Big Al and the Heavyweights, Love One Another (Vizztone Records)

With the colorful life he’s lived, Big Al Lauro would be an excellent subject for one of those steamy, tell-all rock ’n’ roll-style autobiographies. Among the stories he could share, […]

Big Al and the Heavyweights, World Full of Trouble (EllerSoul Records)

Despite its title, Big Al and the Heavyweights’ latest is the CD that care forgot (sorry), a collection of exactly the sane kind of goodtime blues you’ve come to expect […]

Big Al and the Heavyweights: Sunshine on Me (Blusiana Music)

Buy on AmazonBuy on iTunes[iframe class=”spotify-right” src=”https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:album:61v1nJU2Ub8vmbfqgv2gYX” width=”300″ height=”380″ frameborder=”0″ allowtransparency=”true”] When the CD cues up and the first cut “Don’t You Want Me” starts, it’s obvious that Big Al […]

Gulf Coast Records signs Jason Ricci and Joe Krown and release their debut duo CD

Gulf Coast Records has signed New Orleans-based artists Jason Ricci and Joe Krown and will release their debut duo album, City Country City, on October 22. Harmonica player/singer Ricci is […]

A to Z: All you need to know is in our Jazz Fest Guide

by OffBeat staff and contributors including Robert Fontenot and Brett Milano.     Stage Codes AARP Rhythmpourium (AARP) Acura Stage (ACU) Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage (AM) Blues Tent (BLU) […]

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The Heavyweights Brass Band, This City (Independent)

The Heavyweights Brass Band wisely chose to record their third full-length record, This City, in New Orleans. Comprised of John Pittman (trumpet), Chris Butcher (trombone), Paul Metcalfe (tenor saxophone), Tom […]

A to Z: All You Need to Know Is in Our Jazz Fest Guide

How do you choose from the variety of cultures, rhythms and sounds available at Jazz Fest? Our guide should help and ensure for a great experience. Happy Jazz Fest! Remember […]

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