The Tintypes, Chaz Fest, and a closing show @ 1239

During Jazzfest the city is engulfed in music. All the regular venues around new Orleans do some of thier best booking and some venues just pop up. ChazFest was formed as it became harder for local talent to get on the Jazz Fest roster. It's no new event, but it was my first time checking it out. The pop up venue was really cool and even had a little 'Shakedown St.' with vendors selling booze, food, and wares. Tickets were $25 this year which is kind of steep but it's two stages and whole day of music. I was able to catch a miracle ticket from my friend Kat. She also snapped a few of the photos below of the TBC Brass Band.

TBC Brass Band

Our friends The Tintypes were up next next on the Hard Liquor stage. They put on a great performance: sounded amazing.

The Tintypes

Rebecca

Krissy 

Steve

WillBill

 Washboard Chaz came and sat in on a few songs with the Tintypes!

Washboard Chaz

 I had to jet out of ChazFest to get 1239 Congress ready for the reception which closed out April. We had another great evening of art, music, poetry, and community. Here are some of the highlights. As always if you see any work you would like to purchase send us a message and we can put you in touch with the artists.

Corinne Odermatt

Corrine expanding her installation.

Sheena Glass

Catie Long

 

Kim Pterodactyl

Megan Methe

Music by Zoe

Poetry by Megan Burns

April 13th 2nd Saturday

This month's show featured artists Corinne Odermatt (a Switzerland-based artist), Kim Pterodactyl, Kate Campo, Megan Burns, Megan Methe and Catie Long. Although we were in competition with French Quarter Fest, the house was full by 8:30; just in time for a poetry reading by Megan Burns. Christian had to take a last minute trip to Atlanta this weekend, which left me fully in charge of the show. Although he was missed, I think I did an alright job in his absence. Judge for yourself:

a view from the top

Postcards and embroidery by Corinne Odermatt; a Switzerland based artist of textile art, patchwork, illustrations, and screen prints.

works on the left by Corinne, on the right is Catie Long

Megan Burns is the publisher at Trembling Pillow Press and edits the poetry magazine Solid Quarter. She has been making dolls that incorporate poems and performing regularly since Dec/12. This is the first time the doll babies were assembled for an art show. 

Paintings and Illustrations by Kate Campo:

Illustrations by Kim Pterodactyl:

Paintings by Megan Methe:

Poetry performance by Megan Burns:

The Show:

 

Girl Scouts vs. Hunger Games 

I couldn't resist leaving you with a foodie shot:

homemade carrot cake thanks to Mrs. Methe

Check out the previous 2nd Saturday events here (16 months and counting!)