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Tonight, at Rock ‘n Bowl, the Legendary Renard Poche! 11pm

A contemporary of some of New Orleans’ funk greats, Renard Poché’s contributions can be counted among the defining factors of funk in New Orleans. Best known for his electrifying guitar work, Poché is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist* whose been known to move effortlessly between guitar, trombone, percussion, flute, recorders and more, without missing a beat. In addition to his live and studio guitar work with artists such as Dr. John, Zigaboo Modeliste (of the original Meters), Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint and N’Dea Davenport (Brand New Heavies), Poché’s trombone work can be heard on recordings by Peter Gabriel, The Indigo Girls, Terrance Simeon and The Neville Brothers, among others. Poché’s original compositions have found their way to places as diverse as BET’s Movie of the Week and the TaeBo Workout Video. Poché has also shared his talent with renowned trumpeter/composer Terence Blanchard in soundtracks for the films Dark Blue and Barber Shop.

Message from Dave M>

Originally uploaded by Humid City.

I saw this in my friend Dave Martin’s home when we were assessing the damage and getting him a quote on some reconstruction work. The fact that it is one of the only things remaining (there are no walls there at the moment) and is still legible despite the Katrina Funk ™ ensured that I would have to throw it up on the web.

I think that it really does communicate what each “ordinary, compromising day,” in the New New Orleans is like…….