Krewe of Lyra

02/13/2021

Been 6 years since Lyra took their bow.~ the good old days of Mardi Gras! This video and song is dedicated to Mardi Gras 2021, our musical "house float". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTOIUQ48e1M&fbclid=IwAR1AsplCyWukWg5fwbmdDxPrE-0M6VBIQSsRaICqMk1y0nNLux2Jrjc1wD4

by Greg Barnhill, Mary Grace Knapp & Ricky Windhorst

02/21/2019

The Krewe Of Lyra retired in 2015 ~after a spectacular five year run- the final year lead by Queen Elizabeth Impastato and King Nick Richards.The Krewe was formed with an alliance with NAMI- an amazingly altruistic organization..
This song covered by Ricky Windhorst and Four Unplugged was inspired by a rainy parade day TV interview! Wishing all a festive and safe Mardi Gras!
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Song by Mary Grace Knapp and Chip Hardy ~ Featuring Vocals by Ricky Windhorst , Randy Bidleman-drums, Jan Windhorst -keyboards, Jimmy Bellew-sax, Kenny Scnei...

02/07/2018

Lyra's gone down in history...but the song still remains~ Feel free to share!! And have a safe and festive Mardi Gras -( and try to stay dry...lol)

Song by Mary Grace Knapp and Chip Hardy ~ Featuring Vocals by Ricky Windhorst , Randy Bidleman-drums, Jan Windhorst -keyboards, Jimmy Bellew-sax, Kenny Scnei...

02/06/2017

Sharing the NEW video - to the song inspired by the Krewe Of Lyra!
Feel free to share forward ~ and have a Happy Mardi Gras!

Song by Mary Grace Knapp and Chip Hardy ~ Featuring Vocals by Ricky Windhorst , Randy Bidleman-drums, Jan Windhorst -keyboards, Jimmy Bellew-sax, Kenny Scnei...

02/03/2016

The Krewe Of Lyra left it's celestial footprint on the Northshore (2010 through 2015) which inspired the song - "This Parade Is Gonna Roll" - written in response to a potentially rainy parade day by Captain Mary Grace Knapp.
Hail to forever Queen Elizabeth Impastato and forever King Nick Richard - and best wishes to all for a wonderful and starstruck Mardi Gras!

-by Mary Grace Knapp and Chip Hardy -Mardi Gras Music Video -Recorded and performed by Ricky Windhorst and Four Unplugged -Featuring Ian Smith on trumpet, -M...

02/14/2015

http://www.nola.com/community/st-tammany/index.ssf/2015/02/krewe_of_lyra_ball_north_shore.html

The Krewe of Lyra's celestial footprints will perpetually be imprinted on the streets of Mandeville and Covington, and Lyra's blowout bash was a grand finale sendoff to the starry constellations. "Through the Looking Glass" was the theme of the fifth...

02/07/2015

NAMI is so important to the Community!!

The National Alliance on Mental Illness in St. Tammany Parish is trying something a little new: training people who have mental illnesses to help people

02/05/2015

Queen Elizabeth makes an entrance!

02/05/2015

King Nick Richard and Queen Elizabeth Impastato.
Long May You Shine!!

02/05/2015

The photographer in a party mode!

02/05/2015

Check out Roddy Orgeron Photography to order ball pics-
type in code Lyra2015 and the "Through The Looking Glass" ball
will appear:) Cheers ~ and Happy Mardi Gras!