tag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:/blogs/latest-news?p=2Latest News2024-02-16T13:09:47-06:00Washboard Chazfalsetag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/73525662024-02-16T13:09:47-06:002024-02-16T13:09:48-06:00Heading into Fest season<p>Well, Mardi Gras was great and now getting geared up for Fest season! Tin Men, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio and Palmetto Bug Stompers are all playing French Quarter Fest in April. Tin men, palmetto Bug Stompers are also playing Jazz Fest. I'll be playing with Dr. Michael White's Tribute to Johnny Dodds at Jazz Fest also! Tin Men and Da Bugs are weekly at dba. The Blues Trio is at Three Muses the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Looking forward to see y'all somewhere!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/73171462023-12-09T21:21:40-06:002023-12-09T21:21:41-06:00Cruising into winter<p>Tin Men had great shows on the inaugural Big Easy Cruise in November. Our new release, Hit It, is out on cd, Bandcamp, cdbaby and tinmenmusic.com. Palmetto Bug Stompers cd is finally out and sounding good! Long time, beloved owner, Tom Thayer, sold to dba to a consortium of Frenchmen Street club owners and they're keeping it pretty much the same. The Bugs and Tin Men will continue our our weekly Sunday and Wednesdays respectively with Tin Men to going to 8:30. Washboard Chaz Blues Trio now has the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at Three Muses! Good to be back on Frenchmen regularly. Hopefully, we'll have some Jazz Fest and French Quarter Fest news to share, but until then, see y'all somewhere!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/72757432023-09-19T13:55:11-05:002023-10-16T09:47:57-05:00Fall!!<p>Well, it's finally cooled off some and the gigs are coming back! Palmetto Bug Stompers and Tin Men are back weekly at dba. Shows at Capulet, MRB, Pirogues Whiskey Bayou and Buffa's have been ongoing and great. Tin Men are set for the inaugaral Big Easy Cruise Nov. 4-11and our new recording will be out in various formats. Da Bugs cd will be out soon, working on minor changes on the artwork. Hope to see ya at the gigs!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/72450682023-07-20T20:44:22-05:002023-07-20T20:44:22-05:00It's Hot!!<p>It's hot, the gigs are summertime few, but hanging in tyhere. I will be back in Pt. Townsend, WA teaching washboard at Centrum's Acoustic Blues Workshop from Aug 1 - 5. Tin Men will be on the first Big Easy Cruise Nov. 4-11. This going to be fun with a lot of New Orleans on board. Clubs changing hands, closing for August and some for good makes it hard to figure out some gigs for the fall, but have a few at local neighborhood bars this summer. Stay cool with some inside shows, keep live music alive!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/71962702023-04-24T20:39:37-05:002023-04-24T20:39:37-05:00Jazz Fest Baby!!!<p>Well, had some great shows at French Quarter Fest, but now comes the daddy of them all. I'll be at Jazz Fest, 2nd weekend, with Glenn Hartman and Earth Tones and Tin Men. There are regular shows, some private parties, benefit all through Jazz Fest and beyond. Hope to see y'all somewhere!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/71470132023-02-01T13:40:36-06:002023-02-01T13:40:36-06:00Getting busy!<p>Hi Folks, Carnival is upon us and fest season not far behind. Tin Men and Palmetto Bug Stompers are still weekly at dba. Washboard Chaz Blues Trio is playing at clubs around town and soon Washboard Rodeo also. Da Bugs and Blues Trio are in French Quarter Fest, but sadly not Tin Men! We'll be doing an add on show at dba Friday April 14 for you out of towners and locals. Working on new music from Da Bugs and Tin Men to be out soon, hopefully!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/70879612022-10-24T21:57:03-05:002022-10-24T21:57:03-05:00Shows are happening<p>Well, I've finally updated my gigs here, been lacking in that department. Shows are coming back, weekly with Tin Men and Palmetto Bug Stompers. Some Blues Trio scattered here and there, plus Washboard Rodeo with a mechanical bull! Tin Men working on a new recording, some originals, some classic covers with that Tin Men touch. Should be out in some form (digital, cd, eventually vinyl) by end of year. Hope y'all are well and we'll see ya at the gigs!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/70342632022-08-09T17:25:27-05:002022-08-09T17:25:27-05:00Colorado hear I come<p>Hey Folks, been off the website for awhile now, using thaat damn Face Book. I'll be heading out to Gold Hill Colorado to be a part of The Gold Hill Inn's 60th celebration. That's right, this family owned restaurant has been serving fine dining at 8000 feet for 60 years! Saturday August 13, I'll start off with my old friend , Blues Man John Long. It's been 23 since we played together, can't wait. Then, Dan Sadowsky, Dan and Chaz, will be performing some hits from the legendary Ophelia Swing that were primary members of. There will be a few surprise guests on this one. Closing out the night is Mollie O'Brien and Rich Moore. Mollie was a member of Prosperity Jazz Band with me in early 80's.I'll play couple songs with them, then we close out the night with big time jam and singalong. Sunday will be David "The Captain" Booker, we'll be reprising our duo tour of Holland we did way back when. Next is Joe McLerran Family Band featuring Rob McLerran. Rob and I go back to my first band in Boulder, The Earthbirds, and a couple more after that. Rob's son Joe and grandson John Lee fill out the band. Closing out the Fest is Rampart Street Brass Bad from Denver. I'll be playing some with them, they specialize in New Orleans brass band music. Whew!, it's gonna be fun, kinda like a Last Waltz, as I probably won't play with most of these folks again. Special guests sprinkled throughout will be Fly McClard, Duane Webster, Marguerite Juenemann of Rare Silk fame. Not much else happening back home in New Orleans in August, as a lot of clubs close or restrict music for August. as it's really slow then.I'll do a better job of updating in the future. You can buy merch on this site, it'll keep me out of the poor house! Be safe,bee well and se y'all somewhere</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/69328472022-03-26T15:10:28-05:002022-03-26T15:10:28-05:00 Fest season coming!