Album Reviews
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OffBeat eases into summer with stories about the jazz trio known as Extended, interviews with Mia Berrin and Joe Lastie, and a look back at highlights from the 2022 Jazz Fest.
May 26th
The members of the acoustic trio Extended come from different locales and musical backgrounds yet they ultimately met in New Orleans and created their own expressive sound.
May 26th
Mia Berrin spoke to OffBeat about her quest to find belonging, her thoughts on representation in indie and punk music, and being unfairly labeled an industry plant.
May 26th
Tarriona "Tank" Ball of Tank and the Bangas discusses the band's latest album, Red Balloon, a collection of songs ranging from slick soul-jazz to fiery rock to biting hip hop.
May 26th
Since arriving in New Orleans in 2007, Erika Lewis has made her name with early jazz revivalists Tuba Skinny and in bands like Magnolia Beacon with Meschiya Lake. She will now debut an album of her own.
May 26th
Frank Brigsten, the chef who has run his eponymous restaurant, Brigsten's, for 36 years, will be honored with the 2022 Ella Brennan Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Award.
May 26th
Live music is back! From the club scene to festivals and porch concerts, OffBeat is your guide to the revived and thriving music scene in the Crescent City.
August 24th
June 2022 Digital Issue
Exciting, Expansive and Accessible: Matt Booth, Oscar Rossignoli and Brad Webb are Extended
Mia Berrin of Pom Pom Squad talks back
We Really Love to Make You Smile: Tarriona Ball of Tank and the Bangas represents New Orleans
A Walk Around the Sun: Erika Lewis with a little help from her friends
Dining Out: Brigtsen's Restaurant
Live Music!
