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Essence Fest celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop
Essence Fest will celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop
The Revivalists: Pour It Out Into The Night (Concord Records)
New Orleans’s folk rock superstars, The Revivalists, are back with their first studio album since 2020 entitled Pour It Out Into The Night, a 12-song LP featuring four of their most recent singles, “Kid,” “The Long Con,” “Down In The Dirt,” and “Don’t Look Back.”
Ivan Neville | Fridays Off… Beat
June 9, 2023 | Fridays Off…Beat is a monthly program in collaboration with Loyola University New Orleans’ College of Music and Media on YouTube. This podcast explores the music scene in New Orleans […]
2023 Jazz Fest Redux
With Jazz Fest 2023 now firmly in the rear-view mirror, we are sharing a few thoughts on this year’s best (and occasionally worst) moments.
Walter “Wolfman” Washington (1943-2022)
Guitarist and vocalist Walter “Wolfman” Washington died December 22, 2022
The Original King Bee: Slim Harpo documentary debuts at the Manship Theatre
The Original King Bee: Slim Harpo documentary debuts at the Manship Theatre in Baton Rouge on January 26
Jerry Lee Lewis (1935-2022)
Singer and pianist known for his flamboyant style and energetic stage presence, Jerry Lee Lewis, has passed away. He was 87.
The Best of the Beat 2021-2022 Nominations
OffBeat founder/publisher Jan Ramsey decided that our musicians and music businesses deserved an awards event of their own and put together a concept for a music awards program that would honor only local musicians. Originally held at the House of Blues, the Best of The Beat Awards were only open to the music community (that has changed over the years to include local music fans). In the first event, rock band Better Than Ezra was the big winner and took home Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for Deluxe and Song of the Year for “Good.”
October Festivals
Why are so many festivals in October? October is generally the driest month of the year in New Orleans, and the weather is warm but pleasant with mild to cool […]
