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The Pope Will Release a Contemporary Music Album
New Orleans is a city with a rich Catholic history. It’s also a city with a rich musical history. That’s why we’re intrigued by the news that Pope Francis–who is […]
Burning Man-Inspired Ignition Festival Reveals Music Lineup
The first-ever Ignition Festival plans to bring a Burning Man vibe to New Orleans on October 15-18. The event–organized by the Krewe of Chewbacchus (the theme is “CHEWBURNITALL”)–promises to deliver […]
The New Quorum: Non-Profit To Hold Month-Long Artist Residencies
The New Quorum is launching their artist residency after acquiring a non-profit tax status last June. The program will offer month-long residencies to international musicians and writers in a historic […]
New Orleans Artists to Lead Jam Sessions on Cruise Ship
Jam Cruise has revealed that George Porter Jr. and Dumpstaphunk bassist Nick Daniels are among the Jam Room hosts for Jam Cruise 14. Other nightly jam room hosts,include Tea Leaf […]
“Stone Soup”: Mexican Ritual Dish And Documentary To Be Featured In Vaughan’s Lounge Residency
Vaughan’s Lounge will be introducing the Stone Soup Pop Up, a culinary residency paired with a film screening revolving around the traditional Mexican freshwater seafood dish, on October 6th, 7th, […]
The Landing Festival Unveils Daily Schedule
The Landing Festival has revealed the schedule for its inaugural event, which is set to take over New Orleans’ newly renovated South Shore Harbor this Saturday and Sunday. The festival […]
Big Freedia Talks Return of “Queen of Bounce”
Big Freedia has probably done more than any other artist to bring bounce music to a wider audience in recent years. Once confined to the music scene in and around […]
Threadhead Cultural Foundation Accepting Grant Applications
The Threadhead Cultural Foundation has announced it is currently taking applications for its seventh round of grant funding for artistic projects and cultural events. The grants will be awarded to […]
Earphunk Reveals New Fall Tour Dates
Earphunk have dropped some new tour dates for the fall. The New Orleans-based prog-funk quintet will now swing through parts of the East Coast, Midwest and Southeast this November, including […]
Photos: First day of HIP Fest 2015
Downstairs at Blue Nile was a full-house when New Orleans International Sound Exchange’s (N.O.I.S.E.) annual HIP Fest kicked off on Tuesday night. Musicians from New Orleans and around the world […]
