Issue Articles
Turning 30
The Radiators are about to celebrate their 30th year as a band, but that’s not about to slow them down. The Rads are hitting the road again this winter and […]
Good Homes for Guitars
This October, OffBeat awarded two custom guitars courtesy of Gibson Guitars. Readers entered the drawing at Voodoo Music Experience and by completed the OffBeat survey, and in November, we turned […]
Marco Benevento, Live at Tonic (Ropeadope)
At first glance, keyboard wizard Marco Benevento’s Live at Tonic, featuring highlights from his November 2006 residency at the legendary and now-defunct New York jazz club Tonic, is intimidating. At […]
Another Kind of Hybrid
New Orleans has historically been known as one America’s most diverse cities, but people might not know that our rich history was greatly impacted by a hybrid third race between […]
A Grammy First
The nominees for the 50th annual Grammy Awards were announced December 6, and Louisiana artists are vying for a number awards. The biggest Louisiana news is that the first time, […]
John Scofield, This Meets That (Emarcy/Umgd)
John Scofield needs no introduction. The jazz guitarist is not only a master of improvisation but has recorded with a number of jazz legends including Miles Davis, Charles Mingus, […]
Ronnie Kole Honored
Soon there will be a new face among the statues in New Orleans Musical Legends Park on Bourbon Street. On Friday April 8, 2008, pianist Ronnie Kole’s likeness will be […]
Caroling in the Cathedral
It wouldn’t be Christmas time in New Orleans without the annual Cathedral Christmas Concerts. Once again, local choirs and New Orleans artists will perform nightly concerts of gospel favorites and […]
Absolut Rebuilding
Absolut Vodka launched the limited-edition Absolut New Orleans this past summer, and now they’re giving back to the city that inspired the mango and black pepper flavored drink. On Wednesday, […]
