Here is an interesting artist that's new to me, and I wanted to share his music.

Yes, there is a department within the police department that grants a permit for parades including second lines. We have second lines for weddings and any celebrations. Conventions come down and if they have been here beforeand know they even have second lines. The ones for deceased musicians or local heroes are real second line celebrations. They attract a very diverse and enthusiastic crowd. The locals that go to those second lines say New Orleans. The ones that go to the convention second lines say N'Awlins

is he the guy on the late night show   if so that's not rock 

Twoch, where did you get the idea this thread was about Rock? Rok is someone's name. Yes,  Jon Batiste is the musician on the late night show.

Rok, apparently folks here only respond to things "New Orleans"; however, in regard to that lady on Bolero, I would have to see ID in order to prove that she is 50.


Personally, I'm also curious to know what makes New Orleans so special to the people who were born there?

***** Personally, I'm also curious to know what makes New Orleans so special to the people who were born there?*****

I don't know the answer to that.   I went there once to pick up my car at the port.   I was not impressed, but I didn't stay for the night life.

I think Katrina took the last remaining sheen off of New Orleans.
(Too much crime, too many poor folks, too much corruption.)

The phrase 'borrowed time' comes to mind.
The city is still 10 ft below sea level.
The gulf of Mexico is still there.
We still get hurricanes every year.
Water still cannot be compressed.
You do the math.

Las Vegas is a better destination for sin city, plus it's family friendly.

Cheers