January 2023
Cover Story
- Positive Vibes: Mike Dillon Is The Musician Who Can't Say No
Mike Dillon is behind the wheel of his van on the way from one home, New Orleans, to his other, Kansas…
BackTalk
- Ernie Vincent talks back
Ernie Vincent has been a mainstay on the New Orleans music since the 1970s. On January 13, the singer, guitarist, songwriter,…
Features
- Best Albums Of 2022 in Louisiana Music
Some of our Best of the Albums of 2022 picks were nominated for a Grammy, including Tank and the Bangas, PJ… - My Music with Bruce Daigrepont
One late hot afternoon, the phone rings, with Bruce Daigrepont on the other end. He is already doing most of the… - The Secret Ingredient: Violinist Rurik Nunan is the quintessential sideman
Rurik Nunan was supposed to be doing snow angels on a bed of euros in France by now. Though he made… - Koan Kenpachi lives hip-hop
Koan Kenpachi lives hip-hop. The New Orleans-born and raised artist and emcee started out rapping with friends in his backyard before… - Silver Godling’s Music Therapy Approach To Grief
Everyone has dropped their phone. The all-too-familiar sound to some of us is like a modern version of putting a phone…
Fresh
- Prine-A-Pa-Looza: Paul Sanchez and a host of local talent salute John Prine
Like Bob Dylan, Kris Kristofferson, Bonnie Raitt and countless other singer-songwriters, New Orleans’ Paul Sanchez loved John Prine’s songs from the… - The Original King Bee: Slim Harpo documentary debuts at the Manship Theatre
A definitive Slim Harpo documentary debuts at the Manship Theatre in Baton Rouge on January 26. James Moore, the singer, guitarist… - You Got to be Somebody: The Dave Bartholomew Culture Experience - Celebrating a New Orleans Music Master
On January 7 at Tipitina’s, more than two dozen performers will appear at the Dave Bartholomew Culture Experience. The show’s all-star… - Vintage Vinyl Treasures (Episode 22)
Vintage vinyl treasures this month include Cat Stevens, Tony Joe White, the O'Jays, the Doobie Brothers and the inimitable Gladys Knight…
Obituaries
- Walter "Wolfman" Washington (1943-2022)
Guitarist and vocalist Walter “Wolfman” Washington died December 22, 2022, at Passages Hospice of cancer. He had just turned 79 on… - Lawrence "Black" Ardoin (1946-2022)
The Creole culture gave its final salute to Lawrence “Black” Ardoin of Lake Charles, Louisiana, who passed away on Saturday, December…
Dining Out
- Dining Out: MaMou
In November, MaMou, a French restaurant with a Creole flair, opened its doors at 942 N. Rampart Street. Owner and Chef…
Reviews
- Basher, Doubles (Sinking City Records)
First an explanation of the name of the New Orleans-based band, Basher, and the title of the album, Doubles. Saxophonist Byron… - David Bandrowski and the Rhumba Defense, French Onion Superman (Independent)
Dave Bandrowski is a legend among a certain subset of New Orleans music lovers. The tenor banjo player is known as… - Johnny Nicholas Presents Moon and the Stars, A Tribute to Moon Mullican, Volumes 1 & 2 (Valcour Records)
When it comes to vintage country music, Moon Mullican isn’t the most recognizable name like his buddy Hank Williams or western… - Johnny Angel and Helldorado, Step Aside (Deuce Records)
Country legend Ray Price once remarked in an interview that “Country music is good as it’s ever been—when they play country… - The Headhunters, Speakers in the House (Ropeadope)
New Orleans more thoroughly invades The Headhunters on Speakers in the House, boasting local musicians, including founding member percussionist Bill Summers,… - Sean Ardoin and Kreole Rock & Soul Featuring LSU Golden Band From Tigerland, Full Circle (Zydekool Records)
A while back, Sean Ardoin was at the LSU-Auburn football game when divine inspiration struck. Why not take a few of… - Leo Forde, Double Whiskey (Independent)
Scottish guitarist Leo Forde first came to my attention playing on Meschiya Lake’s new album from her side project, the New… - Joe Hall and the Louisiana Cane Cutters, Mélange (Fruge Records)
Soon after Joe Hall’s Proud to be Creole release dropped in 2021, the torch-bearing Creole music accordionist couldn’t wait to get… - Chunky Hustle Brass Band, CHuBB (Independent)
I’ve got good news and bad news about the debut album from the cheekily named Chunky Hustle Brass Band. First off,… - Bookmark: Burt Feintuch, Creole Soul (University of Mississippi Press)
It’s always an honor whenever someone from inside the culture films a documentary or writes about their cultural music. But when…
