Live Performance At The Reopening of University Hospital

The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic has asked Jep to perform "Our Home Louisiana" at the ceremony marking the reopening of University Hospital on the morning of November 15, 2006.  More details will be posted as they become available.

Update on Friday, November 10, 2006 at 08:28AM by Admin 1

SCHEDULE CHANGE

The ceremony for the reopening of University Hospital has been rescheduled.  The event will take place on Monday, November 20 at 1:30 PM. 

"Remembering Katrina" DVD Now Available from WWL-TV.

WWL TV, the CBS affiliate in New Orleans, has created a "Remembering Katrina" DVD, now available for purchase. The disc includes excerpts from the station's coverage of local events on August 29, 2006, marking the 1 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.  Jep's performance at Saint Louis Cathedral is included in the program.  Purchasing details can be found here.

Tulane Commencement Coverage in Summer 2006 Tulanian

Tulanian Magazine, in its Summer 2006 issue has some nice coverage from Tulane University's historic 2006 Commencement Ceremony.  The article is complete with touching images from the ceremony.  Here's what writer Arthur Nead had to say concerning Jep's performance ...

Standing out this year was singer/composer Jep Epstein's performance of his original composition, "Our Home, Louisiana", a ballad recognizing the courage of Louisianans in the face of hardship.  Epstein accompanied himself on the piano in a soulful musical statement backed up by Michael White's orchestra.

MAGAZINE COVER COURTESY OF TULANIAN MAGAZINE

PHOTO BY PAULA BURCH-CELENTANO

Recognizing the 1st Katrina Anniversary

Jep has been invited to perform at a very special anniversary service on August 29, 2006 at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.  Call 504-861-6300 to reserve your seat.

Interfaith Prayer Service
The Archdiocese of New Orleans will hold an ecumenical prayer service from 7-8 pm on August 29 at St. Louis Cathedral on Jackson Square hosted by Archbishop Hughes.  The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will play in Jackson Square from 8:00-8:55, and at 8:55, the Katrina bell (twin to the 9/11 bell in New York City) will be rung to commemorate the lives lost in Katrina. The Cathedral has a 950 person seating capacity. To reserve your seat, please contact: Deacon Ron Guidry, Director of the Office of Worship for the Archdiocese at 504/861-6300.

"Signs Amid The Rubble" Pre-Release Announcement

Within the next several weeks, Signs Amid The Rubble will be released.  "You may ask yourself, where does that highway go to?"; and then, you may ask yourself, "What is Signs Amid The Rubble?"  The answer?

It is a cd being released by Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New Orleans.  The resident Redeemer musicians, including Rebecca Barry, Brent Rose, and Jep have recorded a selection of hymns which are often sung by the congregation at Redeemer.  Drummer extrordinaire, Chris Davis, sat behind the kit.  This is a novel arrangement of hymns.

Stay tuned for purchase info ...
If you were perplexed by the opening of this journal entry, please see: Byrne, David or Heads, Talking.

Update on Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at 03:01PM by Admin 1

Signs Amid The Rubble is now available for purchase.  Please send checks for $15 plus $2 for shipping to Redeemer (address below).  If you order 4 or more, shipping is free.  Order 10 or more for $12 each.  You may also contact Rev. Ray Cannata directly, at (504) 894-1204.
All proceeds go to the support of the church plant in New Orleans, and to its efforts to see this very special city renewed.
Redeemer Presbyterian Church
ATTN: Signs CD
PO Box 750538
New Orleans, LA 70175

Update on Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at 02:59PM by Admin 1

The cd is also available at CD Baby.