my ode to the crescent city

Because Apple has not yet released its patch for all the problems with iTunes 5.0, I can't burn any CDs on my computer right now. As always, my timing stinks! I made a playlist with the New Orleans music I love and that reminds me of my family, my friends and growing up in such a kick-ass town. I wanted to send copies to my parents and some friends who were displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Until Apple releases a download to fix my burning problem (now that didn't come out right), all I can do is share it as an iMix on iTunes. Check it out ...
Stephanie's new orleans iMix

If you don't have iTunes, why not?, and here's the playlist:

“New Orleans” – Cowboy Mouth
“Big Chief” – Professor Longhair
“Who Dat?” – Dejan's Olympia Brass Band
“Don't Mess With My Toot Toot” – Doug Kershaw
“City of New Orleans” – Willie Nelson
“Go to the Mardi Gras” – Professor Longhair
“Jambalaya” – Doug Kershaw
“Tipitina” – Professor Longhair
“King of New Orleans” (Live at House of Blues) – Better Than Ezra
“Louisiana Man” – Doug Kershaw
“New Orleans” – Elvis Presley
“Bourbon Street Parade” – Wynton Marsalis
“Born In New Orleans” – Paul Soniat
“New Orleans” – Ray Charles
“No City Like New Orleans” – Earl King
“Every Day I Have the Blues” – Professor Longhair
“New Orleans” – Sex Mob
“Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans” – Harry Connick, Jr.

By the way, on Wilco's Web site, wilcoworld.net, the following letter appears. Some of the very musicians named above have lost their homes, including two guys in Cowboy Mouth, which played a very big part in my college years. Give what you can.

NEW ORLEANS MUSICIAN RELIEF FUND SEEKS DONATIONS FOR WORKING MUSICIANS
This is from a friend of ours named Jef Beninato.

These funds will go to our fellow musicians who are currently displaced throughout the country. All funds go to provide shelter and food, as well as replacing gear, which is badly needed for future work.

Those in need are all working musicians who’ve played in the French Quarter, Jazzfest, Casinos and are all out of work until they can retrieve their gear.

My wife and I are musicians and have evacuated temporarily to Chicago, which we consider our sister city. We want to send help out to our musical family on the road from coast to coast. Everyone is trying to stay in touch with email, and we’re all in a state of shock.

Our good friends who are without homes right now include Susan Cowsill of the Cowsills, Cranston Clements who has played with the Nevilles and Dr. John, Peter Holsapple of the dB’s, myself, a former dBs, Fred LeBlanc and Paul Sanchez of Cowboy Mouth to name a few.

Katrina is an unspeakable tragedy. Thanks in advance for any assistance you can give. Donations being accepted at:

New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund
Chase Acct: 699721957
http://nomrf.org