Music
Eddie Floyd with Tony Fletcher, Knock! Knock! Knock! On Wood: My Life in Soul (BMG Books)
What else could you entitle an Eddie Floyd biography? His signature song, from Stax Records in 1966 has long been a classic and Floyd was a major figure and the […]
Dan Penn, Living On Mercy (Last Music)
The Tennessee Williams of modern Southern Soul songwriters, Dan Penn is still composing timely and emotive material at the age of nearly 80. An otherwise taciturn and humble man […]
Bobby Rush, Rawer Than Raw (Deep Rush)
For a guy facing his 90th birthday, Bobby Rush sure doesn’t let any grass grow under his feet. We just reviewed his then new CD, Sittin’ On Top […]
In memoriam: Raymond Lewis (1933-2020)
Raymond Lewis, one of the more colorful characters from the rhythm and blues era, died in New Orleans June 1. He was 86. Lewis was best known for his local […]
In memoriam: Tamiya “Tami” Lynn (1942-2020)
Tami Lynn, a big-voiced New Orleans songstress and member of the A.F.O family (All For One) died June 26. She was 77. “Tami came from Gert Town,” said AFO founder […]
In Memoriam: Phil Phillips (1926-2020)
Phil Phillips, a smooth-voiced South Louisiana musical giant, who recorded the timeless 1959 hit “Sea of Love,” died March 14, according to his family. He was 94. “‘Sea of Love” […]
Richard “Little Richard” Penniman (1932 –2020)
Little Richard, a rock ’n’ roll trail blazer, whose flamboyant style was instantly recognizable and became a dominant musical influence for many artists—from Pat Boone to Prince—died May 9 at […]
Jimmy Ballero’s trio is back playing in the French Quarter
Being that libation, cuisine and live music are the top attractions in the French Quarter (well don’t forget the peelers at Big Daddy’s), along with cooks, bartenders and food servers, […]
In memoriam: Alton “Big Al” Carson (1953 – 2020)
A big man, with a big voice and a big heart, “Big Al” Alton Carson died April 26, felled by an apparent heart attack. He was 66. A French Quarter […]
Margaret Lewis, ‘Reconsider Me—The Ram Singles & More Southern Gems’ (Ace Records)
This is a radical revamp of Margaret Lewis’ Lonesome Bluebird album, which was released some 25 years ago. Mainly comprised of material from the Ram Records’ vault, it also includes […]
