Freewheeling, happy-go-lucky music with high energy arrangements, soul shaking horns and vocals that will get you feeling that New Orleans funky beat!

After a successful first run earlier this year, Harrah’s New Orleans brings back “Joint’s Jumpin’,” a musical revue celebrating classic New Orleans rhythm and blues hits from the 1950’s and 1960’s. Shows take place in Harrah’s Theatre, Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 6 - 9, with shows at 8 p.m. nightly.

Famed Musical Director Larry Sieberth has assembled an “A-List” group of New Orleans’ Musicians and vocalists who will perform some of the era’s greatest hits. An ensemble of talented performers will deliver New Orleans R&B hits that topped the charts nationally and internationally from the 50s to the 60s. “Joint’s Jumpin’” includes songs originally recorded by Huey “Piano” Smith, Lloyd Price, Fats Domino, Chris Kenner, Art Neville, Shirley & Lee, Smiley Lewis, Irma Thomas, Clarence “Frogman” Henry, Professor Longhair, Aaron Neville, Robert Parker, Barbara George and more.

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You may have seen our article on local musicians Chris and Gileah Taylor, Penning Lyrics With Soul, in our Fall/Winter 2008 issue of VIE. Remember that heartfelt song, Come Around Again, from Chris? Well, he has just produced a new music video to accompany it and we have to say, it is pretty great! So, check it out right here.

In an article in our recent Fall/Winter 2008 issue of VIE, Penning Lyrics With Soul, we told you about local musician Chris Taylor’s upcoming fall tour with the Robbie Seay Band called Hope, Coffee & Melody. We are sorry to report that Chris’s wife, Gileah encountered some complications with her pregnancy that required Chris to sit this one out and remain by her side. Their beautiful daughter, Mercie, came two months early, but she is now happy, healthy and home. Read the updates in his own words on his myspace blog here. 

In the Fall/Winter issue of VIE we showcased artist Stefan Daiberl and published part of a Q&A session between him and Ann Hunter. We promised to provide the interview in its entirety on our blog and here it is! Click here to read the full length Q&A.