Issue Articles
Linda Ronstadt
One of the greatest pop voices and song interpreters of her generation spoke with me on a Sunday afternoon in September from her home in Tucson, on a short break […]
The Preservatory: Promoting The business and The Show
I have lamented many times about the lack of commitment from the public sector towards developing the local music industry. There’s a lot of lip service, but unfortunately too little […]
Nothing’s Changed That Much… R&B Soon Gone?… ‘Bye To Lo
It’s amazing, what you find when you go through your old files. Recently, I went through every file I had in my office in my (periodic) attempt at organization. Boy, […]
Creating Wealth For Local Musicians
If you know anything about the music business (and there are many in New Orleans and Louisiana who don’t) you know that the real money in music is derived from […]
Street Musicians on The Defensive…OZ and OffBeat Join Forces…Bunny Bops In
This month, OffBeat tackles a thorny issue: why and how are the powers-that-be— the city, the state and (God help us all) the Catholic Church— regulating our musical culture? As […]
“Cultural Cleansing”…Distribution Battle Won…Too Many Clubs? Studio Biz…A New OffBeat Editor
We’ve got another big battle of New Orleans to win, one that, if lost, could change the complexion of the city’s culture and musical heritage forever. Councilman Troy Carter and […]
Reflections on Jazz Fest, LMNOP and Eddie Bo
Welcome to the last-and best-Jazz Fest of this century. I think the lineup this year is one of the best we’ve had in years: Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Santana, Branford […]
Why Does This City Pick On Music Folk? Jimmy’s Moves Up
Once upon a time there was a city that made its reputation and literally sold itself on the depth and interest in its culture from people all around the world. […]
Sleater-Kinney, The Hot Rock (Kill Rock Stars)
Almost by definition, punk music takes risks, and when Carin Tucker of Sleater-Kinney sings, “Bless me with Athene/there’s no meaner, she’s the best,” she invites the charge of pretentiousness, but […]
