Blogs
Back Where We Belong
Welcome to Jazz Fest! Finally, I can say that, after three canceled dates. We’re back where we belong, still here and still loving local music. I always thank our subscribers, […]
Jim McCormick Takes On Music Publishing in New Orleans
I met Jim McCormick many years ago, when the very accomplished singer-songwriter was performing locally with the band the Bingemen, and teaching a class in English at the University of […]
New Orleans Nightlife Office Funding Approved and Coming Soon
The City Council today approved funding for a “Nightlife Office” within the Mayor’s Office. The responsibilities and duties of the office are yet to be determined however, pending input from the public and stakeholders., But there is funding to dire a director, staff and for operations, which is pretty much a guarantee that this is definitely going to happen.
Kurt Elling and Adonis Rose talk back
Grammy-winning vocalist Kurt Elling, one of the most acclaimed jazz vocalists in the world, will release his latest album, SuperBlue on October 8 on Edition Records. Elling, born in Chicago […]
Hurricane Ida—More Trauma For Louisiana
More trauma to Louisiana and New Orleans—on top of the COVID crisis—was laid on the backs of Louisiana last week with Hurricane Ida.
Hurricane Katrina Chronicles
To commemorate the hurricane that almost destroyed New Orleans, we present a collection of OffBeat ‘s Hurricane Katrina Chronicles articles we’ve run over the years. All of these stories are […]
The Light At The End of The Tunnel is Fading
A few weeks ago, it appeared that we might be able to squelch the spread of COVID and get back to normal. The Delta variant has changed all that, and its proliferation is squarely on the shoulders of those who refused to get vaccinated.
Why You Should Get The Vaccine
New Orleans is in danger of losing our live music scene, once again, if the masses don’t get the COVID vaccine, says musician Gregg Martinez.
Live Music Is Back In Clubs, But The Problems Haven’t Gone Away
Live music in New Orleans is back, but the problems on Frenchmen Street have not gone away. The Young Fellaz Brass Band is back, and Frenchmen Street music venues and other businesses are in the same shape as before the pandemic.
New Orleans City Hall must learn to respond to music needs
Porch concerts have become a common way for musicians in New Orleans to earn a little money during the pandemic. But New Orleans City Hall still doesn’t have the capability to respond to the needs of its musicians and music businesses—and people who just want to support local music.
