Category Archives: New Orleans Tour 2008

The total journey home – from the time we left Oxford to landing in Melbourne – took 33 1/2 hours. It felt like it but at least all the flights connected on time (though we just made the Sydney flight … Continue reading →

On Monday we left New Orleans at 10.00am in a bright yellow Chevy Cobalt rental car – which we call the Yellow Peril – and reached Nashville eight and a half hours later. The countryside changed from the flat swamplands … Continue reading →

This morning provided another great thrill of my life when I got to interview legendary producer Cosimo Matassa at the grocery store he runs with his sons. There is a fantastic new 4CD compilation out titled The Cosimo Mattassa Story … Continue reading →

This morning we left for Avery Island and visited the Tabasco Factory and its extensive gardens. If youhave never been here before it is really worth a visit. I sampled the new Tabasco soda pop, which I don’t think is … Continue reading →

This morning we left New Orleans at 9.10am headed for Cajun Country. I just had time to drop off my laundry which I’ll pick up when I return (mundane stuff but important after you get wet at Jazz Fest). My … Continue reading →

This morning we visited Graceland, once home to Elvis Presley and now a Mecca for his fans, who flock in their hundreds of thousands each year to visit the relatively modest (by rock standards) mansion. The guide who introduced us … Continue reading →

On Friday we looked around Oxford in the morning, bought some books at the excellent Square Books and then drove over to Clarksdale to drop Tony off. He will be staying there five nights in all – three nights at … Continue reading →

Just a few days to go before you all head off. Though I know a few will be leaving today. I look forward to seeing you all in Memphis on Saturday. Greetings from the public library in Breaux Bridge where … Continue reading →

Just got back from The House Of Blues having seen Shelby Lynne in a stunning performance. Note: These days The House of Blues wants to see your ID before they allow you in. We had to walk back to out … Continue reading →

The trip over was not too bad at all. However, I have to report that the United Airlines entertainment system leaves something to be desired. You will not get the individual screen in the seatback facing you, instead you will … Continue reading →