Jimmy Buffett a thief? Wait a moment you fellow Parrot Heads before you send the hate mail. Let me explain now that I have your undivided attention.  Did y’all know Jimmy got started as a street musician in New Orleans many years ago? Specifically, in the French Quarter?  No? And you call yourself a Parrot Head? Yes, you knew? Great, you must have attended the 2011 New Orleans Jazz Fest this year and talked to the great folks at Vincent Art who seemed to be the only people in New Orleans who knew what the Jimmy Buffett Jazz fest poster was all about! I guess the Vincent Art people take it serious since they are the only purveyor of New Orleans Art and feature only New Orleans artists. And boy can they do a great framing job on the poster. Absolutely, the best art framing in New Orleans and probably elsewhere.

Jimmy Buffett Official Jazz Fest 2011 Poster

On with Jimmy Buffett being a thief, where sort of. Here is the story behind the 2011 Jazz Fest Poster featuring Jimmy Buffett. Take a good look at the picture to make my explanation easier to visualize.  Here we go:

-         The large image of Jimmy is from his earlier years, when he was in New Orleans. This is not a bad artist misconception of Jimmy today. Read on.

-         He is standing on the street corner of Conti and Chartres. The corner where he lived in the apartment building you see in the picture. The building is still there today.

-         Ah, the parrot in the picture. Hmmm, I will let you figure that one out.

-         The blue car in the picture is the one that Jimmy drove while living and playing in the French Quarter.

-         The old man, not that old, looking back at Jimmy? Well, that is the current Jimmy Buffett “looking back at his younger years”.  Pretty cool, huh? I love the idea and the theme to the image and bought the poster for mainly those reasons.

-         BUT wait, there is more. As the sign says near his feet, Jimmy did play for gumbo and if you can see it, check out the money box. Can you see what is in it besides the coins?  Check it out. I can’t give you everything.

-         Ah, now for the thievery part. See those newspapers that Jimmy has one foot on? Well, the rumor is that Jimmy use to go to newsstands in the early morning and put in one coin and pull out all the papers and sell them while he was playing on the street corner. Truth or lie? Well, the old timers I talked to in the French Quarter who remembered Jimmy say it was all true! But could not offer any proof. Hmm, maybe they should of known he would become famous one day and hold it against him. Is it true Jimmy stole newspapers to survive in the French Quarter? Did he need to do it because people didn’t like his singing and wouldn’t leave money for him so he had to sell them a newspaper? Say it ain’t true, please! Not our beloved Jimmy. He would never do that! Right and Jimmy doesn’t like Margaritas! I don’t know the truth and really don’t care all that much.  Jimmy wasn’t available for comment at Jazz Fest. The only person who knows is Jimmy. So, Jimmy if you are reading this, let us all know. And stop by the Vincent Art shop on Decatur where you can see some beautifully framed Jazz Fest posters of you. Jimmy, by the way, your buddy in Telluride says “Dude, what’s up? Call me sometime”.

So, is Jimmy a thief or not? Or who really cares? Or are there really Aliens in the White House? Say what? Anyway, go get your own framed 2011 Jazz Fest poster at Vincent Art web site online store and let us know what you think about Jimmy being a thief.  Don’t get to serious, remember we are just cave men in blue jeans!

Author: Dr. Dave “The TIC” Pecker

Hey You Jazz Fest Lovers – Let the Good Times Roll!

Jimmy Buffett Official Jazz Fest 2011 Poster

Everyone loves the Jazz Fest for the great music and great food. Y’all are no exception.  So, just to wet your appetites, the employees of Vincent Art  ( The purveyors of the best New Orleans Artwork in the

Congo Square - a 2011 Jazz Fest Poster

French Quarter) have put together this list of Jazz Fest food vendors just to get your mouth watering. And by the way, stop by Vincent Art  for a free bottle of cold water while they last.  Have a drink and peruse our great new Orleans Art. Plus, if you buy your official Jazz Fest Poster featuring Jimmy Buffett here, we can ship it for you so you don’t have to carry it home. (Isn’t easier to eat and drink with both hands being empty?)

 Okay, now you had your fill in Food Area 1, Food Area 2, the Congo Square area and the Heritage Square area so go listen to some great music. Burn them calories and let’s move on to the rest of the food areas at Jazz Fest.

Here is the food being served in other areas at Jazz Fest 2011. Make sure to wipe the drool from your mouth, it’s a turn off to the opposite sex!  Ah that the heck, forget about wiping the drool from your mouth, everyone is drooling so what the hell!

What? Word is just in! Several people are thinking to hit all these eateries in the first day?  Please do not try this, eat responsibly and stretch your eating over the entire Jazz Fest Festival.  Trust us, you will enjoy the festival better. Plus paying for those trips to the hospital to pump your stomach is a waste of money. Use that money for more food, drink and Jazz Fest prints, and posters from Vincent Art. We know, we are shameless, welcome to New Orleans!

