Hungry for live music… Look no further. Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of April 4-April 10, 2013 featuring: Hurray for the Riff Raff, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Bonerama, Gregory Agid, Smoky Greenwell, Marc Stone and John Sinclair. THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Chickie Wah Wah: Creole String Beans (RB) 8p [...]
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Louisiana Music Timeline: February 20
February 20, 2013 – 2:42 pm
Have a look at OffBeat’s video tribute to the people and events that shaped New Orleans and Louisiana music history through the years on February 20, enjoy… Here’s a special Louisiana music moments that you’d like to add to our timeline? Email them to info@offbeat.com. 1958: Happy Birthday to trumpeter, composer and New Orleans native [...]
Ezra Credit: Better Than Ezra, Krewe of Rocckus’ Kevin Griffin Chats
February 1, 2013 – 12:10 am
Though born in the blues and baptized in brass, New Orleans can still rock. Case in point: longtime stalwarts Better Than Ezra. The band broke onto the national scene with 1995’s Deluxe, your typical overnight success story that was years in the making. Singer-guitarist Kevin Griffin puzzles at the paradox, noting, “It took us seven [...]
Party City
January 30, 2013 – 5:42 pm
I’ve been to a lot of parties in my time, but last night was one of the most phenomenal New Orleans parties—ever. The New Orleans Tourism and Marketing Corporation (NOTMC)—the local agency responsible for promoting leisure travel to New Orleans—organized and helped volunteer the staffing for a “media night” for the 5,000+ media people who are [...]
Mayor Hosts Sandy Benefit Concert, Ticketmaster Carves Out Donations
November 20, 2012 – 6:07 am
Tonight, a five-star cast of New Orleans’ finest musicians will convene at a sold-out Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Hurricane Sandy NOLA Pay It Forward Benefit Concert. Proceeds from the show will aid non-profit-based relief and recovery efforts currently underway in areas affected by the late-October superstorm. Performers set to take the stage (and spotlighted [...]
Funky Butt To Reopen on Freret Street
October 15, 2012 – 3:16 pm
The famed Funky Butt, originally located on North Rampart Street, is set to reopen, but not in its original location. The club will reopen as the Funky Butt Jazz Club at 4716 Freret Street . “Contruction is underway,” said club operator Shanekah Peterson, “and we expect to present our first in couple of months.” The [...]
Big Sam’s Funky Nation at Wednesday at the Square: Photos
March 29, 2012 – 6:56 pm
Wednesday at the Square continued with perfect March weather yesterday with Big Sam’s Funky Nation headlining this week’s show. The concerts are presented by the Young Leadership Council, who won a Best of the Beat Business Award this year in recognition of their contributions in producing the series. All photos were taken by Kim Welsh.
Essence Music Festival Lineup Announced: Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige Headline
January 11, 2012 – 12:19 pm
The Essence Music Festival has announced its 2012 lineup, with headliners that include Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Fantasia, Stephanie Mills, Charlie Wilson, Keyshia Cole, Ledisi, and SWV. Local artists performing include Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Pinettes Brass Band, Stooges Brass Band, Khris Royal & Dark Matter, and Luke James. With the Fourth of July [...]
Gleason Gras Tickets Go On Sale Tonight
November 11, 2011 – 2:43 pm
On Sunday, former Saint Steve Gleason announced how he’s doing in a dramatic way. After being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) – more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, he accompanied Drew Brees and Will Smith to the mid-field coin toss before the Saints-Texans game, then led the pre-game “Who Dat” chant. On Sunday, [...]
