Pat's Weekly Diary: Week of 2/1/2025
We played a wedding on Saturday night at the Marigny Opera House. It was originally Holy Trinity Church built in the mid 1800's. Just a beautiful old building in the Marigny. We had a long day of sitting and waiting. We had to be there to load in our equipment before 4 o'clock. But couldn't set up as the wedding ceremony was to going to be held right there on the stage or what used to be the altar. So we waited. Ceremony from 4:30 to 5. Then we set up to play at 6. A great reception with dancing right from the start. Congratulations to Emily & Cade White. It was a bit difficult getting out of the Marigny as the Krewe of Chewbacchus had rolled through while we were playing. It's starting to get crazy in the City of New Orleans… Superbowl, streets closed, Mardi Gras. I was talking to New Orleans police officer prior to the wedding. He pointed out that there is no safer place in America right now than New Orleans. More law enforcement, helicopters, under cover officers, snipers. Let's hope and pray it stays that way. We're hoping we'll see you soon.