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Alvin Lee Goes Home – And His Toussaint Connection
When you think of British guitarist Alvin Lee, who died Wednesday morning at age 68, you probably think of that twelve-minute version of “I’m Goin’ Home” in the Woodstock movie—a […]
Jan Ramsey to Speak on SXSW Panel
New Orleans music will perhaps never leave the upper echelon of academic and industry conversation. And really, who can blame the music heads? New Orleans music is without a doubt […]
Oxford American Hosts Louisiana Music Showcase at SXSW March 14
Fans of Louisiana music attending this year’s South by Southwest music and film conference in Austin, TX will have the opportunity to experience an all-Louisiana music showcase at a day […]
Jazz at The UNO Sandbar Returns for Spring 2013 Season, Announces Line-Up
New Orleans Jazz Celebration and the University of New Orleans Jazz Studies program proudly announce the return of the favorite $5 live concert series, “Jazz at The Sandbar,” where each […]
Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Dr. Michael White, More Play Benefit Concert For Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson
Benefit concert March 23 for renowned jazz saxophonist, Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson It seems Louisiana jazz has broken yet another heart… the heart of one of its most beloved musicians. Well, […]
Louisiana-made film, “The Pardon” To Premiere March 13 at Canal Place
Filmed on location in Shreveport, Louisiana, the historical drama, The Pardon will premiere in New Orleans at the Theaters at Canal Place on Wednesday, March 13. The 1940s period film […]
The Piano Prince Resurrected: New James Booker Documentary Film To Premiere at SXSW 2013
Local filmmaker Lily Keber is set to unveil her James Booker documentary at the South By Southwest annual conference’s “24 Beats Per Second” series March 14-15. OffBeat had the opportunity […]
Grammy Award Winning Chris Dave & His Drumhedz Play Free Show March 6 + Free Download
Drummer Chris Dave is one of the most revered and in demand musicians of his generation. His eccentric approach to the drum set and his ability to adapt to any musical setting, […]
OffBeat’s Concert Picks of the Week: March 7-13, 2013
Louisiana Music on Tour Full Concert Calendar THURSDAY, MARCH 7 Buffa’s Lounge: Aurora Nealand and Tom McDermott (TJ) 8p d.b.a.: Jon Cleary (FK) 7p, Derrick Freeman and Billy Iuso […]
Photoset: Jamie Galloway Second Line Tribute
Last Sunday (March 3) friends and fans gathered on Oak St for a second line dedicated to late Juice band member and Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse chef Jamie Galloway. Galloway passed […]