Issue Articles — Features
Bryan Lee’s Bourbon Street Blues
After 11 years at Bourbon Street’s Absinthe Bar, Bryan Lee has survived a lot-including an accident at his apartment that nearly killed him. On the eve of his third album, […]
Searchin’ for Blues Jewels, New Orleans-Style
A quick glance at the blues of Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone, Andy J. Forest, Blues With A Feeling and N.O.B.D. It’s time again to ask that question — where are […]
Publisher’s Page: The Cutting Edge Not So Sharp
For years, New Orleans has tried to establish itself as a major music center. “We’ve got the talent here… why don’t we have the business side?” is the refrain we’ve […]
Lee Allen: A Horn Player’s Perspective
Several years ago during Jazz Fest, Lee Allen let me play his horn between sets at Tyler’s, the now-defunct Uptown jazz club, where he was working a gig with Fats […]
Warm Daddy Gets Hot
Wynton Marsalis Septet saxophonist Wess Anderson plants his own Garden of Swing. When Wynton Marsalis called upon Wess Anderson to join his band in 1988, those familiar with the […]
Rollin’ on the River with Stavin’ Chain
The blues-rock band revives the ghost of Muddy Waters while trying to not get washed away. The members of Stavin’ Chain, who spike their rock with a generous portion […]
Gram Parsons Lives in New Orleans
Actually, he’s buried here. His grave is a shrine, and his country-flavored rock is turning up in clubs around town. Local musicians explain why. God’s own singer is buried […]
Searching for Amede
Amede Ardoin’ s short life and tragic death are shrouded in mystery. But the accordionists influence is still felt in the Cajun and zydeco music of today. Amédé Ardoin shut […]
Better Than Ever
After five years of hustle, the members of Better Than Ezra drive a fancy new van, live in a great house, and are trying to decide which major label will […]
Destination Memphis
For reasons I cannot explain There’s some pcirt of me That wants to see Graceland …-Paul Simon, “Graceland” Elvis Presley’s final gift to his beloved hometown of Memphis, Tennessee […]
