Tipitina’s: Times Change and Why New Orleans Musicians Don’t Make Any Money

Tipitina’s—it’s a household word when it comes to talking about New Orleans music. But it wasn’t always that way. Fifteen years ago, when I moved back to my native New […]

“Real Radio” is “Louisiana Proud”

Louisiana Politics Cripples Music Industry Development–Again

What the Music Commissions Really Need to Do…

It’s That Time Again

OffBeat Editorial: Considering the Amusement Tax

For as long as OffBeat has been around — seven years this past August — we’ve heard complaints about the city’s amusement tax from music club owners who say that […]

OffBeat Editorial: Once Again, The Cutting Edge Conference Is Not So Sharp

Publisher’s Page: The Cutting Edge Not So Sharp

For years, New Orleans has tried to establish itself as a major music center. “We’ve got the talent here… why don’t we have the business side?” is the refrain we’ve […]

A Mecca for Cajun Music

Like kids in high school, the dancers eye each other nervously as they line up to choose partners. Two lines form facing each other and the teacher patiently explains new […]