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Hannibal Lokumbe: Water Too High, Bones Too Low – World Premiere
On Saturday, August 24, the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans (CAC) and the Trinity Episcopal Church Artist Series present the world premiere of trumpeter Hannibal Lokumbe‘s newest composition, “Water […]
The soundCLASH: Twice The Battle With E.F. Cuttin, Tony Skratchere, More
Fans of local hip-hop rejoice. The Soundclash – New Orleans’ premiere DJ battle, hip-hop showcase, and networking event – returns to the Hi-Ho Lounge this Friday, August 23. That’s right, […]
Susan Cowsill Brings “Covered in Vinyl” Back (to the Future)
Susan Cowsill‘s “Covered in Vinyl” is back tonight (Thursday, August 22) with a twist: Instead of covering every song on a beloved album from the ’60s or ’70s, this time […]
New Orleans Concert Picks of the Week: August 22 – 28, 2013
Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of August 22 – 28, 2013 featuring: Spencer Bohren and the Whippersnappers, […]
First Listen: The Breton Sound – “Brighter Than The Sun” plus Win Tickets!
This week’s “First Listen” features some brand new New Orleans rock music: The Breton Sound. Last week, the quartet’s new EP, Maps {or cartography and the art of generalization} hit the […]
Hometown Love For Carol Fran On September 5
This season has been a bountiful one for Louisiana blues legend Carol Fran. Next month she’ll receive a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts; but her […]
Sketchy Characters present NOLA Video Jams and Bourbon Whiz
With the help of Louisiana’s recent tax breaks and other financial incentives for filmmakers, New Orleans has earned the nickname “Hollywood South.” And while it’s the big-budget production companies that […]
PHOTOS: Trombone Shorty plays Charlottesville Amphitheatre with Grace Potter
Shorty just don’t stop. Our own Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue opened up for Grace Potter and the Nocturnals on August 14 at the Charlottesville Amphitheatre in Virigina – one […]
WIN TICKETS: Uptown Saturday Night with The Honorable South, Mykia Jovan and Jeff Pagano plus DJ RQaway
After somewhat of a brief hiatus, it appears New Orleans’ afro-rock buzz band is back. The Honorable South has played a handful of shows over the past month alone it […]
Lyrikill’s Back, KicksNSnares at August soundCLASH
Think you’ve got what it takes to bust beats with the best? Then head over to the soundCLASH Beat Battle: KickNSnares Edition. New Orleans’ monthly underground hip-hop showcase and networking […]
