[Dixielandjazz] 1st Mardi Gras Gig

[Larry Zaidan]

Hey folks!

I am booking my first Mardi Gras gig, and I am not sure if there is anything
I should know.

The event is a Mardi Grass dinner dance, and they have requested that we
play some "dance" tunes in addition to Dixieland tunes.  I am assuming they
are talking about swing dance tunes.  Any thoughts on what tunes would work
with clarinet/trumpet/trombone/tuba/banjo?

We do use the striped vest/straw hat thing for regular gigs.  Is that
appropriate for Mardi Gras?  If not, what might be a better choice?

Any other thoughts would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Larry Zaidan