Issue Articles
It’s Five Somewhere with French Quarter Fest’s Marci Schramm
Christmas is usually associated with snowy weather. Why do you believe that New Orleans could be a Christmas destination? Christmas New Orleans Style was founded 29 years ago, and it […]
Sports & Leisure: Leisurely Bonding
“I cannot stand most modern indie music,” declares Sports & Leisure singer/guitarist/songwriter Richard Dubourg. “I don’t like how electronic it has become over the last few years. I really wanted […]
It’s Five Somewhere with Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl’s John Blancher
When you opened [Mid-City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl], did you ever imagine you’d be here 25 years later? No, I was worried about being there 25 days later. My father […]
Comeback Queen: Beverly “Guitar” Watkins Isn’t Slowing Down
“When we were in our mothers’ wombs, God had decided what he wanted us to be,” says Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, “and he wanted me to be a musician.” Upon seeing […]
Native America: From Bedroom to Rehearsal Room
The notion of a solo artist working under a band name is nothing new. From Nine Inch Nails to Bon Iver, modern rock has many “bands” that are merely masks […]
Sweet Crude: City and Cajun
On a late May, Wednesday night at the AllWays Lounge, New Orleans indie rock septet Sweet Crude is playing to a large, lively audience. Any concern the weekday, late night […]
Cardinal Sons’ Kinda Cool Folksiness
With any new band, there is an adjustment period. Musicians need time to learn each other’s quirks and reach a level of musical communication bordering on telepathy. But local indie […]
One of a Kind: Carrollton Station’s Plus One Show
The backyard of Carrollton Station — which serves as a de facto green room in the Uptown music hub — is a flurry of panicked last-minute preparation. Debates over gear […]
Alexis and the Samurai: Two by Two
It is a common trope in rock ‘n’ roll that couples should never work together. When/if things go sour between the two, band life can become particularly difficult. While this […]
Voodoo Experience Highlight: Fleur de Tease
“You can call it ‘fear-driven creativity,’” says Fleur de Tease host Chris Lane. “It’s a work ethic thing. We have to keep pushing ourselves because audiences are paying good money […]
