The Essence of Essence Music Festival

Punch People Fight Back!

Dr. John, N’Awlinz: Dis, Dat or D’Udda (Blue Note)

The Standard, Wire Post to Wire (Yep Roc)

Mellowdrone, Go Get ‘Em Tiger (Los Feliz)

Thee Shams, Please Yourself (Fat Possum)

Ryan’s Hope

“Probably some time during college I discovered country music,” recalls Ryan Scully, the lead singer of the decidedly alcohol-oriented Morning 40 Federation. “Like Hank Williams’ stuff—I realized how much I […]

Joseph P. Larkin, Songs of Freedom and Joy (Also-Ran Records)

Heady Metal

Twin Set

The older I get, the less I am surprised by anything. It takes a lot to impress me. I have been listening to Louisiana music for over 50 years and […]