Around The Grounds:

Sno-Balls, Sugar Free Sno-Balls, Popcorn – Cee Cee’s Sno-Balls, Slidell, LA

Pies: Apple, Cherry, Coconut, Pecan, Sweet Potato, Bean Custard – Mr. Williams’ Pastries, New Orleans, LA

Coconut Macaroon, Brownie w/ Pecans, Cream Puffs, Chocolate Éclair – Angelo’s Bakery, Metairie, LA

Locally Made Artisan Gelato and Sorbetto featuring Crème Brulée, Chocolate Azteca and more – La Divina Gelateria, New Orleans, LA

Pralines: Assorted Flavors, Praline Pecan and Sweet Potato Cookies, Praline Shoe Soles, Pecan Crunch – Loretta’s Authentic Pralines, New Orleans, LA

Roman Chewing Candy – Roman Chewing Candy Company – New Orleans, LA

 Sno-Balls, Sugar-Free Sno-Balls – Plum St. Sno-Balls, Metairie, LA

Fresh Roasted Jumbo Peanuts, Glazed Pecans – Jumbo Peanut Company, New Orleans, LA

Mango Freeze – WWOZ Community Radio, New Orleans, LA

Strawberry Smoothie, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries – Gallo & Marks, Metairie, LA

Old Fashioned Hand Made Ice Cream Sandwiches - La Divina Gelateria on Wheels, New Orleans, LA

Folk Area:

Shrimp Macque Choux, Shrimp & Sausage Macque Choux, Fry Bread, Indian Tacos – United Houma Nation, Golden Meadow, LA

Kid’s Food:

Lemonade, Fruit Salad, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich, Crispy Rice Treats – Joyce’s Lemonade, New Orleans, LA

BBQ Chicken Sandwich, Mini Corn on the Cob, Jazzy Cupcakes – Lil’s BBQ, Slidell, LA

Fresh Roasted Peanuts, Glazed Pecans, Popcorn – Jumbo Peanut Company, New Orleans, LA

Macaroni & Cheese, Huckabuck Frozen Cups - Miss Linda’s Catering, New Orleans, LA

Word of advise: Don’t try all these in one day. Paying to pump your stomach is a waste of good food and drinking money!

Remember, Eat, Drink and DANCE responsibly and let the good times roll.

Enjoy Jazz Fest 2011!

The Friendly Staff at Vincent Art,

YOUR best source for Jazz Fest posters, prints and New Orleans Art. Remember to stop by and say hello!

Jimmy Buffett New Orleans Jazz Fest 2011 Official Poster

We all know y’all come to Jazz Fest for the food and music.  So, just to wet your appetites, the employees of Vincent Art (The purveyors of the best New Orleans Artwork in the French Quarter) have put together the following list of Congo Square food vendors just to get your mouth watering. And, feel free to common by Vincent Art on Decateur Street (in the heart of the French Quarter) for a free bottle of water while they last.  Have a cold drink of water and look at our great new Orleans Art. Plus, if you buy your official Jazz Fest Poster featuring Jimmy Buffett, we can ship it for you so you don’t have to carry it home. (It’s much easier to eat and drink with both hands being empty

Okay, now you had your fill in Food Area 1 and 2, so go listen to some great music. Dance hard and burn them calories and let’s move to the Congo Square and Heritage Square areas. Try something new or just go with your ol’ favorites.  Can’t decide? No problem, go for all of them! Just dance harder and longer! Problem solved.

Here are the delicious foods being served in the Congo Square and Heritage areas.  Make sure to wipe the drool from your mouth, it’s a turn off to the opposite sex!

Congo Square:

Sno-Balls, Sugar-Free Sno-Balls – AJ’s Sno-Balls, Metairie, LA

Jamaican Chicken, Caribbean Fish, Curry Chicken Pattie, Steamed Vegetables – Palmer’s Jamaican Cuisine, New Orleans, LA

Dibbi (Grilled Steak on Pita), Grilled Veggie Pita, Couscous w/ Yogurt Sauce – Gambian Foods, New Orleans, LA

Jama-Jama (Sautéed Spinach), Fried Plaintains, Poulet Fricassee (Chicken on a Stick) – Bennachin Restaurant, New Orleans, LA

Sweet Potato Pie, Apple Turnover, Sweet Potato Turnover, Banana Nut Bread – Marie’s Sugar Dumplings, Marrero, LA

Strawberry Lemonade – Cafe Reconcile, New Orleans, LA

Heritage Square Area:

Rosemint Iced Tea, Mandarin Orange Iced Tea, Regular Iced Tea – Sunshine Concessions, Covington, LA

Goi Cuon (Spring Roll), Bun (Vermicelli w/ Shrimp or Beef), Cha Gio (Vietnamese Egg Roll) – Ba Mien Vietnamese Cuisine, New Orleans, LA

Beignets, Café Au Lait (Hot, Iced, Frozen), Milk, Chocolate Milk – Café du Monde, New Orleans, LA

Crawfish Bisque, Creole Filé Gumbo, Trout Baquet – Baquet’s Li’l Dizzy’s Café – New Orleans, LA

Home Made Pies and Cakes featuring, Lemon Meringue Pie, Creole Cream Cheese Cake w/ Strawberries – Minnie Pearl Pies and Pastries, Marrero, LA

BBQ Pork Ribs, BBQ Turkey Wings, Meaty White Beans, Cole Slaw, Peach Cobbler – Down Home Creole Cookin’, Baton Rouge, LA

Old Fashioned Hand Made Ice Cream Sandwiches – La Divina Gelateria on Wheels, New Orleans, LA

OKAY, OKAY, Stop it please!  No More! Enough drooling, my mouth is dry, no more drool.

