July 2023
Cover Story
- Heir To The New Orleans Rap Throne: Rob49s climb to hip-hop stardom
Snacking on a po’ boy, Rob49 can’t contain his excitement. He’s feeling optimistic about the upward trajectory of his sixth project…
BackTalk
- Bobby Rush talks back
Bobby Rush won his first Grammy Award when he was 83-years-old. He recorded that Grammy-winning album, 2016’s Porcupine Meat, in New…
Features
- Start It!: In-demand saxophonist Jason Mingledorff’s solo effort
Saxophonist Jason Mingledorff has a vast resume playing in New Orleans and touring with a diverse cast of musicians including his… - Awesome Energy: The Revivalists’ David Shaw says these are the good old days
The Revivalists are riding high on the recent release of Pour It Out Into The Night. The single “Kid” hit the… - Magical Beats at the Bayou Bar: Peter Harris delivers the goods
Following a hot, muggy day in New Orleans, taking refuge in the cool, darkened Bayou Bar and listening to the jazz… - The Sound of Smiling: Joshua Starkman cuts through the irony
In the 13 years that Joshua Starkman has lived in New Orleans, he's played guitar in a variety of genres. Much… - Joy’All: Jenny Lewis dispenses musical joy
Jenny Lewis named her new album after a word she invented. The title, Joy’All, combines "joy" and "all," condensing sentiment that,… - My Music with Harold Brown
Harold Brown is the founding member of the American funk band War, formed in 1969. He was the drummer, percussionist, vocalist,…
Fresh
- Nelson Blanchard’s album debut is decades in the making
After 60 years of performing and 41 years of operating a recording studio that’s hosted Louisiana stars and national acts, Nelson… - The Making of Johnny Vidacovich’s Out Da Box: Looking back with producer Jeff Meyer
So who is Jeff Meyer? Meyer produced Johnny Vidacovich’s latest albums. In 1995 together they worked on and released Mystery Street… - Little Queenie Day Concert at Chickie Wah Wah
In 2019, the City of New Orleans declared July 27 Little Queenie Day, the late beloved singer's birthday. On July 28,… - Essence Fest celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop
This year’s ESSENCE Festival of Culture, held at the Caesars Superdome, will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of hip-hop. The performance roster… - Vintage Vinyl Treasures (Episode 28)
My search and rescue efforts for Vintage Vinyl Treasures for the months of May and June were thoroughly enjoyable. These five…
Dining Out
- Dining Out: Brasa Churrasqueria
Brasa Churrasqueria is a South American steakhouse from owners Chef Edgar Caro and restaurateur Antonio Mata. For six years, they have…
Reviews
- The Revivalists: Pour It Out Into The Night (Concord Records)
After the runaway success of “Wish I Knew You,” there was a question of whether the Revivalists would become superstars or… - Joe Krown: Tribute (Sledgehammer Blues)
Joe Krown is as qualified as anyone to record a tribute album to New Orleans keyboard: he’s lived and worked here… - The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux, Jr.: Live at the Maple Leaf (Independent)
The Rumble, led by Second Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. of the Golden Eagles and the son of Big Chief Monk Boudreaux,… - Carmela Rappazzo: Whispering (Studiola Records)
Carmela Rappazzo offers a ripple of acoustic guitar, and a cello goes through a darkened nightclub. Then the rest of the… - The New Orleans Nightcrawlers: Too Much To Hold (Independent)
The New Orleans Nightcrawlers, who won a Grammy in 2020 for the album Atmosphere, is back with much of the same… - Billy Iuso: 52 Hz (Independent)
Billy Iuso was one of the first local musicians to really get busy during the pandemic; he started doing livestreams in… - Jason Mingledorff: Start It! (Independent)
Having such a strong presence on the New Orleans music scene and beyond, it comes as a surprise that Start It!… - Dr Mary’s Monkey: Velvet Dreams (Audio Platters)
On the surface, there’s some serious psychedelic damage in this band. Most of their tracks could pass for buried treasures on… - Dean Zucchero: Electric Church for the Spiritually Misguided (Pugnacious Records)
Since moving to New Orleans a decade ago, Dean Zucchero has certainly made his mark on his adopted city’s abundant music… - Dusky Waters: Pass It On (Independent)
A band’s first album is both a palate cleanser and an opportunity. Will they engage listeners in a recognizable yet fresh… - The Garden of Joy: Bouncin' Around (Big Tone Records)
The Garden of Joy, a traditional jazz band led by banjoist, guitarist and vocalist Hunter Bergamy, recently released their debut album.… - Laura Huval: Raised in the Choir Loft (OCP)
When Laura Huval says she was practically weaned in the church choir loft, she’s not kidding. Her parents, Cajun musician Al… - Storyville Stompers Brass Band: Count Your Blessings (Independent)
On the New Orleans scene since 1981, the Storyville Stompers Brass Band has built its reputation on being true to the… - Bob Dylan: Shadow Kingdom (Columbia Records)
Hailed as one of the greatest songwriters of all time, folk-rock legend Bob Dylan is one of the most prolific and… - Various Artists: Written in Their Soul: The Stax Songwriter Demos (Craft)
Written in Their Soul collects 140 previously unreleased demos from Stax Records, the Memphis label whose 1960s and ’70s stars included…
