Issue Articles — Features
The Revealers: Reggae and then Some
As trombones and trumpets blare through the House of Blues, someone shouts “Work it girl!” as Theresa’s grandmother second lines to the music. While NewBirth Brass Band performs onstage, backstage […]
100: The 100 Essential Louisiana CDs, Part 9
In late 1997, the Offbeat staff began developing the list of the 100 Essential Louisiana CDs. Our goal was to pick the 100 compact discs that, Individually, represented influential and/or […]
No More Honey in the Horn: Al Hirt 1922-1999
A riot of colors swirled around the parade start area next to the Gospel Tent of the final day of Jazzfest 30. The afternoon sun gently smiled down on the […]
BackBeat: The Earl Palmer Story
Although New Orleans has produced more excellent musicians than it’s size warrants. it simply hasn’t been able to support more than a limited number of artists. Even during the commercial […]
100: The 100 Essential Louisiana CDs, Part 8
In late 1997, the Offbeat staff began developing the list of the 100 Essential Louisiana CDs. Our goal was to pick the 100 compact discs that, Individually, represented influential and/or […]
Best of the Rest: The Top 11 Acts Not Booked at This Year’s Jazz Fest
A break down of the worthy bands that did not make it to the 1999 Jazz & Heritage Festival lineup, in the May 1999 issue of OffBeat Magazine.
Whither Jazzfest? A Look Back at the Origins of the World’s Most Successful Music Festival and Its Impact on New Orleans’ Culture
Every spring for nearly one third of the 20th century, New Orleans has celebrated the music and culture of this region. What started off as a small gathering in Congo […]
Jazz Fest: A Decade of Delights
New Orleans lives for its music, never more dramatically than the two weekends of sustained merrymaking that constitute the New OrIeans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Spring is full swing, magnolias […]
Jazz Fest, from “A” to “Z”
A Acoustic Swiftness, SAT 4/24, LAGN, 3:10, largely acoustic guitar group that plays snazzy Latino riffs with style. Adelia, Adelia The Storyteller, SAT 4/24, KIDS, 1:30, Engaging storytelling from […]
New Orleans Rhythm & Blues Shrines: A Guided Tour
Ernie K-Doe once declared, ”I’m not sure, but I’m almost positive, that all music came from New Orleans.” While some might debate K-Doe’s blanket observation, it is a fact that […]
