Alexis and the Samurai and Sweet Crude’s Sam Craft Hits the Spot at Shortall’s BBQ

What did you order today? I ordered the brisket, but the chicken is amazing—I believe it’s smoked and grilled. It’s our favorite barbecue in town, and I’m including everyone’s favorite […]

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Alexis and the Samurai: Two by Two

It is a common trope in rock ‘n’ roll that couples should never work together. When/if things go sour between the two, band life can become particularly difficult. While this […]

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From Classical to Cajun: The LPO invites back the Lost Bayou Ramblers and Sweet Crude

Louis Michot, fiddler and singer with the Grammy award-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers, eagerly anticipates the Cajun band’s encore appearance with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. The LPO’s and Ramblers’ first collaborative concert at the Orpheum Theatre in New Orleans, released last year as Live: Orpheum Theatre NOLA, won both a Best of the Beat Award in January and a Grammy award in February for best regional roots music album.

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Alexis & the Sanity Launches Residency at Chickie Wah Wah

Alexis & the Sanity, the pop duo formerly known as Alexis & the Samurai, is set to begin a Monday residency at Chickie Wah Wah, the newly refurbished listening room […]

GatesFest features all-day lineup of local acts, art, and food

Congregation Gates of Prayer, a synagogue in Metairie, will present GatesFest, a full-day lineup of New Orleans music acts, art, and food with COVID safety in mind on what would […]

Livestream Review: YLC Virtual Wednesday at the Square: Get Down and Give NOLA (May 27, 2020)

The Young Leadership Council (YLC) presented a virtual Wednesday at the Square on May 27, featuring Marc Broussard, Marcia Ball, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, and many more.

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Water Seed, Burlesque And More Set For Camel Toe Lady Steppers’ “Toe-Down”

To say New Orleans is a city known for its rich music history would be an understatement. Whether it’s coming out of a neighborhood bar, a storied music venue or […]

BreakFest to offer music and brunch before Jazz Fest

Putting on an event during Jazz Fest can be a risky move for promoters and musicians alike. With so many shows taking place during the days surrounding the festival, it’s […]

The 2016 Best of the Beat Music Awards Nominees and Tickets

Tickets are on sale now for the January 19 event. Many of the city’s fine restaurants will be serving food that when the Best of the Beat Music Awards and Party […]

Alexis & the Samurai, Move Into View (Independent)

Gorgeous melancholy is one of those qualities that makes indie pop go round, and Alexis & the Samurai’s latest is practically awash in it. The gorgeous part is what you […]