Folk Alliance 2009 Song of The Year: Ray Bonneville "I Am The Big Easy"

[russtacean]

In prayer for all those folks so hard hit along the Gulf Coast... from the wrath of Katrina and Rita and all the recent flooding along the Mississippi and her tributaries... to those folks who were already so down on their luck and who have largely been forgotten in such a widespread, continuing and great time of need.

[har6236]

Ray is the most regular guy you could ever meet. He played at my northern Michigan cafe two years in a row. We miss ya Ray!!!

A couple of old Les Paul Juniors, Fender Amps and what ever stoppin stage we could manufacture. The first time it was some old kitchen cabinets and plywood from my garage attic!. A Total blast!.

[RolloffDeBunk]

very nicely recorded! Thank you for the post

[tremoloheart]

hey ray, somehow I missed your last visit to St. Louis. it snuck past me; I was waiting for a winter visit at the Focal Point like I'm used to. It's great to see you on You tube. Just yesterday I discovered Jimmy Lafave recording "Hidaway Girl" is that very room you're in. Love "The Big Easy". Congratulations on the award. We'll go bowling next time.