October 2004

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Dis 'n' Dat

  • Some Kind of Mayhem
    Regular readers of local entertainment publications and OffBeat’s Dis ‘n’ Dat column may notice something amiss. Namely, that as of last…Michael Jastroch

Features

  • The Kids are Alright
    OffBeat’s collegiate correspondent Patrick McDermott polls the youth of New Orleans.   David Dauterive Chalmette, LA Loyola   Band: Right now,…OffBeat Staff
  • Clubhouse: Kerry Irish Pub
    “I’ve been involved with the Kerry Irish Pub [celebrating its 11th anniversary this month] since the beginning with my friend Kay…Bunny Matthews

Feed Me Something, Mister

Jazzin'

  • A Season of Jazz
    Climatically, New Orleans’ seasons aren’t as distinct as other locales’. However, here musical and cultural times of the year are quite…Geraldine Wyckoff

Letters

  • Letters October 2004
    ALIENATING FUTURE GENERATIONS In the late ’80s I got re-interested in the New Orleans music scene for various reasons. Great new…OffBeat Readers

Mojo Mouth

  • A Different Culture
    Now that the “Who’s the new producer of the Jazz Fest?” controversy has been somewhat contentiously settled (we think), with the…Jan Ramsey

Obituaries

  • Obituary: Raful Neal
    (1936-2004) Born June 6, 1936 in Baton Rouge, blues harmonica player Raful Neal succumbed to cancer on September 1. Neal was…OffBeat Staff

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