Monogram Hunters Indian practice on January 15, 2017.

Womens March through New Orleans on January 21, 2017.

Womens March through New Orleans on January 21, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Womens March through New Orleans on January 21, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Womens March through New Orleans on January 21, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Womens March through New Orleans on January 21, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Monogram Hunters practice on January 22, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrPhoto.com

Monogram Hunters practice on January 22, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrPhoto.com

Monogram Hunters Chief Keelian “Dump” Boyd works on his suit for Fat Tuesday on January 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Carter Church works on a maids dress for the Iris ball at his shop in Bay St. Louis on January 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Carter Church works on an outfit for Krewe of Nereids at his Bay St. Louis workshop on Febuary 2, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Carter Church and employees work on outfits for Krewe of Iris at his Bay St. Louis workshop on Febuary 2, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Caroline Thomas works on headdresses in her backyard workshop on January 20, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrPhoto.com

Bryan Harrell puts the final touches on king cakes at Dong Phuong Bakery at 2:30 a.m. on January 26, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Peaceful rally to show solidarity with the Muslim Community at City Hall in New Orleans on January 29, 2017.

Peaceful rally to show solidarity with the Muslim Community at City Hall in New Orleans on January 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Peaceful rally to show solidarity with the Muslim Community at City Hall in New Orleans on January 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Mardi Gras World on January 26, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Mardi Gras Machine: Pixie, a mechanical arm built by KUKA Robotics, cuts out the styrofoam body of Tucks krewe mascot Friar Tuck for the front a float at Mardi Gras World on January 26, 2017. The arm was introduced in late 2015, and was followed by the layoff of 30 employees at the company.

Krewe of Iris Ball at the Hilton in New Orleans on February 3, 2017. Founded in 1917, the krewe is celebrating their 100th year. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Krewe of Iris Ball at the Hilton in New Orleans on February 3, 2017. Founded in 1917, the krewe is celebrating their 100th year. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Iris krewe members leave a sunglasses decorating party in Uptown New Orleans on February 5, 2017. Iris, founded in 1917, is celebrating their 100th year as a carnival krewe. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Krewe du Vieux sub krewe of C.R.U.D.E. work.

Krewe du Vieux rolls through the Marigny on February 11, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Krewe du Vieux rolls through the Marigny on February 11, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Krewe du Vieux rolls through the Marigny on February 11, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Krewe du Vieux rolls through the Marigny on February 11, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Krewe du Vieux rolls through the Marigny on February 11, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Krewe du Vieux rolls through the Marigny on February 11, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Krewe du Vieux rolls through the Marigny on February 11, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Krewe du Vieux rolls through the Marigny on February 11, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Krewe du Vieux rolls through the Marigny on February 11, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Jeremy Stevenson Monogram Hunters Chief

Krewe of Cork walking down Bourbon Street on February 17, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Krewe des Fleurs gets ready to march in Cleopatra on February 17, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Krewe of Choctaw members before their parade on February 18, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Ben Franklin Elementary school cheerleaders catch beads at the start of Krewe of Freret parade on February 18, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

tit' Rex parades through the Marigny on February 18, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com

Chewbacchus rolls down St Claude on February 18, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com

Krewe of Chad marks off spots along Orleans for Endymion days before the parade. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Members of Creole Osceolas Mardi Gras Indian Tribe at a sewing party shortly before Mardi Gras on February 21, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com

Cake Cafe makes King Cakes for the day at 4 a.m. on February 21, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Muses on February 23, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com -

Chaos on February 23, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com -

Muses on February 23, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com -

Muses on February 23, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com -

Krewe of Iris members gather in the French Quarter for luncheons and a toast to Hermes the day before parade on Feb. 24, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Krewe of Iris members gather in the French Quarter for luncheons and a toast to Hermes the day before parade on Feb. 24, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Red Beans and Rice Parade on Lundi Gras in New Orleans Feb. 27, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Red Beans and Rice Parade on Lundi Gras in New Orleans Feb. 27, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Red Beans and Rice Parade on Lundi Gras in New Orleans Feb. 27, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Proteus rolls down St. Charles on February 27, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Fat Tuesday in New Orleans on February 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Fat Tuesday in New Orleans on February 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Fat Tuesday in New Orleans on February 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Fat Tuesday in New Orleans on February 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Fat Tuesday in New Orleans on February 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Fat Tuesday in New Orleans on February 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Fat Tuesday in New Orleans on February 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Fat Tuesday in New Orleans on February 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Fat Tuesday in New Orleans on February 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Fat Tuesday in New Orleans on February 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Fat Tuesday in New Orleans on February 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Fat Tuesday in New Orleans on February 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

