NOMAF http://www.nomaf.org New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation Sat, 18 May 2013 00:51:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Blood Drive for Victims of the Mother’s Day Violence http://www.nomaf.org/2013/05/18/blood-drive-for-victims-of-the-mothers-day-violence/ http://www.nomaf.org/2013/05/18/blood-drive-for-victims-of-the-mothers-day-violence/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 00:50:31 +0000 nomaf_admin http://www.nomaf.org/?p=1298 Blood_Drive_FlyerThe New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic (NOMC), with support from the City of New Orleans and The Blood Center, will sponsor a Replacement Blood Drive on May 22nd from 3-9pm at 619 Frenchmen Street (Frenchmen Street Art Market) in support of the victims of the Mothers’ Day Second Line shooting.

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]]> http://www.nomaf.org/2013/05/18/blood-drive-for-victims-of-the-mothers-day-violence/feed/ 0 Down on the Bayou IV http://www.nomaf.org/2013/03/29/down-on-the-bayou-iv/ http://www.nomaf.org/2013/03/29/down-on-the-bayou-iv/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:38:15 +0000 nomaf_admin http://www.nomaf.org/?p=978 dotbV4Thursday, May 2nd 2013

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828 S. Peters St. view map

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]]> http://www.nomaf.org/2013/03/29/down-on-the-bayou-iv/feed/ 0 Naughty Nurse Prom – Wed, May 1st, 2013 http://www.nomaf.org/2013/03/04/naughty-nurse-prom-wed-may-1st-2013/ http://www.nomaf.org/2013/03/04/naughty-nurse-prom-wed-may-1st-2013/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:40:16 +0000 nomaf_admin http://www.nomaf.org/?p=962 Naughty Nurse Prom
In celebration of NOMC’s 15th Anniversary!

Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
Palm Court Jazz Cafe
1204 Decatur St.

DOORS OPEN 7:00PM • MUSIC BEGINS AT 7:30PM

FEATURING LIVE MUSIC BY
LIL FREDDIE KING & GUITAR LIGHTNIN’ LEE
WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHRISTINE (THE BEEHIVE QUEEN) OHLMAN

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]]> http://www.nomaf.org/2013/03/04/naughty-nurse-prom-wed-may-1st-2013/feed/ 0 NOMAF’s Luncheon Highlighted http://www.nomaf.org/2013/03/03/nomafs-luncheon-highlighted/ http://www.nomaf.org/2013/03/03/nomafs-luncheon-highlighted/#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:05:07 +0000 nomaf_admin http://www.nomaf.org/?p=1285 NOMAF’s Prevent Death by Lifestyle Luncheon is highlighted in this NolaVie Article

]]> http://www.nomaf.org/2013/03/03/nomafs-luncheon-highlighted/feed/ 0 Help NOMC&AF Raise Awareness to Prevent Death By Lifestyle http://www.nomaf.org/2012/12/13/help-nomcaf-raise-awareness-to-prevent-death-by-lifestyle/ http://www.nomaf.org/2012/12/13/help-nomcaf-raise-awareness-to-prevent-death-by-lifestyle/#comments Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:27:55 +0000 nomaf_admin http://www.nomaf.org/?p=739 prevent-tn We keep New Orleans’ music ALIVE by providing affordable comprehensive and occupational health and social services to more than 2,400 New Orleans’ Musicians… Read More

]]> http://www.nomaf.org/2012/12/13/help-nomcaf-raise-awareness-to-prevent-death-by-lifestyle/feed/ 0 Support NOMC Donors : Spotlight on ReStrung Jewelry http://www.nomaf.org/2012/12/01/735/ http://www.nomaf.org/2012/12/01/735/#comments Sat, 01 Dec 2012 01:09:19 +0000 nomaf_admin http://www.nomaf.org/?p=735 ReCycled – RePurposed – ReBorn: that’s the calling card/motto of the ReStrung Jewelry line launched in January 2012 by Naomi Celestin. Celestin, previously the development director of the Acadiana Arts Council and life long music lover and artist, thought it was time to focus more on developing her creative side. She saw the opportunity to use her diverse background in arts administration, graphic design and metal work to transform broken and otherwise un-recyclable guitar strings into stunning pieces of hand-crafted jewelry.

ReStrung is sold locally at Red Lantern, Bon Castor, Glam 504, Forever New Orleans and they regularly have a pop-up shop at the New Orleans French Market in addition to their online store

Her signature line draws inspiration from nature – using ethically sourced stones and 14-karat gold leaf – the collection evokes her interpretation of tidal waves, vines, flora and fauna. “At first the process was marked by trial, error and an insatiable need to make things,” says Celestin. It was also spurred on by a lot of client demand- the day she “tested the waters” by posting her first 3 pieces on the popular crafts website, Etsy.com, 2 sold the same day. Those initial sales gave her the confidence to move forward.

From the start, Naomi has donated a percentage of her profits to the New Orleans’ Musicians Clinic. About a year ago a dear friend of hers, Andy Cornett who played with Henry Gray and the Cats for over 25 years, fell ill with no health insurance or primary care provider. When doctors in the ER could not help, he sought care through the Healthcare for Musicians project at the Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center, where doctors diagnosed him with Lyme Disease and delivered care to enhance his quality of life. Naomi is honored to give back to organizations with a commitment to serve our region’s artists by providing easily accessible, comprehensive healthcare. When you’re buying gifts this holiday season, support socially minded artists like ReStrung to spur positive cultural growth and to Keep New Orleans’ Music ALIVE.

