Issue Articles — BackTalk
Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste
As a founding member of The Meters and a pioneer of the syncopated drumming style, Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste has earned a well-deserved reputation as a veritable forefather of funk. Few […]
Jason Isbell
It’s been a great year for songwriter, singer and guitarist Jason Isbell. His recent record Something More Than Free hit number one on the folk, rock and country charts over […]
Swamp Dogg
“This is Swamp Dogg, your lover, your savior and your reason for living,” announces Jerry “Swamp Dogg” Williams Jr.’s answering machine. Immediately it is understood that this guy ain’t your […]
Backtalk: Jon Batiste
The television sets of Jon Batiste’s family, fans and friends will undoubtedly be in sync at 10:30 pm (CT) on Tuesday, September 8. They’ll be tuned in to watch the […]
Backtalk: Deacon John
“People see me, but they just don’t know,” says guitarist/vocalist/bandleader Deacon John, quoting the lyrics of Earl King’s “Let the Good Times Roll.” Then, as he so often does, Deacon […]
Backtalk: Trombone Shorty
On Sunday, July 5, 2015, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and Orleans Avenue will arrive on the main stage at the Essence Music Festival as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. It, […]
Backtalk: Johnny Sansone
Johnny Sansone had already established himself as a harmonica virtuoso in New Orleans when he released Crescent City Moon in 1997. The album won a slew of Best of the Beat […]
Backtalk: Dayna Kurtz
The crowd assembled at the All Ways lounge April 17 to hear Dayna Kurtz included numerous local musicians and journalists. They were on hand for the release party of Rise […]
BackTalk: Pete Townshend
Fifty years ago The Who came screaming out of London with a sound for the ages. Lead singer Roger Daltrey acted out the aggressive youth anthems written by guitarist Pete […]
Backtalk: Allen Toussaint
The last time pianist, vocalist, composer and producer Allen Toussaint performed at the French Quarter Festival was in 1998. The legendary New Orleans musician was on the Jackson Square Stage, […]
