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Robbie Robertson found a lifelong muse in New Orleans
Robbie Robertson found a lifelong muse in New Orleans
Preservation Hall Jazz Band at SF Jazz Center, Miner Auditorium, Friday August 18, 2023
Preservation Hall Jazz Band at SF Jazz Center, Miner Auditorium, Friday August 18, 2023
Vintage vinyl treasures (Episode 30)
I had this feeling of déjà vu as I picked out five albums for this month’s installment for Vintage Vinyl Treasures.
Lucinda Williams’ Life Story—Anything Can Happen
Anything Could Happen: Lucinda Williams tells the story of her life
Vintage vinyl treasures (Episode 29)
The intense heat of late has many of us spending more time indoors. While catching up on paperwork, cleaning, and exercising for a change, I have some of my favorite albums spinning in the background. Locals of New Orleans and the surrounding area as well as folks educated in good music the world over should recognize the five artists of this month’s installment. I hope that you enjoy another walk down memory lane compliments of some fine vintage vinyl from Louisiana.
This Is Why: Paramore, live, after a five-year hiatus
On July 6, 2023, the rock band Paramore stopped at Smoothie King Center on their This Is Why tour. It was a night of jumping, screaming, and confetti as frontwoman Hayley Williams danced across the stage alongside bandmates Taylor York and Zac Farro. Their openers were rock bands Foals and The Linda Lindas.
Nelson Blanchard’s album debut is decades in the making
After 60 years of performing and 41 years of operating a recording studio that’s hosted Louisiana stars and national acts, Nelson Blanchard has, at last, recorded an album of his own.
