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Noise ordinance on the table, again
Noise ordinance on the table, again? Here we go again…one of the frustrations with having been in this business for almost 35 years is that I’ve seen things happen over […]
Fest Memories
Jazz Fest 2022 came to an end on May 8. It’s been a whirlwind. Two weeks of the city running on all cylinders, and the weekends at the Fair Grounds […]
Back Where We Belong
Welcome to Jazz Fest! Finally, I can say that, after three canceled dates. We’re back where we belong, still here and still loving local music. I always thank our subscribers, […]
Jim McCormick Takes On Music Publishing in New Orleans
I met Jim McCormick many years ago, when the very accomplished singer-songwriter was performing locally with the band the Bingemen, and teaching a class in English at the University of […]
The OffBeat Year in Review 2021
OffBeat’s Year In Review summarizes all the stories, musicians, cultural references and more.
New Orleans Nightlife Office Funding Approved and Coming Soon
The City Council today approved funding for a “Nightlife Office” within the Mayor’s Office. The responsibilities and duties of the office are yet to be determined however, pending input from the public and stakeholders., But there is funding to dire a director, staff and for operations, which is pretty much a guarantee that this is definitely going to happen.
Hurricane Ida Did Lasting Damage to New Orleans Musical History
Hurricane Ida destroyed the fragile Karnofsky Tailor Shop on South Rampart Street, but it’s also had a lasting impact on other sites that are integral to New Orleans’ connection to the history of jazz.
Hurricane Ida—More Trauma For Louisiana
More trauma to Louisiana and New Orleans—on top of the COVID crisis—was laid on the backs of Louisiana last week with Hurricane Ida.
Hurricane Katrina Chronicles
To commemorate the hurricane that almost destroyed New Orleans, we present a collection of OffBeat ‘s Hurricane Katrina Chronicles articles we’ve run over the years. All of these stories are […]
The Light At The End of The Tunnel is Fading
A few weeks ago, it appeared that we might be able to squelch the spread of COVID and get back to normal. The Delta variant has changed all that, and its proliferation is squarely on the shoulders of those who refused to get vaccinated.
