New Orleans Photo Archive
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dave Bartholomew recently stopped by BMI’s Music Row offices. Bartholomew is an indisputable legend: When the songwriter, producer, musician, arranger and A&R man hooked up with Fats Domino, the pair’s collaborations sent shock waves from New Orleans, forever changing the soundscape of American music. He wrote classics including “Ain’t That a Shame,” “I’m Walkin’”…
Pictured enjoying the French Quarter Festival are BMI's Mark Mason, Andrew Duhon, John Michael Rouchell, the French Quarter Festival’s Greg Schatz, Kristin Diable, and BMI's Clay Bradley. The annual French Quarter Festival seized the heart of New Orleans April 9 through 11, and BMI jumped in with both feet, orchestrating its own inaugural stage patterned after other successful BMI stages…
Andrew Duhon performs on the BMI Songwriter Stage at the 2010 French Quarter Festival in New Orleans.
A crowd gathers at the BMI Songwriter Stage at the 2010 French Quarter Festival.
BMI’s Clay Bradley (left) and Mark Mason (right) mingle with artist manager and Director of Youth Programs for the Tipitina’s Foundation Erin Frankenheimer at the 2010 French Quarter Festival in New Orleans.
John Michael Rouchell delivers a strong set on the BMI Songwriter Stage at the 2010 French Quarter Festival.
BMI’s Mark Mason (right) welcomes songwriters Jim McCormick and Karen Waldrup to the 2010 French Quarter Festival.
BMI stage performer Kristin Diable captivates the crowd during the 2010 French Quarter Festival.
Jim McCormick performs on the BMI Songwriter Stage at the 2010 French Quarter Festival.