Down to New Orleans

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“From the opening notes of “Down to New Orleans”, Peter Wilson invites us into a musical journey full of warmth, color, and heart. The song feels like a celebration of rhythm and roots, wrapped in a story that’s easy to get swept up in.” – broken color

“Down to New Orleans” is an absolute delight — rich in storytelling, soaked in atmosphere, and beautifully rooted in Folk, Jazz, and Pop influences. The vibe is organic, heartfelt, and alive — just like the city that inspired it. …more than a song — it’s a lived experience. And it translates.” – Pyaar Music Records

“‘Down to New Orleans’ is a stunning release fueled by engaging performances, dynamic melodies and punchy instrumentation. This is a magnificent release that you do not want to miss!” – FVMusicBlog

In 2023 I got to spend a month in New Orleans. I brought enough gear to play a gig and do some recording. We called it our “NOLA Woodshed.” I ended up writing and recording 5 songs while I was there and made Youtube videos of all five. Here’s the studio version of the first one.

We rented a 3 bedroom house in the Bywater district and invited friends to join us. Rita Hosking and Sean Feder were the first to sign up and the first to show up – they got there the same day we did. Actually, Susan and I got to town in the middle of the night the day prior to checking in. We came down on the Amtrak Crescent – train 19 – from Washington, DC arriving late on Monday after Jazz Fest. We checked in on Tuesday morning. Great house!

I had spent a long weekend singing for tips in the French Quarter in the ‘70s but hadn’t been back until Thanksgiving 2022 for a family reunion. We had a big house that could fit 25 Wilsons for Thanksgiving dinner just a block off Frenchman Street. From our porch we could watch the Young Fellas Brass Band assemble and play in front of Willie’s Chicken Shack every afternoon. Classic… After a couple of days Susan and I came to the sure conclusion that we needed to come back and spend time in New Orleans. It’s a complicated place. Not obvious at all. But everyone there, from the richest to the poorest, loves and knows good food and good music. It’s a subtext that seeps into everything. Some cultural wisdom that’s missing in most places.

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