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The new Tipitina's closed in 1984, a vic­ patio will, in theory, replace the tim of changing times, the World's neutral ground as the place to get Fair and, perhaps, too many cooks outside and away from the action. in its management set-up. The name Cleaning up the neighborhood af­ Tipitina's is now controlled by the ter each show will be a priority. Tipitina Social Aid and Pleasure Additional lights are being installed Club, whose seven trustees are ori­ in the vicinity of the club to make ginal Tipitina's founders. In the late night revelers feel a bit safer on spring of 1985, investors doing music in New Orleans." late the air every 30 seconds, a their way back to the their cars. On business as Real New Orleans Inc. What will change? The bath­ boon to non-smokers. Monday-Wednesday, the shows will purchased the real estate that was rooms will be bigger, with an atten­ Those responsible for the changes start at 8, so those of us with real Tjpitina's with plans to renovate, dant on duty in the women's room. in design are all long-time Tipiti­ jobs can hear music and be home reopen and manage the club. After Every effort is being made to im­ na's devotees who have many, by 10:30. Yes, starting on time will negotiations, Real New Orleans Inc. prove the parking situation. There many nights experience with the be a priority. was able to license the use of the are talks going on concerning the past problems. Architects Nick What remains the same about name Tipitina's from the Tipitina use of the China Glass lot as well Musso and Seldon "Reb" Haizlip Tip's? Visually, you will see the Social Aid and Pleasure Club. as the Rosy's lot. Valet parking is have come up with a plan that is same posters and junk that were al­ While Real New Orleans Inc. will being considered. For bike riders, not ostentatious, but is essential and ways there. The logo remains the manage the business of the club, there wjll be a lower cover charge goes a long way toward making the same and the bar top will be there the trustees of TSAPC will handle and a Jew bike rack right out in club comfortable. Both construction as always. So will the photo booth. the music. The TSAPC, a non­ front of the club. There will be two head Jim Eckert and construction The music, booked again by Sonny profit corporation, exists solely to police officers on duty for supervisor Joe Bucher have also Schniedau, will be variable, whim­ protect the name Tipitina's, with Thursday-Saturday shows. There spent many a night at Tip's. As sical, but essentially: the best of lo­ any money derived from licensing will be two huge draw fans on the such, this is a labor of love for all cal and regional music, mainly of a going to "the betterment of live roof which will, in theory, recircu- involved. roots-oriented variety, combined with the occasional big time act. The new, more spacious environs will allow bigger crowds, thus big­ ger bookings. Real New Orleans Inc. wants the style and attitude of the old Tip's to continue on with the new. There will still be live WWOZ broadcasts -Walter Brock of 'OZ is one of the TSAPC trustees and a once-a­ week "Live From Tipitina's" show is in the works. TSAPC spokesman Michael Smith says, "The reopen­ ing of Tipitina's will end the post World's Fair depression in the New Orleans music scene." - Mark Bingham FOUR A.M. AT ROSY'S And the blackbirds swooped down. Two blackbirds joined in with their high brass tones wailing together . cello silent and bass upright . the way the tree recalls music at sunrise or after rainfall. • Crystal shatters; wood revemerates. The heart. though encased, divides into chambers of fear and hope. It is that hour in a darkened cove when waitresses collect their tips.