Nostalgia for '90s music highlights the week ahead

The week before Valentine's Day 2011 is a throwback to '90s rock, grunge and hip-hop. Nostalgia for '90s music highlights the week ahead 9260573-large

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On Tuesday, the Blue Nile presents the John Doheny Trio with Rob
Kohler and Geoff Clap in their Open Ears Music Series, free weekly
concerts of "interesting" music.

On Thursday, the St. Louis Cathedral hosts the fifth annual "Musical
Louisiana" concert. Open to the public, this concert collaboration
between the Historic New Orleans Collection and the Louisiana
Philharmonic showcases works performed by "La Societe Philharmonique," a
19th century orchestra made up of free men of color.

On Friday, famous Guns N' Roses tribute band Appetite for Destruction
plays at The Hangar in Mid-City. Opening for them is The Grunge
Factory, performing your favorite '90s hits by Nirvana, Red Hot Chili
Peppers and Rage Against the Machine.

And on Saturday, Salt-N-Pepa's Legends of Hip-Hop Tour reaches the New Orleans Lakefront Arena.

If you're staying in on Wednesday night, check out our live stream of Bon Jovi performing at State College, PA. The show begins on your computer screen at 7:30 p.m. Central Time.

Monday, February 7, 2011

The St. Peter Street Playboys, feat. Mark Braud
Preservation Hall, 8 p.m.
726 St. Peter, French Quarter
Tickets: $10
Resources: Preservation Hall website | Call (504) 522-2841 for tickets

Led by Lars Edegran, the St. Peter Street Playboys perform
traditional jazz selections in the usual Monday slot with special guest
Mark Braud.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

John Doheny Trio w/Rob Kohler & Geoff Clapp
The Blue Nile, 10 p.m.
532 Frenchmen St., Marigny
Tickets: No cover
Resources: Call (504) 948-2583

Led by tenor saxophonist John Doheny, the Trio perform at The
Blue Nile's Open Ears concert series of "interesting" music, improv
style. Donations to the artists encouraged.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

The Marriott presents: Art by Charlene Insley
Lobby Bar, JW Marriott, 5:30 p.m.
614 Canal St., Warehouse District
Tickets:
Resources: Call (504) 525-6500.

This week, the Marriott hosts new work by local artist (and
former science illustrator) Charlene Insley. The art show includes
performances by Raphael Bas & Pierre Pichon of Gypsy Swing, and
complimentary hors d'oeuvres.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Fifth Annual "Musical Louisiana" Concert
St. Louis Cathedral, 7:30 p.m.
615 Pere Antoine Alley, French Quarter
Tickets: No cover
Resources: Official website

The Louisiana Philharmonic and the Historic New Orleans Collection
present music from the 19th century orchestra "La Societe
Phiharmonique." Performers include Walter Harris Jr., speaker; Kisma
Jordan, soprano; Joseph Meyer, violin; Phumzile Sojola, tenor; and
Jean-Baptiste Monnot, organ and piano; conducted by Thomas Wilkins.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Appetite For Destruction & Grunge Factory
The Hangar, 9 p.m.
1511 South Rendon St., Mid-City
Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at the door
Resources: Call (504) 827-7419

It's a night of nostalgia when these two cover bands rock out at the Hangar.

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The Camel Toe Lady Steppers Seventh Annual "Valen-Toe-Down!" Fundraiser
One Eyed Jacks, 9 p.m.
615 Toulouse St., French Quarter
Tickets: $12 advance, $15 at the door
Resources: Official website

Featuring DJ Soul Sister, the Free Agents Brass Band, and a
"Not-so-Silent" Auction and Raffle, the proceeds from this lively
fundraiser benefit the Roots of Music foundation - providing music
education to New Orleans middle school children.

Saturday, February 12, 2011

The 2nd Annual "My Darlin' New Orleans:" An Auction and Celebrity Gala
Generations Hall, 7 p.m.
310 Andrew Higgins Dr., Warehouse District
Tickets: $150
Resources: Official website

Join the cast and crew of HBO series "Treme" for a red carpet event
to raise funds for The Roots of Music and The New Orleans Musicians'
Clinic. The benefit will provide specialty dishes by local celebrity
chefa, and perfomances by local musicians including the Pfister Sisters,
John Boutte, and Tom McDermott.

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Salt-N-Pepa's Legends Of Hip Hop Tour
Lakefront Arena, 8 p.m.
6801 Franklin Ave., Gentilly
Tickets: $55
Resources: Official website

The Salt-N-Pepa duo bring your favorite '90s hip-hop to the Lakefront
in a performance with special guests Naughty By Nature, Rob Base, Biz
Markie and Kurtis Blow.

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CAC SweetArts Ball
Contemporary Arts Center, 9 p.m.
900 Camp St., Faubourg Marigny
Tickets: $100 for CAC members, $150 for general admission
Resources: Official website | Call (504) 528-3805

The CAC will honor prominent members of the New Orleans arts
community with a ball set amidst illuminated art installations with
musical performances by The Mod Dance Party and featuring dishes by
local chefs from Atchafalaya, Commander's Palace, Emeril's and more.
Guests are encouraged to wear all black or all white, and artists will
add color at the party with makeup and accessories. Admission includes
an open bar.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

A Special Valentine's Day Concert with Irish Folksinger Danny O'Flaherty
Sara's Restaurant, 2 p.m.
724 Dublin St., Uptown
Tickets: $25, reservations in advance
Resources: Official website | Call (504) 861-0565

Danny O'Flaherty perdorms the music for an afternoon of romance at
Sara's Restaurant on the day before Valentine's Day. Admission includes
free hors d'oeurves.

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