Takin' It To The Streets

Ole & Nu Style Fellas at Jazz Fest 2017 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee] START It's time to do our thing: CTC Steppers @ Treme Center (900 N. Villere St.). Up N. Villere to Dumaine. RIGHT on Dumaine St. to Claiborne. RIGHT on Claiborne. 1. Holla at Kermit STOP at Kermit's Mother-In-Law Lounge (1500 Claiborne Ave). Continue on Claiborne Ave. to St. Bernard Ave. LEFT on St. Bernard Ave. to  2. TRANSFORMATION STOP You see what I'm sayin'! Autocrat Club (1725 St. Bernard Ave.) Up St. Bernard 3. Nothing but Love STOP Dumaine Street Gang S&P Club @ Seal's Class Act (2169 Aubry St.). Out Seal's to St. Bernard Ave. LEFT on St. Bernard Ave. 4. Uptown Downtown STOP Ladies of Unity S&P Club. Up St. Bernard St. RIGHT on N. Rampart. Up N. Rampart to Barracks Street. RIGHT on Barracks Street. 5. Wayyyyy Downtown STOP Sudan S&P Club @ Lil People's (1226 Barracks St.). Up Barracks Street. RIGHT on Treme Street to Esplanade Ave. LEFT on Esplanade Ave. to N. Robertson. LEFT on N. Robertson. 6. 6th Ward Love STOP Candlelight Lounge (925 N. Robertson St). Up N. Robertson to Orleans Ave. RIGHT on Orleans. DISBAND Joker's Wild Play House (Justines)

CTC Steppers at Jazz Fest 2018 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee] START The Bourbon Square Jazz Bar (1131 Elysian Fields Ave). U-turn on Elysian Fields ave. Then turn LEFT on St. Claude Ave. Proceed down St. Claude Ave. STOP Old & Nu Style Fellas SA&PC (3000 St. Claude Ave). Proceed down St. Claude Ave. STOP Nine Times SA&PC (Stallings Gym/4300 St. Claude Ave). Proceed over the "C.T.C." Bridge (How you goin cross dat water?). Proceed down St. Claude Ave. Turn RIGHT on Forstall St. Proceed down Forstall St. Turn LEFT on Burgundy St. STOP Mercede's Place (5200 Burgundy St (The Gibson Family). Proceed up Burgundy St. Turn LEFT on Andry St. Proceed down Andry St. Turn RIGHT on St. Claude Ave. Turn LEFT on Tupelo Ave. DIRGE House of Dance & Feathers (1317 Tupelo Ave). Proceed down Tupelo Ave. STOP Magnolia Supermarket (Tupelo Ave & N. Claiborne Ave) (Prince of Wales SA&PC). Turn LEFT on N. Claiborne Ave. Proceed down N. Claiborne Ave. Turn LEFT onto Fats Domino Ave. Proceed down Fats Domino Ave. Turn RIGHT onto St. Claude Ave. Proceed down St. Claude Ave. DISBAND Kermit's 9th Ward Juke Joint (5119 St. Claude Ave).   In the player below, hear Indi the Doll's interview with Original C.T.C. Steppers president Walter "Trigga Black" Fair as he discusses being one of the youngest presidents of a social aid & pleasure club in the city; the theme of this year's parade; going to Paris to share New Orleans culture with Big Chief Romeo of the 9th Ward Hunters and the 79rs Gang; the work the club does in the neighborhood all year; and much more!

Treme Sidewalk Steppers 2018 [Photo by Jamell Tate] START New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation (1205 N. Rampart). Down Rampart St. to St. Bernard Ave. LEFT on St. Bernard Ave. to A.P. Tureaud Ave. STOP Bullet's (2441 A.P. Tureaud Ave). Proceed out A.P. Tureaud Ave. to N. broad Ave. LEFT on N. Broad. STOP Ray's on the Ave (2005 N. Broad Ave.). Proceed down N. Broad Ave. STOP Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club (722 N. Broad Ave.). LEFT onto Orleans Ave. to N. Claiborne Ave. LEFT onto N. Claiborne Ave. to St. Philip St.  STOP Charbonnet Funeral Home (1615 St. Philip St.). Proceed down Claiborne Ave. STOP Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne Ave.). Proceed down Claiborne Ave. DISBAND Kermit Ruffins' Mother-in-Law Lounge (1500 N. Claiborne Ave) This parade is dedicated to Barbara Keller Lacen In the player below, hear our interview with Hollister Williams of Treme Sidewalk Steppers as he discusses seeing this parade as a child, the family reunion feel of parade day, details for the whole weekend (including the ball on Friday night), and more!

Women of Class [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee] START Sportsmen Corner (2nd & D). Up Dryades to Phillip. LEFT on Phillip to Oretha C. Haley to Jackson. LEFT turn on Jackson to Lasalle. STOP Brasshopper's. Up Jackson to S. Claiborne STOP at King's Fashion. Up Jackson to Claiborne. RIGHT on Claiborne to MLK. LEFT on MLK to S. Johnson. STOP 2814 S. Johnson (Ladies of Unity). Up S. Johnson to Toledano St. RIGHT on S. Toledano. Proceed to Jazz It Up. DISBAND   In the player below, hear India Sever's interview with Antoinette White of Women of Class as she discusses coming up with the Jolly Bunch, this year's parade, plans for October, and much more:

