Issue Articles
Killing Corruption
I grew up in Louisiana, and have lived here most of my life, but I’ve had the opportunity to live in other cities and to do business outside the state. […]
Steve Earle, Washington Square Serenade (New West)
Steve Earle is the poster boy for an “Americana” genre—a genre that isn’t quite folk, country, blues or rock—but while his work has drawn from those genres, his synthesis only […]
Lucky?
Yesterday I went to a memorial service for my friend and business colleague George Brumat. Known for his crusty, no-nonsense ways, his love of local music and musicians, and his […]
Word to the Wise
When I was a little girl, my daddy used to give me and my siblings advice on what to do. To warn us if what we did was not acceptable, […]
North Rampart Needs a Savior
Katrina has affected us in so many weird ways: while many musicians lost their homes and possessions, they are working more because of the attention the hurricane focused on New […]
Good News, Bad News
To start on a joyful note, this year was better than last. Crawling out from the economic hole Katrina created in the New Orleans economy has been daunting for OffBeat; […]
Somewhat Optimistic?
Festival season is upon us. First, there’s French Quarter Fest, the most glorious of New Orleans’ spring festivals—the best little festival that you may never have heard of. French Quarter […]
Getting Caught Up In It
I’ve met a lot of people in my career as a publisher. Many times I’m asked how long I’ve been “doing this.” It’s been almost 20 years, a fact which […]
Charlie Louvin, Charlie Louvin (Tompkins Square)
Last summer, Charlie Louvin performed at the Americana Music Association Conference in Nashville, and it was a throwback to a world of stellar harmonies in support of classic country sentiments. […]
Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler?
New Orleanians have always been known for their ability to turn anything—even a funeral—into a party. We’ve now reached the ultimate kick-out-the-jams, throw caution to the winds party: Mardi Gras. […]