<p>Hi Folks, Festival season is almost here. Blues Trio, Tin Men and Da Bugs all will playing French Quarter Fest. Blues Trio, Da Bugs and Earth Tones will all be at Jazz Fest. Playing For Change Band also plays Jazz Fest, so I might play with them some. Working on getting Washboard Rodeo back at Three Muses, but the other three bands are all at their regular weekly shows. Their will be updates on possible Tin Men shows in Philly in June. I'll be coming back to Colorado in August to play with a bunch of old friends and bandmates, stay tuned for that. Hope to see y'all at some shows. It's been a long, tough two years, but were back!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/68612482022-01-06T16:00:57-06:002022-01-06T16:00:57-06:00Back at it!!<p>Well, it's been awhile, but have some news to share. My bands are back at their weekly shows. Palmetto Bug Stompers at dba Sundays, Tin Men at dba Wednesdays and Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at Blue Nile on Saturdays. It's been tough for everybody to navigate Covid and omicron, but get the shots, mask up and wash hands will get us through. I'll have some Festivals news soon, along with possible new cd from Tin Men. Good to be back, hope to se y'all at the clubs safely!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/67658432021-10-04T13:52:20-05:002021-10-04T13:52:20-05:00Back in the clubs!!<p>Well, it's been awhile, but back playing inside and outside the clubs in New Orleans!! Palmetto Bug Stompers have their weekly Sunday gig at dba, Tin Men are back weekly on Wednesdays at dba. The Washboard Chaz Blues Trio and Washboard Rodeo will be picking up some shows in the future. Come out and support live music, but remember, y'all must be vaccinated to get in. See ya soon!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/66893722021-07-15T20:44:38-05:002021-07-15T20:44:38-05:00Well, We got Gigs!!<p>Things are getting back to a somewhat new normal.The Blues Trio is back at The Spotted Cat every Friday. Yes, we have our weekly gig back! Palmetto Bug Stompers also got our weekly gig back at dba on Sundays. dba helped out a lot of it's weekly bands during the pandemic with street gigs and a new outdoor venue across the street in the old Art Market. Washboard Rodeo is getting back in the swing of things with shows at Spotted Cat and more to be named later. Tin Men are back in action in August at MRB and unannounced, at this time, shows at dba. Palmetto Bug Stompers, Tin Men and Washboard Chaz Blues Trio are all in French Quarter Fest and The Blues Trio and Da Bugs are in Jazz Fest! The Earthtones are back at Jazz Fest also, with both festivals happening in October! Whew, going to be a busy fall, hope to see ya somewhere and check the event page for all the shows, times, etc.</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/66506722021-06-05T17:02:27-05:002021-06-05T17:02:27-05:00Back at the gigs!!<p>Well, after a crazy year of pandemics, politics and woe, I got gig!!! I'm playing around town (New Orleans) and going back to Telluride Bluegrass Festival! Yep, after 28 years , I'll be there for the second weekend doing in between acts performances and sitting in with some old friends. My gig schedule will be up on the shows portion of the website, hope to see y'all at the shows. It's been awhile!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/66071282021-04-17T20:37:53-05:002021-04-17T20:37:53-05:00Back after a year and 8 days!!<p>Hi Folks, Been staying low this last year, doing all the things to be safe. Got both vaccines awhile ago, so feeling better about getting back to the new normal. Played a few outdoor, online shows,but but waiting some more before indoor shows. Keep y'all updated. Hope everybody came through the pandemic ok and we mourn the ones that didn't. Stay tuned, new recording news, new band member, maybe another stab at an old project. Be well!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/62779962020-04-09T21:55:02-05:002020-04-09T21:55:02-05:00It's a new world!!<p>Well, hi folks!! A lot has changed since I last wrote 2 months ago. All kinds of workers in all kinds of jobs have lost their means of income. Covid 19 has killed thousands and thousands around the world. Let's all be safe and follow the advice of the REAL experts on this and hopefully we can all survive this. So, go to the websites of your favorite bands, restaurants, artists, relief help and donate, buy merch, get takeout, help feed folks. Together we will get through this. See y'all when it's safe to play again. I'll for sure, let ya know.</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/62070212020-02-06T15:39:43-06:002020-02-06T15:39:43-06:00It's Carnival Time!!<p>Happy Mardi Gras folks!!! All my bands regular shows are happening. Saturday Feb. 8, Blues Trio at Blue Nile, come by and sit awhile during Krewe De Vieux!. Tin Men playing a pre parade party that Saturday at Bywater Bakery, with lots of great bands. Sea shanties with Valparaiso Men's Chorus at Saturn Bar Sunday before Fat Tuesday!. NEWS FLASH - Palmetto Bug Stompers and Washboard Chaz Blues Trio are playing Jazz Fest this year! I'll also will be playing with Glenn Hartman and Earthtones!!. ALSO, Da Bugs, Blues Trio and Tin Men will be performing for French Quarter Fest!! We'll be working on some new songs, guest artists, so come on down and see what's shaking!!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/60602592020-01-04T14:29:00-06:002020-01-04T14:29:00-06:00Happy 2020!!<p>Happy New Year!! Another year (decade?) of great music for y'all. All my bands regular gigs are jumping in 2020! Tin Men will be at Bywater Bakery for 12th night (Jan. 6) with a bunch of cool bands. There will be some Jazz Fest and French Quarter Fest announcements coming up, stay tuned!! I'll be with guitar maestro, John Rankin, Jan.21. Hope to see ya in da clubs sometime!!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/59529172019-11-07T13:59:54-06:002019-11-07T13:59:54-06:00Holiday Season in New Orleans<p>Well, it finally is fall here in New Orleans. All my bands have their cool regular shows. I'll be with John Rankin at City Park Nov. 14, always a fun show. Tin Men will once again be a part of Harrah's Miracle on Fulton Street Nov. 29. It's a fun family event, so bring the kids!!! If ou're thinking of holiday gifts, I have t shirts and cs galore!! Hope to see you at some shows!!