This past Sunday, we ended up wandering into the French Quarter. After having some delicious beignets** at Cafe Du Monde, we went to see the last day of Satchmo Fest which took place in and around the Mint Building on the other end of the French Quarter.
The festival's purpose was to celebrate Louis Armstrong (even though I was told that the world's greatest trumpet player never had completely forgiven New Orleans for shunning him during his earlier years as a performer). Better late than never I suppose.
We checked out all three stages and the seminar room in the building. It was really good times. I especially enjoyed watching the Shamarr Allen and the Underground band perform. (pictured below).
Shamarr played the trumpet and sang exceptionally well. I especially enjoyed the band's interpretation of several of Michael Jackson's songs. They sounded really tight and Shamarr really knew how to get the crowd to go wild.
Afterward we walked three blocks over to Marigny Brasserie to watch Philip Melancon play. Phil (pictured below) is one of the most entertaining and uplifting performers I ever seen, and he is also one of Michael's good friends.
Per usual, we enjoyed watching Phil play, and the steak fries (battered in the local beer) we ordered were delicious.
**the beignets at Cafe Du Mond are delicious but it usually takes about a half hour before they are brought to your table. The wait is definitely worth it.
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