Issue Articles
In Memoriam: J.D. Hill (1955-2021)
J.D. Hill, a blues musician and fixture on the music scene in New Orleans since the early 1980s, died on August 8, 2021. He was 65. Hill was a native […]
Kid Eggplant and the Groovy Melatauns, Peace, Love and Donuts (Independent)
When I popped the new album from Kid Eggplant and the Groovy Melatauns into my disc player and hit play, I had to check twice to make sure I wasn’t […]
Nigel Hall, Spiritual (Regime Music Group)
Nigel Hall burst on the scene in New Orleans like a comet. Though he already had the beginnings of a successful career as a musician before the age of 30, […]
Brass Lightning, Consonance (Independent)
Hot off the presses, or rather available on all the major streaming services since early July 2021, is the debut album from New Orleans’ own soul-brass quintet Brass Lightning. Consonance […]
Pocket Protection, Volume 1 (Color Red)
The play on words in the name of the band may not be immediately obvious, but one listen to Pocket Protection’s first release will give listeners a hint. Combining George […]
Patrice Fisher & Arpa, Happy Socks (Independent)
The music of harpist Patrice Fisher makes people happy. It’s as simple as that. If you need evidence beyond her records, make plans to hear her perform at the upcoming […]
Wild Things: Music is the messenger says Sam Price
Among the musical cognoscenti of New Orleans, bassist, songwriter and bandleader Sam Price is considered to be one of the most versatile musicians in the city. His talents are spread […]
Back on the Block: Blake Amos’ love letter to New Orleans
Blake Amos has been on the New Orleans music scene for decades. One of his earliest bands played at Café Brasil in the late 1980s and early 1990s when Frenchmen […]
George Porter Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners, Crying For Hope (Independent)
Bass legend George Porter Jr. is known among younger generations as a prolific performing artist. Though his recorded output has been sporadic over the years, the loss of […]
The Secret Six, Secret Six (Independent)
I’m not sure if New Orleans has reached peak neo-trad yet, but each new release I hear indicates that the music created a century ago still offers a lot for […]
