469. Sybil Gage, Part 2

469. Part 2 of our interview with Sybil Gage. Born and raised in New Orleans Sybil Gage had front row schooling in what makes that city great. Now living in Florida, Sybil is spreading New Orleans music to the rest of the world. The “Little Dynamo” is slinky in sequins, and funky in fishnets and has become the darling of the East Coast from New Orleans (Old U.S. Mint Theater) to New York City (Triad Theater W. 72nd St. Broadway). Witness “Sybil Gage and Her Mighty Catahoulas” and a typical evening will include the legendary music of Professor Longhair and James Booker, fun tunes from Smiley Lewis and Jesse Hill and Eddie Bo, blues from Elmore James, Little Willie John, Mississippi John Hurt, Robert Johnson, Etta James, Gus Cannon, as well as many of her own award winning original contributions. On intimate evenings, with only piano to accompany, she sings Pre War Blues, Hokum, Traditional New Orleans inspired Jazz and original tunes that fit seamlessly into her vast repertoire.

1. This week in Louisiana history. May 14, 1845. First free public school opened in LA.
2. This week in New Orleans history. On May 14, 2011, the Morganza Spillway on the Mississippi River was opened for the second time in its history, deliberately flooding 3,000 square miles of rural Louisiana and placing three nuclear power plants at risk to avert possible flooding in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
   
3. This week in Louisiana.
   Bogalusa Balloon Fest
   May 20-22, 2022
   10:00 am - 10:00 pm
   401 Walker St.
   Bogalusa LA 70427
   We are a hot air balloon festival which includes hot air balloons, a carnival, vendors and live entertainment.
   May 20-22, 2022 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
   Amenities: Senior Citizen Discount, Student Discount, Family Friendly, Free Parking.
   View Website
   Phone: 985-750-3905
   Email: bprcc.70427@gmail.com
   
4. Postcards from Louisiana. Guitarist on Royal St.

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