Blogs
A Missing Link
For those like me who were a little surprised that no one thought to match funk and Mardi Gras Indian music before The Wild Magnolias, Dan Phillips at Home […]
Going Three for Four with a Walk
When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees were announced, I made my predictions for the inductees. Today they were announced and I went three for four. Jeff […]
More on Marketing
Last week’s post on the jazz museum and jazz as the city’s marketing identity prompted some comments that merit response. After I wrote, “Centering the marketing of a city […]
New Orleans: It’s Good for You
The announcement of the jazz museum and jazz performance space earlier today brought up something that continues to puzzle me. I understand New Orleans’ importance in the development of […]
Rumor Confirmed
We’d heard rumor that trumpeter Shamarr Allen would be going on tour with Willie Nelson. Allen confirmed it. In early February, he’ll go into rehearsal with Nelson and his […]
U.S. Mint to Become Jazz Museum
Those who’ve been clamoring for a New Orleans jazz museum will finally find out how valuable such an entity is. This afternoon, Lt.-Governor Mitch Landrieu announced that the Old […]
Zagat’s New Orleans Guide
This morning, Tim and Nina Zagat were in New Orleans to announce the results of their 20th poll of New Orleans restaurants and nightlife. At a breakfast press conference […]
Yow
I’ve been digesting the new look of The Gambit trying to think of what to say because I like everybody I know over there … but I’m stuck. I’d […]
Carnival Time Indeed
Good news for Al “Carnival Time” Johnson here. He’s home again.
Clearing the Desk
After a week off, the CD stack is getting intimidating. Time to clear off a few. Tom Jones: 24 Hours (S-Curve): He made ersatz bachelor pad soul for years, and […]
