Blogs
To Honor Irma Thomas
We are proud and happy to honor Irma Thomas as our “Forever Soul Queen” on this year’s Jazz Fest Bible™ cover. I thought long and hard about who would grace […]
Mojo Mouth: Last Will and Testament
We are proud and happy to honor Irma Thomas as our “Forever Soul Queen” on this year’s Jazz Fest Bible™ cover. I thought long and hard about who would grace it, and I couldn’t think of a better subject than our musical queen and icon, Irma Thomas Jackson.
2025 French Quarter Festival Music Lineup Announced
The 2025 French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron announced its first round of music lineup for this year’s event, to be held from April 10-13, 2025. As always, FQF features […]
Will The 2025 GRAMMY Awards Go On?
The 2025 GRAMMY Awards are scheduled for Sunday February 2, 2025. The annual event is always a star-studded show that musicians, bands and music businesses look forward to as a […]
All in a Generation’s Work
I never thought I’d still be cranking out OffBeat after an entire generation. I thought that I would have completed my work by now, that is, I thought that the New Orleans and Louisiana music community would be cohesive; it would be prosperous; and its accomplishments would be recognized and applauded.
Silos Aren’t Just For Corn, Get Rid of Them
Silos aren’t just for corn, they are also for information…to the detriment of everyone, especially when it comes to music promotion and news…and politics. In case you haven’t noticed, most […]
Infrastructure?
Who Actually Cares?
“Infrastructure” is defined as the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. When most hear this […]
Is Live Music Going To Survive Technology?
What can be done to save live music? Last August, I wrote a blog that demonstrated my concern about the state of live music in New Orleans. Summers are always […]
Musicians Can Make Ends Meet—As A Tour Guide
In my opinion, it’s a real act of courage and confidence when a musician chooses to make a living making music full-time. But it can be extremely difficult to make […]
National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) in New Orleans June 3-5
An important conference is coming to New Orleans on June 3-5: the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) will be held in New Orleans for the first time from June 3 […]