St. Joseph's night on March 19, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

St. Joseph's night on March 19, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

St. Joseph's night on March 19, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

St. Joseph's night on March 19, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

St. Joseph's night on March 19, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

St. Joseph's night on March 19, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Creole Osceola Gang Flag Kelly making sure she is looking pretty for Downtown Super Sunday on Apirl 2, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Wild Magnolia James Payne during Downtown Super Sunday on Apirl 2, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Super Sunday on March 19, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Downtown Super Sunday on Apirl 2, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Creole Wild West Queen Rukiya during Downtown Super Sunday on Apirl 2, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Downtown Super Sunday on Apirl 2, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Downtown Super Sunday on Apirl 2, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Downtown Super Sunday on Apirl 2, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

Land of Dreams: Vitoria Coy and others dance to the Kris Tokarski Band along Bourbon Street during French Quarter Fest on April 9, 2017.

French Quarter Festival 2017 day 1 April 6, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Adrian Fulton in his Fine Art Gallery along Conti Street in the French Quarter on April 7, 2017. Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Barbara Shorts and Blue Jazz perform at French Quarter Fest 2017 on April 8, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

French Quarter Festival 2017 day 1 April 6, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

French Quarter Festival 2017 day 1 April 6, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Cody enjoying French Quarter Fest along Bourbon Street on April 9, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Cole Williams Band preforming during French Quarter Fest on April 9, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

French Quarter Fest on April 9, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

French Quarter Fest on April 9, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

French Quarter Fest on April 9, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

French Quarter Fest on April 9, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Jimmy "King James" Horn cooks red beans for his weekly Monday night show with the Special Men at the Saturn Bar on January 30, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Sam Cammarata gets red beans and rice during King James and the Special Men weekly Monday night set at Saturn Bar on January 30, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

King James and the Special Men perform their weekly Monday night set at Saturn Bar on January 30, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com

9th Ward Black Hatchet at West Fest on April 23, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

West Fest parade on April 23, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

West Fest parade on April 23, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

West Fest parade on April 23, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Wild Opelousas of Martin Behrman Charter school at West Fest parade on April 23, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

West Fest parade on April 23, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

West Fest parade on April 23, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

West Fest parade on April 23, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

West Fest parade on April 23, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Jazz Fest day 4 on May 4, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Jazz Fest Day 5 on May 5, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Black Hatchet during Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Golden Sioux parading during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

New Orleans Baby Doll Ladies at Jazz Fest day 3 on April 30, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

David L. Harris performs at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Jazz Fest day 4 on May 4, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Team Gleason at Jazz Fest day 4 on May 4, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Team Gleason at Jazz Fest day 4 on May 4, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Cheyenne rolls through Jazz Fest day 4 on May 4, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Black Hatchet during Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Quiana Lynell and the Lush Life Band at the Jazz Tent during Jazz Fest day 4 on May 4, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

The Jazz Epistles Featuring Abdullah Ibrahim& Ekaya with Terence Blanchard during Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Quiana Lynell at Jazz Fest day 4 on May 4, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Washitaw Nation during Jazz Fest day 2 on April 29, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Jazz Fest day 4 on May 4, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Brad Walker during Jazz Fest day 7 on May 7, 2017. Walker played 10 different sets around the festival over the 7 days, and not considering all the night gigs. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Jazz Fest Day 5 on May 5, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Jazz Fest day 7 on May 7, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Jazz Fest day 4 on May 4, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Jazz Fest day 3 on April 30, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Donna hanging out at Congo Square during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 30, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Spy Boy Dow Edwards at Jazz Fest Day 5 on May 5, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Jazz Fest day 4 on May 4, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Brass Band busking outside after Jazz Fest day 4 on May 4, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

City of New Orleans removes the Jefferson Davis monument in Mid City on May 11, 2017. Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

City of New Orleans removes the Jefferson Davis monument in Mid City on May 11, 2017. Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Birdfoot Festival at the Madewood Plantation in June 2017.

Birdfoot Festival at the Madewood Plantation in June 2017.

