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Astral Traveler: An Interview with Chris Squire
More than 40 years ago, prog rock pioneers Yes embarked on a sonic journey that saw them shape a genre, rise to the heights of rock superstardom, and stage a […]
Drummer Herman Ernest Passes
Herman Roscoe Ernest III passed away today. I hired him for the Nine Lives session because I loved him. Just before the flood I began recording Between Friends and Mike […]
Krewe of Chaos and Krewe of Muses Parades: Photo Slideshow
Thursday, March 3, the Krewes of Babylon, Chaos and Muses rolled on the traditional uptown route from Napoleon Avenue, uptown on St. Charles, and onto Canal Street. The all-female Muses […]
YouTube du Jour: The Old 97s
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDDyD0Hj5n0[/youtube] Tonight, Texas roots rock band the Old 97s play Tipitina’s with Those Darlins opening. Here is the band’s video for 2008’s “Dance with Me,” which shows how far a […]
YouTube du Jour: Alvin Youngblood Hart
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIX480s55qg[/youtube] Tonight, blues guitarist Alvin Youngblood Hart opens for the Radiators at Tipitina’s as their victory lap enters its last months. Hart’s been a more frequent presence in New Orleans […]
Free J. the Savage Download for Mardi Gras
J. the Savage, led by Jamie Bernstein, is offering a single from their latest album Very Same Dream for free download to help along the Mardi Gras festivities. The tune, […]
A First Listen to New Rebirth Brass Band Album
The Rebirth Brass Band’s new Rebirth of New Orleans album is due out April 12 on Basin Street Records. It is, though, available now for streaming via Soundcloud. According to […]
Dr. John’s Benefit for Native American Gulf Healing Ceremony: Photo Slideshow
As desperate times call for desperate measures, the Native American United Houma Nation will be performing a healing ceremony for the Gulf of Mexico workers April 8-10. To help, Dr. […]
YouTube du Jour: The Walkmen
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SHnuAgPgxU&feature=fvsr[/youtube] Tonight, indie rock band the Walkmen return to New Orleans to play One Eyed Jacks with the Head and the Heart opening. Here’s the band’s beautiful video for “Four […]
DJ Chicken’s Mardi Gras Under the Bridge: OffBeat Guest Mix
DJ Chicken LOVES Mardi Gras, so we thought the veteran radio, club and block party DJ would be the perfect guest to share a mix that captures the spirit of […]
