There's a saying in #NOLA that their trees have bling. This shot, snapped from the video for today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay, shows why they say that. #MardiGras
January 23, 2026 at 4:25 PM
There's a saying in #NOLA that their trees have bling. This shot, snapped from the video for today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay, shows why they say that. #MardiGras
Because we need some good music between the weather and the shitshow across our country, today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is from the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. #MusicSky #MardiGras #NOLA
St. James Infirmary
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January 25, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Because we need some good music between the weather and the shitshow across our country, today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is from the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. #MusicSky #MardiGras #NOLA
Today's #MardiGrasSongoftheDay is a killer tune by Big Sam’s Funky Nation. #MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay
Mardi Gras in New Orleans (Official Video) Big Sam’s Funky Nation
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February 12, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Today's #MardiGrasSongoftheDay is a killer tune by Big Sam’s Funky Nation. #MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay
There are no #MardiGras parades in #NOLA tonight, but I still have a #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay: A zoological tune from The Meters that's always good for a laugh. #MusicSky
They All Ask'd for You
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February 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
There are no #MardiGras parades in #NOLA tonight, but I still have a #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay: A zoological tune from The Meters that's always good for a laugh. #MusicSky
Good afternoon, y'all. It's been a busy day, partly getting caught up after my doctor's appointment and an afternoon nap yesterday. Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is from before I came into the world, but it's a song just about everyone knows. #MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras
IKO IKO the DIXIE CUPS TV version
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January 21, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Good afternoon, y'all. It's been a busy day, partly getting caught up after my doctor's appointment and an afternoon nap yesterday. Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is from before I came into the world, but it's a song just about everyone knows. #MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras
Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is from The Meters, agroup that served as the house band at Allen Toussaint's Sea-Saint Studio in NOLA's Gentilly neighborhood. #MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOlL...
The Meters - Out In The Country
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February 1, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is from The Meters, agroup that served as the house band at Allen Toussaint's Sea-Saint Studio in NOLA's Gentilly neighborhood. #MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOlL...
We're now less than a week out from Mardi Grad Day 2026. Today's #MardiGrasSOngOfTheDay is from the Rebirth Brass Band with some sage musical advice. (And no, they're not saying to illegal things, but I'm sure they're fine with getting into good trouble.) #MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras
Do Whatcha Wanna
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February 11, 2026 at 10:07 PM
We're now less than a week out from Mardi Grad Day 2026. Today's #MardiGrasSOngOfTheDay is from the Rebirth Brass Band with some sage musical advice. (And no, they're not saying to illegal things, but I'm sure they're fine with getting into good trouble.) #MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras
Where y'at, dawl? I've been listening to #MardiGas music all day, and my body's boppin' over here on the sofa as I get caught up on online things. Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is one of the many variations on "Uptown Funk." You know the funky folks from #NOLA get funky wit it. #MusicSky
Mardi Gras Funk! - Parody of "Uptown Funk"
YouTube video by Cal Stevenson
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January 14, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Where y'at, dawl? I've been listening to #MardiGas music all day, and my body's boppin' over here on the sofa as I get caught up on online things. Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is one of the many variations on "Uptown Funk." You know the funky folks from #NOLA get funky wit it. #MusicSky
Good afternoon, y'all. Today started way too early, so at some point between now and dinner, this girl's going to need to get a nap. Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is from a #NOLA #funk band that was formed in 1965. #MusicSky #MardiGras
Trick Bag (1997 Remaster)
YouTube video by The Meters - Topic
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January 27, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Good afternoon, y'all. Today started way too early, so at some point between now and dinner, this girl's going to need to get a nap. Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is from a #NOLA #funk band that was formed in 1965. #MusicSky #MardiGras
Good afternoon, y'all! Today is 10 days from #MardiGras Day in the Crescent City, and six parades will be livestreamed by @nolanews.bsky.social. Let's start with the #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay, a classic by Earl King that became a big hit by Professor Longhair. #MusicSky #NOLA
Big Chief (Complete Version)
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February 7, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Good afternoon, y'all! Today is 10 days from #MardiGras Day in the Crescent City, and six parades will be livestreamed by @nolanews.bsky.social. Let's start with the #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay, a classic by Earl King that became a big hit by Professor Longhair. #MusicSky #NOLA
Good afternoon, y'all. I need to run out to the chemist today, but before I do, I wanted to share a few things with y'all. The first is today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay, a kickass, kick brass tune from the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. #MusicSky #NOLA www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygXa...
My Feet Can't Fail Me Now
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January 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Good afternoon, y'all. I need to run out to the chemist today, but before I do, I wanted to share a few things with y'all. The first is today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay, a kickass, kick brass tune from the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. #MusicSky #NOLA www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygXa...
Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is from the most excellent Leigh Harris of the #NOLA band Lil' Queenie & The Percolators. #MusicSky #MardiGras
My Dawlin' New Orleans
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February 9, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is from the most excellent Leigh Harris of the #NOLA band Lil' Queenie & The Percolators. #MusicSky #MardiGras
Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is both a nice jam and instructions on how to eat crawfish. Fun Fact: The guitar player with the glasses is Camile Baudoin, who taught me recording engineering. #MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras #FoodSky youtu.be/hBOzsqk7SNs
February 4, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is both a nice jam and instructions on how to eat crawfish. Fun Fact: The guitar player with the glasses is Camile Baudoin, who taught me recording engineering. #MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras #FoodSky youtu.be/hBOzsqk7SNs
Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is from Elise Morris. It could be the perfect song for folks up north in the cold weather this winter. #MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras
Elise Morris at the Bitter End - "Mardi Gras"
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January 10, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is from Elise Morris. It could be the perfect song for folks up north in the cold weather this winter. #MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras
Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is a little #Canjun ditty that Steve Riley, Steve Earle, and The Faquetaique Mardi Gras did in season two of HBO's Treme. #MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras
Steve Riley - "La Danse De Mardi Gras" (From Treme Season 2 Soundtrack)
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February 13, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is a little #Canjun ditty that Steve Riley, Steve Earle, and The Faquetaique Mardi Gras did in season two of HBO's Treme. #MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras
Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is a favorite tune from Dr. John.
Your steak ain't no hipper than my porkchop
Your Cadillac ain't no hipper than my bus stop
Your champagne ain't no hipper than my soda pop
#MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras
Your steak ain't no hipper than my porkchop
Your Cadillac ain't no hipper than my bus stop
Your champagne ain't no hipper than my soda pop
#MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras
Qualified - Dr. John
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January 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is a favorite tune from Dr. John.
Your steak ain't no hipper than my porkchop
Your Cadillac ain't no hipper than my bus stop
Your champagne ain't no hipper than my soda pop
#MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras
Your steak ain't no hipper than my porkchop
Your Cadillac ain't no hipper than my bus stop
Your champagne ain't no hipper than my soda pop
#MusicSky #NOLA #MardiGras
Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is from good old Fess, Professor Longhair. In 1974, he joined Dr. John and The Meters for an episode of PBS' Soundstage, bringing a nice bit of #NOLA to WTTW in the Windy City. #MusicSky #MardiGras
"Tipitina" Professor Longhair & The Meters 1974
YouTube video by Bob R
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January 30, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is from good old Fess, Professor Longhair. In 1974, he joined Dr. John and The Meters for an episode of PBS' Soundstage, bringing a nice bit of #NOLA to WTTW in the Windy City. #MusicSky #MardiGras
Morning, all. Today got started so early that my coffee needs more coffee. I don't have a morning earworm, but today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is one that gets me hungry for some good Creole cooking just looking at the title. #MusicSky #MardiGras #NOLA
Dave Bartholomew - Shrimp and Gumbo
YouTube video by Wes MASSEY
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January 19, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Morning, all. Today got started so early that my coffee needs more coffee. I don't have a morning earworm, but today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay is one that gets me hungry for some good Creole cooking just looking at the title. #MusicSky #MardiGras #NOLA
With my dinner and dessert done, let me catch everyone up on my #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay and #MardiGras parade links.
Sun 15 Feb
Song: Stop, Inc. - The Second Line
Afternoon parades: Okeanos, Mid-City, Thoth: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iecm...
Night parade: Bacchus: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jy_...
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Sun 15 Feb
Song: Stop, Inc. - The Second Line
Afternoon parades: Okeanos, Mid-City, Thoth: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iecm...
Night parade: Bacchus: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jy_...
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The Second Line
YouTube video by Stop Inc. - Topic
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February 23, 2026 at 1:32 AM
With my dinner and dessert done, let me catch everyone up on my #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay and #MardiGras parade links.
Sun 15 Feb
Song: Stop, Inc. - The Second Line
Afternoon parades: Okeanos, Mid-City, Thoth: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iecm...
Night parade: Bacchus: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jy_...
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Sun 15 Feb
Song: Stop, Inc. - The Second Line
Afternoon parades: Okeanos, Mid-City, Thoth: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iecm...
Night parade: Bacchus: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jy_...
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I've got a pair of #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay entries to share, and let's start with yesterday's tune. James Booker, a giant in #NOLA music known as the Black Liberace, is known for wearing an eyepatch with a star on it after losing his left eye in an assault in Angola Prison. #MusicSky #MardiGras
Classified
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February 1, 2026 at 11:47 PM
I've got a pair of #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay entries to share, and let's start with yesterday's tune. James Booker, a giant in #NOLA music known as the Black Liberace, is known for wearing an eyepatch with a star on it after losing his left eye in an assault in Angola Prison. #MusicSky #MardiGras
Moning, y'all. It's 25 days until #MardiGras Day, but carnival season in #NOLA started on 6 January, so as today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay says, it's carnival time! Today's version features vocals from Irma Thomas, George Porter Jr., and Cyril Neville. #MusicSky www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYqh...
