New Orleans friends,
When I heard the Michael movie was a reality, I knew I wanted to create something for us.
Michael Jackson forever. ✨
Fri, April 17
➡️ Off the Wall: The All MICHAEL Party
📍Tipitina’s
Fri, April 24
➡️ Michael opens at the Broad Theater
I’m hosting 7pm screening
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Just announced.
I’ll open the night from 6-8pm in the lobby for a happy hour set. Come early for drinks and an early evening hang before the 8pm set w/Christian McBride, Nicholas Payton, & Robert Glasper. 💥
Sunday, May 3, at the Jazz and Blues Market.
🎟️ Tix: jazzandbluesmarket.com/event/the-tr...
Are you ready for the legendary Fred Wesley at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival⁉️
On April 30, not only will he lead his New JBs for a 5:45pm set at the WWOZ Jazz Tent, but I’ll be in conversation with him on the Music Heritage Stage at 3:45pm.
Here’s a longer trailer
I'm teaming up with Prytania Theatre to celebrate the new documentary 'Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It.'
Click my IG link below for a chance to win 2 tickets to a New Orleans screening (March 26 through April 2) at the Prytania Theatre at Canal Place:
www.instagram.com/p/DV3iCJdjZzr
Oh, and this will be the celebration for my return to “outside.” Countdown to #michaelmovie.
Forgive me for not posing over here in a while. I‘ve been “inside.” But when I finally announce why and can be back “outside” again in April, you’re gonna be proud of me. 🤗
This really is a great picture:
Happy Mardi Gras! 💜💚💛
📸: (Redus) Kiddie Kampus, 1981 Carnival parade, Broadmoor neighborhood, New Orleans. Photo by mom.
That halftime show is what people mean when they say "joy is an act of resistance."
I had the same question, and I don’t know. Didn’t find anything in a search. So I’m wearing all black today. Thanks for asking.
I’ll also take time today to reach out to Project Ishmael to ask if they’ll accept my invitation to be the donation recipient for my Purple Takeover: A Prince Celebration. Check out their work as a pro bono immigration legal progam for New Orleans kids. Save the date for June 6 at Tipitina’s. 💜 2/2
I endorse today’s National Shutdown, but if you’re like me and can’t shut down, I like this list of alternative actions suggested by Bright Black Candle. I also advocate for shopping w/local & small biz.
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Yes, I’m playing Tipitina’s tonight for an early show. But please be safe out there!
💜💜💜💥💥💥 (Reposted from Bywater Bakery New Orleans)
The bad part about taking an evening nap is that when you wake up at 11 o'clock, you can't go back to sleep all night.
Per Bernice King, we should also take the time to acknowledge her mother, the queen Mrs. Coretta Scott King, today as well.
Today is also her day👑👑👑
#MLKDay
#CorettaScottKing
#KingsDay
My next HUSTLE! party is Sat., Jan. 24. By popular request, an earlier night (9p-12a) with lots of dancefloor space at Tipitina’s. 🪩
Feat. mid-1970s through mid-1980s classic, rare, & underground funk, disco, R&B, crossover jazz, DC go-go, hip hop, etc. Vinyl only, from my collection to yours. 😁
2026 is the 50th anniversary of P-Funk landing the Mothership 🛸. Oct. 27, 1976, is when the 1st ever Mothership landing happened at the Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans. The now-closed auditorium still stands, overlooking Congo Square. I’m planning to commemorate this legendary event in some way. 🤘🏾
See you tonight at the gorgeous Civic Theatre!
Tix: civicnola.com/tm-event/dj-...
Happy New Year! 🪩🚂✨🥂♥️
Merry Christmas! Thank you, Santa! ♥️💚
📸: Dec. 25, 1979
My Aunt Mary is old school. She still uses her original, rotating 1960s aluminum Christmas tree with color wheel. 🎄
Back for the first time since 2022. Proud to announce year 2️⃣1️⃣ of my NYE Soul Train. 🪩 For all who love soulful moving and grooving. 💃🏽 Back at the beautiful Civic Theatre in downtown New Orleans! Premium and GA tix on sale NOW: civicnola.com/tm-event/dj-...
Introduce yourself as a Black TV Character. #BlackSkyOver30 #BlackSky
Join us Saturday!
FREE RSVP + more info: www.eventbrite.com/e/mothership...
🛸MOTHERSHIP CONNECTIONS🛸
at the Words & Music Festival
Sat., Nov. 22
3:30-4:45
André Cailloux Center
2541 Bayou Rd, New Orleans
Conversation w/authors Seth Neblett and Daniel Bedrosian, moderated by Melissa A. Weber
Thread 🚨
Earlier start time (9pm). Earlier end time (12:00). It’s the next phase of my parties. This Saturday only at Tipitina's! Thank you for 20 years of HUSTLE! 💃🏾 Tix: www.ticketweb.com/event/hustle...
Last night’s elections gave me hope. Cheers!
happy "the car clock is finally correct" day to all who celebrate
PMRC memories. As a rebellious kid, I remember this label was like a badge of honor 😁
Via @boomtownpodcast.bsky.social: 40yrs ago today (1985), Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) agreed to start adding Parental Warning labels to albums. The now standard B&W sticker was intro’d in 1990.
