Drum Circle New Orleans style
A lot of people have inquired about the music at the very beginning of the Save the Clinic promo video.
Who is it? What CD is that from? Where can I get a copy?
There’s no CD and what you heard wasn’t recorded in a studio either.
It came from an informal backyard jam, or in this case a parking lot jam, led by Treme born singer and trombonist Glenn David Andrews.
No prep. No rehearsal. No score. Just a reverent jam on a Mardi Gras Indian chant.
Unfortunately, I don’t know the rest of the musicians, but I do recognize drummer Kevin O’Day who is playing a bass drum with mallets in the back. His young son joins him early in the shot.
It was an open jam. If you’d been there and had a drum, you would have been invited to join in too.
That’s New Orleans baby, a creative oasis like no other where live community music lives and thrives.
The New Orleans Musicians Clinic is one of the foundation stones of the city’s unique musical community. Hundreds of musicians and their families rely on the Clinic for their medical care from check ups to serious surgery and cancer care.
Drastic government cuts in funding – and the government’s controversial and unpopular decision to not re-open Charity Hospital – have put the continuation of this New Orleans institution and its important work at risk.
You can help. It’s easy.
Tell your friends who love music and believe in justice about SaveTheClinic.org
If you’re able, donations are welcome of course, but simply helping spread the word is a huge help.
Visit SaveTheClinic.org and help spread the word.
Ken McCarthy
Director, SaveTheClinic.Org
P.S. If you like this video, please share it with your friends.
P.P.S. To support the New Orleans Musicans Clinic, go to Donate the the New Orleans Musicians Clinic now
Hi! Ken,
Thanks for the video which I really enjoyed it.As a cuban I love music so much and they are truly great it´s fun to watch it. I thank the Lord that I´ve been able to help them every month with my little donation and pray that will continue.
You´re doing a great job Ken. It´s a wonderful thing to help others in need.
The Lord be with you!
Blessings!
Orestes
Dear ken,
I am a 72 year old musician currently living in Arlington, Tx. I lived and worked as a musician in Las Vegas from ‘65 to “83. I love NO, have weorked there, and have many friends there. recently I had to stop playing gigs due to medical concerns. Luckily , I have medicare, and even so, it’s very difficult to get by financially with the rising cost of Rxs, etc. My heart goes out to my New Orleans musician brothers who have no access to quality health care. God bless You and the clinic for the wonderful work you are doing.
Musically and sincerly Yours,
Charlie Pearson
pretty sure that is Matt Clark on the guitar.
and Matt Perrine on the bass!
Great! I knew we’d get some answers.
I’d love to know who was on the drum kit, who was chanting with Glenn David and who the young man on the snare drum was.
At one point the young man took a solo that smoked! I wish I caught it (I pushed the wrong button on my camera), but be advised, he wasn’t just taking up space. He was right in it.
And that’s yet another reason why New Orleans is the pre-eminent music culture in the US and among the tops in the world. They train their young people, they encourage them, and they give them chances to join in. The rest of the country could take a lesson.
As a Calif. native and 10 time visitor to NOLA, I keep being drawn back to America’s most soulful city. The lifestyle, energy, and humor and perseverance of it’s citizens is amazing. Thank you all for what you do for the world.
As an aside, if you’re ever in NW Arkansas (my new home) we too have drum circles in Basin Park in Eureka Springs. Anyone is invited to join in and we always have spare drums, etc. to share. There are many NOLA residents living here now.
Paul Harris
Author, “Diary From the Dome, Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina”
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1525 Louisiana Avenue New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
Phone (504) 415-3514 Fax (504) 895-4396