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Black Francis at the Old U.S. Mint on May 5

Take note that it’s Black Francis, not Frank Black who’s coming to town this month. While the two have a lot in common— for starters, they inhabit the same body—they […]

By the Numbers: Sweet Home New Orleans releases 2012 State of the New Orleans Music Community Report

As many know, OffBeat has been reporting on intense changes taking place in New Orleans over the past few years in our government’s music, culture and entertainment policies with lawmakers’ […]

AARON NEVILLE RELEASES LIVE DVD

Sunday’s Jazz Fest headliner Aaron Neville has announced the release of a live DVD– called My True Story, as is his latest album– that will hit stores on May 21. […]

Dumpstaphunk Drummer, Nikki Glaspie Joins The Kofi Burbridge All-Stars and DJ Rich Medina at Jazz Fest Night Show

We’ve had our ear to the ground this week, sussing out some of the must-see shows during the “Daze Between” Jazz Fest weekends, otherwise known as Jazz Fest by Night, […]

Jazz Fest by Nite 2013: Black Angels and Erykah Badu with Mos Def + Hot 8 Ticket Contest!

Now, we all know that Jazz Fest during the day is an experience like none other in the world, but what New Orleanians and longtime Jazz Fest veterans will tell […]

“INSTRUMENTHEAD” PHOTOS AND FREE MUSIC ON FRENCHMEN

If you’re heading down to Frenchmen Street this week….Let’s face it, you’re probably there already. Which means you’ve likely happened on the very cool set of photos being displayed there, […]

Jazz Fest Photo Recap: Sunday, April 28, 2013

A ferocious thunderstorm did little to damper a monstrous afternoon of music as the first weekend of Jazz Fest 2013 came to a close on Sunday, April 28. OffBeat photographers […]

JAZZ FEST DAY 3 RECAP: Nevilles, B.B. King, Midnite Disturbers & More!

When was the last time the Neville Brothers played a great set with surprises, instead of an alright one that echoed past glories? They did it on Sunday, despite the […]

Jazz Fest Photo Recap: Saturday, April 27, 2013

Crowds swarmed the Fair Grounds Saturday, April 27 for the second day of Jazz Fest 2013. Highlights included sets from Lil’ Buck Sinegal, Jill Scott, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco […]

Jazz Fest Photo Recap: Friday, April 26, 2013

Jazz Fest 2013 kicked off on a beautiful Friday, April 26, 2013. OffBeat photographers Elsa Hahne and Golden Richard were on hand for the celebration and captured these terrific shots […]