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Beatin’ The Heat-Big Easy Style

August 1, 1999 by: David Kunian

Yes, it is summertime, and the temperature is rising, the humidity is stifling, the daze-like stupidity is almost overwhelming, and everyone doesn't feel like getting out of bed, let alone going about their day. In search of relief, I decided to find out how this swamp city's lifeblood, the musicians, keep cool in the summer time. There were many suggestions and tips on how to lower the temperature and temperament of a New Orleans summer. Some become nocturnal, and some pray to the god of air...

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