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New Orleans CityBusiness -- The Business Newspaper of Metropolitan New Orleans: "Smoked Out: Musicians want breathing room at local venues
by Emilie Bahr Staff Writer

There was a time when Pierre Pichon spent nearly every night of the week plying from the strings of his guitar the sounds that garnered his gypsy jazz band a faithful following at local music clubs. Today, his appearances are limited to a few private performances, agreed upon only once he is certain he won’t spend hours in a smoke-filled venue."