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Lafayette’s Festival International de Louisiane
A new look, a focus on the African Journey, a Swamp Pop tribute, and still no admission charge. It began as a small gathering of international acts and artists […]
Jessie Hill, Professor Longhair Birthday Bashes; the Wolfman, Johnny Adams Reissued
The great Jessie “Ooh-Poo-Pah-Ooo” Hill will celebrate his 62nd birthday at Tipitina’s on Friday, December 9th, with an all-star cast of family and friends that includes Ernie K-Doe, Tommy Ridgley, […]
Obituary: Willie Humphrey
It was one of those little rituals that speaks volumes about the nature of music in New Orleans, and New Orleans musicians. When the car containing Willie Humphrey would pull […]
The Humid List
In New Orleans in July, it’s not the heat, but the humidity. OffBeat offers a handful of people/places/things that will persevere this summer, and may help you do the same. […]
Jazz Fest ’94 Revisited
The 1st Annual Unofficial OffBeat Jazz Fest Awards – Michel Tisserand There’s no better time than a 25th anniversary to launch the first annual awards for the highlights and […]
The Seventh Annual Big Easy Awards
The New Orleans music and theater communities will recognize and celebrate their own on Monday, April 18 during the seventh annual Big Easy Awards. Nominees Aaron Neville, James Hall, Beau […]
Examining Lump
Lump guitarist and vocalist Lou Thevenot readily admits that he often writes lyrics that are “kind of nonsense.” So it was easy for an onlooker at a recent gig to […]
Danny Barker Rocks On
The hand of Danny Barker runs down the back of her neck and trails the sharp curves of her body. ”Just like an 18-year-old girl,” says Barker, turning his guitar […]
Father & Son: Walter and Nicholas Payton
Both Walter Payton, a longtime New Orleans journeyman bassist, and his son Nicholas, a fast-rising trumpet powerhouse, were assigned to the tuba while in grade school bands. In Walter’s case, […]
Jazz Fest ’93 Revisited
Michael Tisserand Who is the R&B diva making a surprise appearance in the gospel tent? What Canadian songstress is jamming with what New Orleans group? Which Beatle is performing with […]
