By: Groundswell Growing for Gulf Coast Benefit Concerts Thursday - The Causemopolitan

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:36:29 +0000

[...] Antiquiet Interview with Co-organizer Casey Phillips: New Orleans has been in a fight for survival for the past decade. In terms of the deep musical spirit of the area, what’s the general atmosphere among local artists in relation to this crisis? The strength of the NOLA musical community is a force that some may have doubted before Katrina, but few question anymore. They have lead by example these past 5 years by refusing to let our musical heritage disappear. To me they represent pillars of strength for others to draw inspiration from. The cajun culture of the bayou regions is as important to Louisiana’s heritage as jelly-roll jazz. Right now the future for the fishing communities looks bleak, however, but I can say with certainty that the cajuns are proud people, and the backbone of Louisiana – we will not let them down. [...]

By: Nathan Levinson

Nathan Levinson — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:16:31 +0000

Excellent piece. Casey is the man.

By: Trina Green

Trina Green — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:08:00 +0000

*LOVE*

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