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Lil Wayne Announces Inaugural Lil Weezyana Fest
Lil Wayne has announced his first ever music festival in his hometown of New Orleans at Champions Square on the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The five-time gold album-selling rapper […]
Bastille Day Fête Returns to Spanish Plaza July 11
Named the third best Bastille Day celebration in the world by Reuters.com, Bastille Day Fête is returning to The Riverwalk’s Spanish Plaza on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to […]
New Orleans Concert Picks of the Week: July 8 – July 15, 2015
Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of July 8 – July 15, 2015, featuring: Woodenhead CD-release party, New Orleans […]
Greg Schatz and the Friggin’ Geniuses Throw CD Release Party at Siberia
Greg Schatz and the Friggin’ Geniuses are celebrating the release of their new album with a CD release party at Siberia on St. Claude Avenue on Friday, July 10, at […]
Ticket Giveaway: PJ Morton at the Howlin’ Wolf
We’re giving away two tickets to see PJ Morton with special guest Dee-1 at the Howlin’ Wolf on Friday, July 17. Tickets are $22 at the door, or you can […]
Ticket Giveaway: Morgan Heritage at the Howlin’ Wolf
We’re giving away two tickets to see Morgan Heritage at the Howlin’ Wolf on Sunday, July 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 9:30 p.m. Tickets […]
Photos: Essence Fest 2015
Tens of thousands of music fans flocked to the Superdome and Convention Center for Essence Fest 2015. The “Party with a Purpose” showcased a variety of musical acts and empowerment […]
Joy Theater to Put on “Katrina: Mother-in-Law of ‘Em All”
In a tribute Ernie K-Doe could certainly bless, playwright Rob Florence will bring his play Katrina: Mother-in-Law of ‘Em All to the Joy Theater on August 28 and 29. Set in […]
Fund Set Up for Kermit Ruffins’ Niece Milan Arriola
An online fundraising effort has been set up for Milan Arriola, the 20-year-old niece of trumpeter Kermit Ruffins, who was shot and killed on Friday, July 3. Ruffins shared the link […]
Lenny McDaniel Passes Away at 65
Singer songwriter Lenny McDaniel passed away on Friday, July 3, at the age of 65. The talented musician hit it big in France with the single “Rosa” in the 1990s […]
