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The Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band, The Crustaceous Capers of the Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band
The Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band started as a Royal Street busking band, then became a Bourbon Street traditional jazz band, and now, 10 years on, they’re a Spotted Cat genre-bending […]
Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band, “Live at the Spotted Cat” (Independent)
As George Carlin once said, the phrase “jumbo shrimp” is a contradiction in terms. As Carlin didn’t say, so is a progressive traditional band. But the Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band […]
Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band, Louder Than Last Time (Independent)
Frenchmen Street’s trad jazz all stars are more like one big, incestuous family than a collection of separate bands, and the particular combination known as Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band (fronted […]
French Quarter Festival releases 2022 music lineup
The non-profit French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) announced its official return after a two-year hiatus. French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron, the largest free festival and showcase of Louisiana music, […]
Dining Out: Alma Café
Walking into Alma Café, the Honduran restaurant that has become a breakfast and lunch hub in the Bywater, you immediately understand Chef Melissa Araujo’s vision and roots. The mix of […]
REWIND: Jazz Fest Redux 1999
Fats and Bartholomew In the end, this day belonged to Fats Domino, a particularly significant moment in that it marked Domino’s public reunion with longtime bandleader Dave Bartholomew, […]
Here’s the full daily lineup for the 2020 French Quarter Festival
French Quarter Festivals, Inc (FQFI) has announced the official music lineup for the 37th Anniversary 2020 French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron. A complete music schedule will be released in […]
Here are live music events during the last 2 weeks of Mardi Gras season
Whether you’re doing your usual Mardi Gras celebrating as a local or playing tour guide to visiting friends and family, live music is a must-see during Mardi Gras. Below, we’ve […]
The 50 Best Albums of 2019 in Louisiana Music
We’ve polled our writers and editorial staff and have gathered 50 of our most recommended albums of the year. We didn’t include reissues and only included 2019 releases. Some titles […]
