A Woman Out On Her Own: Maggie Koerner craves authentic connection

Maggie Koerner came screaming into the world louder than any baby her mother had ever heard. This will surprise no one who’s seen the Shreveport native perform live, especially during her stint fronting the wall of sound produced by local funk-jam stars Galactic. Part soul chanteuse, part banshee, Koerner sings story-driven lyrics bleeding with the emotional vulnerability of a wronged shieldmaiden—an exhilarating combination Jazz Fest is smartly featuring on its biggest stage this year.

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Wednesdays At The Square Roll With Maggie Koerner, Louis Michot

The Young Leadership Council Wednesday at the Square concert series came back to Lafayette Square, with sets from Maggie Koerner and Louis Michot, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. All photos […]

The OnBeat Sessions: Maggie Koerner

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Shreveport singer/songwriter Maggie Koerner signs with Concord Records

Maggie Koerner, the Shreveport, LA singer and songwriter, has joined the Concord Records family. In a press release, Concord said it was “pleased to announce” Koerner’s signing, the news of […]

Tank and the Bangas, Naughty Professor, Maggie Koerner To Rock

Tank and the Bangas, Naughty Professor and Maggie Koerner are giving Jazz Fest revelers an after-party option on Friday, May 4. On that evening, they’ll team up at the Civic […]

My Music: Maggie Koerner

“When I want to chill, I like to listen to Radiohead. As for singers, I like this new guy Sampha. And Kendrick Lamar. My go-to favorite female is Leslie Feist. […]

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Shakey Graves and Maggie Koerner at Gasa Gasa

Recent Best of the Beat triple nominee Maggie Koerner will join Austin based musician Shakey Graves at Gasa Gasa on Freret Street on Thursday, February 20 at 9 pm. Koerner, […]

NOLA Funk Fest is Back, Baby

After last year’s successful debut launched NOLA Funk Fest to the elite tier of the fall festival circuit, it’s returning even bigger in 2024 with a dynamic lineup. Taking place over three days from October 18–20 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum complete with food trucks, face painting, drinks, a special exhibition, symposia, and VIP show alongside the live music. NOLA Funk Fest is intended to showcase the potential of the Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience: a large-scale, immersive museum conceived by music philanthropist and activist Chris Beary to showcase the full story of Louisiana’s music.

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The OnBeat Sessions Return

Fall has arrived and that means The OnBeat Sessions are back on the menu. OffBeat Magazine’s premiere music series returns for its sixth season of exclusive, intimate live performances by a wide-ranging selection of current New Orleans music.

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METRONOME Re-Mixer to Bring Music Industry Networking to Chickie Wah Wah

Music industry enthusiasts and professionals will gather at Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal Street) on Saturday, July 27, for the METRONOME Re-Mixer event. Hosted by Greater New Orleans, Inc., this […]