Young Men Olympian's 128th Anniversary 2012 Parade with Rebirth

This video is from the Young Men Olympian's 128th anniversary parade in September 2012. This Club always has one of my favorite annual second lines, and they usually have multiple divisions with several different brass bands that can stretch for a half mile across the route. You can read a bit about the Club's history here.  This particular video is of Rebirth Brass Band, although you will notice the double sousaphone (rarer at their club gigs) and that Phil Frazier is walking around in front of the band without his sousaphone on towards the end of the video. You'll also notice Mason right in front of the band.  He's a member of the club that can often be seen breaking it down at Sunday parades,  always ready to holla with a smile on his face.  He formerly did business with our office mail room before taking on a recurring part as one of Davis' friends on HBO's Treme.  Love it or hate it, that show definitely had some REAL people, not just actors...

Treme Steppers 2012 SA&P Club Parade with Rebirth

Having been inactive on posting here for a number of years, I've decided to stick with a more consistent theme and format.  Rather than doing the occasional post on random Saints successes of days past, I'll be using this an a forum to post video and photos of New Orleans culture, including second line parades, live music, food, nature and art.  I have a lot of content to share, and I'm hoping that some who enjoy these things may appreciate the records of my experiences with it.  This is a city like no other, and after many years spent immersing myself in the culture, I never cease to be amae$ed at the depth and breadth of it.  The videos will also be hosted on my You-Tube channel.

To start it off, here is a video of the Treme Sidewalk Steppers Social & Aid and Pleasure Club Parade rolling to a stop at Sidney's on St. Bernard on February 5, 2012 with the Rebirth Brass Band utilizing two sousaphones (dig that deep bass sound).  As a side note, one of the things I enjoy most about second line parades is the desire of dancers to find the highest possible point to strut their stuff.  I have witnessed many on the roofs of buildings, high front porches, telephone poles, buses and even the top of an abandoned Pizza Hut.  I'll post some other photos/video of other examples in the future. Thanks to the Club and the band for making this another killer parade.