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Preservation Hall Turns 53
Preservation Hall opened its doors to the public for the first time on June 10, 1961 – 53 years ago today. Allan and Sandra Jaffe wanted to help ensure the […]
2014 Slim Harpo Music Awards Recipients Announced
Pal Productions has announced Van Morrison, Retired Lieutenant Colonel David Couvillon and C.C. Adcock as the recipients of the 2014 Slim Harpo Music Awards. Named after blues musician James Moore, […]
Paul McCartney Reschedules June 19 Show for October 11
Citing health concerns, Paul McCartney announced today that all performances of his “Out There” tour scheduled for June – including a stop in New Orleans on June 19 – have […]
Casandra Faulconer Joins the Circus
Casandra Faulconer is running away to join the circus. A mainstay on the New Orleans music scene who has played with everyone from Dr. John to Lynn Drury, Faulconer has […]
Record Raid Pops Up in the Bywater on June 21
Record Raid, a one day, pop-up record store, will return to New Orleans on June 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Old Ironworks in the Bywater. Starting […]
Foundation Free Fridays Concert Series Kicks off at Tipitina’s
It’s summertime in New Orleans, and we all know what that means. Snowballs, daiquiris, steamy afternoons, hot nights, cold beer, and the Foundation Free Fridays Concert series at Tipitina’s. As […]
Royal Southern Brotherhood up for a British Blues Award
Royal Southern Brotherhood, fresh off their recent Blues Music Award, are in contention for a British Blues Award in the “Overseas” category. “We are honored and appreciates the nomination,” the […]
Photos: Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest 2014
Music is perhaps New Orleans’ best known export, and New Jersey residents took perfect advantage of that for the 25th anniversary of Michael Arnone’s Crawfish Fest, held at the Sussex […]
New Orleans Concert Picks of the Week: June 5 – June 11, 2014
Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of June 5 – June 11, 2014 featuring: Ed Volker, Royal Roses, Little Freddie […]
Marc Broussard Plays the Miss USA Competition
Viewers tuning in to the 63rd annual Miss USA Competition on Sunday, June 8, will get a healthy dose of Mardi Gras rhythms and Southern soul. Marc Broussard backed by […]