Undefeated Divas at Jazz Fest 2018 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee] START Vieux Carre (1523 Basin). Out Basin to Orleans. LEFT on N. Galvez. STOP N. Galvez & Magic St (Electrified Ladies). Proceed out N. Galvez. RIGHT on Conti. STOP Yellow's Place (2410 Conti). Continue out Conti. LEFT on N. Rocheblave. RIGHT on Bienville to N. dupre. RIGHT on N. Dupre to  STOP Good Times Bar (Perry Franklin/Keep N It Real). RIGHT on Conti. LEFT on North Broad. MEMORIAL STOP. Corner of St. Peters (Tribute to Raw). Continue out North Broad. LEFT on Dumaine. RIGHT at North White to St. Philip. STOP Grammy's Spot (2752 St. Philip - RIP Granny). Out St. Philip. LEFT on North Broad. STOP Impressive Barber (Chill Will Dumaine Gang - 1200 North Broad). Keep on rolling out North Broad. STOP Laharp & Broad (Ladies of Unity). Out North Broad. RIGHT on St. Bernard. STOP at North Miro. Proceed down St. Bernard to N. Claiborne STOP Take It Home. RIGHT on N. Claiborne remembering all of our loved ones who's gone home. Out North Claiborne to Columbus St. DISBAND 1501 N. Claiborne   Hear the interview with Antoinette “Nett” & Kevin “2 Low” Devezin of Undefeated Divas & Gents as they discuss the familial aspect of their club, the evolution of hosting their second line parade, this year's colors, the importance of remembering those who have passed, and much more:

Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee START Saturn Bar (3067 St. Claude Ave.). Continue down St. Claude Ave. STOP 5001 St. Claude Ave. (Queen's House). Continue down St. Claude Ave. to Forstall St. RIGHT turn on Forstall St. Continue to Burgundy St. LEFT turn on Burgundy St. STOP 5200 Burgundy St. (Mercedes Place). Continue up Burgundy St. to Andry St. LEFT turn on Andry St. to St. Claude Ave. RIGHT turn to St. Claude Ave. Continue down St. Claude Ave. LEFT turn to Fats Domino Avenue. Continue up to North Claiborne Ave. STOP CTC/Big Chester (5716 N. Claiborne Ave). RIGHT turn on Tupelo St. STOP House of Dance & Feathers (1317 Tupelo St.). Continue to St. Claude Ave. RIGHT turn on St. Claude Ave. DISBAND Kermit Ruffins' Juke Joint (5119 St. Claude Ave.)    Below, hear our interview with Walter “Poppa” Carter of Lower 9 Steppers:

Nine Times in 2017 [Photo by Jamell Tate] START corner of Higgins & Desire (3003 Higgins Blvd NOLA 70126). Up Higgins to Louisa Street. LEFT on Louisa. Continue down Louisa over the tracks. LEFT on Florida Ave. Continue down Florida Ave. to Desire. RIGHT on Desire Street. Continue down Desire. STOP Stewart's Diner (1601 Desire Street. Dumaine St. Gang). Continue on Desire Street to St. Claude Ave. RIGHT on St. Claude Ave. Brief STOP Stuph'D Beignets & Burgers (3325 St. Claude Ave. CTC Steppers). Continue on St. Claude Ave. Over the tracks to Franklin Ave. STOP NOLASips (2633 St. Claude Ave/9th Ward Secondline Mural). RIGHT on Franklin Ave. Continue down Franklin Ave. to N. Johnson. STOP Avenue Bar & Restaurant (1939 Franklin Ave. Ladies of Unity). Continue down N. Johnson Ave. to Almonaster Ave. LEFT on Almonaster. Continue down Almonaster over the Almonaster Bridge to Higgins St. RIGHT on Higgins to Louisa St. END Xquisite Stylez Barber Shop

Sudan at Jazz Fest 2018 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee] START at Treme Center (900 Villere St.) Take St. Phillip St. to Henriette Delille St. LEFT on Henriette Delille St. to Ursulines St. LEFT on Ursulines St (Dirge for Archie Chapman) Continue on Ursulines St. to Treme St. STOP Chapman Family RIGHT on Treme St. to Esplanade Ave. LEFT on Esplanade Ave. to N. Claiborne Ave. STOP Family Ties RIGHT on N. Claiborne Ave. to Annette St. (Dirge for Kenneth Dykes) Continue on N. Claiborne Ave. to St. Anthony St. STOP Ole & Nu Style Fellas Continue on N. Claiborne Ave. to Elysian Fields Ave. RIGHT on Elysian Fields Ave. to N. Rampart St. RIGHT on N. Rampart St. to Touro STOP Black Men of Labor Continue on N. Rampart St. through McShane Place to St. Bernard Ave. RIGHT on St. Bernard Ave. to N. Claiborne Ave. STOP Dumaine St. Gang LEFT on N. Claiborne Ave. to St. Phillip St. LEFT on St. Phillip St. to N. Robertson St. DISBAND   Hear our interview with Versatile Ladies of Style's Cheryl Roberts as she discusses parading with Sudan, coming up under Jerome Smith and parading with the Bucket Men as a little girl, the deeply meaningful origins of second lines in New Orleans, the importance of women supporting each other in the culture, and much more in the player below!

Original Four [Photo by Action Jackson] START Armstrong Park @ N. Rampart. Proceed up N. Rampart to S. Rampart. Continue to Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.  STOP Under the Bridge. Dumaine Gang. Proceed forward LEFT on Jackson to Brainard St. RIGHT on Philip St. LEFT on Baronne St. UP Baronne to Washington Ave. RIGHT on Washington Ave. UP Washington to Dryades St. STOP Sportsman Corner. UP Dryades to Philip. LEFT on Philip. RIGHT on Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Proceed to Jackson St. LEFT on Jackson. STOP Jackson St. & S. Liberty St.: CTC Social & Pleasure Club. LEFT on S. Liberty. Proceed forward. RIGHT on Simon Bolivar to LaSalle. DISBAND Washington & LaSalle   Below, hear India Sever's interview with Original Four president Wendell Jackson as they discuss what to expect at this year's parade, the legacy of the Scene Boosters, designer Kevin Dunn, competition between parading clubs, and much more!

