Issue Articles
The Beauty and Power of Live Music in Plague Times, Tab Benoit and Samantha Fish on the road again
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Louisiana artists Samantha Fish and Tab Benoit returned to in-person performances this fall. Rueben Williams and his Thunderbird Management Group in Larose, Louisiana manages the New […]
Lucinda Williams gives back with Lu’s Jukebox
Lu’s Jukebox, a six-episode virtual concert series performed by Louisiana native Lucinda Williams and her band, debuts October 29. A portion of the series’ ticket sales will benefit struggling independent […]
Live Music As Therapy: Kenny Wayne Shepherd releases “Straight to You: Live”
Kenny Wayne Shepherd always gives credit to Bryan Lee. A mentor to the five-time Grammy nominated blues-rock star from Shreveport, Lee died at 77 on August 21 in Sarasota, Florida. […]
Shine A Light: Kelly Lee Blackwell is determined to honor her father’s legacy
Robert “Bumps” Blackwell helped Little Richard and Sam Cooke grasp stardom. Blackwell’s daughter, Kelly Lee Blackwell, is on a mission to bring notice to his contributions to music and the […]
Slugger, Eclipse (Bubble Bath Records)
A local supergroup, Slugger co-stars George Porter Jr. drummer Terrence Houston, Naughty Professor bassist Noah Young, keyboardist Joe Johnson and guitarist Max Bronstein. Working in the related spheres of jazz […]
Bon Bon Vivant’s creativity and savvy expands and succeeds
When Life Gives You Lemons Through conflict and turmoil, Bon Bon Vivant’s creativity and savvy expands and succeeds Spring 2020 was looking great for Bon Bon Vivant. After evolving from […]
Hurricane Ruth, Good Life (American Showplace Music)
Even though she’s only five feet tall, Ruth LaMaster’s powerful singing and conviction bear witness to her stage name: Hurricane Ruth. From the small city of Beardstown, Illinois, LaMaster grew […]
Dan Penn talks back
Dan Penn loves to sing. But more often than not, other singers are singing the songs he’s written. A master tunesmith, Penn created a poignant catalog of soul classics. He […]
Locally filmed ‘Unhinged’ opens, with Russell Crowe as the man
The first major Hollywood movie to screen nationwide in theaters since March, Unhinged offers moviegoers a perilous ride back to the cineplex. In this horror-action hybrid filmed in Kenner and […]
Tipitina’s TV goes online to preserve, promote & protect the future of New Orleans music
Season one of the Tipitinas.TV online concert series launched August 15 with Galactic. Following will be the Rebirth Brass Band’s August 22 webcast. The Saturday night concerts continue with Anders […]
