December 2007

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  • Will Panel for Recovery
    Though it was a little depressing to see the music of New Orleans represented at New York’s CMJ convention only by…John Swenson
  • Ronnie Kole Honored
    Soon there will be a new face among the statues in New Orleans Musical Legends Park on Bourbon Street. On Friday…Richard Giraldi
  • Caroling in the Cathedral
    It wouldn’t be Christmas time in New Orleans without the annual Cathedral Christmas Concerts. Once again, local choirs and New Orleans…Richard Giraldi
  • Absolut Rebuilding
    Absolut Vodka launched the limited-edition Absolut New Orleans this past summer, and now they’re giving back to the city that inspired…Richard Giraldi
  • Buck Plays Bob
    Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural, Jr., leader of Buckwheat Zydeco, has used the accordion to become a world-traveled, Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated musician. But…Herman Fuselier
  • The Nevilles Return
    November is early for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival to make any announcements, but November 15, festival producer Quint…Alex Rawls
  • The Beauty of the Boswells
    If you don’t know who the Boswell Sisters are, you can be forgiven because the group broke up more than 70…John Swenson

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  • Happy Holidays
    The OffBeat staff—myself, Joseph Irrera, Alex Rawls, Craig Guillot, Elena Reeves, Eric Broad, Sarah Lockwood and Richard Giraldi—wishes you all a…Jan Ramsey

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