Music
Dave Easley, Easley Rider (Independent)
Pedal steel guitarist Dave Easley has dozens of sideman credits. In the studio, he’s worked with New Orleans’ Mem Shannon, Lynn Drury, former local Shannon McNally and notable non-locals Joni […]
Sweet Crude Verve debut ‘Officiel//Artificiel’ blooms in coronavirus season
Sweet Crude, that sprightly synthesizer-and percussion-laden pop band from New Orleans, set the spring release date for Officiel//Artificiel months ago. Despite the coronavirus pandemic that’s slammed the door on in-person […]
Emilio Castillo of Tower of Power talks back
This interview was conducted before Tower of Power’s April 22 performance at the House of Blues New Orleans was cancelled- ED. After 50 mighty years of making music, what does […]
The Psychedelic Furs’ 20th anniversary of the band’s reunion tour
This interview was conducted before the Psychedelic Furs’ April 21 show at Tipitina’s was canceled – ED. It’s been 29 years since the Psychedelic Furs released an album of new […]
The Tomb of Nick Cage, Cryptids and Creatures (Independent)
The Tomb of Nick Cage bills itself as a horror-rock, new-wave, metal, deathrock band—can’t argue with that. Horror-hardcore bands White Zombie and GWAR seem to be obvious influences for singer […]
The Iceman Special: Cross-Generational Collaboration And Family Ties
The Iceman Special – Dr. Dude’s Masquerade Parade (Ltd. Edition Vinyl) On a recent Sunday night at House of Blues, good vibrations radiated through the room, even though the evening’s […]
Christone ‘‘Kingfish’’ Ingram talks back
A native of Clarksdale, Mississippi, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram comes from the land of Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, John Lee Hooker and Skip James. Just turned 21, this young man with […]
Charlie Wooton joins Blue Monday Mission
Blue Monday Mission, operating in Lafayette for three years, helps aging, retired and elderly musicians. A division of the nonprofit Love of People, the organization plans to expand to New […]
Michael Doucet with Sarah Quintana pursues a new direction with Lâcher Prise
It happened on Mardi Gras Day 2018. That’s when Michael Doucet, singer and fiddler in the Grammy-winning Cajun band BeauSoleil, met New Orleans singer-guitarist Sarah Quintana. Living in the French […]
Supreme Green Fairy: Tank and the Bangas reign over Krewe Bohème
Tarriona “Tank” Ball made a list of the great things Tank and the Bangas experienced in 2019. It’s a long list: a Grammy Award nomination for best new artist; performing […]
