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New Orleans Concert Picks of the Week: September 25 – October 1, 2014

Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of September 25 – October 1, 2014 featuring: Don Vappie Creole Trio, the […]

Fan Funding Success Story: Hwy Lions

After successfully fundraising nearly $6,000, Shreveport band Hwy Lions are heading back into the studio to finish recording their sophomore album, The Wheel. After recording their debut in the attic […]

Ticket Giveaway: Crimestoppers Costume Gala September 27

We’re giving away two tickets to the Crimestoppers Heroes and Hooligans Costume Gala on Saturday, September 27. The costume party, which will feature silent and live auctions, a costume contest, […]

Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival Kicks Off Third Year

Some of the biggest names in Southern blues will descend on Bogalusa this weekend for the Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival. Though only in its third year, it has quickly […]

Photos: Trombone Shorty and Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue teamed up with Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds for an irresistible double bill at the Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville, VA, on September 11th. Shorty […]

Prospect New Orleans “Shooting From the Hip: Mexico” Photo Exhibit Opening October 2

On October 2, Prospect New Orleans satellite program P.3+ will be hosting the opening reception of Michael Alford’s photographic exhibition “Shooting From The Hip: Mexico,” at the Art Gallery of […]

“Neutral Ground” Tap and Jazz Show set for October 9-12 at NOCCA

Gulf Coast Theatre on Tap’s original production, “Neutral Ground,” will run October 9-12 at NOCCA, the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. The production consists of compositions from various local […]

Video: Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant Soundproofing Update

We sat down with Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant owner Chuck Rogers to get an update on the soundproofing work that has been going on at the neighborhood bar. As Rogers […]

“O What A Night!” at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art

On Saturday, October 18, 2014, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art will host its annual “O What A Night!” fundraising gala. The evening’s activities begin at 6 p.m. with a […]

Shamarr Allen Arrested After Confrontation with
Jazz in the Park Security

Longtime OffBeat contributor Geraldine Wyckoff was on hand in Armstrong Park when trumpeter Shamarr Allen had a confrontation with Jazz in the Park security staff. Allen was arrested and charged […]