Lots of exciting news to report in the Rockmore Adventure since last weekend.
1st, There was a big opening at the New Orleans Ogden Museum on April 28, 2011 (on view through mid-July 2011) featuring Classic Noel Rockmore artworks some of which that have not been seen in 50 years! The name of the show is "Preservation Hall at 50 Years Old" and gives an insider's look at the famed Preservation Hall with Photographs, Noel Rockmore paintings (up to 17 we heard), musical instruments, posters, and other items on view. This is a must see show for any Rockmore fan with special thanks to the Jaffe family for loaning their works!
Sandy Jaffe
Alan Jaffe
Ben & Russell Jaffe
Billie & DeeDee Pierce
2nd, Long time Noel Rockmore friend, Dodie Smith-Simmons was on The Oprah Winfrey Show Wednesday as part of her role with the Freedom Riders in the 60s. Dodie also worked at Pres Hall & with Jazzfest and knew Noel quite well and collected Noel Rockmore. The show was fantastic and gave you an understanding of the courage that Dodie and the Freedom Riders had as they changed our nation's history forever. Dodie's husband John "Kid" Simmons is a noted Jazz Musician and his music is featured in the video, "The World According to New Orleans" that Tee is working on now.
