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Our brother Khris Royal is in need of help. Khris does NOT have COVID-19 but is in need of blood. If you are able to donate blood, please do so at Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans Blood Donor Center.
1516 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-3375
Blood Donation Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Saturday: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Any blood type will work because the blood bank will trade out what they receive in his name for what he needs.
Be sure to list Khristopher Royal as the beneficiary of your donation. Again, thank you and keep Khris in your prayers.
Jonathan Freilich
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. Another long time friend. 30 years in this community. Countless projects. Apparently at home doing a lot of editing. Trust me I know the feeling. Werd. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.f...
Gal Holiday
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. Our friend Vanessa of the Bywater. She talks about her great work with the Krewe of Red Beans. Taking this time to work on her house and write songs. Also we are curious as to how this virus will affect couple dancing. Also she wants you to wear a...
Big Sam
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. On pause from his world of traveling and gigging, he started a driveway series. We talk about his upbringing in marching bands and Brass bands. Hitting the road as a young man with the DDBB and Allen Tousaint. Still going strong with The Funky Nat...
Ivan Neville
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. We talked about him dealing with still recovering from the COVID-19. It's very strange and especially for him that there's no Jazz Fest. At least no time soon. Also a few projects that Dumpstafunk has been working on. WHO DAT --- This episode is s...
Erica Falls
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. One of my favorite people. A gift to the world right here from New Orleans, she is. Hard to believe she's just getting started as a solo artist. Especially after an already impressive career in the music industry. If you get a chance to hear her s...
Nayo Jones
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. Exiled in Pheonix. She like everyone is trying to navigate the idiosyncrasies of online performance. She talks about performing with her dad Doc Jones again. He's a longtime musician/music educator. And Nayo's personal music coach. We look forward...
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. From the hippies of Eugene to the hippies of Oak st, she has entertained thousands. Sage is one hell of a musician with great stage presence. She gives us a little insight into being a digital performer as a side man(woman). Werd --- This episode....
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. Yo, Zarba is my main damey. We talk about his life of hip hop. As a rapper, producer and educator. His love for New Orleans drummers and New Orleans culture. Please donate to the Upbeat Academy. Werd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. He's my oldest friend. We talk about the day we met in 1992. This is also the first time I've talked about Crönk on this podcast. Paul is my favorite piano player in the world. Holler! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way t...
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. Fellow drummer. Leader of Water Seed. Community organizer. We talk about growing up in New Orleans. Time spent at Xavier and DC and Atlanta. Also trying to navigate the business of music while also being a badass. --- This episode is sponsored by....
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. She started out as the little girl on WWL. Now she's a 20 year veteran of the entertainment industry. Her outlook is positive and she has great ideas for bringing people together. Holler --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way ...
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. We talk about culture and lineage. Is this his ideal living situation? Maybe? Is the Government being dismantled? Leon has answers to all these questions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://ancho...
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. We talk about the difficulties in finding new ways to entertain. How she started out young with the legendary Raymond Miles. Also a gentleman by the name of Dave Bartholomew. Maybe you've heard of him? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: T...
Episode 11
James Martin
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. James talks about his starting out as a guitar player. Before he became "TV's James Martin". He came up with some of the finest talent from New Orleans in the last twenty years. I had the pleasure of producing his latest album "Keep Moving". Can't...
Episode 10
Nick Pino
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. A hip hop head from Jersey turned Jazz freak in New Orleans. We talk about how he taught himself to be a filmmaker. His Chilean background and his hope for the future. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. ...
Episode 9
Jamie Bernstein
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. In this episode we talk about a delayed release for The Future Cowboys. His unique upbringing. His nightly protest with his wife Muffin and the good ole days. (Back when all had to talk to each other). Holler --- This episode is sponsored by · An...
Episode 8
Nigel Hall
"If you dead all the toilet paper in the world can't help you" Wow! We had a lot of fun on this one. We found out that the French Quarter is strange with no people in it. We also find out that God has a sense of humor. **Explicit Content**
Episode 7
Cole Williams
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. We talk about being from Brooklyn and how it translates to New Orleans. And how her Island roots have prepared her for a life of unpredictability. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app...
Episode 5
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. In this episode. We talk about webcasting. Red Beans. Coming up as part of legendary New Orleans family. Hopeful future Europe shenanigans and much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor...
Episode 4
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. In this episode we talk to Khris. A DJ, a fine musician and of course a good friend. We talk about his upbringing. Coming up with some incredibly talented people. His journey to Berklee college and Los Angeles. Also his career in New Orleans that....
Episode 3
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. In this episode I'm talking to my best homie Keng Harvey. He's infamous. We talk about his health. The comeback of Sir-Funk-A-Lot. His vision for the future and words of wisdom. Holla! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to...
Episode 2
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. A sat down with longtime friend and bandmate Danny Abel to talk about our current status. Also a little bit about our history. Holla! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this...
Episode 1
Listen to this episode from Da Set Break on Spotify. Coming to grips with being an entertainer and club owner in these trying times --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mistersmokerspeaks/support
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