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Happy 30th anniversary: The Bucktown All-Stars celebrate a milestone
When the Bucktown All-Stars perform at Mid-City Lanes Rock ’n’ Bowl on August 12, it will be more than the weekend-warrior band’s annual back-to-school event. It’s an anniversary party, marking […]
The Sound of America: Louis Armstrong and the Fourth of July
Musician Louis Armstrong said in his autobiography, “I was born in 1900. Mayann [Armstrong’s mother] told me that the night I was born was the Fourth of July, a big […]
The New Generation: Backstreet Cultural Museum moves to a historic Treme address
Standing in front of the door at the corner of St. Philip Street and North Robertson one might imagine all of the people, especially neighborhood folks, who had a ball […]
Mari Watanabe releases ‘Old Rockin’ Chair’ in loving memory of Lucien Barbarin and Tuba Fats
Pianist Mari Watanabe has been a fixture on the traditional jazz scene since she moved to New Orleans in 1985 after visiting the city and being exposed to the vibrant […]
It’s a good time to be Joy Clark
The lifelong West Bank native is having something of a “moment,” if such a thing exists in indie-Americana anymore. Joy Clark is finally gaining local notoriety and national attention after […]
Vintage vinyl treasures are out there for the scoring (Episode 16)
There are places where we go to see our favorite musicians perform that we hold close to our hearts. For me, in addition to numerous clubs around New Orleans both […]
Tales of the Cocktail celebrates 20th anniversary
We’re heading into an exciting time of year. Festivals are returning and social events are back in full swing for the first time in over two years. Tales of the […]
An Exciting New Voice: Renée Gros breaks out
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the fact there is too much music and simply too many musicians in New Orleans? As good as those are who you already know, […]
Music Quest: Vintage vinyl treasures are out there for the scoring (Episode 15)
There is so much great vinyl out there that I always feel like a kid in the candy store when I step into a record shop, especially the ones that […]
Music Quest: Vintage vinyl treasures are out there for the scoring (Episode 14)
This month’s search-and-rescue collection of vintage albums—listed in chronological order of release date—features music from five virtuosos who have become New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival stalwarts, each scheduled to […]
