October 23, 2009 & October 24, 2009
at the Hermes Bar in Antoine's Restaurant
www.antoines.com

WHO: Shannon Powell Trio - October 23rd
Paul Sanchez - October 24th

WHAT: Live Music in the Hermes Bar at Antoine's Restaurant. No cover charge.

WHERE: Hermes Bar at Antoine's Restaurant
713 St. Louis Street
New Orleans, Louisiana

WHEN: Friday, October 23rd (Shannon Powell Trio)

Saturday, October 24th (Paul Sanchez)


1st Set: 9:30 P.M. / 2nd Set: 11:00 P.M.


FRIDAY, October 23rd - Shannon Powell Trio

"I had a hell of an upbringing in New Orleans-rich, rich, rich," declares Shannon Powell. The drummer, who shows off his prowess as vocalist on his recording debut as leader, Powell's Place, is most assuredly a product of his environment. Powell digs into his huge bag of resources and influences acquired through a lifetime of living in the Tremé. Residing at his grandmother's St. Philip Street home since the age of six, the lively and curious child was in the heart of this city's musical activity. He heard the ring of tambourines from the nearby church and Mardi Gras Indian processions, the drumbeat of passing second line parades and the rhythms emanating from Preservation Hall. The late-great drummer James Black was also a Tremé resident and sparked the young drummer's interest in modern jazz.


SATURDAY, October 24th - Paul Sanchez
Paul Sanchez is a troubadour from New Orleans. He is a storyteller, his own as well as ours. Paul has a skewed vision of the world that comes only with an existence based in New Orleans, a city rampant with celebration and despair. It's beyond colloquialisms and language. It's more of a slant and feel; it's in his blood. http://www.paulsanchez.com


No cover charge!

MEDIA CONTACT:
Wendy Chatelain
Antoine's Restaurant
504.581.4422
wchatelain@antoinesrestaurant.com