Musicians Play to Celebrate John Swenson: a Benefit for New Orleans Musicians Clinic

  • May 14, 2022 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • The Broadside

    600 North Broad Street
    New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
Ticket Price $15.00 This event is now over
Description

Musicians Play to Celebrate John Swenson: a Benefit for New Orleans Musicians 

Immersed in the ever-expanding musical universe of the 1960’s, John Swenson also loved to write. Together those two passions combined to form his life-long commitment to listening—

really listening to try to understand what the music means to both music makers and music listeners. And to write about it. New Orleans seemed to him, to be the heart of this jazz-and-blues-and rock’n’roll, that pointed to everything that came before and since. He moved here to discover even more. He became friends with many musicians. He loved them and their music and encouraged them by writing (or sometimes not writing) about moments transcendentally good or horrifyingly bad. And they loved him for that. This was his life—a joyous life, sharing many stories.

 

A Musical Celebration in his honor will be held in New Orleans, at the Broadside on May 14 from 5 to 10 PM. Proceeds from the event will go to the New Orleans Musicians Clinic.

Date & Time

Sat, May 14, 2022 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue Details

The Broadside

600 North Broad Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119 The Broadside
The Broadside

FAQ

  • The showtime listed for the event is the time the event starts. Doors will generally open an hour before the listed show time unless otherwise listed.
      We allow pets during the day, but not at night for music (anything after 7pm). Service animals are always allowed.
     
  •  Please do not park in the Broad Theater parking lot. We have a parking lot for  The Broadside and plenty street parking available on Toulouse and Lafitte. If you would like to be escorted to your car, please ask the Sheriff on duty. You may also park in the Auto Zone parking lot if they are closed. 
  •  We have a variety of seating options such as benches, picnic tables, chairs, and stools. You are welcome to bring your own chairs, if you require a seat for health reasons or disability, please ask a staff member and they can provide you with a chair.

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