Issue Articles
Jerry Lee’s Legacy
The Lewis family has opened a museum in their Ferriday home. Within it live the stories and spirits that forged rock’s Killer. He’s back in the news. Rock & […]
James Hall Rising
With musical prowess, a natural flair for the dramatic and an intriguing first album, Hall and his band are the most promising unit on the local alternative scene. The singer […]
The Timeless Allure of Tattoos: Urban Primitives and the Culture of Body Modification
Tattoos have always been with us. There is nothing new about indelible images incised in the skin—tattoos are older than the hills. Of late, however, there seem to be a […]
Grace Lichtenstein and Laura Dankner, Musical Gumbo: The Music of New Orleans (W.W. Norton & Co.)
There’s a lot of music in New Orleans. There are also many books on New Orleans music. Until now, no one has been able to survey all of New Orleans’ […]
The Zydeco Bulls Lock Horns; Cajun Country Festivals and New Releases
It was billed as the “Battle of the Zydeco Bulls” when Boozoo Chavis performed with Beau Jocque last month at Gilton’s Lounge near Eunice. According to club owner Gilton Lejeune, […]
Young Turks Set Out for Jazz Boot Camp; Sun Ra Has Left the Planet
When most people think of summer camp, visions of tree-lined trails leading to sparkling lakes, bonfires and pup tents come to mind. But for young, serious-minded, passionate musicians such as […]
The Thick Man Swings; the Grandmother of Rap Gets Tough
This month, Big Beat/Atlantic Records releases “From the Brick Jungle,” the first single from local rapper MC Thick’s (Stewart Harris) debut album The Show Ain’t Over Till the Fat Man […]
Sound on Film; A New CD Takes Us to the Movies
Of all the many components that go into making a successful, memorable film, the soundtrack is one of the most overlooked. Except for notable exceptions where the music is the […]