"Carnival Time" - Irma Thomas featuring George Porter Jr., Cyril Neville, The New Breed Brass Band
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January 23, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Moning, y'all. It's 25 days until #MardiGras Day, but carnival season in #NOLA started on 6 January, so as today's #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay says, it's carnival time! Today's version features vocals from Irma Thomas, George Porter Jr., and Cyril Neville. #MusicSky www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYqh...
Holy crap, with everything that happened this morning, I forgot to post my #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay. Today's reason to get up and dance is from Papa Gross and his band, Papa Grows Funk. I have a different version, but I dare ya'll to not get up and move your butt to it. #NOLA #MardiGras #funk
Do U Want It? performed live by Papa Grows Funk at the 2012 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Holy crap, with everything that happened this morning, I forgot to post my #MardiGrasSongOfTheDay. Today's reason to get up and dance is from Papa Gross and his band, Papa Grows Funk. I have a different version, but I dare ya'll to not get up and move your butt to it. #NOLA #MardiGras #funk
Wed 18 Feb - Ash Wednesday in #NOLA
#MardiGrasSongOfTheDay: Galactic - Ash Wednesday Sunrise
I shared a live version performed at KXEP in Seattle on Ash Wednesday. If you missed it, you can see it at www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM2V....
#NOLA #MardiGras #MusicSky
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#MardiGrasSongOfTheDay: Galactic - Ash Wednesday Sunrise
I shared a live version performed at KXEP in Seattle on Ash Wednesday. If you missed it, you can see it at www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM2V....
#NOLA #MardiGras #MusicSky
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Ash Wednesday Sunrise by Galactic - Carnivale Electricos
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February 23, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Wed 18 Feb - Ash Wednesday in #NOLA
#MardiGrasSongOfTheDay: Galactic - Ash Wednesday Sunrise
I shared a live version performed at KXEP in Seattle on Ash Wednesday. If you missed it, you can see it at www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM2V....
#NOLA #MardiGras #MusicSky
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#MardiGrasSongOfTheDay: Galactic - Ash Wednesday Sunrise
I shared a live version performed at KXEP in Seattle on Ash Wednesday. If you missed it, you can see it at www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM2V....
#NOLA #MardiGras #MusicSky
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Tue 17 Feb - Mardi Gras Day in #NOLA
#MardiGrasSongOfTheDay: Professor Longhair - Go To The Mardi Gras
#MardiGrasForAllY'all Parade Cam: Zulu and Rex www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6__...
#NOLA #MardiGras #MusicSky
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#MardiGrasSongOfTheDay: Professor Longhair - Go To The Mardi Gras
#MardiGrasForAllY'all Parade Cam: Zulu and Rex www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6__...
#NOLA #MardiGras #MusicSky
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Mardi Gras In New Orleans (Album Version)
YouTube video by Professor Longhair - Topic
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February 23, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Tue 17 Feb - Mardi Gras Day in #NOLA
#MardiGrasSongOfTheDay: Professor Longhair - Go To The Mardi Gras
#MardiGrasForAllY'all Parade Cam: Zulu and Rex www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6__...
#NOLA #MardiGras #MusicSky
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#MardiGrasSongOfTheDay: Professor Longhair - Go To The Mardi Gras
#MardiGrasForAllY'all Parade Cam: Zulu and Rex www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6__...
#NOLA #MardiGras #MusicSky
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Mon 16 Feb - Lundy Gras
#MardiGrasSongOfTheDay: Margie Perez & the King Cake Babies - Mardi Gras Carnival
#MardiGrasForAllY'all Parade Cam: Proteus and Orpheus www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxkG...
#NOLA #MardiGras #MusicSky
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#MardiGrasSongOfTheDay: Margie Perez & the King Cake Babies - Mardi Gras Carnival
#MardiGrasForAllY'all Parade Cam: Proteus and Orpheus www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxkG...
#NOLA #MardiGras #MusicSky
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Mardi Gras Carnival
YouTube video by Margie Perez, The King Cake Babies - Topic
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February 23, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Mon 16 Feb - Lundy Gras
#MardiGrasSongOfTheDay: Margie Perez & the King Cake Babies - Mardi Gras Carnival
#MardiGrasForAllY'all Parade Cam: Proteus and Orpheus www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxkG...
#NOLA #MardiGras #MusicSky
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#MardiGrasSongOfTheDay: Margie Perez & the King Cake Babies - Mardi Gras Carnival
#MardiGrasForAllY'all Parade Cam: Proteus and Orpheus www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxkG...
#NOLA #MardiGras #MusicSky
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