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/58756822019-08-30T14:35:07-05:002019-08-30T14:35:07-05:00Fall in New Orleans<p>It's almost fall here, but it's still HOT!! All my bands are at their regular gigs, especially Tin Men after 2 months off. Tin Men will be taping for ESPN, look for us on Saints game promo for Sept 9 opening game. I'll make 70 this month, might be a party at 9/21 Blue Nile show! So come on down to the clubs and support live music!!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/58074302019-06-28T12:08:49-05:002019-06-28T12:08:49-05:00Summer Time and the living is NOT EASY!!<p><span class="font_large">Hey, Hey, heating up here in New Orleans. Good thing our shows are in the confines of cool air!! Blues Trio have their regular gigs with harmonica man, Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes joining us 6/28,29 and 7/6 until Andy back from Italy. Palmetto Bugs every Sunday at dba. Washboard Rodeo at Three Muses 7/8 with new start time of 7pm. Tin Men have gig at dba 7/3, then off to Oshkosh Wi and Minneapolis 7/12-14. Alex gone last 3 Wednesdays in July, so Matt and I will have special guests at dba. Tin Men off all August, so come check us out soon. On a personal note, Jessica and I will be celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary! Time flies by when you're living life!! Stay well AND HOPE TO SEE YA SOMEWHERE!!</span></p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/57175212019-04-12T13:38:38-05:002019-04-12T13:38:38-05:00Fest Season!!<p><span class="font_large">Well, it's happening in New Orleans! French Quarter Fest happening right now. Tin Men played already and Washboard Chaz Blues Trio on Saturday and Palmetto Bug Stompers on Sunday. Jazz Fest looms with Tin Men playing second Thursday (now a locals day with cheap tix) and Glenn Hartman and Earthtones first Sunday! All my bands have their regular gigs with weddings, private parties and outdoor shows thrown in! No traveling plans yet, but checking things out and will keep you informed. Hope to see y'all in New Orleans this season!!</span></p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/56010162019-01-17T21:08:13-06:002019-01-17T21:08:13-06:00It's Carnival Seaon! Happy Mardi Gras!<p>Well, it's Carnival time and getting ready for Mardi Gras. Tin Men are at Jazz fest again this year on second Thursday, aka Stones day! Also, I'll be there with Glenn Hartman and Earthtones the first Sunday. Tin Men, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio and Palmetto Bug Stompers are all in French Quarter Fest this year> For my Japaneses fans, I'm coming over! I'll be performing at a benefit for sick kids and three club dates with Steve Gardner Band, Been awhile since I've been, glad to come back and play for everybody. all my bands have their regular shows. Looking forward to Saints in Super Bowl (hopefully as I write this), Mardi Gras, Japan tour, weekly gigs, festivals, life in general!! Hope to see your face in the pace!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/55261682018-11-24T11:22:28-06:002018-11-24T11:22:28-06:00It's been awhile!!<p>Been awhile since I posted, so let's catch up. My washboard is in the drumsville exhibit at Jazz Museum on Esplanade It's really cool, with a lot of artifacts from 1901 to the present. My bands played weddings, rehearsal dinners conventions and parties, along with our regular gigs. We were busy!! Slowing down a little bit after Thanksgiving, but my bands all have their regular shows.Tin Men will be at Fulton Street for their Christmas shows, then next day at Bricolage School (where my granddaughter goes) for their fundraiser. Both shows are family friendly, so bring the kids! Pretty soon, I'll be posting Jazz fest shows and an overseas trip, so stay tuned!! Happy Holidays to all my fans out there and hope to see y'all soon!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/54177282018-09-06T14:00:27-05:002018-09-06T14:00:27-05:00Fall Shows<p>Well, what is called fall has arrived!! Still hot though, ha, ha! All my bands have their regular shows. Tin Men return from our hiatus back to dba and also have some benefits and weddings in Sept and Oct. Blues Trio will be performing at Crescent City Blues Fest in Oct. I'll have couple of shows with John Rankin, one at City Park. I have a wedding with Shotgun Jazz Band. Always fun for me to play with other bands! Football season is here. Come to dba for Saints' victory parties with Da Bugs every Sunday!! See ya in the place!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/53612902018-07-25T12:32:04-05:002018-07-25T12:32:04-05:00Still Hot!!<p>Yes, it's still way hot here in New Orleans, but I'm coming north. I'll be at Centrum Blues Workshop in Pt. Townsend Washington July 30 - Aug. 4. I'll be teaching washboard, playing with some old and new friends. Tin Men will be taking Wednesdays off in August from dba, but we have a couple of private events and a quick trip to Crested Butte Colorado! Da Bugs, Blues Trio and Rodeo all have their regular gigs. There will be reduced prices at many restaurants, so you out of towners come spend a weekend and hear some tunes and eat some food!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/53149792018-06-24T16:12:08-05:002018-06-24T16:12:08-05:00Summer time shows!<p>I got a last minute show with Sarah Quintana at Chickie Wah Wah June 26! Real excited about this, we've been talking about doing a gig together for awhile now. Tin Men are at Fitzgerald's in Chicago and then at Water Fest in Oshkosh, Wi. After that, all my bands have their regular gigs in town, with Blues Trio having some with guest artists. So, hope to see some locals out to the shows and out of towners, everything is cheaper, so make a trip to see us!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/52749722018-06-04T15:06:06-05:002018-06-04T15:06:06-05:00Hot fun in the summertime!<p>Summer has hit here in New Orleans!! All my bands have their regular gigs in the cool night club air! Tin Men will be outside at Fulton Street Summer Series and also at our annual trip to Oshkosh Wisconsin!! We'll also be at Fitzgerald's in Chicago, so hope to see our Midwest fans out!! Palmetto Bugs Stompers return to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for their Thursday Music Series, so bring the kids for visual and musical artistic expression!! Washboard Rodeo has the last Monday in June at Three Muses. Da Buga and Tin Men have new recordings out and they are selling like hotcakes. Check my website, tinmenmusic,com and louisianamusicfactory.com to get yours sent to you or pick one up at the shows!