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Lucky?
Yesterday I went to a memorial service for my friend and business colleague George Brumat. Known for his crusty, no-nonsense ways, his love of local music and musicians, and his […]
The Houseman’s Truth
“Where do I start?” laughs Theryl “Houseman” DeClouet ruefully over the phone from Chicago, “I lost everything I had accumulated in many years of living in New Orleans—and then I […]
2007 Jazz Fest from A-Z
Years ago, a radio announcer asked, “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?” then answered, “The Shadow knows.” Big deal. Evil’s easy. Does the Shadow know who’s […]
Fest Focus: Henry Butler, New Orleans Social Club
When Harry Shearer was asked what he misses most about post-Katrina New Orleans, he answered in two words: Henry Butler. Butler is one of many of the city’s great musicians […]
February 2007 Letters
RARE RECORDS As the owner of Jim Russell Rare Records, the oldest record shop in New Orleans, I was interested to read Jeff Hannusch’s article this month showcasing New Orleans […]
And The Winners Are…
You have spoken. New Orleans music fans from around the world voted for the artists they thought had the best year at WWLTV.com, and they named Troy Andrews Performer of […]
The More Music, The Merrier
January—while a pretty slow month in the city—is a flurry of activity at the OffBeat offices. January is the month we chose years ago to present our paeans to the […]
A World of Pure Imagination
It’s Saturday morning. This isn’t a time for live music. For some musicians, it’s time to go to bed. If you’re the Imagination Movers, this is a fine time for […]
Do You Know…Metronome The City?
Who: Metronome The City is a four-piece instrumental rock band consisting of locals William Gilbert, Patrick Condon, Brad Theard and Marc LaPorte, several of whom are Loyola graduates. The band […]
