Debbie Davis music New Orleans

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Jazz Fest is in the home stretch, people! Don't miss me on Saturday May 5 on the Gentilly Stage with Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Road Show at 11;30am. We'll be rolling out the full cast for this one: Paul, Alex, Mary, Sonia, Arsene, Craig, Shamarr, Eric, Matt and me! Special Guests, Rob Savoy, Shoeless, Kim Kay and 2/3 of the Beastie Boys. Okay, not, Adrock and Mike D, but everyone else is confirmed.

Sadly, we've had to cancel our yearly Threadhead Farewell at d.b.a. due to scheduling conflicts. However, my instore performance at Louisiana Music Factory is still a go for 1pm on Monday May 7th. Save a little room in your suitcase for new music. It really is the only way to take me home with you anymore...

I'll be taking a brief summer hiatus to the North East and am looking for places to play between June 11 and August 5th. House parties, Bar Mitzvahs, libraries, juke joints, whatever - if you've got a gig, drop me a line at debbiedavismusic@me.com.

Jazz at Lincoln Center with Michael Cerveris

Older News! (but still good stuff to know)

In a surprising and incredible last minute turn of events, I found myself on the set of Treme in February! You'll see me in Season 3 singing alongside the preternaturally gifted Theresa Anderson! As if that were'nt enough, we'll be singing on a song penned by my long time friend and cousin (yes, I'm serious) the real Davis Rogan and backing up the one and only Soul Queen of New Orleans, Ms. Irma Thomas! I'm thrilled to have this little slice of heaven fall into my lap. It's like a dream I had once, except my teeth aren't loose and I can't fly.

I'm thrilled to announce that I've been booked under my own name at the 2012 French Quarter Festival! I am in the process of booking my musicians (I have my work cut out for me narrowing it down) but confirmed so far are Alex McMurray and Tom McDermott! Stay tuned for the full roster and visit my calendar page for complete details.

The spring is filling up with exciting projects and prosepcts: the release of "Nine Lives: the complete set" (yes, 39 original songs in all!), French Quarter Fest followed quickly by the Jazz Fest, and the release of my first solo record! For up to date and complete information about my upcoming adventures, be sure to visit my calendar. It changes almost daily so check in regularly.

In January 2012, I had the honor and delight of joining Tony award winner and star of the upcoming Broadway revival of Evita, Michael Cerveris, for an evening of music at - wait for it - Jazz at Lincoln Center. On the bill at this most prestegious of gigs were a slew of New Orleans luminaries who I'm also lucky enough to call friends. Take a gander at this video clip and keep your eyes peeled for Alex McMurray, Matt Perrine, Craig Klein, Shamarr Allen, Kimberly Kaye and me rounding out a band of NYC powerhouses. Hopefully, more clips will emerge soon ...

We lost a one-of-a-kind New Orleans institution at the end of 2011. Coco Robicheaux will be missed by those who knew him which was, pretty much, everyone. Read John Swenson's loving op-ed obit in the January Offbeat. It's also, strangely enough, an interview with me. How that happened, I'm not quite sure but thanks, John, for including me in such a kind memorial while I'm still alive. It's an honor afforded to few.