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/52212022018-05-07T14:45:05-05:002018-05-07T14:45:05-05:00Post Jazz Fest<p>Whew, what a great Jazz Fest! Tin Men performed great and got a favorable review in Rolling Stone magazine. Earthtones returned in action at the Kids tent. Lots of night gigs with Blues Trio, Da Bugs, Washboard Rodeo and Tin Men. May is rocking! all my bands have their regular shows. I'll be guest artist with John Rankin and also with Marc Stone and John Mooney. Blues Trio has a show at World War 2 Museum and I'll be with Linnzi Zaorski at Starlight. It's getting hot, time to come into a cool club and hear some music!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/51370362018-03-19T21:39:55-05:002018-03-19T21:39:55-05:00Gearing up for festival season<p>Starting to warm up in the crescent city!! The Blues Trio is now at Spotted Cat on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. We're still at Blue Nile every Saturday and some new places around Frenchmen. The Palmetto Bug Stompers new cd Is out and selling well at our dba Sunday shows. Tin Men's newest should be released before French Quarter Fest. All three of these bands will be at French Quarter Fest. Washboard Rodeo won't be there, but we'll be at Three Muses the Monday after. I'll be busy with instores at Louisiana Music Factory, private parties, festivals and club shows. Hope to see your smiling face in da place!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/50286952018-01-17T15:47:37-06:002018-01-17T15:47:37-06:00Changes, monarchy and cold!!!<p>Wow, it's cold here in New Orleans, low of 18 degrees!! The season of carnival is heating up though. First, a change in weekly schedule. The Blues Trio will now be the second and fourth Friday of each month at Spotted Cat starting in February. We'll be looking for gigs on Frenchmen for the other Fridays, so stay tuned. Big News, I will be King of Krewe of Delusion!! We'll parade on Jan 27 after Krewe de Vieux through the Marigny. Go their website for all the info about dinner, after party, etc. All my other weekly shows will be happening, plus Washboard Rodeo and a cool gig with John Rankin. Major announcements about French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest coming soon. Tin Men and Palmetto Bug Stompers cds are close to coming out, will keep ya posted. Hope to see ya at the shows, come up and say hi!! Happy Carnival y'all!!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/49651072017-12-06T11:51:28-06:002017-12-06T11:51:28-06:00Winter has arrived!!<p>It's cold out today, getting ready for the holidays!! All my bands have their regular gigs this month. Tin Men will be playing some Christmas songs at Fulton Street on Dec. 16 Tin Men and Palmetto Bug Stompers new cds should be out soon. Hope to see you at the shows and have a safe and happy holiday season!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/48678592017-09-27T16:23:42-05:002017-09-27T16:23:42-05:00Fun in October<p>September is coming to an end and October has lots of fun ahead. Washboard Rodeo will be performing at New Orleans Swing Dance Festival Oct 1 at Ace Hotel. I'll be going to Spokane to play with Hot Club of Spokane and a separate gig with Hawkeye Herman. Looking forward to these gigs as Spokane hosted members of the Bugs years ago for some great shows and Hawkeye is an old friend from Mississippi Valley Blues Fest days. Tin Men go in to record our new cd mid October with some new originals and some surprises. Sea shanties with Valparaiso Men's Chorus will be happening at Saturn Bar and also a private event. Have gigs with old pals Linnzi Zaorski and John Rankin, then off to Barbados for our annual well deserved vacation. In between, all my bands regular gigs will be happening when I'm not booked elsewhere. Hope to see ya at one or more of these fun shows!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/48194692017-08-19T14:20:20-05:002017-08-19T14:20:20-05:00Still Hot!!<p>As we head into September, it's still hot in New Orleans! Doesn't stop us from all our regular gigs because there is cool air in all! Tin Men will be back at dba on Wednesdays, Da Bugs will be off the first Sunday of the month at dba, then back for the rest of the month, Blues Trio at Spotted Cat and Blue Nile keep on chugging along. Mixing Palmetto Bug Stompers cd and sounding great. Will be out by November, in time for Christmas presents! Lots of cds and shirts available online, so check them out here. See ya soon!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/47870582017-07-20T21:46:17-05:002017-07-20T21:46:17-05:00Hot Times in the City!!<p>Well, had a great time in Italy and Switzerland with Paul Venturi and the Junkers. I'll be with them next summer over there for sure! Back in da heat! Blues Trio's Spotted Cat and Blue Nile keep right on chugging along. Tin Men take Wednesday off for August, but will be at dba a couple of Sundays at 9. Palmetto Bug Stompers hitting at dba on Sundays an hour earlier (5). New music from da Bugs waiting to be mixed, Tin Men threatening a new recording, possible Washboard Rodeo new offering.... lots of balls in the air. It's hot, clubs a little slower, hotels and restaurants a little cheaper, if you're from out of town, might as well come and be in town! Locals, Frenchmen not too crowded, so hope to see your face in da place!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/47347222017-06-05T22:08:59-05:002017-06-05T22:08:59-05:00On the move in June!<p>Summer has hit New Orleans and time to get out of town for a bit. Tin Men will be in Chicago at Space and at our annual show in Osh Kosh, both with Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Road Show. A few days later, I'm of to Europe for shows in Italy and Switzerland with Paul Venturi and the Junkers. The Blues Trio performs at the Tomato Fest in New Orleans. Palmetto Bugs Stompers are in the studio recording their fifth cd. Sounding great, so far, and look for a release late 2017. Blues Trio and Da Bugs have some regular gigs in June. Come July we'll all be here in New Orleans, sweating it out with y'all. See you at the clubs and festivals!!