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Hurricane Ida Did Lasting Damage to New Orleans Musical History

Hurricane Ida destroyed the fragile Karnofsky Tailor Shop on South Rampart Street, but it’s also had a lasting impact on other sites that are integral to New Orleans’ connection to the history of jazz.

Hurricane Ida—More Trauma For Louisiana

More trauma to Louisiana and New Orleans—on top of the COVID crisis—was laid on the backs of Louisiana last week with Hurricane Ida.

Hurricane Katrina Chronicles

To commemorate the hurricane that almost destroyed New Orleans, we present a collection of OffBeat ‘s Hurricane Katrina Chronicles articles we’ve run over the years. All of these stories are […]

The Light At The End of The Tunnel is Fading

A few weeks ago, it appeared that we might be able to squelch the spread of COVID and get back to normal. The Delta variant has changed all that, and its proliferation is squarely on the shoulders of those who refused to get vaccinated.

Why You Should Get The Vaccine

New Orleans is in danger of losing our live music scene, once again, if the masses don’t get the COVID vaccine, says musician Gregg Martinez.

Live Music Is Back In Clubs, But The Problems Haven’t Gone Away

Live music in New Orleans is back, but the problems on Frenchmen Street have not gone away. The Young Fellaz Brass Band is back, and Frenchmen Street music venues and other businesses are in the same shape as before the pandemic.

New Orleans City Hall must learn to respond to music needs

Porch concerts have become a common way for musicians in New Orleans to earn a little money during the pandemic. But New Orleans City Hall still doesn’t have the capability to respond to the needs of its musicians and music businesses—and people who just want to support local music.

Have A Brain: Legalize Marijuana

Medical marijuana is legal in Louisiana, but a Republican state Representative, Richard Nelson, is sponsoring a bill in the most recent legislative session to legalize marijuana. Good for him (and us)!

Thar She Blows: Why Live Music Is Still In Trouble

Live music venues, restaurants and bars have had restrictions lifted to a “Modified Phase Three” by the city and the state. The problem is that the State Fire Marshal’s guidelines require the venues to have high-powered HVAC systems, that most venues still don’t have.

Black History and Music Month

New Orleans music known worldwide, is Black music. Let’s celebrate it and support it.