The Neutral Ground Coffeehouse

Reminding all of you open mic fans that we be out there playing each Wednesday at The Rook Cafe if'n y'all are free from 6p- 9p, that is... Some of the Neutral Ground folks are making it a diaspra location until things change. Would love to see/hear more of you in an evening of music and poetry.

New art piece "Coral Scene" just finished.

Come commune with friends at the Wednesday Open Mic.

Hey! I’ve been hibernating a bit and catching up on comissions and such, but I’m SUPER stoked to be heading out to play music tomorrow at the Crescent City Farmers Market with the amazing Jonathan Solomon and Matt Thomas! Come support your local farmers, and get what’s good for ya!

Catch at the this Sunday. Then show your skills at the Open Mic afterwards.

Time for update on miketrue.net ... Almost 30 pages of content including many new pictures, a weekly blog that's going into its 7th week, over twenty "Articles for Those Who Care", informational articles for care providers working with persons with disabilities and seniors. And now most of it is viewable on mobile phone formats.
My blogs are hopefully inspiring and informative to anyone active or wanting to become active in the world of the arts. I am wanting to feature the many forms of art that I have embraced but I was thinking about giving other visual, musical, and literary artists a platform to advertise their talents. If anyone is interested in me setting up some sort of "classified ad" page, let me know. I would love to build a community, as well as a website. All comments are welcome. email: [email protected].

Wednesday nights, the Rook Cafe hosts an all-ages Open Mic. With our friends Rosemary and Mike True.

Memorial Open Mic for Payson Tremayne at The RooK Cafe, 6pm

My latest creation was more of a hands on piece than I've done in years. Includes strings of sequins, Mardi Gras beads, string, cloth and paint. Just trying something new.

Another shameless bit of self-promotion... I really like the quality and the easy no sign-in access to 14 of my original songs. https://miketrueandthephantomband.bandcamp.com/track/cant-stop-the-rain Listen to a song or three and follow me for updates to future song posts!

Can't Stop the Rain, by Mike True and the Phantom Band track by Mike True and the Phantom Band

Some good folks are putting on this open industry discussion this Saturday. Should be good!!!

Am proud and excited to announce the grand opening of... miketrue.net !!!!!

For three years I have been planning this website featuring many of my artistic, musical, and literary efforts. I have dozens of links to my music, my books, my art, and more. This is a storefront enterprise and allows you to purchase my personal creations on-line and in one place. Please visit and share with friends...

Sinatra’s Best Friend
Songs of Jimmy Van Heusen

with … Rich Look * Heidi & Phil Melancon
Giuseppi Delfino * Hector Ventura * Alden Hagardorn
and one SURPRISING blessed guest

Sundays: May 26th & June 2nd 7 o’clock
$20
Monkey Hill Bar & Theater 6100 Magazine

Reservations: 504-202-0896 [email protected]

Jimmy Van Heusen was arguably one of the most accomplished songwriters in American history. He wrote for the top singers of his generation, lived a halcyon lifestyle and . . .
Sinatra’s Best Friend.
Collaborating with lyricist Sammy Cahn, Johnny Burke and Johnny Mercer he identified the Ring-A-Ding-Ding lifestyle and taste of a generation. He wrote the lion’s share of Crosby and Sinatra’s biggest hits.
Join this Rat Pack of performers for the swingin’est cabaret since father O'Malley rang the bells of St. Mary.

Pop Up Open Mic this Sunday, y'all!

HELLOOOO all you beautiful fest season aficionados!!! Come out TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT at 9pm for a very special lineup of The Different Animals!!! Sam Tepper and Ben Fox are holding strong, and we got Maude Caillat on sax and Boyanna Trayanova on the drumzzzz! Come boogie!

Peel Me A Grape
Songs of Dave Frishberg
Phil Melancon & Dave Maleckar
with special guests Heidi Melancon & Jon Pult

May 12th (two shows at 6 & 8)
May 16th and 19th, shows at 8
Monkey Hill Theater 6100 Magazine St.
$20
Reservations: 504-202-0986 or [email protected]
( . . . with a Mother’s Day special. )

Peel Me A Grape is a cabaret featuring the songs of pianist and lyricist Dave Frishberg. Remembered as an insightful interpreter and polished contributor to the Great American Songbook, Frishberg was a songwriting favorite of Tony Bennett, Mel Tormé, Rosemary Clooney, Dianna Krall, Bette Midler, and John Pizzarelli.

He was gifted with a face for radio and the magic sauce for songwriting.

His songs were not the big hits, but among songwriters and musicians he was a cherished craftsman. His sardonic and nostalgic numbers include “Peel Me A Grape”, ”My Attorney Bernie”, “I’m Hip”, “You Are There”, “Slappin' the Cakes on Me”, “Van Lingle Mungo” and “A Little Taste”. You will tear-up and laugh, then leave the show a’buzzed with conversation.

Hey folks! Here’s my fest season shows, if you’d like to come boogie! Seethers is a duo with Sam Tepper, Jois De Dent is solo in Lafayette, Dos Jefes is w/the whole band, and outside Jazz Fest with most of the band! Come pin a dollar on me cuz it’s my birfday! 💜

Yard Gallery - 624 Lowerline...

This lovely event is happening on Friday! Come on by and catch some solo sets!

This is my 12th song on Bandcamp!

Crazy Jane, by Mike True and the Phantom Band track by Mike True and the Phantom Band

Bobby Burge has been a part of our Neutral Ground Family, as well as vibrant part of the New Orleans community, forever. He was a huge supporter of our House in our time of need, and now he needs our help.
Even if you can’t donate, please share for awareness.
We love you, Bobby.
Get well soon.

Caregiver Bobby Burge Needs Your Help, organized by Heidi Melancon Hi, my name is Heidi, and my brother Bobby Burge has been an ALS caregiver for a … Heidi Melancon needs your support for Caregiver Bobby Burge Needs Your Help