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New Orleans Ways to Ring in the New Year (Socially Distanced or via Social Media)
We all knew that our New Year’s Eve was going to look a little different this year but New Orleans area organizers did not disappoint when it comes to make […]
Monkeybars pushes a reverb jazz envelope with Sonny Rollins & Coltrane influences
Eli Aleinikoff of Monkeybars may originally be from D.C. but his origins sound New Orleanian all the way. Experiencing mostly jazz while growing up, the now New Yorker says his […]
The Weekly Stream: New Orleans Concerts, December 24-30
We are now in our 41st edition of the Weekly Stream, OffBeat’s weekly “listings” of livestream performances from local musicians. Please note times of weekly recurring shows may vary during the […]
Tipitina’s to present “NYE in NOLA” hosted by John Goodman
This New Year’s Eve, Crystal Hot Sauce and Tipitina’s will present “NYE in NOLA,” a multi-artist and multi-venue livestream hosted by actor/entertainer John Goodman. The show will start at 9 […]
Krewe of House Floats Rolls Forward with 2021 Plans
In a city that doesn’t let anything rain on its parade, the Krewe of House Floats will roll forward with its plans for a safe alternative to the 2021 Carnival […]
GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Welcomes 2021 Inductions Including Irma Thomas & Dr. John
Today, the Recording Academy welcomes the 2021 inductees for the distinguished GRAMMY Hall Of Fame, continuing its ongoing commitment to preserving and celebrating timeless recordings. This year’s additions recognize a […]
New Orleans Jazz Museum Presents: Quarantunes with The Hot Club of Storyville
Every Friday at 2 p.m. CST, the New Orleans Jazz Museum hosts virtual concerts with an exciting mix of talented Jazz musicians, all performing from their homes. This free online […]
Steve Harvey Awards Shamarr Allen $10,000 for ‘Trumpet is My Weapon’
Entertainer, comedian and host Steve Harvey sat down with local musician Shamarr Allen today to talk about the program he created : “Trumpet Is My Weapon” – a gun-for-trumpet exchange. […]
[Photos] Queer Nativity Scene Lights Up Bywater
Queer Burlesque duo Kitten N’ Lou presented “A Living Nativity: Miracles & Masked Merriment,” an “outdoor, seated, limited capacity, socially distanced, 30 minute spectacle of holigay magic” on Monday, December […]
Independent Venue Week Celebrates Passage of the Save Our Stages Act
Independent Venue Week congratulates the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) on its monumental effort leading to the passage of the Save Our Stages Act. The bill, sponsored by Sen. John […]
