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Oktoberfest Returns to Kenner This Weekend
The German spirit will come to Kenner’s Rivertown for three consecutive weekends during this month’s Oktoberfest celebration. Hosted by Deutches Haus, the event will bring German food, music and beer to […]
Video Premiere: Alexandra Scott Takes on Racism with “Oh Leona”
New Orleans-based singer Alexandra Scott penned “Oh Leona” following the tragic June 17 attack on Charleston, SC’s Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. The song’s titular character is Leona Burton, a […]
Maceo Parker Invites Stanton Moore to Europe
Stanton Moore will head to Europe with the great Maceo Parker later this month. The Galactic drummer will perform with the James Brown/Parliament-Funkadelic saxophonist’s band as they make their way […]
New Orleans Drummer Smokey Johnson Dies
Drummer and percussionist Joseph “Smokey” Johnson died this afternoon after a long illness. He was 78. Johnson was born in New Orleans on November 14, 1936 and is one of […]
Bill Withers: A voice of experience
Bill Withers tried to fit his life into the rough-and-tumble business of music. But in 1985 he decided that his life didn’t fit. The poet laureate of Slab Fork, West […]
Cha Wa: Mardi Gras Indian Funk Weekly at Howlin’ Wolf
Mardi Gras Indian funk band Cha Wa will be launching “Second Line Sundays,” a residency at the Howlin’ Wolf on Sunday, October 11th. “We start out with the traditional Mardi […]
Patton Oswalt Announces Rescheduled New Orleans Show
Patton Oswalt has announced the rescheduled date for his upcoming performance at New Orleans’ Mahalia Jackson Theater. The popular comedian will now take the stage on Saturday, January 23 in […]
Trombone Shorty Gives Back to His High School
Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews gave a little something back to his alma mater yesterday when he returned to Warren Easton High School with a donation for the school’s music program […]
Gentilly Fest 2015 To Kick Off on October 9th
The 8th annual Gentilly Fest will be bringing local music acts and live gospel as well as other attractions to the Ponchartrain Park playground on October 9th, 10th and 11th. […]
Soul Rebels to Join Forces with Hip-Hop Star Joey Bada$$
New Orleans brass ensemble The Soul Rebels have always incorporated a decent amount of hip-hop into their sound, even going so far as to remix an assortment of rap hits […]
