FTE On Tour_NEW ORLEANS 8/4-8/14

Tues 8/04
Left Ashville. Met ERIN @ Louie Armstrong Airport.

Met MARRUS in the 9TH Ward of NOLA .

She introduces us to REX (Michael Dingler from NOLA RISING).

He introduced us 2 RANGER DAVE from X/O STUDIOS.

Stayed with Charlotte’s Grand Aunt/Uncle MARY & RON.



Wed 8/05
After a belly full of grits, eggs & sausage, we re-organized the bus (Lunette) at Dauphine & Press

Quick run to the library to make flyers, Rex brings more. While flyering the streets, we were misdirected (on purpose) by locals. A local family helps us and gives us a map.

Thurs- 0/06 (Afternoon)
Set up for FTE show@ Press St. & Dauphine (mean’s “Daughter of the Queen”). We get denied access by NOCA (New Orleans center for Creative Arts) who owns the property.

NOPD arrives, enforces NOCA’s rule. The audience arrives.

FTE relocates to a grassy area nearby. A passing train interrupts the performance, yet the show goes on. Applause.

Meanwhile…in the French quarter...

ROSE & AVATAR set up a PERFORMANCE PAINTING in an empty parking lot on Frenchman & Charters.

A frendly NOPD officer gives us his blessing & a smile. The live perfrormance painting is received well by onlookers who are actually getting into the unique extravaganza.

100 degree weather + dehydration causes Avatars hands to cramp up during drum performance. Rose is covered in paint & sweat And the show goes on.

(Evening)
Lunnete the bus meees Rose & Avatar. After small dinner (And a lot of water) we do an FTE performance across the street at pizza shop/Hookah bar LAZIZA with Josh Bennet’s friend NICK. After the show, we have dinner @ 13 (an overworked LEVI is our waiter).




This is BRIAN. He is our WIZARD.
(Every fairytale has a wizard, right?)

We went on a great adventure with him as he gave us a tour of the levee at Midnight.

The fairies, intoxicated by the full moon, called to the neighborhood mermaids/sirens who began bathing in the moonlight.

This caused a passing tugboat to lose its the barge.
(No, really. The night was suddenly filled with a loud crash.)

The fairies giggled with glee, grabbed their clothing and got the hell outta there. True story. Good times. Thanks, wiz.





FRI 8/07
We return to Frenchman & Charters (the painting stands, untouched.) with tent, tikki torches and small setup for cooking crepes. Brian meets us with Roast chicken, fresh basil, tomato & motzerella for Rose’s savory crepes.










Down the block is the SHRIMP BOIL that happens every Friday. Mounds of gigantic shrimp smothered in spices, whole garlic clove bunches, onions and veggies are boiled in a huge pot then given away FOR FREE. The line goes down the block.










The owner of the parking lot where we were set up (politely) askes us to leave. Someone tells us of a place caled Dragon’s den on Espanade & Frenchman St. They let us set up and Rose paints a huge mural as I sing and dance. It was awesome.


After the show?...Whiskey & Crepes in ANOTHER parking lot.








SAT 8/08
Rose performs her Nude body painting routine during the "Dirty Linen Festival" on Royal St., (No photos-DAMN!!!) then has a photo session with Amsey.

That evening we return to Dragon’s den for another performance painting with Rose Robin & Erin Belanger.
















Sun 8/09
My first Po’ Boy. Checked out The Green Project. Chill day. Recharge.

Mon 8/10
On the way to perform a trunk show for a group of art enthusiasts, we get our 2nd flat tire.
One hour later, we have 3 new friends. (more to come)

Tuesday 8/11
My first Horse riding lesson. We meet local missionary clown performer COOKIE and go to Jackson Square to perform some fairytales.The show in Jackson square is bust. Touring Brooklyn band THE MUMBLES sees our van but can't stop to Say hi.

We all meet & perform at circle bar. Good times.

Wed 8/12
Chill day. Laundry. Neighbors introduce themselves to us, bringing red beans & rice. Clean & prep Lunette for an 8 hour drive..

Thur 8/13
On the road to Austin. Yay!