Issue Articles
The Soul Rebels, Poetry in Motion (Mack Avenue)
Catchy, Vibrant, Energetic and Polished The Soul Rebels’ unique musical journey has mystified some, shocked others and delighted fans both in New Orleans and around the world. The band’s […]
In Memoriam: Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. a.k.a. Dr. John (1941 –2019)
His family released the following statement: “Towards the break of day on June 6, 2019, iconic music legend Malcolm John Rebennack Jr., professionally known as Dr. John, passed away of […]
Jazz Fest Redux 2019: Sights & Sounds of the 50th New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
The headline Jazz Fest Redux first appeared in OffBeat’s June 2000 issue. Although a Jazz Fest recap was published in every June issue since the magazine started, headlines like […]
Capturing the Moments: Historic Jazz Fest Photos
Over the last five decades we’ve all gathered treasured memories: dancing in the pouring rain and mud, great sets by Longhair, Earl King, Booker, the subdudes, Irma, the Neville Brothers […]
Jazz Fest Redux 2018: the best (and occasionally worst) moments
“Where are you going with that smile on your face?” “I’m going to the international circus of Jazz Fest, where I will hear all the possible permutations of the spirit of […]
Jazz Fest A to Z
Get a Jump On It All you need to know is in our Jazz Fest Guide. > View our Full Online Guide OffBeat’s Jazz Fest “A to Z” contains […]
Loretta Harrison of Loretta’s Authentic Pralines Brings Back Rice Calas at Jazz Fest
Calas Tout Chaud! When Loretta Harrison started Loretta’s Authentic Pralines 41 years ago, she did so on solid footing in the New Orleans tradition. “I started this company with […]
A Tale of Two Kings: The best-selling records during Jazz Fest
Louisiana Music Factory Trombone Shorty: Parking Lot Symphony (Blue Note) Jon Cleary: Live at Chickie Wah Wah (FHQ Records) Preservation Hall Jazz Band: So It Is (Sony Legacy) Anders Osborne: […]
Yum City: Mapping New Orleans neighborhoods one cheap meal at a time
Carrollton/Riverbend Lebanon’s Café 1500 South Carrollton Avenue; Mon-Thur 11a-9:45p, Fri-Sat 11a-10p, Sun 12-9:30p; (504) 862-6200, lebanonscafe.com Hummus with Lamb $13.99 There are nights I wake up with hummus on my […]