</p>Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/46974192017-05-04T22:02:53-05:002017-05-04T22:02:53-05:00Jazz Fest almost over and summer awaits!Had a good Jazz Fest time, even though Tin Men got rained out at the Fest and it rained for most of Chaz Fest. All my bands get back to their regular weekly gigs this week. Tin Men will heading up to Chicago and I'll be in Italy with Paul Venturi and the Junkers, both in June. More on that in next post.Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/46235382017-03-09T13:37:40-06:002017-03-09T13:37:40-06:00Spring is in the airGearing up for fest season. As usual, all y bands have their regular gigs. Tin Men play a new venue, Ace Hotel, March 15. The Blues Trio play Pirogues Whisky Bar anniversary. Washboard Rodeo plays at Three Muses March 20. The weather is fine, hope to see you in the clubsWashboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/45808462017-02-07T19:02:42-06:002017-02-07T19:06:28-06:00Happy Mardi Gras!Super Bowl is over and it's time to turn attention to Mardi Gras. All my bands have their regular gigs with Blues Trio at Blue Nile during Krewe du Vieux! Earlier that day, Tin Men will be opening a new bakery in the Bywater. I'll be performing with Smokey Greenwell at the beautifully restored Carver Theater. Great news, all four of my bands are in French Quarter Fest AND, Tin Men and Palmetto Bug Stompers are playing Jazz Fest. These dates are up on the site,more info to come. See you in the clubs or at a parade!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/45465022017-01-11T16:20:00-06:002017-01-11T16:20:00-06:00Carnival season upon usHope everyone had a good holiday season and now it's time for Mardii Gras! All my bands have their regular shows on Frenchmen Street. Tin Men will help open a new bakery in the Bywater and I'll be performing at the historic Carver Theater as part of the Monday Blues Series. Festival updates will be up soon, so keep checking the site. See y'all at the shows!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/44886762016-11-29T13:32:17-06:002016-11-29T13:32:17-06:00Holiday SeasonHope everyone had a good Thanksgiving!1 I'll be in Italy from Dec 5-13 performing with Paul Venturi and the Junkers, looking forward to that! All my bands have their regular shows this month. Tin Men will also play a holiday show at Harrah's Casino. We're wrapping up 2016 and should have more fun coming up in 2017!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/44522962016-11-04T13:15:54-05:002016-11-04T13:15:54-05:00Getting BusyHad a great vacation in Barbados, now back to the shows. All my bands have their regular gigs this month. Couple of weddings with Tin Men this month. The Blues Trio will be NCIS New Orleans Tuesday Nov. 15 on CBS. We got bumped a couple of times for World Series and the election, but ready to play some music on tv.It's lovely weather in New Orleans these days, hope to see you at the shows!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/43946152016-09-28T14:46:39-05:002016-09-28T14:46:39-05:00Starting to cool down, but the music is still HOT!!Well, it's starting to feel like fall (temps down to 65ish at night) and the scene here is picking up. The bands all have their regular gigs. Da Bugs will be at the Swing Dance Festival Friday Sept. 30, then Blues Trio at Spotted Cat, then Tin Men at dba opening for Luke Winslow King's cd release! Wow, 3 gigs with three different bands in one day! Couple of private weddings thrown in the mix and Washboard Rodeo will be at Three Muses Oct. 17. Wrap it up with my annual vacation in Barbados, then back in time for Halloween, which is a big deal here. The Blues Trio will be on an episode of NCIS New Orleans sometime in October or November. Will keep you posted. Thanks for visiting the site and see ya in the clubs!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/43566162016-09-04T13:06:23-05:002016-09-04T13:06:23-05:00Fall, but still hot!!September is starting off still hot. Fortunately, we have all our regular gigs and some extras to bring folks into the cool, air conditioned clubs! Tin Men, Blues Trio and Palmetto Bug Stompers at their regular gigs with Da Bugs performing fo the Lindy Hoppers Sept. 30. Washboard Rodeo at Three Muses Sept 26 and I'll be at Smokey Greenwell's jam at Bamboulas Sept12. Come by and help us celebrate fall's coming!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/42921212016-07-23T16:48:24-05:002016-07-23T16:48:24-05:00Still hot!Man, its hot here in New Orleans!! Thank goodness all my local shows are cool inside. I'll be cooling off in Pt.Townsend, Washington for the Acoustic Blues Workshop Aug. 1 - 6. This is a great way to learn various acoustic instruments from amazing performers and teachers. Tin Men will be back in action at dba in August. All other regular shows with Da Bugs and Blues Trio are happening. Washboard Rodeo has it's monthly gig at Three Muses. They have great deals on hotels, food and local fests right now, so come on and visit and hope to see you at the shows!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/42393352016-06-20T14:35:17-05:002016-06-20T14:35:17-05:00Travel plansWell, Tin Men are coming north! We'll be at Water Fest in Osh Kosh Wisconsin June 23, then on to Minneapolis for a few house concerts and a show at Iron Tap in Waconia through June 26. I'll be teaching washboard at Centrum Acoustic Blues Workshop in Pt. Townsend, Wa. This is a great place to learn various instruments (guitar, harmonica, vocals, bass, piano, etc.) from some fantastic musicians. I have a fun show with John Rankin at Columns Hotel July 5. All my bands will be at their regular gigs in July and August when I'm in town, so hope to see ya down here in the heat of New Orleans summer!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/41862592016-05-18T12:07:20-05:002016-05-18T12:07:20-05:00Summer time!Jazz Fest has come and gone. All my bands had great shows, but now it's back to normal. All weekly shows are happening. I'll be having special guests filling in for Andy ( he'll be in Europe) in the Blues Trio the rest of May and most of June. Dr. Sick and Matt Rhody will be playing fiddle with us on various dates. Blues Trio alumni Ben Maygarden will be on 3 shows with us May 21, 27 , 28, so come welcome him back!. At the end of June, Tin Men will be in Wisconsin for Water Fest and Minneapolis for house concerts . More on that later. Hope to see you in May and June!