Blogs
New Orleans at Bonnaroo
Sounds like “Somethin’ Else,” the New Orleans-themed club didn’t go quite as planned. From the New York Times: There were misfires. The New Orleans tent had a $5 cover charge […]
We’ve Been Shamed
Every cultural arts organization except Anxious Sound should be embarrassed that Kidd Jordan had to go to New York City for to be recognized for a lifetime achievement. Here’s an […]
Our First Foray into Podcasting
We plan to get more into podcasts, and this is our first effort, a review section companion with songs by Robert Walter, the Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, John Rankin and John […]
A Good Sign after a Bad Sign
During SXSW this year, roots music magazine Harp announced that it was shutting down. The music industry’s growing unwillingness to spend money on advertising left those reliant on label ads […]
Mac Rebennack, Competitive Eater
He’s no Kobayashi, but Dr. John accompanied the Village Voice‘s Richard Sietsema for a meal to see who could stand the hottest chiles. Here are the results: Three years ago, […]
Mandatory Reading
This weekend, I chaired a panel at the PotLuck Audio Conference on New Orleans music with Cosimo Matassa, Wardell Quezergue, Harold Battiste, Scott Billington and Mark Bingham. Bingham brought a […]
Zappa on Zappa
Dweezil Zappa brings the Zappa Plays Zappa tour to the House of Blues Wednesday. As technical and musicianly as Frank Zappa’s music is, for me it pointed to a life outside of […]
Bo Diddley homework
Since Bo Diddley died earlier this week, people have weighed in with their thoughts. Here are a few highlights: RockCritics.com has critic Robert Palmer’s spot-on take on the “Bo Diddley […]
Why Do It?
The DVD “A Skin, A Night” accompanies the release of the National’s EP The Virginia. The band’s “Fake Empire” was one of my favorite singles last year despite its dour […]
OffBeat contributor on Outkast
Perfect Sound Forever turned over its editorial chores to critic Robert Christgau, who selected work from his students at Princeton, where he teaches Cultural Criticism. OffBeat contributor Drew Hinshaw was […]
