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Video du Jour: Theresa Andersson
In February, Theresa Andersson recorded her one-woman show at Le Petit Theatre in the French Quarter. The resulting DVD, Theresa Andersson: Live at Le Petit, is on sale now from […]
YouTube du Jour: Glen David Andrews
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgAbezibJDk[/youtube]Glen David Andrews plays d.b.a. tonight. Here’s footage of him performing “I’ll Fly Away” at the recording session for his 2008 album, Walking Through Heaven’s Gate.
Deac Speaks
Deacon John accepted his Best of the Beat Lifetime Achievement in Music honor at this year’s invitation-only event at Harrah’s Theater because he had a prior commitment on the night […]
Marva Wright Tribute Added to Jazz Fest
On the first Saturday of Jazz Fest – April 24 – festival producer Quint Davis will dedicate the Blues Tent to the late Marva Wright during a Tribute to Marva […]
YouTube du Jour: Prof. Longhair
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANuclsaCx7U&feature=related[/youtube]Professor Longhair does a mad scat (?) solo in this version of Fats Domino’s “Whole Lotta Lovin’” backed by the Meters.
David Simon to Give Keynote at Sync Up
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation have tapped David Simon, co-executive producer of Treme, to give the keynote address at this year’s Sync Up conference, which takes place during […]
YouTube du Jour: Billy Iuso and the Restless Natives
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8d4p6n-y9s[/youtube]Tonight, Republic hosts a benefit for the New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund with Russell Batiste and Friends, headliners Billy Iuso and the Restless Natives, and more. Here’s Iuso covering Wet […]
“Treme” in the News
The upcoming HBO series Treme hasn’t suffered from a lack of attention, although it premieres April 11. We have a story on it this month, and a story on it […]
“Treme” Writer Dies Unexpectedly of Brain Aneurysm
David Mills, one of the staff writers for HBO’s Treme, died yesterday of brain aneurysm at age 48. He was co-executive producer and wrote or co-wrote three episodes in the […]
YouTube du Jour: Cowboy Mouth
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BkfUJYOi7Q[/youtube]Cowboy Mouth plays Wednesday in the Square at Lafayette Square with the Creole String Beans opening at 5 p.m. Here’s one fan’s tribute to the Cowboy Mouth experience.