Prince of Wales at Jazz Fest 2019 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee] START Prince of Wales House (3821 Annunciation). Up Annunciation to General Taylor. RIGHT on Magazine. DOWN Magazine to Louisiana. LEFT on Louisiana and DOWN Louisiana to St. Charles. STOP Continue on Louisiana to LaSalle. RIGHT on LaSalle and down LaSalle to Washington.  STOP Rufus' Place. Down LaSalle to Third. RIGHT on Third. DOWN Third to corner of Dryades. STOP Charlie Wright's Watering Hole. Down Third to St. Charles. Up St. Charles to Washington. LEFT on Washington to 1403 Washington. STOP Commander's Palace. Down Washington to Tchoupitoulas. RIGHT on Tchoupitoulas to 3001 Tchoupitoulas. STOP NOLA Brewing Co. Continue up Tchoupitoulas to 3801 Tchoupitoulas DISBAND Carmouche's Rock Bottom Lounge   In the players below, hear our interviews with Mrs. Shantell Simms of Lady Wales and Mr. Joe Stern of Prince of Wales as they discuss this year's parade, the colors, how each of them came to be involved in the second line culture, and much more!

Dumaine St. Gang at Jazz Fest [Photo by Eli Mergel] START N. Villere & St. Phillip (Trene Center). Proceed up N. Villere St. to Dumaine Street, take a RIGHT. "SALUTING MEMBERS AT REST" Continue up Dumaine Street to N. Claiborne. Turn LEFT to Orleans Ave. Turn RIGHT. Continue to JokersWyld at 1933 Orleans Ave. with Ole & Nu Style Fellas S&P Club. Continue to N. Broad. LEFT on N. Broad, make a U-TURN on Lafitte St into the Broadside Theater with Family Ties S&P Club Continue down N. Broad to Esplanade Ave. with Undefeated Divas S&P Club. Continue up Esplanade Ave. Make a LEFT on Esplanade Ave. to N. Claiborne Ave. Nine Times S&P Club. Continue up N. Claiborne and make a LEFT turn at St. Bernard Ave. Continue up St. Bernard Ave. to N. Galvez with Spirit 2 the Street conjunction with Seal's Class Act. Continue with a U-TURN on St. Bernard Ave. to make a LEFT on N. Claiborne. Continue down N. Claiborne to St. Philip St. LEFT on St. Philip St. to Treme Center. DISBAND N. Villere & St. Philip

Lady Buckjumpers [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee] START Men & Lady Buckjumpers at A.L. Davis Park - Lasalle St. and Washington Ave. Proceed up Washington Ave. to Magnolia St. Brief pause at Washington and Magnolia (pictures and salute to slain rapper Soulja Slim). Turn LEFT on Magnolia St. and proceed down Magnolia to Louisiana Ave. Turn LEFT on Louisiana and proceed down Louisiana to Freret St. Turn RIGHT on Freret. Proceed up Freret to Gen. Taylor, turn RIGHT on Gen. Taylor. Proceed up Gen. Taylor to Magnolia. STOP Silky's Bar. Continue down Gen. Taylor to S. Claiborne Ave. Turn RIGHT on Claiborne Ave and continue down toward Louisiana Pkwy. STOP Chicken & Watermelon. Continue to Louisiana Pkwy and turn RIGHT. Up Louisiana Pkwy and  STOP Big Man's Lounge. Head out Louisiana Pkwy to U-turn at Willow St. Continue up to S. Claiborne Ave. and turn RIGHT on Claiborne Ave. Proceed up S. Claiborne Ave. to Washington Ave. Turn LEFT. Continue down Washington Ave. STOP Tapp's Bar. Continue out Washington Ave. crossing over S. Broad St. Down Washington Ave. STOP Jazz It Up Lounge. Toast and City Acknowledgements to MBJ Queen 2022. Continue out Washington Ave. to Earhart Blvd. Turn LEFT on Earhart Blvd. Proceed down Earhart Blvd crossing over Broadway St. Come to Norwood Thompson Park. DISBAND Lady Buckjumpers. Continue down Earhart Blvd to Leonidas. Turn LEFT and proceed down Leonidas St. to Apple St to E&C Bar (8639 Apple ST.) DISBAND Men Buckjumpers

Family Ties at Jazz Fest [Photo by Eli Mergel] START Good Times II (2901 Conti St). Proceed up N. Dupre St. to Bienville Ave. LEFT turn. Proceed up Bienville Ave. to N. Broad. Proceed up N. Broad St. to "The Kennel" (822 N. Broad) STOP LikaDawg Spinners S&P Club. Continue up N. Broad St. to "Chill Will Barber Shop" (1200 N. Broad St. STOP Dumaine St. Gang S&P Club. Continue up N. Broad St. to St. Bernard Ave. Proceed up St. Bernard Ave. to N. Miro St. STOP CTC Steppers S&P Club. Continue up St. Bernard Ave. to N. Claiborne Ave. RIGHT. Proceed up N. Claiborne Ave. to Columbus St. LEFT. Proceed up Columbus St. to N. Robertson St. RIGHT. Proceed up N. Robertson St. to Kerlerec St. Hank's Bar (1443 N. Robertson St) STOP Versatile Ladies S&P Club. Continue on Kerlerec St. to N. Claiborne Ave. LEFT. Proceed up N. Claiborne Ave. to Ursulines Ave. RIGHT. STOP Sudan S&P Club. Proceed up Ursulines Ave. to Lisa's House (2634 Ursulines Ave) STOP Family Ties Family. Continue on Ursulines Ave. to N. Broad Ave. LEFT. Proceed up N. Broad Ave to Bienville Ave. RIGHT. Proceed up Bienville Ave to N. Dupre St. RIGHT. Continue up N. Dupre St. to Conti St. DISBAND   Hear our interview with Family Ties founder Tyrone Brooks in the player below! This week, he discusses the club's 20th anniversary, the unique make-up of Family Ties as actual relatives, this year's parade being his last, Big 6 and Da Truth Brass Band hitting the street with them this Sunday, and much more!

