Update #22: Shots from the Backer Gumbo event
I know, I know... it's been over a week, but better late than never.
The gumbo was chicken and sausage, and may have been my best gumbo yet.
I'd have to say the shindig was a great success, and it even drew in some out-of-state travelers - Theresa and Duke made it over from Atlanta, and the Barrilleaux clan made the trek from over in the Houston area.
Patty brought this wickedly delicious cake that was the result of a culinary experiment. Despite the fact that I thought she was kidding, Angela came through with some cookies.
People who came got to preview some bits of the record in its current state, and I even played piano for a bit (though I didn't really manage to convince anyone to get a piano-karaoke sing along going).
Thanks to everyone who came. I had a blast, and I hope y'all did, too!
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I sculpt data that scrambles electrons that excite magnets that move speakers that ripple the air that tickles your eardrum that tantalizes your brain that shakes your bum. Simply put, I'm a music producer and recording engineer. I work with some of New Orleans' favorite acts, most notably the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Among the better known performers I've recorded are Tom Waits, Pete Seeger, Lenny Kravitz, Del McCoury, Jim James, Paolo Nutini, Mos Def, and Buddy Miller.
In the electronic music world I've worked with King Britt, Pretty Lights, and I mixed several tracks on the upcoming JJ Doom (Jneiro Jarel & MF Doom) release.
In addition to my studio engineering, I produce and perform electronic music as The Madd Wikkid, and have been known to play piano/keyboards around New Orleans and Japan. I also sometimes tour as a live sound engineer.
I've never had chicken/sausage gumbo. Only seafood gumbo which is orgasmic.
The gumbo was the best. I wish I could have eaten more. We enjoyed the technical demo too. The whole night was fun! Thanks for all the effort. Too bad we were all too shy or not drunk enough for the karaoke!
The gumbo was delicious! Absolutely worth the drive from Atlanta ;-)