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Festival Season Part Deux (Hangout, Bayou Boogaloo, and more)

Jazzfest 2012 was nuts! Opening for Garage A Trois with Mike, opening for Primus with Tony Clifton and the Dead Kenny G’s (where I sang falsetto on God Bless America in front of thousands of people… who would’ve guessed?), jamming … Continue reading

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Cliff Hines During Jazzfest 2012

Just returned from my first tour with the Mike Dillon Band (and first tour to the Midwest). It was amazing! Great band, great fun. We also cut a whole record to tape in 5 hours. It should be out by … Continue reading

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Mike Dillon Midwest Tour! (also: French Quarter Fest with Sasha)

After a whirlwind March (apparently that’s the only way I function) I’m about to hit the road for my third tour this year. I recently joined the band of one of my personal musical heroes Mike Dillon. I’ll be playing … Continue reading

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WTUL’s Sounds From the Basement 2012 (and more)

We’re halfway through March and its certainly been a productive one. I put on my very first Foburg showcase with very talented artists Helen Gillet, Sick’s Pack, and Vagabond Swing (check out www.livemusicnola.com for the recording, coming soon). We also … Continue reading

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Music Focus: The Cliff Hines Quintet

“This Music Monday began as “Music Monday: NOCCA Alumni” but quickly became “Music Monday: The Cliff Hines Quintet.” Not too far off, seeing as how all of the members are NOCCA alumni. I’ve never been so mesmerized by music as … Continue reading

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Foburg Fest 2012! (With Vagabond Swing, Helen Gillet, and Sick’s Pack)

It sure is good to be back home in NOLA after our crazy Northeast run with Ciel Rouge and the Love Experiment. Now its time for the third annual Foburg Fest www.foburgneworleans.com/ . I’m  putting on my very first showcase which … Continue reading

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Northeast Tour! (with Ciel Rouge and the Love Experiment)

Happy Mardi Gras everyone! 2012 is off to a crazy start. For the second month in a row, I’m going on tour (this time to the OTHER side of the country). Just had a crazy show with Ciel Rouge and … Continue reading

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Idle Warship (Talib Kweli & Res) Feb 17 at Eiffel

The Mardi Gras season is upon us! Make sure you come out to one of THE biggest events of the season. I have the honor of opening for two modern day legends, rapper Talib Kweli and singer Res, in their … Continue reading

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