Birdfoot Festival in June 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Birdfoot Festival student performance in June 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Lisa and Cameron wedding in New Orleans on May 13, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Dooky Chase's ower and Chief Leah Chase with Louisiana wine Amato's on August 9, 2017. photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Crystal Feather dinner at Basin Street Station on August 12, 2017.

The Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Award Ceremony at the Ashe Cultural Arts Center on August 13, 2017.

The Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame Award Ceremony at the Ashe Cultural Arts Center on August 13, 2017.

The funeral of Mardi Gras Indian Isaac “Mr. Ike” Edward Jr., 94, in New Orleans on July 15, 2017. Mr. Ike Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Guardians of the Flame Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson dances with a Golden Blades Spy Boy before the funeral of Mardi Gras Indian Isaac “Mr. Ike” Edward Jr. on July 15, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

The funeral of Mardi Gras Indian Isaac “Mr. Ike” Edward Jr., 94, in New Orleans on July 15, 2017. Mr. Ike Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

The funeral of Mardi Gras Indian Isaac “Mr. Ike” Edward Jr., 94, in New Orleans on July 15, 2017. Mr. Ike Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

The funeral of Mardi Gras Indian Isaac “Mr. Ike” Edward Jr., 94, in New Orleans on July 15, 2017. Mr. Ike Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

The funeral of Mardi Gras Indian Isaac “Mr. Ike” Edward Jr., 94, in New Orleans on July 15, 2017. Mr. Ike Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee rhrphoto.com

Iggy Garside performs with the Pair-A-Dice Tumblers on Bourbon Street during the Southern Decadence Parade on September 3, 2017.

Walnut Valley Music Festival - Winfield, Kansas in September 2017.

Winfield Bluegrass in September 2017.

Winfield Bluegrass in September 2017.

Winfield Bluegrass in September 2017.

Winfield Bluegrass in September 2017.

Winfield Bluegrass in September 2017.

Winfield Bluegrass in September 2017.

Winfield Bluegrass in September 2017.

Winfield Bluegrass in September 2017.

Winfield Bluegrass in September 2017.

Winfield Bluegrass in September 2017.

Winfield Bluegrass in September 2017.

Winfield Bluegrass in September 2017.

Walnut Valley Music Festival - Winfield, Kansas in September 2017.

Walnut Valley Music Festival - Winfield, Kansas in September 2017.

Winfield Bluegrass in September 2017.

Winfield Bluegrass in September 2017.

Walnut Valley Music Festival - Winfield, Kansas in September 2017.

Walnut Valley Music Festival - Winfield, Kansas in September 2017.

Winfield Bluegrass in September 2017.

Tuesday New Orleans Show DJ Cole Williams during WWOZ Fall Pledge Drive day 1 on October 17, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Corey Henry & Treme Funktet in studio during the WWOZ Fall Pledge Drive day 1 on October 17, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Bob "Old Man River" Rod during WWOZ Fall Pledge Drive day 1 on October 17, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Soul Brass Band perform in studio during the WWOZ Fall Pledge Drive day 4 on October 20, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers perform during WWOZ fall pledge drive on October 24, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com

WWOZ Fall Pledge Drive final day on October 27, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

WWOZ Fall pledge drive on October 26, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

WWOZ Fall Pledge Drive final day on October 27, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Ms. Linda “the Ya-Ka-Mein Lady” preps a serving of crawfish mac and cheese during the Oak Street Po-Boy Fest on November 12, 2017.

Avery's co-owner Justin Pitard prepares the seafood gumbo on October 13, 2017 in New Orleans. The family owned and run restaurant opened in 2012 on Tulane Ave.

Jessica Lazer on November 11, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Ricardo Pustanio at the Krewe of Mid City den on September 18, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee

Iggy at Pair of Dice Tumblers rehearsal on October 18, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com

Iggy’s sisters Cloud, Rain, and father Phillip Garside walk to music therapy in the Marigny on November 16, 2017.

Family time on a Saturday morning, Cloud, 11, plays Memory Palace with her brother Iggy, 7, while their mother Rebecca, father Phillip and sister Rain relax on November 18, 2017.

Iggy shows Phillip a walnut he found while out for walk with the family along the Mississippi.

Phillip Garside has a chat with his son Iggy Garside during the Pair-A-Dice Tumblers rehearsal on November 8, 2017.

Dane Williams gives Iggy a high five after playing a song during Po Boy Fest on November 12, 2017.

Iggy Garside plays with the Pair-A-Dice Tumblers for their Turkey Tumble on November 22, 2017.