Blogs
Stomp Conference Schedule
Last year, the Ponderosa Stomp added the Stomp Conference to its schedule – a series of oral histories and panel discussions on the history of rock ‘n’ roll with […]
Looking Ahead, Pt. 3
The reader who sent me his hotel booking experiences also sent this line from a New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation email: “The lineup is amazing, tickets are selling at a […]
Everything Old is New Again
In 2007, George Wein – founder of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival – sold Festival Productions to Festival Network. This didn’t affect Jazz Fest because (if I […]
Looking Ahead, Pt. 2
I received the following email from a reader. I can’t vouch for his sources, but he suggests the recession may be having an effect on Jazz Fest attendance: Alex…I […]
Looking Ahead
The L.A. Times has a story today on the festival business, which has been hard hit by the recession. A number of festivals including Langerado in Florida cancelled for […]
Bayou Boogaloo announces Lineup
Bayou Boogaloo, the free festival on the banks of Bayou St. John, takes place May 22 and 23, and it has announced its lineup: Little Freddie King Chubby Carrier […]
More Fun with Dr. John
In a statement released Wednesday, Dr. John clarified his position regarding Shell, Jazz Fest and the wetlands. In it, he said: “I’ve got to figure some kind of way […]
A Light Grilling
OffBeat food contributors Rene Louapre and Peter Thriffiley also have their own blog, Blackened Out. Check out today’s entertaining interview with former Top Chef contestants Richard Blais and Radhika […]
How to Make a Problem Go Away, Pt. 2,548
[UPDATE BELOW] Belyin pointed me to this exchange regarding Dr. John’s pro-wetland/anti-Shell email and video. It’s fascinating but sad to watch the catalogue of responses to the awkward problem […]
The King of Comedy
If you were bummed Leonard Cohen’s tour didn’t come near us, I gather from Ann Powers’ review that you can get a good taste of the show listening to […]
