Ryan's Tavern Pictures From Saturday Night

Well the holiday crowd was thin but the music was not. An original Lagniappe member was in town from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Steve Bing sat in for a few songs and it was a treat to hear his Cajun Accordion and fiddle. The A/C was cranking and that was a good thing as the band was hot! Jessie's mom actually got the band to stay still for some camera poses. So yours truly took advantage, thus the the group photo above. Tough shooting people on the move constantly.

When the band returns Friday June 5th, take advantage of the Happy Hour prices on select appetizers from 4-8pm!! And I think on certain drinks as well. Ask your bartender for details!

Also sitting in to play bass was Jessie's dad, Geoff Berne. *Click on photos to see full sized version*

Lagniappe Is Making a Record !

Ok, so they don't call it a record anymore. They are making a CD. I grew up in the day of albums when one could read the liner notes and sometimes enclosed lyrics, without the aid of a magnifying glass (nowadays, after I put on my reading glasses) Here is a sample cut of them performing "Sheik of Araby"--click on the song title below. This is not the final version for the CD but still a great listen.

The Sheik of Araby


Some trivia on this tune: Tin Pan Alley was ever vigilant to cash in on popular trends, whether it be automobiles, airplanes, radio or motion pictures. A 1921 film The Sheik, starring Rudolph Valentino, was perfect fodder, and on the heels of its release music publishers Waterson, Berlin and Snyder published “The Sheik of Araby,” sometimes known as just “The Sheik.” It was released in 1921 and became a jazz standard later and adopted by many New Orleans bands.
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Which just goes to show a great piece of music stands the test of time. Stay tuned for more updates on this project in the near future. ~~Sophia

Lagniappe Al Fresco at New Orleans to Go last Friday.

It was a fabulous warm, breezy evening. New Orleans to Go was bursting at the seams with customers! The food was hot, the band was hotter, the drinks cold, and folks made room to dance ...and Second Line. (thus umbrella in one pic)

The band strolled inside a few times (Inside pictures courtesy of Carolyn.) That's Randy the owner smiling at the music and busy night. The blonde a seldom scene photo of yours truly. I haven't taken a decent photo since the days of the daguerreotype so excuse the self indulgence. She caught a glimpse of my bliss from this music. If you know anybody that needs cheering up, Lagniappe is great music therapy. I promise.

Band returns June 27th unless I hear otherwise. Stop by before then for some great food. Tell Latoya the blogger lady sent you. :-)

Click on the photomerge ABOVE to see the photos full-sized.

Thanks again to Carolyn for the email of photographs. ALWAYS great to hear from the fans. Much appreciated. Feel free to leave comments under the photos on this post. You do not need to sign up or give your email. Simple to do.
Until next time.
~~Sophia

04/25/09~~~7:30 - 10:30 pm
Dilly Deli

Great weather. Band could be outside. I need pictures of the courtyard area. (Hint, hint)

Friday April 24, 7:00 - 9:00 PM Lagniappe Returns to New Orleans To Go

**Click on photo below to see full- sized and read text.**

Latoya has been back from her maternity leave for a few weeks.

Still cooking up great po'boys, jambols, tilapia, sweet potato fries, red beans and rice, and much, much more. Come see the updated menu. Or call 671-2711 if you'd like the menu faxed to your office. Bring your appetite, and come hear Lagniappe. Place is decorated in Mardi Gras colors! We make use of the floor space for dancing and "Second lining."

This has become one of our favorite places to hear the band. And to eat. Vegetarian food on menu.

Adult beverages, too: Louisiana Lemonade, Swamp Juice, or Hurricane drinks are available.

Lagniappe Schedule

April 2009

04/24/09~~~7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
New Orleans To Go
139 W. Kemper Road
Springdale, Ohio 45246
671-2711

04/25/09~~~7:30 - 10:30 pm
Dilly Deli
6818 Wooster Pike
Mariemont, OH 45227
561-5233

~Lagniappe at Findlay Market Saturday Morning. Rise and Shine and Shop!~~

Band plays 10:00am to 12:45pm. If you go, I need some brown eggs!
Then . . .

Lagniappe at Ryan's Tavern

Second floor bar, above the restaurant. Elevator available.



04/04/09 ~~10:00 pm - 1 am Ryan's Tavern
241 High Street
Hamilton, Ohio 45011
737-2200