October 2022
Cover Story
- Finding Her Home: Dayna Kurtz has harvested the fruit of years cultivating her place in New Orleans music
Dayna Kurtz is sitting in a rocker on her porch, mostly in the dark, clipping something with a pair of scissors.…
Features
- Inside the Mind of Alex McMurray: The quintessential New Orleans singer-songwriter boldly heads into The Recent Future.
Alex McMurray will never be Emperor of the Universe, nor would he ever aspire to be. That crown belongs to the… - Born on the Bayou: John Fogerty headlines 2022 Gretna Fest
In April 2019, the late Robert Fontenot had the opportunity to talk to John Fogerty for the Jazz Fest Bible issue… - My Music with Johnny Vidacovich
“…when the music feels good, that’s it. Period. I don’t care what kind of music it is. It’s a special feeling… - Straight From The Heart: Baton Rouge’s Kenny Neal celebrates his Louisiana roots
The Crescent City Blues and Barbecue Festival is among Kenny Neal’s favorite festivals in the world. “That’s our old stomping grounds,”… - She's Got It: New Orleans helped Layla Musselwhite play the blues
Layla Musselwhite and her father, Charlie Musselwhite, are both performing at the Crescent City Blues and Barbecue Festival on October 15.… - Zydeco’s Luckiest Man: Nathan Williams with his sons, Lil’ Nate and Naylan, continue a musical legacy
Every night when things are steamrolling for Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, the group’s accordionist and vocalist Nathan Williams will…
BackTalk
- Charlie Musselwhite talks back
Charlie Musselwhite’s full-circle life with the blues took him from Mississippi to Memphis, Memphis to Chicago, Chicago to San Francisco and,…
Fresh
- Unlimited Potential: Chapel Hart wins the hearts of country music fans
Rising to the America’s Got Talent finals this summer, the New Orleans-based Chapel Hart won millions of new fans. The country… - Vintage Vinyl: Treasures are out there for the scoring (Episode 19)
The month of October always reminds me of Stevie Ray Vaughan (SRV) who was born on October 3, 1954. His life… - October Festivals
Why are so many festivals in October? October is generally the driest month of the year in New Orleans, and the…
Bookmark
- Al Copeland's flamboyant life story and recipes are blended in a new combination cookbook and biography
For a man who would introduce the world to the spice of Cajun and Creole food, Al Copeland's early years held…
Dining Out
- Dining Out: Thaihey NOLA
Thaihey NOLA opened last October in the French Quarter, serving a unique take on traditional Thai dishes. Owners Nathan Greene and…
Reviews
- Dr. John, Things Happen That Way (Rounder Records)
Listening to Dr. John’s final, posthumously released studio album, Things Happen That Way, is a bittersweet experience. You get to hear… - Little Freddie King, Blues Medicine (Made Wright Records)
At 82, guitarist, vocalist and composer Little Freddie King likes to take his time with the blues. Though that's long been… - Boyfriend, Sugar and Spice (Independent)
Boyfriend declares her persona’s mission on the first song of her new album, “Soulmate.” She's embodied a manifesto for over ten… - Jamison Ross, Jamo (Affective Music)
Followers of Jamison Ross are probably aware that he first caught greater national attention in 2012 when he won the Thelonious… - Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas, Lucky Man (Cha Cha Records)
It’s nice to know some things never change in this constantly evolving world where technology seemingly moves faster than the speed… - Al Foster, Reflections (Smoke Sessions)
Drummer Al Foster, 82, has played with the greats, adding his rhythmic touch behind trumpeter Miles Davis, pianist and composer Thelonious… - T Marie & Bayou Juju, Bayou Rearview (Independent)
Good friendships can lead to many things, especially when making music. T Marie & Bayou Juju were just friends gathering together… - The New Mastersounds, The Deplar Effect (Color Red)
The New Mastersounds open their 17th studio album, like the others before it, with a tune mined from their oldest and… - Terri Lyne Carrington, New Standards Vol. 1 (Candid)
As a drummer, composer, author and educator, Terri Lyne Carrington is as diverse as she is prolific. On New Standards Vol.…
