Issue Articles
Brian Stoltz
Maintaining a full-time career as a musician has as much to do with talent as it does tenacity. Fortunately for Brian Stoltz, he’s got it covered in both areas. The […]
Neville Brothers Family Portrait
There are a number of prominent New Orleans musical families, but the Neville Brothers—Art, Aaron, Charles and Cyril—are the siblings that most perfectly encapsulate the funky, soulful culture of this […]
The Kids are Alright
OffBeat’s collegiate correspondent Patrick McDermott polls the youth of New Orleans. David Dauterive Chalmette, LA Loyola Band: Right now, Amalie is my number one favorite. I know the […]
Obituary: Raful Neal
(1936-2004) Born June 6, 1936 in Baton Rouge, blues harmonica player Raful Neal succumbed to cancer on September 1. Neal was the father of 11 children (including a host of […]
Jazz Fest 2004 Redux
The 35th annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival was, unfortunately, marred by forces of God and man. Precipitation drenched participants and forced the cancellation of an entire day. After […]
Legends Who Lunch: Irma Thomas and Tricia “Sista Teedy” Boutte at Antoine’s Restaurant
In this issue OffBeat inaugurates a new series of cultural exchanges, Legends Who Lunch, wherein we’ll pair New Orleans musicians of different generations for luncheon dates at New Orleans’ most […]
