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Hurray for the Riff Raff Wrote NPR’s “Political Folk Song of the Year”
Alynda Lee Segarra and Hurray for the Riff Raff have landed on many “song of the year” lists as 2014 draws to a close. It should come as no surprise […]
The Word Returns to New Orleans for Jazz Fest After Show April 26
The Word featuring John Medeski, Robert Randolph, and Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, and Chris Chew of the North Mississippi Allstars will reunite for a special Jazz Fest after show […]
The George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center Opens on Rampart
After two years of renovations and a $9 million investment, the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center celebrated its grand opening this morning. George Wein, the founder of […]
New Orleans Concert Picks of the Week: December 11 – December 17, 2014
Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of December 11 – December 17, 2014 featuring: Tim Laughlin with Crescent City […]
Sunpie Barnes Passes on Brass Band Traditions With New Book
For Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes, passing on the musical culture and traditions of New Orleans has become a second calling. The professional football player turned musician, bandleader, and park ranger seems […]
The Historic New Orleans Collection Celebrates the Season
This holiday season, The Historic New Orleans Collection (The HNOC) in the French Quarter, gets festive with host of cultural events and a museum shop brimming with unique local gift […]
Drawn to New Orleans:
Vanessa “Gal Holiday” Niemann
Like countless musicians before her, Vanessa Niemann, better known as “Gal Holiday” of the preeminent country and western swing band Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue, was drawn to […]
Hogs for the Cause Releases 2015 Music Lineup
Hogs for the Cause, the New Orleans-based pork cook-off that raises money for pediatric brain cancer patients, just revealed yet another stellar lineup for its seventh annual finger-licking fundraiser. Headlining […]
Luke Winslow-King Brings Respect to the Booty Shaking Blues
From Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea’s hit “Booty” to Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” and Kim Kardashian’s attempt to break the internet with a picture of her naked rear end, we’ve seen […]
Amzie Adams Battles Fire Breathing Dragons in the French Quarter
Amzie Adams is one of the most recognizable characters of the French Quarter. Perennially clad in a top hat, sunglasses with holographic eyeballs staring back at you, and pants with […]