Young Men Olympians [Photo by Christy Grimes] START Young Men Olympian Junior Benevolent Association, Inc. Clubhouse (2101 S. Liberty St.). Up South Liberty Street to Jackson Avenue. LEFT on Jackson Avenue. Up Jackson Ave to Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. RIGHT on Oretha Castle Haley. LEFT on Philip St. RIGHT on Dryades St. STOP Sportsman's Lounge (2433 Dryades St). Down Second Street to Danneel Street. LEFT on Danneel Street to Washington Avenue. Up Washington Avenue to Magnolia Street. LEFT on Magnolia Street to Louisiana Avenue. RIGHT on Louisiana Avenue to  STOP Big Man's Lounge (2938 Louisiana Ave). Up Louisiana Avenue to South Claiborne Avenue. RIGHT on South Claiborne Avenue to Felicity St. RIGHT on Felicity St. STOP Peewee's Crabcakes. Down Felicity St. to Simon Bolivar Blvd. RIGHT on Simon Bolivar Blvd. to Jackson Avenue. RIGHT on Jackson Avenue to South Liberty STreet. RIGHT on South Liberty Street to Josephine Street to  DISBAND The Home of Young Men Olympian Junior Benevolent Association, Inc. (2101 South Liberty St)   Hear our interview with YMO President Norman Dixon in the player below! Norman discusses 138 years of Young Men Olympian Junior Benevolent Association; parading with the organization since he was seven years old and the brotherhood that comes from being a part of YMO; this year's parade with six divisions; the lasting impact his father, Norman Dixon, Sr., had on the culture; the work YMO does in the community throughout the year; and much more! 

August 29th is the 17-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Stand in solidarity with the Gulf Coast communities who were impacted by Hurricane Katrina and experience the joy and beauty of this annual commemoration and Second Line organized by the Hip Hop Caucus and New Orleans Katrina Commemoration Foundation. Each and every year since Hurricane Katrina, Hip Hop Caucus and New Orleans Katrina Commemoration Foundation have marked the anniversary by organizing a community led commemoration. START the morning in the Lower 9th Ward where the levees broke, with a healing ceremony and a reading of the names of those who died. They then march through the streets until a brass band joins at the half-way point to lead the rest of the way in the New Orleans' Second Line tradition. END at Hunter's Field for a rally with speakers and performers. For more information, see katrina17.com.    Hear the interview with organizer Sess 4-5 as he discusses his background and the 17th anniversary event:

THE VALLEY of SILENT MEN SOCIAL AID & PLEASURE CLUB 37th Annual Parade Sunday August 28, 2022 3pm - 7pm DEDICATED to Leon "BamBam" Anderson Sr., Catina Gaines & Action Jackson, John West, Larry Mazant   START (Tapp's) 2800 Rocheblave St. Cont. down Washington Ave to Claiborne, left on Claiborne to Jackson Ave. STOP - 2811 (Kings Fashion), Continue down Jackson to Freret, right on Freret, continue to Phillip St. and make a right on Phillip St. PAUSE 2611 Phillip St (BamBam's old residence) and Single Men SA&P Club - Tribute to all VOSM members second lining in heaven Continue down Phillip St. to Magnolia St. make a LEFT turn on Magnolia St. Continue down Magnolia St. to Third St. Make a LEFT on Third St. Continue down Third St. to LaSalle St. Make a RIGHT turn on LaSalle St. Continue down LaSalle St. to Washington Ave. STOP Rufus' Place. Continue down Washington Ave. to LaSalle St. Make a LEFT on LaSalle St. Continue down LaSalle to Dryades St. Make a LEFT on Dryades St. to Sportsman's Corner. STOP - (Sportsman Corner) Continue down Second, left on Danneel St to Louisiana Ave, continue down Louisiana Ave, right on Magnolia. STOP - 2802 Magnolia and Washington, continue down Washington Ave. DISBAND @ Tapp's like we never left!!!!   VOSM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SECONDLINERS!!! Ms Valley 2022 - Regina Franklin Parade Chairman - "#CO" & Wayne PLEASE LEAVE ALL GUNS, ANIMALS, and NEGATIVE VIBES @ HOME   Below,  hear the interview as VOSM's Leon "Smurf" Anderson gets on the phone with WWOZ's India Sever! This week, they discuss 37 years of Valley of Silent Men, the history of the club and how they were born out of YMO, what it means to the club members to be back in the streets for the first time since covid started, and much more:

START at 2401 Annette St. & N. Rocheblave St. with a PRAYER. Proceed up N. Rocheblave St. to Allen St. & STOP on the corner N. Rocheblave St.  & Allen St. to PRAY & EVANGELIZE on the corner for 5 minutes.  Continue to proceed down N. Rocheblave St. to St. Bernard Ave.  STOP on the corner to PRAY & EVANGELIZE for 5 minutes.  Turn left onto St. Bernard Ave. then continue to proceed down St. Bernard Ave. to N. Galvez St.  STOP on the corner of St. Bernard Ave and N. Galvez St. to PRAY & EVANGELIZE for 5 minutes Turn left on N. Galvez & continue to proceed down N. Galvez to Annette St. and STOP on the corner to PRAY &  EVANGELIZE for 5 minutes. Turn right onto Annette St. & continue to proceed down Annette St. to UNITED FELLOWSHIP FULL GOSPEL CHURCH &  DISBAND!!!!   Below, hear our interview with organizer and Dumaine Street Gang member Harlin Pierre as he discusses what the goals are for this special event, the breakfast and job fair happening afterwards, and more, with WWOZ's India Sever:

Divine Ladies at Jazz Fest 2017 [Photo by Eli Mergel] START AS ALWAYS: St. Charles & Jackson Avenues. Proceed down St. Charles Ave., to Washington Ave., RIGHT turn on Washington Ave., to Baronne St. STOP Verret's Bar & Lounge (Pickup: KING 2022, MR. DIVINE 2022 & COURTS). Continue up Washington Ave. RIGHT turn on Dryades St. to Second St. Proceed up Second St. STOP Sportsman's Ladies & Ko. Continue down Second St. to Danneel St. Proceed out Danneel St. to Washington Ave. RIGHT turn on Washington Ave. Continue up Washington Ave. to LaSalle Street.  STOP Zulu Governo's Crew: A Toast to the King 2022. Continue Up Washington Ave. to S. Claiborne Ave. Proceed up S. Claiborne Ave. U-Turn on Amelia Street onto S. Claiborne.  STOP Jazz Daiquiri Lounge, Big Man's Lounge & Chicken & Watermelon. Out S. Claiborne Ave. LEFT on to Toledano St. & proceed out Toledano St. STOP In Memoriam of Sheketa Baptiste, "G Baby" & Myrtle "Maw Maw/Mama Divine" Siver & Shirley "Mrs. Chancellor" Zilton. Proceed down Toledano Street to Washington Ave {oh, lawd...I am tired!!!} DISBAND Jazz It Up Lounge & Event Hall SOUNDTRACK OF THE STREETS: DA {DIVINE} TRUTH BRASS BAND Special Guest: Divine Ladies' Booster Team   Click the player below to hear Divine Ladies' founder and president Angelina Sever get interviewed by her daughter, India Sever! This week, the Sever ladies discuss the early years of Divine Ladies, celebrating 20 years (and beyond), overcoming health obstacles, the impact inflation has had on their parade, the competitive aspect of second lines, and more:

Ole & Nu Style Fellas at Jazz Fest 2017 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee] START CTC Steppers SAPC @ Treme Center (900 N. Villere St.). Up N. Villere to Dumaine. RIGHT on Dumaine St. to Claiborne. RIGHT on Claiborne. STOP Kermit's Mother-In-Law Lounge (1500 Claiborne Ave). Continue on Claiborne Ave. to St. Bernard Ave. LEFT on St. Bernard Ave. to Aubry St. STOP Dumaine Street Gang SAPC @ Seal's Class Act (2619 Aubry St.). Out Seal's to St. Bernard Ave. LEFT on St. Bernard Ave. STOP Ladies of Unity SAPC. Up St. Bernard St. RIGHT on N. Rampart. Up N. Rampart to Barracks Street. RIGHT on Barracks Street. STOP Sudan SAPC @ Lil People's (1226 Barracks St). Up Barracks Street. RIGHT on Treme Street to Esplanade Ave. LEFT on Esplanade Ave. to N. Robertson. LEFT on N. Robertson. Holla At My People Candlelight ounge (925 N. Robertson St). Up N. Robertson to Orleans Ave. RIGHT on Orleans. DISBAND Joker's Wild Play House (Justines)   In the player below, hear our interview with Ole & Nu Style Fellas' Askia Bennett as he discusses how the pandemic has impacted the club, their ongoing school supply drives, what it takes to be a part of the club, the best part of the parade, and more!

Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee START Big Man Lounge (2916 Louisiana Ave). Continue down Louisiana Ave. to Claiborne Ave. Turn RIGHT on Claiborne to Toledano St. Turn LEFT on Toledano to Washington Ave. to Galvez St. STOP Jazz It Up Bar, pick up The Ladies (4201 Washington Ave). Continue down Washington to Earhart Blvd. Turn LEFT on Earhart to Broadway St. Turn LEFT on Broadway to Fig St. STOP Broadway Bar, to toast our Queen and King (3005 Broadway). Continue down Broadway to Walmsley St. Turn RIGHT on Walmsley to Carrollton Ave. Turn LEFT on Carrollton to Claiborne Ave. Turn RIGHT on Claiborne to Monroe St. Turn RIGHT on Monroe to Apple St. STOP E&C Lounge (8639 Apple St). Continue down Apple St. to Leonidas St. Turn RIGHT on Leonidas to Claiborne Ave. Turn LEFT on Claiborne to Carrollton Ave. Turn RIGHT on Carrollton to Hickory St. Turn LEFT on Hickory to Adams St. STOP Graveyard (remembering the ones we lost). Continue down Adams to Willow St. Turn RIGHT on Willow to Dante St. STOP Pop Up Boys. Continue down Willow St. to Leonidas St. Turn RIGHT on Leonidas to Hickory St. Turn LEFT on Hickory to Eagle St. DISBAND Merry-Go-Round   Below, hear our interview with Pigeon Town Steppers' Rollin' Joe as he discusses how excited the club is to step out for the first time in three years, the benefits and challenges of parading on Easter, how the condition of the streets in their neighborhood is impacting their parade route this year, and more:

Mandell Carter at the Single Men Second Line in 2018 [Photo by Jamell Tate] START Team Woody at The Other Place Lounge (3601 S. Saratoga Street, corner of Foucher Street). Out FOucher street to The Pelican Bar picking up Single Men. Continue out Saratoga to Dryades Street. LEFT on Dryades to Sixth Street. STOP Ladies of Unity SAPC. Pick up Single Men Queen (10-15 minute wait). Continue out Dryades to Second Street. STOP Sportsman's Bar Sportsman Annex Ladies. Continue out Dryades to Phillip. Quick LEFT then RIGHT to O.C. Haley Blvd. Jackson Ave. STOP CIA Ladies Social Club. Continue out O.C. Haley Blvd. to Erato Street. LEFT on Erato Street to S. Saratoga Street. STOP Gladys Birthday Club (stop is on the corner). Continue out Erato to Simon Bolivar, LEFT on Simon Bolivar to MLK. RIGHT on MLK to 231 MLK Blvd. STOP Single Ladies SAPC (Tribute to the late Mrs. Josie Anderson) 15 minutes. Continue out MLK to S. Galvez Street. STOP Dumaine Gang SAPC. Tribute to our deceased members (Nathaniel, Greg, Roosevelt, Joe Joe, Robert, Bobbie, Elaine) (15 min). LEFT on S. Galvez to Washington Ave. RIGHT on Washington to S. Rocheblave Street. DISBAND Tapp's II Bar   Below, hear our interview with Single Men's Richard Anderson as he discusses how excited they are to parade for the first time in two years, the club's 25th anniversary coming and going, how the city enforcement regarding the number of elements allowed in the second line is impacting their parade, their queen's winning battle with cancer, and much more:

VIP Ladies & Kids 2018 [Photo by Jamell Tate] START 2126 Magazine St. Continue out Magazine St. to Louisiana Ave. RIGHT turn onto Louisiana Ave. Continue out Louisiana Ave. to St. Charles Ave. Turn LEFT on St. Charles Ave. Proceed to GEn. Taylor. Take a RIGHT out Gen. Taylor to S. Saratoga St. Take a RIGHT continue down S. Saratoga. STOP The Other Place Bar (3601 S. Saratoga). Proceed out S. Saratoga to back to Louisiana Ave. Turn LEFT onto Louisiana Ave. to Loyola. Turn RIGHT on Loyola. STOP 3001 Loyola "Ventress House." Continue out Loyola to Washington Ave. Turn RIGHT on Washington Ave. Out Washington Ave. to Baronne St. STOP Verret's Lounge (1738 Washington Ave; formerly Turning Point). Proceed out Washington Ave. to St. Charles Ave. Take a LEFT on St. Charles. Out St. Charles to Second St. Take a LEFT on Second St. Continue Second St. STOP Sportsman Corner (2433 Dryades St; Sportsman Corner 2nd & D). Proceed out Second St. Take a LEFT on Simon Bolivar Ave. Continue down Simon Bolivar Ave to Third St, make a RIGHT. Out Third to S. Robertson St. STOP Horace Bar (2600 Third St). Proceed out Third St to Magnolia St. Turn LEFT on Magnolia. Out Magnolia St. to Washington Ave. Turn RIGHT onto Washington Ave. Out Washington Ave. to S. Claiborne St. Take a LEFT on S. Claiborne Ave. to Toledano St. Take a RIGHT on Toledano St. Proceed out Toledano St. DISBAND Tapp's II (2800 S. Rocheblave St)   Below, download the route sheet and hear our interview with VIP Ladies & Kids President, Executive Director of Silence is Violence, and New Orleans Social Aid & Pleasure Club Task Force President Tamara Jackson as she discusses getting back to the streets and why some clubs are not parading on their normal Sunday; this year's theme, “Black: By Popular Demand;” what clubs are doing to prepare for the next covid variant; and some surprising recent policy changes from the City of New Orleans impacting social aid and pleasure clubs:

CTC Steppers at Jazz Fest 2018 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee] START Xquisite Stylez (2518 St. Claude). Proceed right down St. Claude Ave. STOP Stallings St. Claude Center (4300 St. Claude Ave) Nine Times SA&PC Proceed over the C.T.C. bridge (How You Goin Cross Dat Water?). RIGHT on Reynes Street. LEFT on Burgundy Street. STOP Mercede's Place (5200 Burgundy) The Gibson Family Proceed up Burgundy Street. LEFT on Andry Street. RIGHT back onto St. Claude Ave. LEFT on Tupelo Ave. STOP House of Dance & Feathers (1317 Tupelo Ave) Big 9 SA&PC Proceed down Caffin Avenue. Cross onto Fats Domino Avenue. RIGHT on St. Claude Ave DISBAND Kermit's 9th Ward Juke Joint (5119 St. Claude Ave)   Below, hear our interview with Original CTC Steppers president Trigga Blakk as he discusses taking over the presidency of the club from his uncle, Andrew Johnson, this year's parade and royalty, how the pandemic has impacted CTC Steppers, and more:

Treme Sidewalk Steppers 2018 [Photo by Jamell Tate] START Louis Armstrong Park (701 N. Rampart). Down Rampart St. to St. Bernard Ave; LEFT on St. Bernard Ave. to AP Tureaud Ave. STOP Bullet's (2441 A.P. Tureaud Ave.). Proceed out AP Tureaud Ave to N. Broad Ave. STOP Ray's on the Avenue (2005 N. Broad Ave.). Proceed down N. Broad Ave. STOP Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club (722 N. Broad Ave.). LEFT onto Orleans Ave. to N. Claiborne Ave. LEFT onto N. Claiborne Ave. to St. Philip St. STOP Charbonet, Labat & Glapion Funeral Home/Da Hookah Joynt (1615 St. Philip St.). Proceed down Claiborne Ave. STOP Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne Ave.). Proceed down Claiborne Ave. DISBAND Kermit Ruffins' Mother-in-Law Lounge (1500 N. Claiborne Ave.)   Hear our interview with Kim Charbonnet as she discusses their 28th annual parade and the shift to becoming a generational club, the ball and what precautions the club is taking to keep it safe, how they get celebrity royalty, the Sidewalk Steppers' growth and staying true to their roots, and much, much more in the player below!