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/41457872016-04-20T13:55:06-05:002016-04-20T13:55:06-05:00JAZZ FEST!!It's here, that magical time when music flows throughout the city of New Orleans, anchored by the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival! The Blues Trio has it's regular gigs at Spotted Cat and Blue Nile both weekends and also at dba 4/25. Palmetto Bugs Stompers wiil be off for 2 weeks at dba, but will be there Tuesday evening 4/26. Tin Men will be at dba Tuesday afternoon 4/26 and at Lagniappe Stage at the fest Sunday5/1. Washboard Rodeo will be at Three Muses 4/25 and also at CHAZ FEST Wednesday 4/27. This is the last Chaz fest and there is a great lineup of past favorites. Then in May, all the usual gigs will be happening,as we welcome in the hot weather. See ya at the Fest!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/41165612016-04-01T13:36:10-05:002016-04-01T13:36:10-05:00Fest season is upon us!!Well, here we go! Busiest 5 weeks for a New Orleans musician. Tin Men, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio and Palmetto Bug Stompers all have French Quarter Fest shows the 2nd weekend of April, as well as our regular gigs. A few weddings and events with Blues Trio and Tin Men augment our month. Special Jazz Fest shows with all bands. April 25 - Blues Trio at dba followed by Washboard Rodeo at Three Muses, April 26 - Tin Men at 2, then Da Bugs at 5, both at dba. Then Wednesday April 27, CHAZ FEST at Truck Farm. Tin Men close out Jazz fest on Sunday May 1 (May Day!). Whew!!, we gonna be busy. Great lineup at Chaz Fest, very likely the last one, so get tickets early at chazfestival.com. dba has a crawfish boil before Da Bugs play on Sundays, so come early for some mudbugs, then some Palmetto Bugs. Hope to see ya somewhere in there!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/40667032016-02-29T21:14:02-06:002016-02-29T21:14:02-06:00Gearing up for Festival season!We had a great Mardi Gras down here, lots of good music and fun times. All my bands are at their regular gigs this month, fleshing out some new songs for festival season. Couple of weddings, a Fais Do Do and a trip to Abita Springs will make the month lively. Chaz Fest is on this year!! After rearranging the sale of the Truck Farm, the fest will happen one more time April 27. chazfestival.com will be selling tickets soon and they will probably go fast! I'm excited to be teaching washboard at Pt. Townsend Wa. Centrum Blues Workshop once again. I'll be there first week of August, more details to come!! Hope to see ya boogieing in da clubs with us!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/40124422016-01-28T10:39:01-06:002016-01-28T10:39:01-06:00Happy Carnival (Mardi Gras)!Happy Carnival everybody!! All my bands have their regular gigs in February, except Da Bugs taking off for Super Bowl. Can't compete with that! The Valparaiso Men's Chorus will be doing sea shanties on Lundi Gras at Saturn Bar. This has become an annual event not to be missed. Down the line Da Bugs, Blues Trio and Tin Men will be at French Quarter Fest with Tin Men also in Jazz Fest. More info on that later. Enjoy the season, see ya at the shows!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/39683732015-12-29T17:26:45-06:002015-12-29T17:26:45-06:00Happy New Year!!!Well, last gig of the year is Tin Men at dba 12/30, then lookout 2016!!. Got regular gigs with Tin Men, Blues Trio and Da Bugs throughout January (and beyond). Have a couple of guest artists the first two weekends in January with Blues Trio, Johnny Mastro on harp and Dr. Sick on fiddle!! Washboard Rodeo are at our monthly Three Muses gig. I'm the featured guest at Smokey Greenwell's Blues Jam at Bamboulas, looking forward to that! Carnival season kicks off with Krewe De Vieux Jan 23 and we'll be at Blue Nile for all the action. Wishing everyone a peaceful rest of the Holidays and see ya in 2016!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/39389482015-11-28T10:14:24-06:002015-11-28T10:14:24-06:00Holiday Season!!Hope everybody had a good Thanksgiving!! Heading into December, all my regular gigs are happening, except for 21st Amendment on Tuesdays. Blues Trio at The Cat and Blue Nile, Tin Men and Da Bugs at dba. If you're thinking about Christmas presents, music is a great idea. All my bands cds are great listening and t shirts are nice stocking stuffers!! Hope to see ya at the shows!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/38967542015-10-14T10:03:48-05:002015-10-14T10:03:48-05:00Fall News!!Well, I think it's really fall here in New Orleans. Jessica and I have a well deserved vacation coming up, then back to the gigs!! Palmetto Bug Stompers, Tin Men and Blues Trio all has their regular gigs. Blues Trio will also be at Children's Hospital Jazz Marathon early Halloween morning, then end the day at Blue Nile for Frenchmen craziness! The following week, we are at Mirliton Fest. Tin Men new cd is selling well, so pick up a copy here! Back at ya soon!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/38558162015-09-15T12:09:20-05:002015-09-15T12:09:20-05:00Fall is here! (kind of)Still hot here mid September,but the bands keep playing on!Tin Men have a show with John "Papa: Gros at Chickie Wah Wah, then the following week, Tin Men cd release at dba. Washboard Rodeo will be at the Fais Do Do at Maison Sept. 19. A fun, all ages show, that we do from time to time. Da Bugs will be at dba on Sundays as usual. The Blues Trio's regular gigs keep rolling along. Hope to see you at the gigs!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/38291022015-08-22T12:25:52-05:002015-08-22T12:27:26-05:00Almost Fall!!Tin Men had a great trip out west, saw some old friends and bandmates in Montana, Wyoming and Colorado. We're back at dba on Wednesdays and the cd release will be Sept. 23 at dba. Palmetto Bugs Stompers are also going strong at dba on Sundays. The Blues Trio's weekly gigs are all happening and Rodeo will be at Three Muses. Now, if we can just make it through all the "Katrina at 10 years" crap, we'll be fine!