Editor’s Note: Wesley Hodges is back with his annual spring “vernal” playlist. With so much music in New Orleans, sometimes it can be rather overwhelming to know what to hear, where to go, or what to do. Writer and music lover Wesley Hodges is giving weekly previews of the live music happening in New Orleans as well as some sneak previews into what is coming up. For a full view of Wesley’s suggestions, check out his facebook page.
Good morning folks,
I hope this message finds you happy, healthy, hygge and thawed out wherever you are.
Passing along my annual spring “vernal” playlist. After a move up to DC in late-January, this is arriving a little later than in years past when spring hit in early-Feb in NOLA. It’s has been a long one but I think most of us woke today to blue skies, birds chirpin’, fresh cut grass, etc… so the time is ripe and I hope you’ll enjoy the bloomin sounds.
Enjoy the porch sits, hope to see ya soon,
Wesley
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