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Obligations at the Lounge

By: Ryan Scully and Howie Huber
  • Summary

  • A podcast from New Orleans about the current events, history, and tall-tales surrounding infamous BJ's Lounge and its Ninth Ward neighborhood.

    © 2024 Obligations at the Lounge
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Episodes
  • Episode 20: "Be Nice or Leave!!!" w/ Dr. Bob - Live Music from Coleman's Swing Set Septet
    Apr 9 2024

    Howie and Scully head over to Dr. Bob's compound to chat with the legendary folk artist. They find out about his time working at Hubig's Pies in his teens, how one piece of art inspired him to quit his job and become an artist, why his gallery is a "Simon free zone," how he saved Josh Cohen from being shot by Gatemouth Brown, and his affection for pre-rolled joints.

    Coleman's Swing Set Septet provides two live tracks from their show at BJ's April 4, 2024.

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    2 hrs and 8 mins
  • Episode 19 - Music Box's Leah Hennessy!!! Live Music from Mike Dillon and James Singleton
    Mar 17 2024

    Howie and Scully set up in the middle of the Music Box for an interview with Executive Director Leah Hennessy about it's past, present and future. They discuss the collaborative nature of everything they do, some of the epic performances over the years, how the Meridian Brothers brought BJ's and Music Box together, and, yes, the recent dust up with comedian Eric Andre. Leah also releases some big news!!! Tif Lamson drops in for an important public service announcement.

    The Mike Dillon and James Singleton Duo provide to live tracks from their December 29, 2023 show at Bj's.


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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Episode 18: Devin De Wulf of Krewe of Red Beans!!! New Music from Whip Appeal!
    Mar 5 2024

    Howie and Scully discuss working in Commander's Palace vs Doggie Daycare, the grand opening of BJ's Ninth Ward Backyard, and the great new record from Whip Appeal.

    They interview Krewe of Red Beans' Devin De wulf about the origins of the Krewe, how beans once burned down Beanlandia, the evolution of the krewe from parade into social aid, how skills learned from teaching continue to benefit him in his current endeavors, why some rules aren't really rules and the value of a good hard ponder.

    Devin explains Bean Coin, Feed the Secondline (and Frontline), Get Lit Stay Lit, and how he deals with trials that come with being a public person trying make a positive impact on the community.

    Whip Appeal provides three songs from their new record, Shimmering Seed!!!

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    2 hrs and 2 mins

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