Ladies of Unity at Jazz Fest 2019 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee] START 2433 Dryades St (Sportsman's Corner). Our Second St. to Daneel St. Proceed down Daneel to Louisiana Ave. Make a RIGHT on Louisiana Ave. to Sandpiper. PAUSE. Proceed down Louisiana Ave to Big Man Lounge. Proceed down Louisiana Pkwy to STOP 3206 Louisiana Pkwy NOLA Fashion Freak (Balloon Release). Proceed RIGHT on S. Roman, LEFT on Toledano. Proceed down Toledano to S. Rocheblave. RIGHT on S. Rocheblave to Washington Ave. STOP Tapp's/Fox Bar, Undefeated Diva SAPC. LEFT on Washington Ave. to S. Dorgenois St. RIGHT on S. Dorgenois to MLK. Proceed down MLK to S. Galvez.  STOP Old and Nu Style. Proceed down MLK to make a right S. Claiborne to Jackson Ave. LEFT on Jackson Ave. to Magnolia. Proceed down Magnolia to Washington Ave. LEFT on Washington to LaSalle St. STOP 9x SAPC. Proceed down Washington Ave. to Dryades St DISBAND Sportsman's Corner   In the player below, hear our interview with Ladies of Unity's Carla Harris as she discusses the amazing sisterhood of the club, the club's origins from Mardi Gras Indian culture, and the strong support and bonds that form through difficult times:

Undefeated Divas at Jazz Fest 2018 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee] START Robertson's Vieux Carre Lounge (1523 Basin). Out Basin to Orleans Ave. STOP Joker's Wyld (1931 Orleans). Out Orleans. LEFT on N. Galvez. RIGHT on Conti.  STOP Yellow's Place (2410 Conti). LEFT on N. Rocheblave. RIGHT on Bienville. RIGHT on N. Dupre.  STOP Good Times Bar (Keep N It Real). RIGHT on Conti. LEFT on N. Broad. STOP Impressive Barber (902 N. Broad) - Dumaine Street Gang. LEFT on Dumaine. RIGHT on N. White. RIGHT on St. Phillip.  STOP Granny's Spot. Proceed to N. Broad. LEFT at N. Broad. STOP at Ladies of Unity. Out N. Broad RIGHT on AP Tureaud. LEFT on Hope St. STOP Josie's Place. RIGHT on New Orleans. RIGHT onto N. Miro. STOP Seal's Class Act. LEFT on St. Bernard.  STOP Under the bridge (Remembering all our oved ones who've gone home). Continue out St. Bernard LEFT on N. Villere to Frenchmen STOP Superb Pearl (1400 Frenchmen) DISBAND     Download the route sheet and hear our interview with Undefeated Divas, Gents & Kids' Antoinette and Kevin Devezin in the player below! They discuss this year's parade (in honor of Action Jackson), the dynamic of married life when organizing a second line parade, moving their parade between uptown and downtown, this year's colors, and much more:

Photo by Jamell Tate   Route Sheet: It's A Celebration Happy New Year's, January 2, 2022 Perfect Gentlemen Social & Pleasure Club and Friends Annual Secondline Leave your weapons and violence at home/Bring your foot work. "Please don't forget your mask" 11:45am Formation time at Tipitina's, 501 Napoleon Ave START: 12 Noon Proceed down Napoleon Ave to St Charles Ave Turn right on St. Charles, proceed down to Louisiana Turn left on Louisiana and proceed down Lasalle St Turn right on Lasalle St and proceed down to Washington Ave Turn left on Washington and proceed down STOP: make Tribute by the OLD WILD MAGNOLIA Continue down Washington to Claiborne Ave Turn right and proceed down Claiborne to Jackson Ave Turn right on Jackson DISBAND at King's Fashion     Interview with Travis Lyons of Perfect Gentlemen:

This week, Action Jackson interviews Original Big 7 President Edward Buckner about how the pandemic has impacted the organization's budget and youth program. They also talk about some of the culture bearers and community members that New Orleans has lost to the virus.

Hear our interview with Askia Bennett of Ole & Nu Style Fellas 2020:

Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee Hear the interview with Pigeon Town Steppers president Rollin' Joe - Easter 2020

Originally scheduled for Sunday, March 15, Single Men Second Line Parade has been POSTPONED Mandell Carter at the Single Men Second Line in 2018 [Photo by Jamell Tate] START The Other Place Lounge, 3601 S. Saratoga Street (Corner of Foucher Street) Out Foucher Street to Dryades Street, left on Dryades to Delachaise Street. STOP Gladstone Bar 3435 Dryades Street. Continue out Dryades to Sixth Street STOP Ladies of Unity SAPC Pick up Single Men Queen (10-15 minute wait). Continue out Dryades to Second Street STOP Sportsman Bar Sportsman Annex Ladies. Continue out Dryades to Philip, quick left then right to O.C.Haley Blvd. Jackson Ave. STOP CIA Ladies Social Club. Continue out O.C.Haley Blvd to Thalia Street, left on Thalia to S. Saratoga Street. STOP Gladys Birthday Club (stop is on the corner). Continue out Thalia to Simon Bolivar, left on Simon Bolivar to MLK, right on MLK to Rev John Raphael Jr Way. STOP Single Ladies SAPC Y Men of Unity SAPC. Continue out MLK to S. Galvez Street STOP Dumaine Gang SAPC... TRIBUTE TO OUR DECEASED MEMBERS (15 min). Left on S. Galvez to Washington Ave, right on Washington to S. Rocheblave Street DISBAND: Tapps II Bar

Treme Sidewalk Steppers 2018 [Photo by Jamell Tate] START New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation (1205 N. Rampart St.). Down Rampart St. to St. Bernard Ave. LEFT on St. Bernard Ave. Proceed down St. Bernard to A.P. Tureaud Ave. STOP Bullet's Sports Bar (2441 A.P. Tureaud Ave.). Proceed down AP Tureaud Ave. to Broad St. STOP Avenue Barbershop/Ray's on the Avenue (2005 N. Broad St.). Continue down Broad St. STOP Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club (732 N. Broad St.). LEFT on Orleans to Claiborne. LEFT on Claiborne to St. Phillip St. STOP Charbonnet Funeral Home (1615 St. Phillip St.). Down St. Phillip St. to Claiborne Ave. DISBAND Kermit Ruffins' Mother-in-Law Lounge (1500 N. Claiborne Ave) After Party Immediately Following at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne Ave)

