My girlfriend Karen “Juicey” James for her love and understanding… My kids, Tawanna, Kermit, Christina, and Neshia Ruffins. The Essence Festival’s fundraising efforts will help bring the Freedom Schools program to the Gulf Coast. "Treme" Do You Know What It Means (TV Episode 2010) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Other Social / YouTube Kai Lynn. At Chris Brown, your children won’t be out of place, and I’ll bet they won’t be alone, either. On Saturday, the weather wasn’t as nice with intermittent rain all day long. 2,772 Views. | 2,443 Views. Find Karen James's phone number, address, and email on Spokeo, the leading people search directory for contact information and public records. They're not the only ones. Although recorded in July, “A Saints Christmas” is the song of the season. “It was before the preseason of what seems like a very special year.” For the traditionalist, the CD also features holiday staples like “Jingle Bells” and “Silent Night.” “Kermit loves Christmas, and people love to hear him play these tunes,” adds Samuels whose collaboration with Ruffins began in1998 when Samuels recorded The Barbecue Swingers Live at a packed Tipitina’s. Jim James. I would spend all day with her while she cooked for the students. He’s got charisma, in order a result, he and his bandmates within the Barbecue Swingers aren’t at risk of overexposing themselves within their indigenous Crescent Town. “Coming Home” is the new blog leading up to Essence Music Festival’s return to New Orleans July 5, 6 and 7. We had a canal right in the middle of the road, and we’d catch live blue crabs, and we would sell them to the old ladies in the neighborhood. 1. One of the best tunes on Have a Crazy Cool Christmas is “A Saints Christmas,” an upbeat tune where Kermit wishes for the Saints to be in the Super Bowl. James Gill; Stephanie Grace; Will Sutton ... the Cuban Buena Vista Social Club Doppelgangers, Llowen Drum Set, Kermit Ruffins Band, ... Ozanam Inn board President Fred Kirchgraber with Karen… Class of 1969. Class of 1963. As I wrap up my conversation with Kermit, I am left with thoughts of cookies for Santa Claus, snapping turtles in piquant sauce and the Saints in the Super Bowl. No matter the circumstances, New Orleans embraces the joy of life. We would play for older people at their parties. Dancer Porscha Coleman. Kermit Ruffins is a member of Trumpet Player Age, Biography and Wiki This year we're exited to have Beyoncé, Richie and Frankie Beverly and Maze, all of whom were a part of the Essence Festival last time it was in New Orleans, and we’re excited by the progress New Orleans has made since the storm. Loyola and the Monk Institute have made a major commitment to the city’s culture and its rebuilding. KAREN M JAMES (DIRECTOR) RUFF-N-RECORDS, INC. LOUISIANA BUSINESS CORPORATION: WRITE REVIEW: Address: C/O Kermit H. Ruffins 731 Bartholmew St. New Orleans, LA 70117: Registered Agent: Kermit H. Ruffins: Filing Date: December 01, 2006: File Number: 36322988D: Contact Us About The Company Profile For Ruff-N-Records, Inc. Welcome to “Coming Home,” a look inside New Orleans as we anticipate the return of the Essence Music Festival July 5, 6 and 7 to its long-time home, the New Orleans Superdome. I love Christmas, and I wanted to make a CD that would last forever. Birthday . This is the band that became Rebirth Brass Band. 41 upcoming tour dates. There are maybe two houses left and it’s five blocks away from the Brad Pitt Make It Right homes. Comments (70) I have some classic tunes, but I also have some cool new stuff like “A Saints Christmas,” where we tell Santa that “All I want for Christmas is the Saints in the Super Bowl,” which features Herlin Riley and Neal Caine. Comments (22) 2,248 Views. 3. Festival season is upon New Orleans. FREE Background Report. Actor Corey Feldman. Edward is the loving father of Lisa James Brown and Karen (Kermit) James Ruffins. RSVP We're 100% free for everything! After our first rehearsal, we went out to Bourbon Street and started to play for tips. Finally, Debra, Jack is right—Essence Music Festival is a multi-generational event. KR: I think of food, music, kids, all of my Christmas dishes, my family. In the past, Karen has also been known as Karen E James and Karen Elizabeth James. Some of the city’s top chefs including Restaurant August’s John Besh have not only reopened their restaurants but have new restaurants in the planning stages. Some restaurants are struggling and some are closing, but many are opening, too. Class of 1961. Remember to purchase The KING Cake online now at www.rocknbowl.com. Still, visitors enjoyed a drama-free Carnival Season this year, just as they have for years. Kermit’s next birthday is in . Comments (7) 2. | TrackBack (0). Send them to cominghome@essence.com. As a kid I remember putting cookies and milk out for Santa Claus, and in the morning we would find half-eaten cookies. Kermit Ruffins. All Rights Reserved. Posted at 12:45 PM | Permalink The city is a safe place and a risky place, a sad place and an exhilarating place. Writer Alex Rawls edits OffBeat, New Orleans' Music and Culture Magazine. Kermit Ruffins. 5. Also on the bill so far are the O'Jays with Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill, Ludacris, Ciara, Chris Brown, Ne-Yo, Steve Harvey and Robin Thicke. 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