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Herman Leonard, 1923-2010
I am very sad to report the death of Herman Leonard, one of the world’s great photographers, and a longtime friend. Herman moved to New Orleans in 1992, and immersed […]
YouTube du Jour: Leroy Jones
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDzFkMQrc9Q[/youtube] Tonight, Preservation Hall presents the Preservation Hall Jazz Masters with Leroy Jones. Here’s footage of Jones in action at d.b.a.
Treme Soundtrack Preview Concert at House of Blues August 28
On August 28, the House of Blues will host Treme’s concert preview for its soon-to-be-released soundtrack album. Irma Thomas, John Boutte, Kermit Ruffins and eight other musicians and bands that […]
YouTube du Jour: Mystikal and Mannie Fresh
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_mrzAGBBLo[/youtube] Of all the gigs rapper Mystikal has done since the start of his career, tonight’s concert at House of Blues will be one of the most important. It is […]
Dirty Linen Night on Royal Street This Saturday
August 14 is the ninth annual Dirty Linen Night, the French Quarter’s main summer art event. Galleries between the 1000-200 blocks of Royal Street will stay open until 9 p.m. […]
Mother-in-Law Faces Friday the 13th
Superstitious folk, including many locals, tend to fear Friday the 13th. This coming Friday, however, will be a welcome relief to those anxious to once again enjoy a musical landmark. […]
Clyde Kerr, Jr. Funeral Details
The funeral arrangements for Clyde Kerr, Jr., the trumpeter and music educator who passed away last Friday, have been scheduled for this coming Saturday, August 14th. There will be a […]
YouTube du Jour: Jon Cleary
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPAD6UiDaU4[/youtube] Algiers’ Wednesdays on the Point series continues tonight at 6 p.m. at the Algiers Ferry Dock with a performance by Jon Cleary. Here he is in solo performance improvising […]
Behind “Before During After”
“Living in the Netherlands, but being from New Orleans, Before During After was born from a yearning to stay in touch with my hometown and be part of the process of […]
YouTube du Jour: Mat Kearney
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMRXXBGotnw&feature=av2n[/youtube] Nashville-based Mat Kearney brings his earnest, dramatic pop to the House of Blues tonight. Here he is with the 2009 single, “Closer to You.”
