April 1993
Cover Story
- An OffBeat Interview with Zachary Richard, Part One
Ralph Zachary Richard, 42, writes in the liner notes to Snake Bite Love, his 12th and latest album, released last fall:…
Dig It Up
- Mustang Lightning Camps at Monkey Hill; the WTUL Marathon in Retrospect
The local Monkey Hill management team has added another top-notch act to a stable that already includes Cowboy Mouth and the…
Dis 'n' Dat
- Dr. John No Longer with Warner Brothers; Aaron Neville Embarks on The Grand Tour
DR. JOHN WITHOUT LABEL...After two critically-lauded albums—including last year's ambitious Grammy-winning Goin' Back to New Orleans—Dr. John and Warner Brothers Records…
Features
- Festival International: The World Comes to Lafayette
I always face the same dilemma when asked to write about Festival International de Louisiane. Part of me wants the world…
Film & Video Bits
- Notes on Passion Fish, Falling Down and Mad Dog and Glory; the 1993 Oscar Watch
A casual and sundry approach to current viewing, along with Oscar predictions in sum… Passion Fish is a quiet, compassionate film.…
Food For Thought
- Tasty, Cold and Firm: Slurpin' Up the Best Raw Oysters
The big question I always ponder about oysters is, what motivated the person who first picked up this rock-like thing from…
Letters
- Letters April 1993
FAMILY AFFAIR Just want to write a quick note to thank you for your wonderful publication and ask a little favor.…
Live Wire
- Phish, Tipitina's, March 3, 1993
On this second night of a two night stand at Tipitina's, the crowd of unwashed hippies and clean-cut fraternity row revelers…
Dining Out
- Tasty, Cold and Firm: Slurpin' Up the Best Raw Oysters
The big question I always ponder about oysters is, what motivated the person who first picked up this rock-like thing from…
Street
- Total Kaos Kicks Off "Operation Devotion"; A Batch of Local Releases
Their name E-LA-TE (without the hyphens) means "to fill with happiness or joy," but in New Orleans E-LA-TE can be defined…
Strictly Jazz
- Michael Ray Gets Colorful; Street Festivals Uptown and in the Quarter
April, undeniably New Orleans' biggest musical month, comes in like a (jazz) lion and goes out like a (jazz) lion. It…
Ten West
- Octogenarian Octa Clark Gets Busy; Cajun and Zydeco in Austin
Good news in the recording studios for fans of traditional Cajun music: just in time for his 89th birthday, accordionist Octa…
Reviews
- Jellyfish, Spilt Milk (Charisma Records)
Whilst perusing the merchandise in Record Ron’s not long ago, my eyes chanced to gaze upon an ancient Archie’s lunchbox. Archie,… - Noble Coyotes, Noble Coyotes (Powder Monkey Records)
This great party CD moves through a diversity of styles (including swamp pop, blues and rockabilly), but never strays far from… - Black Ace, I'm the Boss Card in Your Hand (Arhoolie Records)
Walter “Furry” Lewis and B.K. “Black Ace” Turner are footnotes in blues history, two slide guitarists with wildly different styles. Lewis… - Furry Lewis, Fourth and Beale (Lucky 7 Records)
Walter “Furry” Lewis and B.K. “Black Ace” Turner are footnotes in blues history, two slide guitarists with wildly different styles. Lewis… - Suzanne Vega, 99.9 F° (A&M Records)
It has always been regarded as an act of profound heresy when acoustic-folk musicians undergo a mysterious change of life and,…
