July 2009

BackTalk

Cover Story

  • Back to the Future
    DJ Captain Charles For someone who never thought he’d be involved with music, Charles Leach is the captain of his ship.…OffBeat Staff

Features

Fresh

  • Whose Fault Is It?
    When producer/arranger Wardell Quezergue was given an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Loyola University this spring, Dr. Jerry Goolsby of…Alex Rawls
  • Jaurequi's Legacy
    Dave Jaurequi is probably one of the greatest guitarists you’ve probably never heard of. David Lynch, the artist, composer, music producer,…Alex Rawls
  • Telling Tales
    Tales of the Cocktail celebrates cocktail culture in America July 8-12 at the Hotel Monteleone and other French Quarter venues. Chefs,…OffBeat Staff
  • Summer on the Point
    Wednesdays on the Point, a new eight-week music series showcasing Louisiana talent such as Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience, started…Teresha Ussin
  • Less Is More
    In an indie rock scene featuring bands with as many as nine members, local psychedelic noise-rock duo Caddywhompus realizes that a…Rory Callais
  • Soul Alive
    Kate Benson is resolute when she claims, “New Orleans R&B is not dead!” As program director for the Sweet Home New…Matthew Gagliano
  • Drifting into Mainstream
    What began as a backyard band practice and a couple YouTube videos has blossomed into a dream come true for members…Lauren Loeb
  • Making Choices
    Terence Blanchard will premiere his new album, Choices, at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art July 31. The album was recorded…OffBeat Staff
  • "Ah-Ha" Moments
    Under the shady oak in a courtyard at Isidore Newman School, young musicians from all over the city are playing old…Carrie Chappell

Letters

Mojo Mouth

  • A Political Announcement
    I’ve been receiving a lot of “political announcements” lately via email. I think it’s a fantastic way to keep us informed…Jan Ramsey

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