Hi Bonnie -

The Mardi Gras parade over to the HOB...we're trying to arrange an appearance by Marva Wright for that night. She's pretty much of a New Orleans "institution" but travels all over the world. You can visit her website at http://www.marvawright.com to find out more about her and listen to some samples of her work. I tried to see her the last time I was in NOLA, but her flight in from Paris was grounded and I missed her. I think she'll probably put on a killer show. I'm definitely going to be there! Anyway, we're trying to get her.

Hope this helps...are you a blues fan(atic)?

Barry


>Hi Barry,
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>I have a quick question ... not knowing anything at all about New Orleans, can you tell me if the House of Blues has live blues music? I would imagine it *is* live, but I just wanted to know a little more about it.
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>~Bonnie
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>>Plans have just been completed for "Mardi Gras" night (Tuesday) at the NOLA conference (http://www.vfpdevcon.com). Conference attendees will be assembling for a New Orleans-style parade, immediately following the last session on Tuesday, to the House of Blues. Highlighting this event will be a hosted bar featuring beer, wine, and soda, as well as an outrageous dinner. The New Orleans Police Department is closing down Canal Street for the parade, so come one and all. Laissez les bon temps rouler!