[Dixielandjazz] "Fascinating New Orleans as seen on Tour" misses the boat.

[tubaman at tubatoast.com]

Not sure on the quote, but a bunch of people from one of my bands stayed at The Olivier every year for JazzFest (after several years at Le Mothe House -sp?)

It had a "Faulty Towers" quality but was much better than any other French Quarter hotel!

Dave Richoux
------Original Message------
From: Bill Haesler
To: David M Richoux
To: DJML Jazz
Subject: "Fascinating New Orleans as seen on Tour" misses the boat.
Sent: Aug 15, 2010 2:33 PM

 David M Richoux wrote [in part]:
> ........a 1975 tourist booklet about the "delights" of New Orleans. Although it does mention Bourbon Street and Mardi Gras a few times, two words are totally absent from the 25 pages of text and photos......Jazz and Music...

Dear Dave, 
That same year (1975) Jess and I were unable to book into the French Quarter from Australia.
"Wait until you get to New York and book it from there", we were advised. 
In NYC, they did't know what we were talking about either and booked us into the Holiday Inn on Canal Street, 'miles' from the our preferred location.
So we walked around, found Olivier House (previously recommended by Oz jazz musos who knew NO) and booked out of 'The Inn', much to their astonishment.
We certainly saved on accommodation and were within minutes of real music and real food.
"...where you get those po'boy sandwiches. Of which I would like to have some of."
[Monday morning's quiz: Who can identify that quote?]
Kind regards,
Bill.