December 2023
Cover Story
- Reclaiming Roots: Loose Cattle took 10 years, two cities and one pandemic to lock into place
The New Orleans band’s earliest roots are in New York City where the two principals—Kimberly Kaye and Michael Cerveris—got together to… - December 2023 larger cover image
The Cover Club offers an OffBeat cover of your choice printed on canvas so you can hang your favorite OffBeat Magazine covers on the walls of…
BackTalk
- Bill Payne of Little Feat talks back
Little Feat’s connection to New Orleans runs so deep that they’re often mistaken for a local band. Always drawn to New…
Features
- On Her Way: Sierra Green’s powerful spirit is preparing her for the future
Sierra Green is quietly taking necessary steps to come out strong in 2024. She’s actively in the studio with a new… - The World’s Premier Guitar, Sousaphone and Washboard Trio: The Tin Men Celebrate 20 Years
Chaz Leary, you know him as “Washboard” Chaz, holds the back cover of the new Tin Men album, Hit It!, up… - From Adonis Rose & NOJO: Taking New Orleans to the World
Adonis Rose seems to operate on a different clock than the rest of us, one with extra hours. As both the… - My Music with David Torkanowsky
About a year ago, I attempted to get in touch with pianist/arranger/composer David Torkanowsky with no luck, but after having spoken… - Messenger of God: Jemima Joél and the Divine Feminine
Jemima Joél, known as ‘The woman who sings and paints,’ has been making quite a name for herself. She has a… - Loving the tempo of New Orleans: Ricardo Pascal considers New Orleans the Disney World for musicians
It seems almost inevitable that Ricardo Pascal became “omnipresent” on the New Orleans music scene. As a student at Florida State…
Fresh
- Christmas Without Tears: Harry Shearer and Judith Owen’s Annual show benefits the Innocence Project New Orleans
Christmas Without Tears“I want to make it known…” Judith Owen hesitates. She can hardly believe she has to say this in… - Have Yourself A Merry Little “Bayou Christmas” with Serabee
In late September, Sera Buras, the Mississippi-Louisiana singer-pianist who performs as Serabee, and Russell Batiste Jr., spoke by phone about their… - New Orleans Electronica Funk: Gravity A announces reunion at the Toulouse Theatre
Sometimes bands in New Orleans make a big splash, earn some press and develop a following. Then they seemingly disappear. Gravity… - Not Bourbon or Frenchmen: Couches is both a physical and mind space
When first listening to Andre 3000’s spiritual ambient album New Blue Sun, I immediately thought of the ongoing Couches shows here… - Jazz Education Network Returns to New Orleans
An illustration of New Orleans legendary Danny Barker strumming a banjo stands as an appropriate welcome to the website for the… - Vintage vinyl treasures (Episode 33)
As hinted at in last month’s installment, I have another round of five vintage vinyl albums released in 1973 marking 50…
Dining Out
- Dining Out: Commons Club New Orleans
Commons Club New Orleans, the Virgin Hotel's New Orleans restaurant, has named Chris Borges its new executive chef. Borges was previously…
Obituaries
- Jean Knight (1943 - 2023)
New Orleans singer Jean Knight has passed away at the age of 80 on November 22, 2023. Knight was born… - Greg Miles (1966 – 2023)
Photographer Greg Miles passed away suddenly in his home on Sunday, November 19, 2023, of a reported heart attack. Gregory Scott…
Reviews
- Tin Men: Hit it! (Independent)
The Tin Men are all about making daring feats of musicology look easy. Like, how in the world do you go… - Judith Owen: Winter Wonderland (Holiday Edition) (Twanky Records)
If Judith Owen has released this set of holiday gems to get us ready for the singalong portion of the “Christmas… - Smoky Greenwell: Blues For Democracy (Greenwell Records)
Though political activism is the norm in folk music, in other genres, some artists shy away from political statements for fear… - The Continental Drifters: Live at the 2023 Jazz & Heritage Festival (Munck Music)
The Continental Drifters never made a proper live album during their original tenure, and finally got around to it during their… - Johnny Angel and Helldorado: Long Days, Short Pay (Independent)
When Johnny Angel gets into something, he immerses himself so deeply he might as well be a Luddite off the grid.… - The Rolling Stones: Hackney Diamonds (Polydor)
The Rolling Stones have not mellowed with age. Not by a long shot. Proving time, time, time is on their side,… - Barrence Whitfield & the Savages: Glory (Folc Records)
It’s been a whopping 40 years since Barrence Whitfield & the Savages were first formed in Boston by a couple of… - Jack’s Waterfall: Call Dr. John (M.C. Records)
It’s no crime to be highly respectful on a tribute album; that’s what they’re for. This salute to Dr. John, and… - Aaron Neville: Tell It Like It Is: My Story (Hachette Book Group)
Aaron Neville relates his life story like he sings a song; he makes it very sincere and personal. The Grammy-winning vocalist's…
