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Why You Should Get The Vaccine
New Orleans is in danger of losing our live music scene, once again, if the masses don’t get the COVID vaccine, says musician Gregg Martinez.
Live Music Is Back In Clubs, But The Problems Haven’t Gone Away
Live music in New Orleans is back, but the problems on Frenchmen Street have not gone away. The Young Fellaz Brass Band is back, and Frenchmen Street music venues and other businesses are in the same shape as before the pandemic.
New Orleans City Hall must learn to respond to music needs
Porch concerts have become a common way for musicians in New Orleans to earn a little money during the pandemic. But New Orleans City Hall still doesn’t have the capability to respond to the needs of its musicians and music businesses—and people who just want to support local music.
Have A Brain: Legalize Marijuana
Medical marijuana is legal in Louisiana, but a Republican state Representative, Richard Nelson, is sponsoring a bill in the most recent legislative session to legalize marijuana. Good for him (and us)!
Thar She Blows: Why Live Music Is Still In Trouble
Live music venues, restaurants and bars have had restrictions lifted to a “Modified Phase Three” by the city and the state. The problem is that the State Fire Marshal’s guidelines require the venues to have high-powered HVAC systems, that most venues still don’t have.
Black History and Music Month
New Orleans music known worldwide, is Black music. Let’s celebrate it and support it.
Help coming soon for live music, approved by Congress
The new CARES Act, just approved by Congress, has soe special provisions that can bring back live music in New Orleans and nationwide.
This One Deserves A Permanent Place On Your Coffee Table
I Wanna Do That! is the ultimate guide to why we really love New Orleans This year, we may not have the same Mardi Gras we all wait for every […]
Live Music Needs Your Help!
Sign the form to pass the Restart Act to save live music across the US.
Live Music Is On Life Support
Live music in New Orleans and throughout the country is on life support. It’s dying.
