Issue Articles — Jazz Fest Focus
Fest Focus: Duke Robillard
The accolades of his fellow musicians serve as a testament that guitar legend Duke Robillard is perhaps one of the most respected names in the blues world. Muddy Waters once […]
Fest Focus: Jon Cleary
Jon Cleary has clearly arrived, and now he has a new recording to follow suit. Mooburn his long-awaited major label debut for Virgin/Pointblank Records, is set for release April 20 […]
Fest Focus: Theresa Andersson
Her soft speaking voice is extremely deceptive, for Theresa Andersson uses words that express confidence about music and her future in, it. There’s no reason why she shouldn’t. The vocalist/violinist/songwriter […]
Fest Focus: Marva Wright
The Blues may be “nothing but a woman cryin’ for her man” I as the great Georgia White once observed. Unfortunately for the blues world, there are precious few women […]
Fest Focus: Mamou Prairie Band
“This band has never been this, tight,” says Randy Vidtine, guitarist with the rising Mamou Prairie Band. A Cajun music veteran since his high school days in Evangeline Parish, Vidrtine […]
Fest Focus: Willie Nelson
While most folks pine away at their humdrum jobs, saving for the day when they can escape, Nelson’s famed tour bus, the Honeysuckle Rose is busy weaving its way through […]
Fest Focus: Ironing Board Sam
Though an active and unique blues artist for nearly four decades, Ironing Board Sam Moore has a rather short resume. He’s recorded only a handul of singles, one LP and […]
Fest Focus: Jon Cleary
Jon Cleary has clearly arrived, and now he has a new recording to follow suit. Moonburn, his long-awaited major label debut for Virgin/Pointblank Records, is set for release April 20 […]
Fest Focus: Widespread Panic
Last March, Widespread Panic was .. ih the tail end of a two-week run at Paris’ Chesterfield Cafe. As the band walked on stage for the final show, keyboardist Jojo […]
Fest Focus: Carol Fran & Clarence Hollimon
The current “sweethearts of the blues,” Carol Fran and Clarence Hollimon are making their first “official” appearance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. One of their biggest fans, […]
