Masters of Louisiana Music: Smiley Lewis

Born: July 5, 1913DeQuincy, LA Died: October 7, 1966 New Orleans, LA In this month’s installment of offBeat’s “Masters of Louisiana Music” Series, writer Jeff Hannusch tells the story of […]

Carl Marshall’s Missionary Soul

Oscar Toney, Jr., For Your Precious Love (Sundazed)

Obituary: Boozoo Chavis

Boozoo Chavis (1930-2001)   Boozoo Chavis, one the most influential and innovative zydeco artists of all time, died May 5, 2001, after suffering a heart attack and stroke in Austin, […]

Pass the Hatchet

Lee Dorsey, The Very Best of Lee Dorsey: Working in a Coal Mine (Music Club)

Zydeco Joe, Jack Rabbit (Maison de Soul)

Ernie K-Doe, White Boy, Black Boy/Children of the World (Big K Records)

Henry Roeland Byrd a.k.a. Professor Longhair

Born: December 19, 1918, Bogalusa, LA Died: January 30, 1980, New Orleans, LA Professor Longhair is no longer physically present, but his spirit will forever be part of the New Orleans music […]

Fest Focus: Big Jack Johnson