ENDYMION 2008
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Prior to the parade on Saturday, February 2nd, Frito Lay and the Red Baron Pizza Flying Squadron will host the return of a much bigger and better Samedi Gras party on Orleans Avenue! Samedi Gras begins at approximately noon and will feature favorites such as The Chee-Weez, The Topcats, the Bucktown All-Stars and Cowboy Mouth, plus aerobatics in the air, with trailing plumes of smoke as the Red Baron Pizza Flying Squadron marks the beginning of the parade with the command, “Smoke On!” The Red Baron Flying Squadron has been thrilling families with its exciting aerobatic maneuvers for over 25 years!
Kevin Costner is this year’s Grand Marshal, and will ride along with legendary rockers, The Go-Gos and The Doobie Brothers! Kevin Costner and his band, Modern West, The Go-Gos, the Doobie Brothers and Cowboy Mouth will perform at the Extravaganza in the Superdome immediately following the parade.
When it comes to big names in Hollywood they don't come any bigger than Kevin Costner. From his breakthrough roles in Silverado, The Untouchables, No Way Out and Bull Durham to the Academy Award winning Dances With Wolves, to the box office smash successes of Field Of Dreams, The Bodyguard, JFK, Robin Hood, Tin Cup, The Guardian, Open Range, and recently Mr. Brooks, Kevin Costner has left an indelible mark on movie history. Now, as the leader of Kevin Costner & Modern West, Costner has stepped from the big screen to the concert stage with a remarkable band!
Comprised of a tight knit group of long time friends, Kevin Costner & Modern West draw their influences from a broad tapestry of American music and beyond. The show flows from original material penned by the band, to songs written by some of Kevin's famous musical friends.One element that sets Kevin Costner apart from other actor/musicians is his personal accessibility and desire for the band to be part of the party. Costner prefers their performances be in non-seated settings where the audience can literally be "within reach" of the band.
The Doobie Brothers is a Grammy winning band known for incorporating sophisticated jazz stylings into “popular hit” songs. They began in 1970, and have a reputation for exciting live performances and skillful musicianship. Essential Doobie Brothers hits include Long Train Runnin,Black Water,Takin’ It to the Streets,Jesus is Just Alright with Me,Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me), Another Park, Another Sunday andChina Grove.
The Go-Go's debuted in 1978 and pioneered a genre. From their halcyon days as America's sweethearts, the band continues to preside over an amazing three-decade reign as high pop priestesses, playing essentials hits such asWe Got the Beat, Our Lips Are Sealed, Head Over Heels, Mad About You, Vacation and Turn To You. Today,with the original hit making lineup intact, The Go-Go’s live shows continue to deliver every bit of the raw energy of their now-legendary punk beginnings, tempered with the wisdom of three decades of pop perfection.
The Endymion Extravaganza also features The Chee Weez, Cowboy Mouth and The Wise Guys.
For Extravaganza Ticket information, please call 504-736-0160.
This year’s theme is “A Salute to Rudyard Kipling” and will feature floats with popular storybook titles as “Jungle Book,” “ Kim,” “Gunga Din,” and “Rikki Tikki Tavi.”
Endymion rolls at 4pm on the Mid-City route on Saturday, February 2, 2008.