Blogs
The Parking Situation
Wow, it’s been a really strange year. So many local musicians and cultural icons have passed away. New Orleans has become an “it” place to live. With increased population who […]
Glad You’re Here
Years ago, I had an idea of doing an awards show to honor local musicians. I tried to push it through my staff, which at the time included Keith Spera, […]
Merry Christmas
This morning, while getting dressed, I saw a threesome of religious leaders—Christian, Jewish and Muslim—discussing the difference between their religions. All agreed that the fundamentals of religion can be summed […]
Musings on a Train
I’ve been traveling to and from Baton Rouge a lot lately. My mother is ill, and it’s becoming a routine trip. Funny, BR is only a little over an hour […]
The Gun Violence and Liability Issue
It’s been a pretty nasty year for gun violence in America. So far this year, we’ve had 353 mass shootings (according to Wikipedia, the FBI doesn’t specifically define mass shooting, it […]
Will It Survive?
New Orleans has been touted as the “It City” for the past few years. Obviously, Hurricane Katrina’s wake created more than just destruction. New Orleans has had a spotlight shone […]
Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste
As a founding member of The Meters and a pioneer of the syncopated drumming style, Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste has earned a well-deserved reputation as a veritable forefather of funk. Few […]
Armstrong House honors Dr. John and Cyril Neville
New York City’s Louis Armstrong House Museum will honor New Orleans musicians Dr. John and Cyril Neville at this year’s annual gala. The event will take place at Capitale on […]
Peace Out—May It Reign In This Ever-Changing World
It may be a little too early for you to think about New Year’s resolutions, but since this is my last Mojo Mouth column for the year 2015, I’m contemplating […]
A Lot To Be Thankful For
It’s such a cliché, but when one perceives what’s going on at this moment in time, all I can say is that I am so thankful to have my family […]