Undefeated Divas at Jazz Fest 2018 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee] START The Big House "Lilly's Dream Team" (2916 General Taylor). Out General Taylor, RIGHT on S. Claiborne Ave. LEFT on Toledano. STOP Tapp's Lounge. Proceed out Toledano. RIGHT on S. Broad, out S. Broad to Banks RIGHT on Banks, LEFT on S. Galvez LEFT on Conti STOP Yellow's Place (2410 Conti). Out Conti LEFT on N. Rocheblave, RIGHT on Bienville to N. Dupre, RIGHT on N. Dupre to Conti STOP Good Times Bar (Keep 'N It Real). RIGHT on Conti, LEFT on N. Broad STOP Impressive Barber (Dumaine STreet Gang), proceed out N. Broad  STOP MOC (N. Broad and Laharpe). Out N. Broad, RIGHT at ST. Bernard STOP Seal's Class Act (N. Miro & St. Bernard). Continue out St. Bernard, brief STOP under the bridge "Tribute to All Who's Gone Home." Continue down St. Bernard DISBAND Other Place Lounge   Hear our interview with Undefeated Divas 2020:

Westbank Steppers [Photo by Judy Cooper] START at 14324 Hero Blvd. Proceed down Hero to L.B. Landry. Down LB Landry to Ptolemy. Left turn on Ptolemy and stop at 1335 Ptolemy and leboeuf. Proceed down Leboeuf to Socrates. Right turn on Socrates. Down Socrates to Hendee. Make right turn on Hendee. To Lawrence. Left turn on Lawrence. Proceed down Lawrence to Sumner. Left turn on Sumner down Sumner to Newton St. Left turn on Newton. STOP at The Perfect Cut 1705 Newton St. Proceed down Newton to Whitney Ave. Right turn on Whitney. Down Whitney to Opelousas. Left turn on Opelousas. Down Opelousas to Leboeuf St. Make left turn on Leboeuf. Proceed down Leboeuf to Newton. Left turn on Newton. Down Newton to LB Landry. Turn right on LB Landry.  STOP at the Free Riders 1115 LB Landry. Proceed down LB Landry to Lamarque St. Turn right on to Lamarque St. Down Lamarque St. STOP at Sheila's Fantasy 1300 Nunez. Proceed to Socrates. Turn right on Socrates. Down Socrates to Teche. Turn right on Teche. Proceed down Teche to Newton St. Turn right on Newton. Down Newton to final STOP at B's Spot (old Terrance Lounge)

Dumaine St. Gang at Jazz Fest [Photo by Eli Mergel] Hear our interview with the 2019 King and Queen of Bang Bang Dumaine Street Gang:

Lady Buckjumpers at Jazz Fest 2018 [Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee] START – Verret’s Lounge - 1738 Washington Ave. Head down Washington Ave to LaSalle St, turn left on LaSalle St. Proceed to 4th St STOP – A.L. Davis Park (Men of Class) at 2600 LaSalle St. Head back down LaSalle St. to Washington Ave, turn left on Washington Ave and proceed to Magnolia St., STOP to toast Ms. LBJ 2019 at the corner of Magnolia St and Washington Ave. Continue out Washington Ave to S. Claiborne Ave., turn left on S. Claiborne Ave. and proceed to Louisiana Ave., turn left half a block down Louisiana Ave. to STOP– 2916 Louisiana Ave. (Big Man’s Lounge). Back out Louisiana Ave to S. Claiborne Ave turn right, proceed to Washington Ave., turn left on Washington Ave. and proceed to S. Rocheblave St. STOP– 2800 S. Rocheblave St (Tapp’s Lounge). Back out Washington Ave to the left to STOP– 3933 Washington Ave. (Rhodes Funeral Home). Continue down Washington Ave toward Earhart Blvd, turn left on Earhart Blvd to Broadway St., turn left to STOP– 3005 Broadway St. (Broadway Bar). Out Broadway St. to Fig St turn right, down Fig St. to Pine St., turn right. Proceed up Pine St. back to Earhart Blvd., turn left. Down Earhart Blvd to Fern St and Earhart Blvd. Lady Buckjumpers will DISBAND at 7901 Earhart Blvd (Divas & Dudes Salon). Men Buckjumpers will continue down Earhart Blvd. to Leonidas St, turn left and proceed to Apple St., turn right and proceed to Monroe St. DISBAND 8639 Apple St (E&C Lounge).  Hear our interview with Linda Tapp Porter, president of LBJ:

Nine Times and 9SL 2017 [Photo by Jamell Tate] START 3512 Louisa St (X'Quisite Stylez Barbershop). Down Louisa to 2900 Louisa St. (pick up Original Lady Nine Times and Mrs. Nine Times). Continue down Louisa. LEFT on N. Dorgenois to Desire St. RIGHT on Desire St. Continue down Desire St. to N. Claiorne. STOP Stewart's Diner (1601 Desire St.). Continue on Desire St. to St. Claude Ave. RIGHT on St. Claude Ave. Continue on St. Claude Ave. to Louisa St.  STOP 3200 St. Claude Ave. Continue on St. Claude Ave. over the tracks to 2600 St. Claude Ave.  STOP Nine Times Mural. Continue on St. Claude. RIGHT on Franklin Ave. Continue on Franklin Ave. to N. Johnson St. RIGHT on N. Johnson. STOP Avenue Bar & Restaurant. Continue on N. Johnson to Amonaster Ave. LEFT on Almonaster Ave. Continue on Almonaster. Over the Almonaster Bridge to Higgins St. RIGHT on Higgins St. to Louisa St. END X'Quisite Stylez Barber Shop (3512 Louisa St.) Hear our interview with founder and president of 9 Times Social & Pleasure Club: