On April 30, 1803, James Madison and Robert R. Livingston representing the United States and Francois Barbe-Marbois, a finance minister from France, convened upon the Spanish-built Cabildo. Their mission: to sign a document that would double the size of the United States. So it was there at the Cabildo overlooking Jackson Square that the Louisiana [...]
Tag Archives: Rebirth Brass Band
Still To Be Continued: TBC Brass Band Talks Exile on Bourbon Street
March 1, 2013 – 12:10 am
It is Wednesday night at Celebration Hall on St. Bernard Avenue and there is way too much talent in the room. If the New Orleans brass band community really were a mafia, tonight would be a summit for the heads of families. Representatives of the Rebirth, Stooges and Young Fellaz exchange daps and order drinks [...]
Louisiana Music Timeline: February 10
February 10, 2013 – 6:06 pm
Here’s OffBeat’s video tribute to the people and events that shaped New Orleans and Louisiana music history through the years on February 10… 1916: Birth of Cajun accordionist Aldus Roger in Carencro 1931: Happy Birthday to pianist Ronnie Kole! 1932: Birth of Alton Joseph Rubin, better known as Rockin’ Dopsie, in Carencro 1966: Happy Birthday [...]
Look-Ka Py Py Podcast (ep 21): The Roots of Music, Marching Tall
January 23, 2013 – 7:08 pm
In 2007, Rebirth Brass Band snare drummer Derrick Tabb founded the Roots of Music, a non-profit-based, after-school music education program that, in addition to tutelage, furnishes its attendees’ instruments. Soon after its inception, the Roots of Music set its sights on establishing a marching band. With overwhelming support from the city, Tabb and the program [...]
Louisiana Music: A Primer Volume 1, No. 1, Jazz
January 1, 2013 – 12:36 am
When people visit New Orleans, they’ll inevitably hear music at clubs like Preservation Hall, Snug Harbor and the Palm Court, or they’ll experience it being played outdoors in historic Jackson Square or swingin’ down a street during a second line parade. Often, they’ll exclaim, “Oh, this is jazz? I didn’t think I liked jazz, but [...]
New Year’s Eve Music Options
December 26, 2012 – 2:21 pm
So goes the old refrain: What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Peep a few options below. Tipitina’s rings in 2013 with Galactic (featuring Corey Glover of Living Colour) and MyNameIsJohnMichael. Tix are $71, but a VIP package – which will set you back $201 – includes a full dinner catered by Jaques-Imo’s, full open [...]
LPB Premiere Shines Light on Louisiana Music Sunday
December 5, 2012 – 3:11 pm
Sunshine by the Stars: Celebrating Louisiana Music, a new made-for-TV film produced by Harry Connick Jr., premieres this Sunday, December 9 on Louisiana Public Broadcasting. The film explores Louisiana’s indigenous music via “You Are My Sunshine” – the 1930s classic made famous by former Governor Jimmie Davis — and showcases musicians ranging from jazz to [...]
Creole String Beans and Other Local Acts Make First Grammy Cut
October 24, 2012 – 5:29 pm
Congrats are due New Orleans’ Creole String Beans, who announced their CD Shrimp Boots and Vintage Suits has been selected for Grammy consideration, making the first round in the Best Regional Roots Music Album category. OffBeat reviewed the disc in October 2011, and the Threadhead Records release picked up “Best Roots Rock Record” honors by [...]
Basin Street Records celebrates 15 years in the land of dreams
October 22, 2012 – 12:33 pm
Today, Oct. 22, marks the 15th anniversary of New Orleans-based Basin Street records. Mark Samuels has kept the label going through a series of challenges ranging from the destruction of the company’s office in the 2005 flood to the death of brick-and-mortar record stores. Through creative marketing and his own hard work, Samuels has developed [...]
