Music
Slugger, Eclipse (Bubble Bath Records)
A local supergroup, Slugger co-stars George Porter Jr. drummer Terrence Houston, Naughty Professor bassist Noah Young, keyboardist Joe Johnson and guitarist Max Bronstein. Working in the related spheres of jazz […]
Bon Bon Vivant’s creativity and savvy expands and succeeds
When Life Gives You Lemons Through conflict and turmoil, Bon Bon Vivant’s creativity and savvy expands and succeeds Spring 2020 was looking great for Bon Bon Vivant. After evolving from […]
Hurricane Ruth, Good Life (American Showplace Music)
Even though she’s only five feet tall, Ruth LaMaster’s powerful singing and conviction bear witness to her stage name: Hurricane Ruth. From the small city of Beardstown, Illinois, LaMaster grew […]
Dan Penn talks back
Dan Penn loves to sing. But more often than not, other singers are singing the songs he’s written. A master tunesmith, Penn created a poignant catalog of soul classics. He […]
Locally filmed ‘Unhinged’ opens, with Russell Crowe as the man
The first major Hollywood movie to screen nationwide in theaters since March, Unhinged offers moviegoers a perilous ride back to the cineplex. In this horror-action hybrid filmed in Kenner and […]
Tipitina’s TV goes online to preserve, promote & protect the future of New Orleans music
Season one of the Tipitinas.TV online concert series launched August 15 with Galactic. Following will be the Rebirth Brass Band’s August 22 webcast. The Saturday night concerts continue with Anders […]
Delfeayo Marsalis talks back
During these hard coronavirus times, Delfeayo Marsalis has founded Keep NOLA Music Alive. The nonprofit organization will benefit New Orleans musicians who, because their city’s music venues are closed during […]
Getting back with people to play with, Wendell Brunious grooves to Seven Days of Satch
Wendell Brunious hasn’t played a live gig since March 13. A trumpeter, singer and composer from one of New Orleans’ great musical families, Brunious played two shows that day with […]
Mighty Brother, The Rabbit. The Owl (Independent)
The Rabbit. The Owl presents two sides of the New Orleans indie-Americana-art band Mighty Brother. The Rabbit portion of this double album follows a relatively lighthearted country-rock, Americana trail. […]
Bad Moon Lander, Chinese Lanterns (Bubble Bath)
Punk rock lives on the Northshore. Based in Covington and Mandeville, Bad Moon Lander specializes in fast and furious audio assaults. New York’s Ramones and London’s Sex Pistols and Clash […]
