This week we continue to follow the rebuilding of the Gulf Region through the stories and songs of its musicians. Joining in the recovery effort is the soul queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas, to talk about her life, post-Katrina. Plus, we’ll go into the studio with Michael and David Doucet, brothers and members of the Cajun band Beausoleil for their take on some storm songs.

Jazz/blues pianist/songwriter Mose Allison, who migrated from the Mississippi village of Tippo to Greenwich Village, is a mellow post-Thanksgiving verbal and musical presence as we club-hop across New Orleans from Snug Harbor to the Saturn Bar.

This week we continue to look eastward from our refuge in Acadiana back to New Orleans, the land of dreams, as south Louisiana continues to rebuild in sound and spirit. Join us as members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band share their thoughts on rebuilding the city; plus learn what it means to Check Your Bucket with a live set by piano professor and carpenter Eddie Bo.