Issue Articles — Features
Live Arts Festival
New Orleans boasts a mix of many cultures and multiple races. The neighborhoods of the city are chock full of artists of all persuasions who draw from the city’s unique […]
On the Rise: George Porter, Jr.
After a long, illustrious career of high highs and low lows, from opening for the Rolling Stones with the Meters, to scratching and clawing to overcome a drug problem, George […]
Rounder Records: Louisiana Sounds
Amidst the cavalcade of corporate clones that typify the record business, Rounder Records has carved a distinctive niche as a unique, diverse and successful independent outfit. Rounder’s rich catalog includes […]
Pete Fountain: Home Boy
Pete Fountain is, to many, the quintessential New Orleans jazz musician. He personifies the funky, spunky spirit of the city and struts it best during his “Half-Fast” stroll on Carnival […]
Mardi Gras Zulu-ology
“Zulu is coming!” Few words create the magic and excitement that cry does on Mardi Gras day. Carnival is all about fun, and the Zulus have been creating some of […]
Southern-Baked Drama at Southern Repertory Theater
Greed. Lust. Racism. Tormented genius and simmering small town hypocrisy. Just a few of the ingredients that make up rich, sometimes sorrowful, always sexually-charged Southern-baked drama. Those with a taste […]
Ear to the Ground: The Return of Fred LeBlanc and Cowboy Mouth
1981. A maniacal musical force is introduced to New Orleans in the form of 17-year-old drummer Fred LeBlanc. Guitarist Paul Sanchez recalls LeBlanc’s audition with the Backbeats: “Fred was like […]
Kerry Boutte: Cajun King of Mulate’s
Kerry Boutte is a most unlikely-looking Cajun. He looks like a refugee from L.A. with his ponytail and hipster threads. His restaurants and his apartment are adorned with avant garde […]
Celebration of Light: Christmas in the Oaks
New Orleans has always been a city that’s intoxicated with glitter and pageantry, particularly during the holidays. Adorned with over 700,000 lights, the historic oaks of City Park keep up […]
Art: Robert Cary Tannen REPROspective
Robert Tannen is a hard guy to get a read on, at least in terms of most people’s expectations. A sculptor, architect and urban transportation planner, he purposely takes an […]
