January 2008

January 2008
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  • Cyril Neville
    In the days after Katrina, Cyril Neville hit every button possible. During “From the Big Apple to the Big Easy” benefit… – Alex Rawls

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Features

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  • Another Kind of Hybrid
    New Orleans has historically been known as one America’s most diverse cities, but people might not know that our rich history… – Richard Giraldi
  • Two Nights of Stomp
    The Ponderosa Stomp returns to the House of Blues April 29 and 30, and it returns to the two-night schedule it… – Alex Rawls
  • Good Homes for Guitars
    This October, OffBeat awarded two custom guitars courtesy of Gibson Guitars. Readers entered the drawing at Voodoo Music Experience and by… – Richard Giraldi
  • Party for Two
    On December 7, OffBeat continued its 20th anniversary celebration with a party at the Hard Rock Café, who were also commemorating… – Alex Rawls
  • A Grammy First
    The nominees for the 50th annual Grammy Awards were announced December 6, and Louisiana artists are vying for a number awards.… – Richard Giraldi
  • For the Love of Thorny
    On August 21, friend of New Orleans music Thorny Penfield passed away after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage at his summer home… – Alex Rawls
  • V is for Victory
    Famous women including Oprah Winfrey, Salma Hayek, Jane Fonda, Glenn Close, Rosario Dawson and many more will be in New Orleans… – Alex Rawls
  • The Whole Drum Truth
    Drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath grew up in Philadelphia, but the music of New Orleans had a powerful effect on him nevertheless.… – John Swenson

Letters

Mojo Mouth

  • What a Year
    I don't know what happened to you this year, but here in my hometown, we’re still adjusting to the wreckage left… – Jan Ramsey

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