Primetime NolaFunk: Clint Maedgen & the Preservation Hall Jazz Band performed the National Anthem before last night's B.C.S. Championship Game

First, here's a portion of the pre-performance Q&A with Clint from the nola.com blog (Read the Full Interview HERE):

Let's start with the BCS Bowl. Pardon my cynicism, but producers of shows like this usually give us some bad fit like a country star or some anorexic dregs from "American Idol." How did you get this gig?

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band got the call this year. I have been the guest vocalist for the band for the last three years, and it looks like I am getting the microphone for this one. As always, I am absolutely honored to be performing with these gentlemen.

So, do you know all the words?

Yes! I have been singing it 20 times a day since I got the call.

Are you going to go all Mariah on us or stick to the traditional arrangement?

Traditional is best. Of course, I'll sink my teeth into it a bit. There are some outlandish versions out there; it is a YouTube gold mine. Carl Lewis comes to mind.

Now, for the Main Event:



Here's some Clint Lagniappe:

Filmed in mid-2005, this is a glimpse into life on the French Quarter's lower Decatur Street before Hurricane Katrina. Originally written by Ray Davies of the Kinks, this track is performed by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band featuring Clint Maedgen on vocals with a guest appearance by the New Orleans Bingo! Show in the video:

More Clint HERE.

New Orleans Bingo! Show HERE.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band HERE

Check out the Preservation Hall blog HERE.

(Pictured right: a pic of me and a friend with the Bingo! krewe at the 2006 Bonnaroo Fest)