. Mitscher: Kevin Belton, New Orleans School of Cooking
Team U.S. DeWert: Gus Martin, Muriel’s (Navy)
Team France: Jack Leonardi, Jacques Imo’s
Team Navy Reserve: Bart Bell, Crescent City Pie and Sausage (Army)
Team England: Cory Bahr, Cotton – Monroe, LA
Team Indonesia: Manny Auguello, Jolie Louisiana Bistro – Lafayette, LA
Team Coast Guard: Diana Chauvin, La Thai
Team U.S. Marines: Stacy Hall, Dick & Jenny’s
Team U.S. WASP: Johnny Blancher, Ye Olde College Inn

Each team will have thirty minutes to prepare and plate a dish using any ingredients they want with at least one or more Louisiana seafood proteins, which include crab, oysters, shrimp, fin fish, and crawfish. Six judges including local celebrity chefs and visiting military dignitaries will rate the culinary creations on three factors: presentation; creativity; and taste.

Earlier that day, the chefs will take a trip to Rouses Market in downtown New Orleans to shop for ingredients. Rouses will provide up to $200 worth of ingredients for each team for the dishes they must prepare. Award-winning and nationally famous New Orleans chef Susan Spicer (Bayona, Mondo) will assist the teams as a chef consultant during their shopping.

Schedule of Events:

1:30 p.m. – Opening ceremonies including parade of participating chefs, presentation of Colors and playing of Star Spangled Banner.
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Cooking competition (judges will taste throughout)
4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Judges do final tasting and tabulate results
4:30 p.m. – Winner announced at closing ceremonies

The Louisiana Seafood Cook-off, along with an entire week of activities, is planned for NOLA Navy Week to commemorate the 200^th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the Bicentennial of the Star Spangled Banner. Other activities between April 17 – 23^rd include tours of tall ships and military vessels from around the world, fireworks, two Blue Angels shows over Lake Pontchartrain, and many community relations exercises and athletic events throughout the community for visiting sailors. For information on the week-long schedule of events, visit www.NOLANavyWeek.com orwww.OurFlagWasStillThere.com

Just 3 days away from round two at Live at Lafreniere. This week you’ll get to see Fred LeBlanc of Cowboy Mouth up close for a change. He’ll step back from the giant stage (like when he played before KISS last week…) to come hang out and sing along with you and your friends in Lafreniere Park. This is a very special opportunity you don’t want to miss!

April 12                    Fred Leblanc from Cowboy Mouth            
April 17                    Chubby Carrier
April 26                    Bucktown All Stars 
May 3                       Amanda Shaw 
May 10                    Creole String Beans 

The day was inspired by the rich Italian heritage and customs many Kenner residents share, such as the St. Rosalie Procession in Rivertown.

The Sound Source is happy to be providing production for this years ‘Festa Itlaiana’!  Entertainment will include music from The Topcats, Yat Pack, Category 6, Bucktown AllStars, and Cowboy Mouth.  For more information on this event please visit the official website at ItalianHeritageFestival.com 

For more information on Terrytown Spring Festival visit their website at www.terrytownfest.com

Featuring Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys, Celebrity Emcees, Food, Drinks, Dog Contests & More!

The Sound Source is providing Production for the event for our first year.  We have worked with the Jazz and Heritage Festival Foundation for several years on many different events and very excited to be working on this one!  Come out and enjoy the premier world-music event in New Orleans!

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