Blogs
Musician Parking Is A Real Need That Can Be Easily Solved
Unless you work from home, you probably have to drive to work, find a free place to park on the street, or pay a parking lot for space to park […]
Nighttime Economy Office—A vision for the future
For years, OffBeat supported the establishment of a Nighttime Economy office…because, frankly, we needed it. Luckily, it was established during the last mayoral administration, and since then, New Orleans Office […]
Who You Schmooze Shouldn’t Cut It Anymore
I’m sick of the New Orleans Way of doing things. Who you schmooze shouldn’t cut it anymore. Who you know shouldn’t give you an inside track, even if you are […]
New Orleans Nighttime Economy Office Releases First-Ever Business Guide
The New Orleans Nighttime Economy Office ( O.N.E.) will release its first-ever business guide, a comprehensive guide for any business or performer (member of the nighttime economy) who works in […]
To Honor Irma Thomas
We are proud and happy to honor Irma Thomas as our “Forever Soul Queen” on this year’s Jazz Fest Bible™ cover. I thought long and hard about who would grace […]
2025 French Quarter Festival Music Lineup Announced
The 2025 French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron announced its first round of music lineup for this year’s event, to be held from April 10-13, 2025. As always, FQF features […]
Will The 2025 GRAMMY Awards Go On?
The 2025 GRAMMY Awards are scheduled for Sunday February 2, 2025. The annual event is always a star-studded show that musicians, bands and music businesses look forward to as a […]
Silos Aren’t Just For Corn, Get Rid of Them
Silos aren’t just for corn, they are also for information…to the detriment of everyone, especially when it comes to music promotion and news…and politics. In case you haven’t noticed, most […]
Infrastructure?Who Actually Cares?
“Infrastructure” is defined as the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. When most hear this […]
Is Live Music Going To Survive Technology?
What can be done to save live music? Last August, I wrote a blog that demonstrated my concern about the state of live music in New Orleans. Summers are always […]
