Music
John Mooney: A Country Boy in New Orleans
Fate works in strange ways. In the annals of blues history, coincidences and events can take on mythical qualities with the passing of time, their improbable circumstances suggesting that destiny […]
Fest Focus: Bobby Rush
If live performances were subject to the rating system used by The Motion Picture Association of America, the stage show of blues man Bobby Rush would definitely qualify for an […]
Fest Focus: The Iguanas
Iguanas’ guitarist Rod Hodges will never forget the first embraces of their New Orleans fans. “There was a certain period during one summer in New Orleans, and I don’t remember […]
Fest Focus: Joe Louis Walker
When multi-talented guitarist and singer Joe Louis Walker returns to the Jazz and Heritage Festival after an eleven year absence, he will be preaching from a different musical pulpit. In […]
Fest Focus: Little Freddie King
Don’t let the name fool you: Little Freddie King is an underrecognized giant of country blues. In a town filled with funk, r&b and jazz, King is a living link […]
