Feb. 4th

So I've been up late, slaving away at getting this mix together for this week's post. I will be hitting the road again tomorrow to do some digging, but wanted to make sure that I got this up before I left. It is a mix of essential Mardi Gras music (the 1st of 2 mixes, part 2 will be next week) just in time for the festivities (more on my Mardi Gras party here in Austin next week!). My first heavy New Orleans mix ever made was named Big Chief, so it felt appropriate to give this mix the subtitle of Big Chief pt.2 . I hope yall dig it and have a safe and fun Mardi Gras this year! See you with the second installment next week!

Mardi Gras Mix pt. 1
(Big Chief pt. 2)

Mardi Gras Mix pt. 1 (Zip)

tracklisting:

Professor Longhair - Big Chief pt. 2
Huey Smith and the Clowns - Mardi Gras
Jessie Hill - Sweet Jelly Roll
Rebirth Brass Band - Do Whatcha Wanna pt.2
Clifton Chenier - Ay Ai Ai
Jay Stutes - I'm Coming Home
Alvin Robinson - Let The Good Times Roll
Larry Williams - Rockin Pneumonia
Smokey Johnson - I Can't Help It
Dixie Cups - Iko Iko
Bo Dollis & Wild Magnolias - Handa Wanda
Huey Smith and the Clowns - We Like Mambo
Olympia Brass Band - Who Dat
Professor Longhair - Rocking With Fess
Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That
Art Neville - That Rock and Roll Beat
Dirty Dozen Brass Band w/Dr. John - All Over Now
Hawketts - Mardi Gras Mambo
Professor Longhair - Go To The Mardi Gras
Earl King - Street Parade