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Henry Butler to be honored with second line memorial and concert
The late piano legend Henry Butler will be memorialized with a second-line parade and concert later this month. Led by the New Orleans Nightcrawlers, the second line takes place on […]
New Orleans piano icon Henry Butler to be honored at NYC tribute concert
Venerated pianist and singer Henry Butler and his New Orleans roots will be the focal point of a special tribute concert at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City next […]
In Memoriam: Henry Butler (September 21, 1948 – July 2, 2018)
Henry Butler once described himself as “a work in progress,” as his aim was to continually challenge himself and the status quo. The brilliant pianist, vocalist and composer accomplished that […]
Letters to the editor: Henry Butler, representation of women and more
Henry Butler’s Passing The passing of Henry Butler leads me to reflect on how many great artists we’ve lost in recent years. I first met Henry when he was a […]
Pianist Henry Butler Has Passed Away After Cancer Battle
Venerated pianist Henry Butler and a man whom OffBeat‘s Geraldine Wyckoff called a “vocal genius” has passed away in his adopted home of New York City. The New Orleans native […]
“I got it … and I’m overcoming it”: What’s Next for Henry Butler
“My physical energy is still good,” says piano and vocal genius Henry Butler, who continues to work and compose despite his serious diagnosis of metastatic colon cancer that has spread […]
Enter to Win Tickets to the Save Our Sponge Concert with Henry Butler
On Thursday, February 2, Woodlands Conservancy will host a celebration of 15 years of the nonprofit land trust organization’s work to Save Our Sponge, the 800 plus acres of bottomland […]
Henry Butler Diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer, Fundraiser Launched to Assist with Treatment
Renowned pianist and singer Henry Butler, a New Orleans native, was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. His friends have launched a GoFundMe campaign to send him to Germany, where […]
Exclusive Video: Henry Butler on Louisiana Jukebox
Louisiana Jukebox Exclusively on OffBeat.com Louisiana Jukebox Creator and Executive Producer Ernest Collins is bringing back the legendary local music and culture show as New Orleans Live. Check out the legendary […]
WWOZ Piano Night 2015 to Honor Henry Butler
WWOZ is getting ready to host their 27th annual Piano Night at the House of Blues on Monday, April 27. The event will feature the internationally renowned Robert Glasper Experiment, […]
