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I’m a Member of the Krewe of Cos

Cosimo Matassa is a legend. He’s one of the creators of the “New Orleans Sound,” and his engineering expertise was as influential as anyone, including the people who actually made […]

South by So Far

South by Southwest, Austin’s annual music conference/festival/mega-meet & greet has announced a preliminary talent lineup that includes a number of New Orleans acts. It’s hardly the last word – that […]

‘Tis the Season: Erin McKeown Gives Christmas the Finger

Shake a Christmas tree and a Christmas carol falls out. You’ve got to work a little harder, but there are also anti-Christmas songs as well. Indie folk artist Erin McKeown […]

‘Tis the Season: John Waters, Spotify and More

Listen to “An OffBeat Christmas 2011” playlist on Spotify In 2004, filmmaker/artist/writer John Waters extended his exploration of taste to Christmas music when he released A John Waters Christmas. Unfortunately, […]

OffBeat and Tuba Skinny at Chickie Wah Wah Tonight

When the September issue hit the streets, OffBeat had an issue-release party at The Maison. The December issue‘s on the streets now and we’re going to Mid-City to celebrate the […]