Issue Articles
My Music with Dr. Michael White
My Music with Dr. Michael White. Urged by the editorial staff of OffBeat to pursue an interview with Dr. Michael White, a clarinetist living in New Orleans, he is unforgivingly devoted to promoting, playing and preserving traditional New Orleans jazz.
My Music with Johnny Vidacovich
“…when the music feels good, that’s it. Period. I don’t care what kind of music it is. It’s a special feeling you have inside your chest, in your stomach, on […]
Renée Gros, Temporary Love (EP) (Independent)
After regularly singing with both Russell Batiste around town and Billy Iuso at Jazz Fest, Renée Gros, a 26-year-old singer-songwriter born and raised in New Orleans, announced the release of […]
My Music with Jamey St. Pierre
Jamey St. Pierre, a New Orleans singer-songwriter with a soulful voice, has been active on the music scene, performing at multiple venues including DMac’s Bar & Grill, Café Negril, Pour […]
My Music with Gregg Stafford
Trumpeter, vocalist, and music educator Gregg Stafford is steeped in tradition. At 16- years-old, Stafford started playing trumpet in his high school band. His professional career began in the E. […]
My Music with Rickie Monie
Born in 1952, pianist Rickie Monie was raised in New Orleans’ Ninth Ward. Monie’s father began teaching him at the age of eight, and he eventually played piano and organ […]