Doc Paulin, patriarch of the Paulin Family Band and traditional jazz legend, died this morning at 100. He moved to New Orleans in 1928, the same year St. James Infirmary was written.
Of Doc's 13 children, many were in the Paulin Brothers band and had been mentored by their father. Details on a memorial are pending, but his son, clarinetist Rickey Paulin, told the Times Picayune he hopes for a Gallier Hall gathering.
This summer, Geraldine Wyckoff of Louisiana Weekly described Doc Paulin's 100th birthday celebration. "Paulin married his wife Betty in 1949 and they raised 13 children in their modest Seventh Street home, which is now in the process of renovation. At the party, over 40 members of the Paulin clan surrounded the man of the hour who sat beaming in a wheelchair next to his lovely wife for a photo that would document the day. A deejay appropriately spun "Family Reunion."
Rest in Peace Doc Paulin. Our hearts go out to the family.
11/18/07
Impact Awards- New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund is Community Building
We're bonafide for a second time! Vote for NOMRF as a MySpace Impact Awards finalist (click badge for Impact site), because the $10,000 grant will make a difference to displaced musicians.
You can vote every day, and it would be cool if you did. Thank you in advance for helping make this happen for New Orleans.
11/13/07
Second Chance! MySpace Nominates New Orleans Musicians
We're aware that you all voted like champs this summer, and that we were competing with a group 100,000 strong, but the MySpace Impact Awards have again nominated the New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund, Inc. for Community Building. We deeply appreciate you doing anything you can to help us win.
The $10,000 grant the Fund receives will directly help New Orleans musicians where they are now. Thanks for your consideration.
(Click Icon Below to Vote)
http://myspace.com/impactawards
After voting, a $5 PayPal Badge donation would be very much appreciated - it's our holiday fund drive, totally green since you'll never get a glossy brochure followup. Every little bit counts and it's how our grass roots nonprofit has stayed alive for two years now.
Finally, this is our new video featuring the late Barry Cowsill's "Kid" and REM's "South Central Rain". It kicks off with Barry jugging bubbles, a very Barry thing to do if you knew him. The New Wave Brass Band second lined at his memorial and our Fund was glad to be able to replace the band's instruments after the storm. Songs are available on our download at www.NOMRF.org.
Kid: The Legend of Barry Cowsill (With REM Track) by NOMRF.org
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The $10,000 grant the Fund receives will directly help New Orleans musicians where they are now. Thanks for your consideration.
(Click Icon Below to Vote)
http://myspace.com/impactawards
After voting, a $5 PayPal Badge donation would be very much appreciated - it's our holiday fund drive, totally green since you'll never get a glossy brochure followup. Every little bit counts and it's how our grass roots nonprofit has stayed alive for two years now.
Finally, this is our new video featuring the late Barry Cowsill's "Kid" and REM's "South Central Rain". It kicks off with Barry jugging bubbles, a very Barry thing to do if you knew him. The New Wave Brass Band second lined at his memorial and our Fund was glad to be able to replace the band's instruments after the storm. Songs are available on our download at www.NOMRF.org.
Kid: The Legend of Barry Cowsill (With REM Track) by NOMRF.org
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