NEW ORLEANS — Cullen Landry, original bass player for The Jokers, has formed a new group called the Midnight Streetcar Band, and they recently played the French Quarter Fest on the Abita Beer Stage. The group’s April 7 concert also featured some guest artists, including Al “Carnival Time” Johnson. Here’s what you missed.
Cullen Landry was the original bassist for The Jokers. Photo by John Soltes.
Al “Carnival Time” Johnson joins Cullen Landry and the Midnight Streetcar Band at French Quarter Fest 2017. Photo by John Soltes.
Al “Carnival Time” Johnson joins Cullen Landry and the Midnight Streetcar Band at French Quarter Fest 2017. Photo by John Soltes.
Al “Carnival Time” Johnson joins Cullen Landry and the Midnight Streetcar Band at French Quarter Fest 2017. Photo by John Soltes.
Al “Carnival Time” Johnson joins Cullen Landry and the Midnight Streetcar Band at French Quarter Fest 2017. Photo by John Soltes.
Cullen Landry and the Midnight Streetcar Band tries to resurrect NOLA’s old R&B sound. Photo by John Soltes.
Cullen Landry and the Midnight Streetcar Band heads to the crowd at the Abita Beer Stage at French Quarter Fest 2017. Photo by John Soltes
Cullen Landry and the Midnight Streetcar Band heads to the crowd at the Abita Beer Stage at French Quarter Fest 2017. Photo by John Soltes
Cullen Landry and the Midnight Streetcar Band welcomes a few special singers to the stage. Photo by John Soltes.
Cullen Landry’s new group is the Midnight Streetcar Band. Photo by John Soltes.
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Thanks John!