The 2012 Mardi Gras parade season kicks off in earnest this coming weekend with Krewe de Vieux's wild (and usually somewhat raunchy) march through the Vieux Carre and Marigny. The local high school bands, the music engines of the Mardi Gras parades, are getting ready for showtime. I love watching/listening to the kids in these bands. They work so hard to prepare for Mardi Gras and even harder during parade season, some bands, like the St. Augustine Marching 100, marching in multiple parades (~5 miles each) in one day. Music is an enduring part of New Orleans cultural fabric, and these kids "bring it" with pride and showmanship parade after parade. They make you smile, make you dance, and melt your heart a little.
The Whole Gritty City is documentary about these bands that has been in the works for a couple of years. I've been patiently waiting for its release which is currently scheduled for early 2012. Check out the trailer and the story!
New Orleans...where it's cool to be in the band!
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