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Swenson Wins Press Club Award
Saturday, July 19, the Press Club of New Orleans honored excellence in journalism in the Crescent City. In a ceremony at the Harrah’s Hotel, consulting editor John Swenson’s “Every Accordionist […]
A Little Bit of Myself in Japan
Myself is big in Japan. Before Alphaville recorded the song by that name, the phrase “Big in Japan” connoted a niche celebrity status. MTV in America may not be playing […]
Simply the Best?
Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter III was one of the most anticipated albums of the year and has proven to be the big-selling, fame-threading machine Wayne predicted. His first week sales […]
Moving Time
Post-Katrina New Orleans has seen a consistent flux of musicians—some leaving for a fresh start, but some are moving here to make New Orleans their homes. While we’ve seen the […]
On the Road Again-Or Not
With gas prices passing the four-dollar mark in New Orleans, everybody has to think twice about driving. Because the road is where many bands make their money, they’re feeling the […]
It’s All About Families
In late April, Elisa Monte was in Southwest Louisiana doing additional research for Zydeco!, a modern dance project. She visited the Louisiana Folk Roots’ Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage […]
Dixie Saints
The husband and wife team of Yoshio and Keiko Toyama have been providing much-needed instruments to the school children of New Orleans for over 10 years. The Toyamas, both in […]
OffBeat Nominated for Press Club Awards
The nominations for the Press Club of New Orleans have been announced, and OffBeat received eight nominations in six categories. Jan Ramsey was nominated for Best Editorial for her “Mojo […]
First Stevie, Then Scully
Fabled R&B singer Andre Williams recorded with Stevie Wonder, Ike and Tina Turner and Mary Wells. Ryan Scully joins that list with the Black Godfather’s latest album, Can You Deal […]
