Issue Articles — Mojo Mouth
Meeting Ellis Marsalis in Paris
It was 1987 (pre-OffBeat), and I was really just getting into the New Orleans music scene, not really as a fan, but from a business standpoint. I had always been […]
What is Success?
This song by Allen Toussaint has always been a big favorite of mine. It clearly questions the meaning of a successful life: the pursuit of money, or doing the right […]
We’re All In This Together
It’s that time of year again. I sincerely hope that when this issue of OffBeat hits the street—scheduled for August 28—it will end up in your hands on the day […]
Louis Armstrong Will Always be Important to Jazz
We’re happy to present our annual August “Satchmo SummerFest” issue. It focuses, in large part, on New Orleans’ traditional jazz community and legacy—which, of course, is influenced by the spirit […]
Cosimo Matassa’s J&M Studio Needs a Documentary
Last night I watched a wonderful documentary, Muscle Shoals, highly recommended for anyone who was/is a fan of Wilson Pickett, Aretha Franklin, the Allman Brothers, the Stones and on and […]
An Opportunity Awaits Someone with Vision in New Orleans
Just today, we got the news that New Orleans was passed over for the Super Bowl in 2018. That’s too bad, and not that smart on the part of the […]
Welcome to the Church of New Orleans
I recently had dinner with friends I’ve known since I was in grammar school, two people who became a couple in grammar school, got married and are still together. Pretty […]
Who Benefits From Festivals?
Festivals are a huge part of life in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. They celebrate our culture, music, food, customs and long-standing traditions. I’ve always thought that it would be […]
Music Party Central
Years ago, OffBeat, the Louisiana Music Factory and WWOZ proclaimed themselves to be the “Louisiana Music Collective.” We all promote, market and love local music. We’re about to kick off […]
Mojo Mouth: Selfies Galore
I saw a piece on morning television today that was promoting the sale of charm necklaces that you could mix and match or wear all together. Each “wish necklace” had […]