Together with her team, including local singer/songwriter Truman Holland, (ReStrung’s “Bangle Boy, named for his talent in the tricky task of looping bangles and earring forms), Tara Rodgers (ReStrung’s Supreme Sales Executive) and Dona Celestin (Naomi’s Aunt, who manages the finances and helps with online sales)- ReStrung has successfully expanded its loyal customer base to include everyone from tweens and grandmas to rockers and their girlfriends.

]]> http://www.nomaf.org/2012/12/01/735/feed/ 0 A Conversation with Leo Nocentelli, Page McConnell and George Porter Jr. http://www.nomaf.org/2012/11/16/a-conversation-with-leo-nocentelli-page-mcconnell-and-george-porter-jr/ http://www.nomaf.org/2012/11/16/a-conversation-with-leo-nocentelli-page-mcconnell-and-george-porter-jr/#comments Fri, 16 Nov 2012 04:45:09 +0000 nomaf_admin http://www.nomaf.org/?p=729 Page McConnell discusses Get You a Healin’, the NOMC, and more in this great interview on Jambands.com

]]> http://www.nomaf.org/2012/11/16/a-conversation-with-leo-nocentelli-page-mcconnell-and-george-porter-jr/feed/ 0 NOMC Featured in (Oct. 14) episode of Treme http://www.nomaf.org/2012/10/22/nomc-featured-in-oct-14-episode-of-treme/ http://www.nomaf.org/2012/10/22/nomc-featured-in-oct-14-episode-of-treme/#comments Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:50:54 +0000 nomaf_admin http://www.nomaf.org/?p=718

Director Bethany Bultman explains the NOMC to viewers.
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]]> http://www.nomaf.org/2012/10/22/nomc-featured-in-oct-14-episode-of-treme/feed/ 0 Up from the Bayou 3 http://www.nomaf.org/2012/09/24/up-from-the-bayou-3/ http://www.nomaf.org/2012/09/24/up-from-the-bayou-3/#comments Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:11:26 +0000 nomaf_admin http://www.nomaf.org/?p=703 October 11th, 2012 at the Beekman Beer Garden in NYC
Featuring The Radiators in Fishead Stew

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Up From The Bayou III, A Benefit Jam in NYC
Halfway to jazz fest – music from the big easy to the big apple
First Time Four of the New Orleans Radiators Play Together Since Retirement
September 29, 2012 (New York, NY) – Continuing in the tradition of “Down on the Bayou”, an annual benefit held during the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival now in its fifth year, a collection of New Orleans’ most beloved artists will come together for a funk-filled jam session to benefit The New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation (NOMAF) for one night only in New York City. Mistress of ceremonies Christine Ohlman (Beehive Queen, Saturday Night Live) will host the event on Thursday, October 11th, 2012 and will sit in with members from The Radiators, Neville Brothers, James Brown Band, Joss Stone Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Leo Nocentelli Band, and many more. The evening is presented by the Jeffrey A. Altman Foundation & Shari Frank.NOMAF is most notably known as the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit that shepherds the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic, an innovative health service devoted to musicians and culture bearers, located in the heart of New Orleans.

This very special evening will take place at Beekman Beer Garden, 89 South Street at the South Street Seaport. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 7:30 PM. Performers will include Dave Malone, Camile Baudoin, Reggie Scanlan, Frank Bua, Jr.(of the Radiators), Mean Willie Green (of the Neville Brothers), Jake Eckert (Dirty Dozen Brass Band), CR Gruver (Leo Nocentelli Band), Jeffrey Watkins (Joss Stone & James Brown Bands).

All of the net proceeds will benefit NOMAF’s fund to support the Herman Ernest Memorial Interfaith Health Screening Initiative, a community health collaboration with Tulane University Medical School.The program provides head, neck and mouth cancer screenings at no cost to musicians and is spearheaded by Dr. Paul Friedlander of Tulane Medical School. Early detection is critical to saving the lives of musicians who keep the music and culture of New Orleans alive. More information about this unique alliance can be found here: http://www.nomaf.org/hem_health_screening_initiative.php

The program was created by NOMAF in memory of Herman Ernest, the much loved “diesel funk drummer” who performed for decades with Dr. John. Mr. Ernest’s recent death from head and neck cancer was a shock to the music community in New Orleans, and the world over.

Special Event Schedule: 7:00 PM – Doors Open DJ Logic from Brooklyn
7:30 – 8:30 PM New Orleans Suspects
8:30 – 9:00 PM a word from the host Christine Ohlman Beehive Queen from Saturday Night Live
9:00 – 11:00 PM Fishead Stew with members of the New Orleans Radiators
11:00 – 1 AM DJ Logic

]]> http://www.nomaf.org/2012/09/24/up-from-the-bayou-3/feed/ 0 New Orleans Musicians Clinic reaching out for money to make up for cuts http://www.nomaf.org/2012/08/13/new-orleans-musicians-clinic-reaching-out-for-money-to-make-up-for-cuts/ http://www.nomaf.org/2012/08/13/new-orleans-musicians-clinic-reaching-out-for-money-to-make-up-for-cuts/#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:31:19 +0000 nomaf_admin http://www.nomaf.org/?p=699 By Alison Fensterstock, The Times-Picayune-
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