Why are We Building Such a Big Ship at Siberia in New Orleans, 2011.

Hex Breaker Quartet at Neon Marshmallow in Chicago, 2010.

Kermit Ruffins (left) and Irvin Mayfield (center) during the "Love Sessions" at Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse, in New Orleans, 2012.

The Essentials at the Rock'n Bowl in New Orleans, 2012.

Dave Ferrato and company at the Rock'n Bowl in New Orleans, 2012.

Mark Mullins and Craig Klein at the Rock'n Bowl in New Orleans, 2012.

Drunken Monkeee, Chicago, 2007.

Big Freeda in New Orleans, 2012.

Coy Dog (right) and Kody Oh at Stage 7 during Winfield, 2010.

Stephanie and her Honky Tonk Band in Pulaski, Wis, 2011.

Mario Abney at the House of Blues in New Orleans, 2011.

Chicago, 2009.

Gold and the Rush at Tipitina's in New Orleans, 2012.

Andrew Jacob Holm at Stage 7 during Winfield, 2010.

Kurt Brunus Project at Sweet Lorraine's in New Orleans, 2012.

Domenic at Check Point Charlie's in New Orleans, 2012.

Fast Food Junkies play Fine Time Stage during Winfield, 2011.

Yoshio Toyama at Satchmo Fest in New Orleans 2012.

Helen Gillet at the Best of the Beat Awards 2012 in New Orleans

Andrew Duhon at Circle Bar in New Orleans, 2013.

Bluegrass Picking Party at Hi-Ho Lounge in New Orleans, 2012.

All People at Carrollton Station in New Orleans, 2013.

Hurray for the Riff Raff at Mimi's in New Orleans, 2012.

The Tillers at Fitzgerald's in Chicago, 2012

Ken Swartz and the Palace of Sin at Apple Barrel in New Orleans, 2012.

Hot 8 Brass Band during French Quarter Fest in New Orleans, 2012.

Yojimbo at Maison in New Orleans, 2011.

James Andrews at Bulletts Bar in New Orleans, 2012.

Guardians of the Flame at St Augustine in New Orleans, 2012.

Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns at French Quarter Fest in New Orleans, 2012.

Joe Pug at Fitzgeralds in Chicago, 2010.