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Dr. John to Take Over The Joy Theater September 20
The newly renovated Joy Theater will get a Hoodoo checkup as Dr. John and his Nite Trippers descend for a very special performance on Saturday, September 20 at 9:00 p.m. […]
Dr. John, Ske-Dat-De-Dat: The Spirit of Satch (Proper/Concord)
During his keynote address at last year’s Satchmo SummerFest, Wycliffe Gordon opined that nobody but Louis Armstrong could possibly bring off a song like “What a Wonderful World.” One track […]
Back Talk: Chris Smither
Even though he left New Orleans nearly a half-century ago, acoustic legend Chris Smither has practically been a local fixture of late. Last year found Smither in town to record […]
Eden Brent, Jigsaw Heart (Yellow Dog Records)
Mississippi blues woman Eden Brent has an interesting backstory. Early in her career she befriended blues elder Boogaloo Ames, and was his protégée (and eventual caretaker) for 16 years until […]
Premature Burial: Glen David Andrews’ Journey Back From the Dead
Ten years from now Where will I be? Will I be shining like a star Bright as the eye can see? Or will I can be kicking the breeze Hanging […]
Fall / Winter 2013 Concert Preview: Big Shows, Tickets On Sale Now
If you’re just arriving back from summer vacation, you’re right on time because the fall concert season is about to heat up. This will also be the first fall / […]
The Upstarts, Live In New Orleans (Independent)
Someone must answer the call. So many headaches, heartaches, backaches, cracked hearts, turned-down raises, unanswered messages—someone somewhere must agree to undertake the balm. Into the breach, this fivesome (plus James […]
Seinfeld to Headline Saenger Re-Opening, Fall 2013 Tickets On Sale June 28
Closed since Katrina, the landmark Saenger Theater on Canal Street has announced its re-opening on September 28. Tickets have already gone on sale for the re-opening night performances by Jerry Seinfeld, […]
Shannon McNally: Small Town Talk, The Songs of Bobby Charles (Sacred Sumac Music)
An excellent confluence of factors make Shannon McNally’s new record of Bobby Charles tunes a record to which you can listen, sing along, and even dance. The first is Bobby […]
AARON NEVILLE RELEASES LIVE DVD
Sunday’s Jazz Fest headliner Aaron Neville has announced the release of a live DVD– called My True Story, as is his latest album– that will hit stores on May 21. […]
