Blogs
More Input on Musical “Noise”
In my “Mojo Mouth” column this month in the print version of OffBeat, I address the noise issue that’s been a part of the New Orleans music culture forever. I […]
Jackson’s Restrained, Blige’s in Charge at Essence
A few post-Essence observations: —Raphael Saadiq has explored his musical inheritance by restaging it. After The Way I See It, his shows relied heavily on the album and its Motown […]
Could You Love True Womanhood?
Indie rock band True Womanhood from Washington, D.C. is trying to set up a tour and is looking for a house party or a gig in a non-traditional venue in […]
Clearing the Desk: Porter, Simon, Mixtapes and More
–Word has been floating around about George Porter, Jr.’s legal issues with his former management, Highsteppin’ Productions. Neither Porter nor his lawyer are talking on the record, so here’s the […]
Squeezing Some Good Out of BP
Apparently the city of New Orleans is reaping benefits from the BP oil spill by using money from BP to advertise to tourists. According to “a recent study,” in the […]
Americana and Canadiana
Some recent Americana releases and one Canadiana album: Like the equally understated and private Tony Joe White, Otis Taylor‘s quiet authority draws listeners in. He keeps his blues tight, using […]
Say Something
During the Nagin Administration, the mayor’s voice was noticeably absent from discussions of almost any issue that affected the music and second line culture in New Orleans. Now that noise […]
The Oil Makes Such Pretty Patterns
Today, Paul Rioux at Nola.com reported on the candy-coated coverage of the BP oil disaster at Blogs from the Gulf. Writers find the heart-warming, beautiful side of the gulfside efforts. […]
Quit Complaining and Do Something!
Last Sunday afternoon, I sat in a discussion on WWOZ regarding what we need to do regarding the problem we’re currently having with the NOPD cracking down on local street […]
Treme News: Simon Reflections, TV and Car Wheels
The first season of HBO’s Treme came to a close on Sunday. Afterwards, David Simon talked about the first season with Alan Sepinwall at hitfix.com. The conversation often deals with one of […]