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/37886112015-07-23T12:17:07-05:002015-08-02T13:20:16-05:00July is Hot in NOLA!Well, Tin Men had great shows at Ascona Jazz Fest and we're looking forward to getting back to dba in August for our regular Wednesdays. We will have a release party on Sept. 23 for our newest recording "On The Shady Side". It's getting airplay on WWOZ and can be purchased online <a contents="here " data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/289885/on-the-shady-side">here </a>or at CD Baby, i<em>Tunes, and our websites. </em><br><br>In August, we'll be making a quick trip to the Rockies to play in Livingston, MT, Casper, WY and Gold Hill, CO, so hope our friends out there can come to the shows.<br><br>Palmetto Bug Stompers will be at <a contents="Satchmo Fest" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nola.com/satchmofest/" target="_blank">Satchmo Fest</a> at the end of July, along with our weekly shows at dba. The Blues Trio has their 3 weekly gigs in August and the new cd, <a contents="Live at the Spotted Cat" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/264699/live-at-the-spotted-cat">Live at the Spotted Cat</a>, has been selling well. See you at the shows!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/37509022015-06-22T18:14:03-05:002015-06-22T18:14:03-05:00More Summer!Tin men have a new cd, "On The Shady Side"! We will be releasing it at the Ascona Jazz Festival June 25 through 30. Details on the the release party back home will be coming soon. All my bands have their regular gigs, except The Blues Trio will be covering for Tin Men a couple of times in July. Da Bugs will be at Satchmo Fest at the end of July and Washboard Rodeo at Three Muses. The new cd should be up on the site soon, so get ready to order. Stay cool and hope to see ya at the shows!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/37220802015-05-30T11:40:20-05:002015-05-30T11:40:20-05:00Summertime!!Well, it's hot here as summer has it New Orleans. All my bands will be doing their best, in June, to keep things hot!The Blues Trio has it's regular gigs and also a show at the Creole Tomato Fest.Da Bugs will be at dba and Rodeo will kick off the month at Three Muses. Tin Men will be at dba, a private party for Geminis abd Ascona Jazz Fest in Switzerland. Hope to see our friends near and far at the shows!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36961602015-05-06T14:27:43-05:002015-05-06T14:27:43-05:00Post Jazz Fest!Well, we survived Jazz Fest! Thanks to everybody that came out and supported my bands, we had a great time. Now, back to my regular schedule. All my bands regular gigs are happening. Washboard Rodeo will playing Three Muses and also, a Western Swing night at Mags. Working on a new Tin Men cd to be released in June. Stay tuned and see ya in the clubs!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36665712015-04-19T23:30:40-05:002015-04-24T13:07:38-05:00NEWS!!Fest time is on!! Had a great French Quarter Fest, managed to avoid the rain during my sets. I'll be busy during Jazz Fest, from gigs at the fest, to parties, my regular gigs, recording with out of town artists and Chaz Fest! Check my new and improved website for all the show times and a shout out to Jed for the upgrade. The new <a contents="Blues Trio cd" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/264699/live-at-the-spotted-cat">Blues Trio cd</a> is selling really well,so get one today. Hope to see ya at Festival time!!Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36658592015-04-19T09:54:13-05:002017-01-10T08:33:28-06:00Chaz FestAfter a one year hiatus, <a contents="Chaz Fest" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://chazfestival.com/index.html" target="_blank">Chaz Fest</a> is back on in just a couple of weeks - April 29th at the New Orleans Truck Yard. The line up looks killer, the libations will be second to none. Join me for over 10 hours of music where we put the fest back into Festival.<br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://chazfestival.com/index.html"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/163156/d53918051215654d3ffd5eadc4c7ca97e798866b/medium/chazinspace.jpg?1429454070" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a><br> Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36422702015-04-05T09:18:47-05:002015-04-05T12:02:33-05:00Festival Season!!<p>Well, it’s starting to get crazy here in New Orleans! French Quarter Fest is April 9-12 and the Blues Trio, Tin Men and Palmetto Bug Stompers will all be performing. The new Washboard Chaz Blues Trio cd “Live at Spotted Cat Music Club” is here and sounding good! All my bands have their regular gigs with a few changes at Jazz Fest time. Da Bugs will be at Jazz Fest May 3 and Tin Men at Chaz Fest. Yes, Chaz Fest is back, April 29 from noon to 10pm. The Blues Trio will also play an instore at Louisiana Music Factory May 4. I’ll be playing with fabulous guitarist, John Rankin, at Jazz Fest on April 25. Throw in a couple of parties and I’ll Be BUSY! Hope to see ya!</p>
Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36134472015-03-20T08:44:46-05:002015-08-02T13:20:46-05:00Blues Trio - Live at the Spotted CatThe Trio and I just wrapped up our latest CD - <a contents="Live at the Spotted Cat" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/264699/live-at-the-spotted-cat">Live at the Spotted Cat</a>. Bringing you all the excitement and spirit of our weekly live performance at this New Orleans Frenchmen Street institution. Pick up a copy and enjoy! Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36415422015-03-05T19:39:51-06:002015-04-04T15:59:05-05:00Almost Spring<p>Hi everybody, fun times ahead! My Blues Trio will have a live cd out in April. Tin Men have one coming out shortly afterwards. Couple of fun projects that kept me busy the last month. All my regular gigs with Tin Men, The Blues Trio and The Palmetto Bug Stompers are happening. The new one for Blues Trio, 21st Amendment, has been going well. Good to be back in the Quarter! Washboard Rodeo will be at Three Muses. Tin Men at Chickie Wah Wah and Jazz ‘N Vines, both for the first time. BIG NEWS!! CHAZ FEST IS ON!! Yes, April 29 will see the return of Chaz Fest. More festival news next month. See at the shows!</p>
Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36415432015-01-20T12:09:39-06:002015-04-04T15:59:05-05:00Festivals and Carnival Time!!<p>It’s that time of year here in New Orleans, it’s Carnival Time!!. Mardi gras coming up soon. All my bands have gigs during the season and Valparaiso Men’s Chorus will be at Saturn Bar on Lundi Gras! That should be wild. Palmetto Bug Stompers will performing at Jazz Fest on the last day (May 3), looking forward to that. Big news with Tin Men. We’ll be at Ascona Jazz festival in Switzerland June 25 -30. The world’s premier washboard, guitar, sousaphone trio making another trip to the continent! More fests news to come. Washboard Chaz Mardi Gras beads are almost gone, so if want them order now as no more will be made. See you at the shows!</p>
Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36415452015-01-03T12:20:20-06:002015-04-04T15:59:05-05:00Happy New YEAR!!<p>Hope y’all had a good New Year’s celebration. All my bands regular gigs are happening this month. Washboard Rodeo is at Three Muses. The Blues Trio’s new gig at 21st Amendment is working out really well. We are booked there on Tuesdays through February, so come on down to the Quarter. Tin Men go in the studio at the end of the month to work on our next cd. The Blues Trio live cd should be out late February. Also, will have some announcements about French Quarter and Jazz fests coming up!</p>
Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36415462014-11-26T16:04:20-06:002015-04-04T15:59:06-05:00Holiday Season!!<p>Happy Thanksgiving to all! I got a busy December coming up. Da Bugs, Tin Men and Blues Trio all have their weekly gigs. The Blues Trio has Tuesdays in December at a new venue, 21st Amendment, at 727 Iberville. Cool, small bar, come see us at our new early show. Tin Men play Freret Street Market and have a 10pm opening set for Walter “Wolfman” Washington New Year’s Eve at dba. Washboard Rodeo kicks off the month at Three Muses. Have a safe, happy holiday season and hope to see you at the gigs!</p>
Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36415472014-10-18T16:22:38-05:002015-04-04T15:59:06-05:00NEWS<p>Hi everybody!! Had a jolly good time in London, then came back and played for the Lindy Hoppers with Da Bugs! Taking a little a vacation break in October, then back for Halloween at Spotted Cat. November looks good, all my bands are working at our regular gigs. The Blues Trio will once again play for the runners at the Jazz Half Marathon Benefit for Children’s Hospital on Nov. 1. See ya at the clubs and running in the streets!</p>
Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36415482014-08-21T14:19:57-05:002015-04-04T15:59:06-05:00Almost end of summer!<p>Lot of cool stuff happening in the weeks to come. The Blues Trio will record a live album on Friday August 22 at Spotted Cat. All the songs from the 5 cds have evolved over the years and it’s time to hear them live at our favorite venue. Tin Men play a private party in Philadelphia in September with our Wednesday night partners at dba, Walter “Wolfman” Washington! Chaz will be heading to London in September with an all star cast of New Orleans musicians to perform a week of shows at a private party at Lou Lou’s. The Bugs keep the dancers happy at dba on Sundays and Rodeo is at Three Muses in August and September. The Blues Trio (Spotted Cat, Blue Nile) and Tin Men (dba) hold down their weekly gigs, so I hope to see ya somewhere!</p>
Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36415492014-07-24T11:59:11-05:002015-04-04T15:59:06-05:00Summertime Blues<p>Well, it’s still hot here in Nawlins and my bands are staying hot also. July 27 – August 3, I will be giving a washboard workshop at Centrum Acoustic Blues Workshop in Pt. Townsend, Washington. This will be my 3rd time there and I really look forward to seeing my old and new students, along with new and old faculty friends. Tin Men just shot a part in a new Nicolas Cage movie “The Runner”. We’ll be back at dba for our weekly Wednesday show starting August 6. The Bugs and Blues Trio keep rolling with our weekly gigs. The Blues Trio will be recording our first live record Aug 22 at Spotted Cat. Come on down and be a part of the cd! Washboard Rodeo have our Three Muses gig and also will be at Maison for a Fais Do Do. Come out for that with some great dancing. Hope to see you in the cool clubs for some hot music!</p>
Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36415502014-05-26T19:18:32-05:002015-04-04T15:59:06-05:00Summer is here!<p>Well, my bands had a great festival season with lots of gigs. Tin Men will be in northern New Jersey for Crawfish Fest May 30, along with our regular Wednesdays at dba. Da Bugs keep their Sunday slot at dba hopping for the dancers. The Blues Trio is at Tomato Fest June 7, along with our regular gigs at Spotted Cat and Blue Nile. Washboard Rodeo will be at Three Muses at the end of June. I had some recent surgery on my middle finger that was successful and looking forward to being back at 100%!. So, come on out folks. It slows down a bit in the summer, but the locals and out of towners keep New Orleans happening. See you soon!</p>
Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36415512014-04-21T08:24:45-05:002015-04-04T15:59:06-05:00Here Comes Jazz Fest!<p>Tin Men had a great tour of Japan, good shows, with lots of people and cd sales. Now it’s Jazz Fest time. All my bands will be playing somewhere. There will be the weekly shows, plus different add on days. Check the shows calendar here. Hope to see you out and about!</p>
Washboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36415392010-07-25T15:55:00-05:002015-04-04T15:57:00-05:00Europe Summer TourIt was a very successful Europe summer tour and now back in the states.<br><br>Also, I’ll be in Oshkosh, Wi. with Paul Sanchez and his Rolling Road Show. Then off to Colorado for Labor Day at Jax Fish House and the Gold Hill Inn. Lastly, Washboard Rodeo comes together September 2nd at Mimi’s.<br><br>Hope to see you! See my gigs page for full details! Note: No Wednesdays at dba until Sept. 8 when Tin Men returnWashboard Chaztag:www.washboardchaz.com,2005:Post/36415412010-04-29T15:55:00-05:002015-04-04T15:57:52-05:005 Year Anniversary of KatrinaWell, we made it through the 5 year anniversary of Katrina and all my bands are busy this month. September marks the return of Tin Men to dba on Wednesdays and Washboard Rodeo has three gigs this September! Palmetto Bug Stompers are playing for the Lindy Hoppers at the end of the month and The Blues Trio starts September in Colorado and ends in the studio to record our 5th (wow!) cd. Hope to see your face in the place!Washboard Chaz