An award-winning Happy Hour …

Guy Tem is an award-winning opera singer and vocal professor who came to New Orleans from Turkey in 2007 to sing in an opera – and never left. Guy teaches the table how to tell  a man’s singing voice by looking at his neck…then “swings low” with a stirring a cappella rendition of the spiritual that nearly blows out the mics.

David Lee Simmons is an award-winning journalist and communications professional. As communications specialist for the Foundation for Louisiana, David Lee wants us to know about the Foundation’s LEAD program, a seven-week leadership workshop accepting registration for its next cycle through Friday, Feb. 10. David Lee also came to New Orleans as a visitor and never left…except for the Atlanta years, which he says gives him a unique empathy for the Falcons.

Outlaw Nation is a soon-to-be award-winning New Orleans band whose founder Christian Simeon claims most of the best music ever came out of New Orleans. Christian and co-guitarist Sebastian Weston serve up three tunes so infectious you’ll need a shot.

Andrew Duhon says he’s stuck for an album title and asks Christian to name Outlaw Nation’s top 10 for inspiration. The winner: “Greatest Misses.” Stay tuned.

Rich Collins of The Imagination Movers hosts for Grant … and tells our favorite story about the home-delivered underpants.

Photos at Wayfare by Catherine King.

Adam’s Apple cover art – Adam’s Apple (censored) – by Mark Satchwill