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OUR GUEST TODAY IS:

MS. JOHANNA HALE MCGILL, GOSPEL SINGER, SONGWRITER

SHE HAS PERFORMED AT THE ESSENCE FESTIVAL AND WON THE WALMART NEXT GOSPEL SUPERSTAR COMPETITION; WHERE SHE SANG “AMAZING GRACE”.

SHE SHARED MUCH OF THE BACKSTORIES OF THE SONGS SHE WROTE, HOW SHE GOT DISCOVERED AND  WHERE IT LED TO.

SHE TOLD OF THE J.McGill Music Foundation, dedicated to youth, music, and the message.

It was a real treat to have Ms. Johanna on our show…

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MUSIC AND MEDICINE IS THE THEME…

DR. PEGGY HONORE; PRESIDENT OF  THE NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION

MS. ALICE RIENER,CEO OF CRESCENT CARE.

THE NEW ORLEANS MUSICICANS CLINIC IS CHANGING PROVIDERS FROM LSU HEALTH SYSTEMS TO

CRESENT CARE.

WE TALKED ABOUT THE ISSUES, THE QUESTIONS, AND HOPEFULLY COME UP WITH SOME ANSWERS.

WE TOOK A CALL FROM THE LOCAL NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS UNION:

MR. TIM BROWN, PRESIDENT

MR. CHAD CASSIDY, VICE PRESIDENT

MS.GREY ELLIS, UNION REPRESENTATIVE..

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BRYAN BATT OF MADMEN IS THE PRIMARY GUEST OF UNCLE JACKIE TODAY…

We spoke of Bryan’s early days of Nord Theatre, Ty Tracey, and some of his early  characters in various plays.

He also told of his first time in New York seeing Gilda Radner in a comedy and how he eventually moved to New York, being in Broadway plays and his eventual move to audition for MADMEN and his landing the role of Salvatore Romano.

Bryan still acts and performs in between spending time at his store on Magazine St. called Hazelnut.

Bryan was a fun and very gracious guest and we look forward to see what’s in store for him in the future.

Thankyou Bryan..,.

UNCLE JACKIE AND HIS GUESTS:

ACADEMY AWARD WINNER DONNY MARKOWITZ –  He did the Music Score for a play adapted for stage by Nia Vardalos. The play is called “Tiny Beautiful Things” and will start May 8th at the Marquette Theater at Loyola University.

Henri Herbert, Blues Piano Player from England who plays like Jerry Lee Lewis.

We play several of his songs and discuss the back stories and his influences.

Rock and Roll Singer/Songwriter Caroline Cotto is co-host and she interviews Henri in the last segment. They talk about their early influences.

House  Musician – Ric Frank

Producer – Jo’ Hennessy

OUR MUSICAL GUEST IS: MS. LAINE BLEU

We discuss her early influences in music, play her songs with back stories, plus she sings LIVE during the show at the half hour break.

Her Music Genre is: New Country Americana…

Her voice has an Angel like quality, her lyrics are dreamlike filled with poetic and honest imagery and feelings.

We  are very  appreciative to have had Ms. Laine as a guest  and wish her well on her future endeavors.

Uncle Jackie

Our Guest is: Singer, Songwriter, Producer INGRID LUCIA

We discuss the Musicians Clinic, Ingrid’s new vinyl Album she is producing, as well as upcoming gigs at the

French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest.

UNCLE JACKIE’S MUSICAL GUEST IS:

DR. BEN REDWINE, CLARINETIST

WE PLAYED SOME OF HIS PRE-RECORED SONGS AND THEN HE AND RIC FRANK DID A LIVE DUET BY PERFORMING BASIN STREET..

WE SPOKE OF THE HISTORY OF JAZZ,  WHERE IT IS NOW, AND IT’S FUTURE…

…DR. BEN WILL BE PERFORMING AT THE JAZZ FEST ON FRIDAY, MAY 2,2025 AT 11:20 at the Economy Hall  TENT..

…AND A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL!!!!

…THIS SHOW WAS PRODUCED BY JOSEPHINE HENNESY…..

….HOUSE MUSICIAN… MR. RIC FRANK

OUR GUEST TODAY IS:

TWO TIME GRAMMY AWARD WINNER, DAVID DOUCET OF BEAUSOLIEL.

HE PLAYED TWO SONGS LIVE IN THE STUDIO WITH GUITAR…

VERY ENTERTAINING….

BACK STORIES AND MORE…

ENJOY…

THIS WEEKS MUSICAL GUEST IS:

THE AMAZING ARLEE LEONARD…

SINGER, SONGWRITER, PRODUCER, ORDAINED MINISTER, EMPOWERMENT COACH, AND CAREGIVER….

WE PLAYED SEVERAL OF HER SONGS WITH BACKSTORIES AND SEVERAL OTHER RELATED STORIES.

HOUSE MUSIC PROVIDED BY: RIC FRANK

PRODUCER/PHOTOGRAPHER: JOSEPHINE HENNESY…

TODAY’S GUEST IS TOM COSTANZA, LIASON OF THE CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF LOUISIANA…

WE TALK ABOUT THE DEATH PENALTY….

AND..

OUR MUSICAL GUESTS ARE “THE PONTCHATRAIN SHAKERS” FROM COVINGTON, LOUISIANA…

BLUES AND BACKSTORIES…