Issue Articles — Features
Simple Sound Retreat Pens Musical Thank You Note to New Orleans
The art of life lies in a constant readjustment to our surroundings.” Kakuzo Okakura It’s no secret that performers have been among those hardest hit by the pandemic of […]
Letters to the Editor
Man’s Stupidity is Unlimited This bad pandemic has not only destroyed most future plans in New Orleans but has hit the whole world. You can be sure the Germans are […]
“Welcome to My Nerd Brain,” Emily Fransen podcasts about musicians’ health and wellness.
Emily Fransen started a podcast, “Welcome to My Nerd Brain,” a little over a year ago that has continued to gain listeners and tell the stories of musicians and the […]
Virtuosic Artistry—Guitarist Warren Haynes looks back
The great guitarist Warren Haynes was looking forward to a great run of shows in New Orleans in 2020 before the Covid-19 pandemic shut everything down. Haynes has played […]
Comeaux Collection: Tommy Comeaux’s spirit and legacy lives on
Sometimes the animate object you hold in your hands is only the tip of the iceberg of the larger picture it represents. Such is the case with one of the […]
The Beauty and Power of Live Music in Plague Times, Tab Benoit and Samantha Fish on the road again
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Louisiana artists Samantha Fish and Tab Benoit returned to in-person performances this fall. Rueben Williams and his Thunderbird Management Group in Larose, Louisiana manages the New […]
This One Deserves A Permanent Place On Your Coffee Table
I Wanna Do That! is the ultimate guide to why we really love New Orleans This year, we may not have the same Mardi Gras we all wait for every […]
Striving for Perfection: Commander’s Palace’s new normal
Walking through Commander’s Palace, the restaurant that could easily be called the jewel of the Garden District, you immediately understand why it’s considered one of the most beloved restaurants in […]
Dining Al Fresco à la COVID: A Guide to Outdoor Dining Destinations
Here in New Orleans, we’re starting to get into that sweet spot of the year when it isn’t too warm, humidity is low, and there’s a cool breeze sweeping through […]
The Right Kind of Viral—Singer-songwriter Miss Laurie Lehner’s popular political parody videos
Much has been said of the challenges facing the music industry in 2020. What started as a public health crisis quickly became a financial nightmare for many people. For musicians, […]
