Blogs
Madonna: From Super Bowl to New Orleans
“It was curiously flat.” What halftime show was music industry critic Bob Lefsetz watching? For those who wanted to see guys stand there and churn away on guitars, there wasn’t […]
People Say Project: Interview with George Porter, Jr. & Dee-1
OffBeat contributor Brian Boyles is one of the organizers of The People Say Project, which puts together artists in the same field to discuss issues associated with culture and money […]
‘Tis the Season: Julian Koster and the Saw’s Song
One of the great recent additions to the library of Christmas music is Julian Koster‘s The Singing Saw at Christmastime. It’s hard to imagine that it’s the first album of […]
OffBeat and Tuba Skinny at Chickie Wah Wah Tonight
When the September issue hit the streets, OffBeat had an issue-release party at The Maison. The December issue‘s on the streets now and we’re going to Mid-City to celebrate the […]
Through the Checkpoint to the Information Cave
There was a lot to love in last night’s Saints win, but time for two non-game-related notes: – I’ve vented before about my irritation with the information blackout in the […]
David Simon Talks Food with Anthony Bourdain
Yesterday, the tell-tale trucks were parked on Elysian Fields telling us that Treme is back and shooting on Frenchmen Street. Later in the morning, a Steve Zahn sighting confirmed that. […]
We Need a New Abacus
The Superdome has seen many changes this year – renovations on the lower levels, the addition of “Mercedes-Benz” to the exterior and interior facades of the building, and purple lights […]
Prospect.2: Leveling Out
One of Prospect.2‘s signature installations is Pawel Wojtasik‘s “Below Sea Level.” Located in the art gallery on the third floor of Delgado’s main building, it’s a series of videos projected […]
Bacchanal: Fighting the Wrong Fight
Thirteen hours ago, a video was posted on Vimeo titled “Save the Music at Bacchanal.” The sentiment’s a good one and I hope it works, but I fear it misses […]
OffBeat on TV on the Weekend
This morning, editor Alex Rawls appeared on Fox 8 Morning News with Rob Masson to talk about Bayou Country Superfest, the Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival, music movies at […]
