Clarence Gatemouth Brown, R.I.P.
I made an effort not to miss what was suggested to me might be one of his last performances at a concert in Lafayette Square -- only in New Orleans.
Jazz funeral for Clarence Gatemouth Brown:
A jazz funeral for R&B legend Clarence Gatemouth Brown, who passed away late last year, has been scheduled for this Saturday, February 25. The procession will begin at 1:00 pm at Jackson Square, and parade through the French Quarter, ending at Cemetery Number One.
The Wednesdays in the Square concert series will continue this year, April 5 through June 21.
posted by Schroeder @ 2:33 PM
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4 Comments:
Hey Schroeder. I tagged you to answer some questions. Some are a little silly, but I'm sure you'd give some good responses. If you feel like it, of course!
I saw Gatemouth at that Wednesday at the Park gig. Delbert was there to do the singing, and Gatemouth hardly played as he sat in a chair. That's the way I want to go--in the game until the last tick of the clock.
Peace,
Tim
I found this blog because of Edie's plug.
Gatemouth accomplished everything one person can do in roots music, except find a national audience in USA. He toured often here in the Midwest.
You're right -- he didn't do much on stage. Really at the end it seemed, and it seemed courageous for him to be on stage at all. But when he did play, I was as impressed as ever!
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