Tabby's Hoodoo Party and 21st Century Blues Symposium

Sunday, October 11 - Tuesday, October 13, 2009

All Films By Robert Mugge

Films and Panels Discussions are Free and Open to the Public

Musical Performances $20   Plus Order Fee (?)

The Symposium will bring together a diverse group music business and film professionals with the aspiring to encourage networking and the continued development of the Baton Rouge artistic community.

Sunday

12PM Sunday in the Park with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Joe Krowne Trio   Free

4PM Film: Last of the Mississippi Jukes   Free

6PM Hoodoo Party Jam Session   Free

Monday

5PM Panel

6PM  Film: Rhythm 'n' Bayous   Free

8PM John Mooney and Bluesiana Live  $20

Tuesday

5PM Panel: Tabby Thomas with Rob Payer   Free

6PM Film: New Orleans Music In Exile    Free

8PM Chris Thomas King Live  $20

Sunday 4 PM

LAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI JUKES
An 86-minute film about Jackson, Mississippi's Subway Lounge and Clarksdale, Mississippi's Ground Zero Blues Club with performances by Alvin Youngblood Hart, Chris Thomas King, Bobby Rush, Vasti Jackson, Patrice Moncell, Levon Lindsey, Abdul Rasheed, Greg "Fingers" Taylor, Lucille, Eddie Cotton, Dennis Fountain, Pat Brown, George Jackson, King Edward Blues Band, House Rockers, and more. Also featuring interviews with Jimmy King, Morgan Freeman, Bill Luckett, Dick Waterman, Steve Cheseborough, etc.

Monday 6 PM

Rhythm 'n' Bayous: A Road Map to Louisiana Music
A 2-hour film exploring the music of north and south Louisiana with performances by Kermit Ruffins, Hackberry Ramblers, Rosie Ledet, Dale Hawkins, Henry Butler, Claude King, Nathan Williams, Sister Pearlee Tolliver, Jambalaya Cajun Band, Henry Gray, Rod Bernard, Lil' Brian, Dale & Grace, Po' Henry & Tookie, La Famille Viator, Rev. Gerald Lewis, Ever Ready Gospel Singers, Easter Rock Church, Lil' Alfred, Warren Storm, Buddy Flett and Kenny Bill Stinson. 

Monday 8 PM

John Mooney Live

Purchase Tickets Here   $20  Plus Order Fee (?)

Throughout the years John Mooney has developed one of the most distinctive and easily identifiable guitar and vocal signatures of anyone alive today.
Since 1981 he has been touring with his group, the Bluesiana Band, performing throughout the U.S., Canada, Panama, Europe, Australia, and Japan. After the loss of long time friend and band member Jeff Sarli, Mooney has called upon Rene Coman of the Iguanas for Bluesiana Bass rhythms and renowned New Orleans drummer Kevin O'Day to keep the beat. Over the years John and his band have earned a musical reputation that have gained them invitations to play at numerous folk, jazz, and blues festivals across the globe, including the Montreaux Jazz Festival, the Newport Folk Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival, and a yearly appearance at New Orleans' world renowned Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Tuesday 6PM

New Orleans Music In Exile

A 113-minute film about the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the New Orleans music community starring Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Cyril Neville, Marcia Ball, Eddie Bo, Theresa Andersson, Kermit Ruffins, The Iguanas, ReBirth Brass Band, Cowboy Mouth, Jon Cleary, Papa Grows Funk, Papa Mali, World Leader Pretend, beatinpath, Stephen Assaf, and many others.

Tuesday 8PM

Chris Thomas King Live

Purchase Tickets Here    $20  Plus Order Fee (?)

Initially known for his audacious fusion of blues and hip-hop, Chris Thomas King reached a whole new audience starring in and scoring music for the Coen Brothers film "O Brother,Where Art Thou?" not only appearing on the award winning soundtrack, but establishing himself as a serious dramatic actor as well.Chris Thomas King will be performing with his band.