the subdudes

It's official: The guys are playing four shows over three nights during Jazzfest, including a benefit for the New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund on Wednesday, 4/28, at the Rock 'n' Bowl. First time I can ever remember them playing at the Rock 'n' Bowl. (By the way, the Rock 'n' Bowl moved earlier this year to shiny new digs on Carrollton Ave.)

They follow that up with another appearance at the Rock 'n' Bowl on Sunday, 5/2, on a co-bill with Tab Benoit and another artist.

In between, they've got two shows on Saturday, 5/1, at Chickie Wah Wah, a cool, intimate club on Canal Street toward Carrollton Ave. Rare chance to hear the guys at a small venue in New Orleans. And it's usually a non-smoking venue.

And, of course, they're playing at the Fairgrounds on Friday, 4/30.

Check the tour page for full details and info on tickets, which are already available for some shows.

The Orlando Sentinel's Jim Abbott had some nice things to say this morning about the subdudes' show last night at the Plaza Theatre in Orlando, Fla.:

A couple of guitars, an accordion, a rhythm section built on tambourines.

The elements that coalesce into the music of the Subdudes are so deceptively simple that it’s a constant marvel how the veteran, New Orleans-bred ensemble can twist them in so many fascinating directions. ... whether it was Amedee’s propulsive solo in “Light In Your Eyes,” the tremulous foundation of Magnie’s squeezebox in “No Man,” or the soaring voices in “Morning Glory.”

Most often, the music was lifted by Malone’s under-appreciated guitar work, which ranged from intricate Spanish-style arpeggios to steamy slide in “Barley in the Silo,” off the new Flower Petals.

In the end, the band was standing in the middle of the crowd, singing and playing utterly unplugged.

Sounding simply beautiful.

Read the entire article here.

The subdudes are in Florida this week. Be sure to check the tour page

Here's what Creative Loafing in Tampa says about Friday's Tampa show:

The Subdudes w/Beth McKee The Subdudes - led by singer/guitarist Tommy Malone and accordion player John Magnie - returned to a sparser, mostly acoustic sound for 2009’s Flower Petals. Their fourth studio effort since re-forming 2003 also finds the New Orleans quintet exploring a more roots and folk feel, and delivering a loose narrative set in turn-of-the-century America with country gospel-tinged vocal melodies. 8 p.m., Skipper’s Smokehouse, Tampa, $17 in advance/$20 dos.

Although there are tons of great festivals that the subdudes play every year, we know that lots of people go out of their way to attend one in particular: the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. There's just something special about it.

This spring, the subdudes are scheduled to play Jazzfest on the second Friday -- that's April 30, 2010 -- on the Gentilly Stage. As any experienced JazzFest attendee knows, it's never too early to start looking for a place to stay and for a cheap flight.

The subdudes will be heading down to Florida for some shows in January.

The first (currently scheduled) shows of 2010 will take place in Orlando, Tampa and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Tampa show at Skipper's Smokehouse is set for Jan. 29, and the Lauderdale show is the next night at The Culture Room. The run will kick off in Tampa at the Plaza Theatre.

Tickets for the shows are on sale now. Check the tour page for details. More shows will likely be added soon!