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What to wear to Jazz Fest
“It ain’t Coachella!” is an axiom you will hear from our Jan Ramsey, editor-in-chief of OffBeat when talking about what to wear to Jazz Fest. For the newly initiated who […]
A fresh spin: Jon Cleary releases a limited-edition single
Keyboard man Jon Cleary has made all sorts of records, but until this month he’d never put out a seven-inch single. A new album with the Absolute Monster Gentlemen is […]
The Maple Leaf Bar’s termite infestation brings forth a brilliant idea
When the pandemic hit and all the clubs had to shut down, the Maple Leaf Bar, the venerable institution on Oak Street in uptown New Orleans, was confronted with a […]
2022 French Quarter Festival Food Roundup
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the French Quarter Festival is returning April 21-24. Not only is the music schedule packed with daily events, but there will be […]
Music Quest: Vintage vinyl treasures are out there for the taking (Episode 13)
This month’s collection of five vintage vinyl albums represents yet another eclectic mix of unique artists, but it turns out that each share a common New Orleans connection. Similar to […]
Who you Gonna Call If You Have Ghosts? Malevitus!
UPDATE: The vinyl release party for the Malevitus album If You Have Ghosts has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 5, at The Columns hotel. “Come for the music, cocktails and […]
Slim Harpo Awards honor seven of Louisiana’s own
The annual Slim Harpo Music Awards will be held on March 17 at Phil Brady’s Bar & Grill in Baton Rouge. The awards are named in honor of James Moore, […]
Music Quest: Vintage vinyl treasures are out there for the scoring (Episode 12)
My most recent vintage vinyl quest had me in search of comeback albums. I was initially rather curious as to what I would find on record store shelves or already […]
The Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival and the Congo Square Rhythms Festival combine for March 26–27
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation will combine two of their most popular festivals—the Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival and the Congo Square Rhythms Festival. The Congo Square Rhythms Festival […]
Liberté, Égalité and Fraternité: The 25th French Film Festival begins March 11
The New Orleans Film Society’s French Film Festival celebrates its silver anniversary March 11 through March 17 at the Prytania Theatre. Several of the festival’s films will be available for […]