Congo Square - a 2011 Jazz Fest Poster

No problem! Stop by for a free bottle of water and let the drooling begin, again!

Remember,  Eat, Drink and DANCE responsibly. Dance hard, burn them calories, that way you can eat and drink more!
Stay tuned, we will be posting the food being served in the other areas as well!

The Friendly Staff at Vincent Art,
YOUR  best source for Jazz Fest posters, prints and New Orleans Art. Remember to stop by and say hello!

People of all ages having fun at Jazz Fest

We all know y’all come to Jazz Fest for the food and music.  So, as promised in our previous post, the employees of Vincent Art ( The purveyors of the best New Orleans Artwork in the French Quarter) have put together the following list of Jazz Fest food vendors just to get your mouth watering. And by the way–stop by Vincent art for a bottle of free water while they last.  Have a bottle of ice cold water and peruse our great new Orleans Art. Plus, if you buy your official Jazz Fest Poster featuring Jimmy Buffett or any other, we can ship it for you so you don’t have to carry it home. (Plus it is easier to eat and drink with both hands being empty)

Okay, now you had your fill in Food Area 1, so go listen to some great music. Burn them calories and let’s move to Food Area 2. Try something new or just go with your ol’ favorites.  Can’t decide? No problem, go for all of them! Just dance harder and longer! Problem solved.

Here is the food being served in Food Area 2 at Jazz Fest. Make sure to wipe the drool from your mouth, it’s a turn off to the opposite sex!

Food Area 2:

• Rosemint Iced Tea, Mandarin Orange Iced Tea, Regular Iced Tea – Sunshine Concessions, Covington, LA

• Café Au Lait (Hot, Iced, Frozen) – New Orleans Coffee Company, New Orleans, LA

• Fried Soft-Shell Crab Po-Boy, Fried Catfish Filet Po-Boy – Galley Seafood Restaurant, Metairie, LA

• Spicy Natchitoches Meat Pie, Crawfish Pie, Broccoli & Cheese Pie – Mrs. Wheat’s Foods, New Orleans, LA

• Pheasant, Quail & Andouille Gumbo, Crab & Crawfish Stuffed Mushrooms, Crawfish Enchilada – Prejean’s Restaurant Lafayette, LA

• Strawberry Shortcake, Key Lime Tart – Cecelia Husing, New Orleans, LA

• Gyro Sandwich, *Falafel Sandwich, Humus w/ Pita, *Tabouli w/ Pita, *Greek Garden Salad -  Mona’s Café, New Orleans, LA

• Spicy Crawfish Sushi Roll, Snow Crab Sushi Roll, Donburi (Chicken Teriyaki w/ Rice), Swamp Roll, *Seaweed Salad – Ninja Japanese Restaurant, New Orleans, LA

• Tagine of Lamb (Lamb Stew w/ Basmati Rice), Merguez (Grilled Lamb Sausage), Crawfish, Spinach & Zucchini Bisque, Tunisian Salad – Jamila’s Café, New Orleans, LA

• Cuban Sandwich – Canseco’s Markets, New Orleans, LA

• Louisiana Strawberry Ice, Lemon Ice, Specialty Flavor Gelato, Spumoni, Cannoli, Fig and Sesame Cookies – Angelo Brocato’s Ice Cream & Confectionery Co, New Orleans, LA

• Grilled Chicken Livers w/ Pepper Jelly, Crowder Peas & Okra, *Collard Greens, Smothered Chicken Drumettes – The Praline Connection, New Orleans, LA

• Jambalaya – Wally Taillon, Gonzales, LA

• Oyster Rockefeller Bisque, Cajun Chicken & Tasso w/ Creole Rice – Food for Thought, New Orleans, LA

• Crawfish Strudel, Mocha Mousse, White Chocolate Bread Pudding, Coffee Cottage - River Ridge, LA

• Cracklins, Fried Sweet Potato Chips – Fatty’s Cracklins, St. Francisville, LA

• Shrimp Taco, Chicken Taco, Shrimp Flauta – Taqueria Corona, New Orleans, LA

• Creole’s Stuffed Bread, Sausage, Pepperoni & Mozzarella Stuffed Bread – Creole’s Lunch House, Lafayette, LA

• Crawfish Monica ® – Kajun Kettle Foods, Inc.

Drooling is a part of life! So don’t worry about it, it’s a natural bodily function! Remember Eat, Drink and DANCE responsibly. Dance hard, burn them calories, that way you can eat and drink more!

Stay tuned, we will be posting the food being served in the other areas as well!

The Friendly Staff at Vincent Art,

YOUR best source for Jazz Fest posters and New Orleans Art. Remember to stop by and say hello!

Congo Square - a 2011 Jazz Fest Poster