Album Notes

In the City that Snow Forgot…

New Orleans songwriters Jon Hébert and Dan Rivers have teamed up to tell the story of the day it snow-snow-snowed down on Brr-Brr-Bourbon Street.

About the song, Jon says, "I had this idea in my head for about four years to write Brr Brr Bourbon Street, but I could never figure out the verses of the song. I met Dan a few years back at an NSAI songwriting group that he runs in New Orleans. We had a good run writing a few songs before this one, so I contacted him to help me bring it home. This is a song that everyone can enjoy."

Dan says, "Jon and I hit it off and got some publishers attention after we collaborated on the first few songs. We started meeting regularly. I loved the idea Jon brought to this writing session and had a great time putting these phrases together about our home town here in New Orleans. Jon did a great job on the recording. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did writing it!"

Brr Brr Bourbon Street was recorded and produced by Jon Hébert (he sings and plays guitar, too).

About the writers:

Jon Hébert is a singer/songwriter/guitar player from Louisiana. He performs his mix of blues, jazz and roots music in the greater New Orleans area. He performs solo and with his three piece blues group Bayou Blue. Jon has appeared on WWOZ radio and WGNO TV, and is a co-founder of the Northshore Songwriter's Circle.

Dan Rivers (AKA Dan Robilotta) grew up in New York. He has a degree in Civil Engineering and worked as a Project Manager while crafting his songs on weekends. Dan is the Regional Coordinator for NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) in New Orleans where he resides with his wife Ginnie. He has had recorded 3 CDs and has 3 Indie cuts. “Whiskey in Heaven” is on the Celtic Roots Radio Podcast show in Belfast Ireland. “Boneyard in Benton County” has been featured on the NPR Car Talk show.” 18 songs have been licensed for retail store play. (McDonalds, Pizza Hut, Firestone etc.) Dan has performed twice on Fox TV in New Orleans.