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Video: Best of the Beat Celebrates Johnny Vidacovich
Johnny Vidacovich was honored with the Best of the Beat’s Lifetime Achievement in Music during a ceremony at the Orpheum Theater last night. Before he took the stage to accept […]
Now is Your Chance to Join Big Freedia’s Twerk Team
Big Freedia has a habit of inviting members of the audience to join her twerk team on stage for some good old-fashioned booty shaking during her concerts. Now she’s offering […]
Howlin’ Wolf Unveils Mardi Gras After Show Schedule
Mardi Gras is fast approaching, and with it comes a number of late night shows. In keeping with tradition, Howlin’ Wolf will once again host a series of post-parade concerts […]
Best of the Beat 2016 Lifetime Achievement Recipients
The 2016 Best of the Beat Award Lifetime Achievement & Music Business Awards took place at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans on Wednesday, January 11. As is tradition, the […]
The 2016 Best of the Beat Business & Lifetime Achievement Award Winners (Photos)
Some of the biggest names in New Orleans’ music industry gathered at the Orpheum Theater last night for the 2016 Best of the Beat Business & Lifetime Achievement Awards. 20 business […]
Enter To Win a Dinner For Two at The Troubadour’s Petit Lion
We’ve teamed with the Troubadour, New Orleans’ newest boutique hotel, to offer a complimentary dinner (up to $80) for two at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Petit Lion. Helmed by Chef […]
Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival Kicks Off This Week
The Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival will take over venues across New Orleans from Thursday, January 12 through Sunday, January 15. Founded by Detroit Brooks (winner of the 2016 […]
Little Cosmicana: Ace Hotel to Host Monthly Americana Showcase
Last fall, Simple Play Presents and budding Louisiana indie-rockers Motel Radio teamed up for Cosmicana, a one-day Americana music festival at Gasa Gasa. That event inspired a new monthly series, […]
Silverback Music Management to Open New Orleans Office
Silverback Music Management will expand its operation with a New Orleans office, their fourth location ater Los Angeles, San Diego and Denver. The company currently manages Slightly Stoopid, Fishbone, The Expendables, […]
New Orleans Club & Concert Picks of the Week: January 12, 2017 – January 18, 2017
New Orleans Club & Concert Picks of the Week