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Media Contacts:

Anne Robichaux, The Historic New Orleans Collection
(504) 598-7137 | anner@hnoc.org
Sarah Chambless Federer, Gambel Communications
(985) 373-5271 | sarahc@gambelpr.com
533 Royal Street | 400-410 Chartres Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 523-4662 | wrc@hnoc.org | www.hnoc.org

WHO: The Historic New Orleans Collection

WHAT: Concerts in the Courtyard

DATES: Friday, Sept. 16, with Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters
Friday, Oct. 21, with The Tumbling Wheels
Friday, Nov. 18, with the Colin Lake Band

TIMES: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Each concert is held from 6 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: The Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal St., in the French Quarter

HOW: Admission is $10, free for THNOC members,* and includes three beverages. White wine, craft beer and soft drinks are available at each event. Guests must be 21 or older to enter. In the event of rain, visit www.hnoc.org or call (504) 523-4662 for updates. *Memberships begin at $35 per year.

WHY: Concerts in the Courtyard, The Historic New Orleans Collection's popular outdoor music series, returns Friday, Sept. 16, with a performance from Walter "Wolfman" Washington and the Roadmasters.
Now in its ninth year, Concerts in the Courtyard offers a fun, affordable way to kick off the weekend. In addition to the Walter "Wolfman" Washington, the fall series will include shows by The Tumbling Wheels (Friday, Oct. 21) and the Colin Lake Band (Friday, Nov. 18).
All concerts this season feature a bar offering white wine and craft beer. Admission is $10, free for THNOC members, and includes three beverages. Shows are held at 533 Royal St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the concerts are 6-8 p.m. THNOC's museum shop will be open during the event. In the event of rain or for more details, call (504) 523-4662 or visit www.hnoc.org.

About the band

Walter "Wolfman" Washington cut his teeth backing up some of the best singers and performers in New Orleans history before putting together his longtime band, the Roadmasters, who have been burning up local and national stages since the 1980s. His style combines rhythm and blues, blues, New Orleans funk and modern jazz into one unique sound. There is a little Bobby Blue Bland, a little Kenny Burrell, a little George Benson, a little church and a lot of New Orleans charm in a Walter "Wolfman" Washington performance.

Capacity is limited and the event is designed for a standing audience. Outside chairs, food and beverages are not permitted on the premises. In the event of rain or inclement weather, visit www.hnoc.org or call (504) 523-4662 for updates.

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About The Historic New Orleans Collection
Founded in 1966, The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research center and publisher dedicated to the study and preservation of the history and culture of New Orleans and the Gulf South. For more information about The Historic Collection, visit www.hnoc.org or call (504) 523-4662.