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Well, there are no pictures from me, as cameras weren't allowed and I'm too chicken to try (although I think Buffy got a couple in).  So, here's the review the best I can do.
This was my first time in New Orleans, and I had to drive a horrid bridge to get there.  I had to go alone, as my partners flaked out (GRRRR).  But no one told me that it was actually not all water under that bridge, so it wasn't really as bad as all that.  The panic attacks were before I left...had none while driving.  And even if I had, I think it would have been ok as long as I was able to stay on the road.
I found the hotel easily, and then found the House of Blues easily.  When I got there, Buffy was at the front of the line, and someone gave me a tip that if you ate at the restaurant, you would actually get in first (woohoo!) se she and I had dinner together, and we ran into a couple of my myspace friends there (the ones that gave me the tip, actually).  The food was really good, and the "appetizer" I got was more than enough for a meal, and was actually reasonably priced.  If you get the chance, go there...it's worth it.  And, as a result, we were only a couple people back from the front of the line...behind some fancorps people (sklandry...and her husband, whose screen name I'm unsure of).  Therefore, I was able to secure what has become my regular spot...right in front of CB (and I swear, I don't plan it that way).  The opening band was John Mclaughlin (correct me if I'm wrong on that...we all know me and names).  The lead guy played keyboard and sang, and they were ok.  Not really my cup of tea, but not too bad either.  I got tickled and the lead guy a but because he had the keyboard height set to sit but he kept standing up so he was sort of squatted down funny.  Higher voice...got a lot of approval from the audience.  Not bad, just...not my style really.  Honestly, my favorite opener so far is still Moses Mayfield from the Baton Rouge show.  Anyway, They played I think 9 songs...it was alright...a good set.  Then Blue came out...it was before 9 I think, as they got started pretty close after 8.  You know, when I did this before, I couldn't think of what to say then either.  Yall know these guys put on an awesome awesome show...I don't have to tell you.  It was great.  Justin was in fine form...seems to be getting his groove back after the injury and the stress of "fixing to" have a baby.  She is happy and healthy according to him, and he beamed when he talked about her before "Come in Closer", which he dedicated to her, and added some onto it.  It was very sweet.  I think someone on here put the whole "angel baby pumpkin princess..." thing on here...I can't remember it all.  But, without further ado, here is the set list:
U make me Smile
She's my Ride
HRSA
Calling You
What if we Could
Sound of Pulling
Let it Go
Ugly Side
Drilled a Wire
Razor Blade
Come in Closer (with all the extras)
Into the Ocean
X-Amount

(fakey ending leading to the encore)

18th floor
Libby (first time I've heard this one            live...that was exciting as it's one of my faves)
Hate Me (because if they didn't, they'd have gotten mauled ).

So yeah.  Really good show.  Worth the 6 hour drive.  Worth the terrible bridge that wasn't so bad after all.  And, I had a great time.  I had been told horror stories of NOLA...mostly from my mother, but I've learned that yes, my mother actually is an idiot...and I should have gotten way past that by now, but everything...well, ok, 75% of what she tells me is bullshit.  Anyway, I stayed at the Motel 6 at I-10 and Bullard, if you are going there, the rooms are small but clean and inexpensive...I liked it and got good service.  And checkout isn't till 12.  Then, the service at House of Blues was kick ass...better than I thought it would be, as was the service at the IHOP where I had breakfast saturday morning.  Much of it has been rebuilt, but there is still some obvious damage from the storm.  Some stores boarded up and whatnot.  Even still, what I saw was lovely, and I want to go back and spend a few days and tour the city.  I am in the process of guilting my friend Joshua into giving me a tour when I go back since he's one of the ones that flaked on me LoL.  The only thing that was rough was actually leaving the show...the area is full of one way streets and I had a hell of a time getting back to I-10, but it's like Jackson was...everything is off of I-10 so it wasn't so bad...it will be easier next time I'm sure.
SO, all in all, it was an awesome couple of days and I hope to do it again SOON!