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“Dreams Do Come True” – Through The Eyes of New Orleans Photographer L. Kasimu Harris
For a young Black man in New Orleans, the early 21st century has been one of ups and downs. Yet, for local photographer and writer L. Kasimu Harris, his turn-of-the-century […]
Elton John Comes to New Orleans Arena on Friday, March 21, 2014
Tickets to see legendary pianoman and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sir Elton John at the New Orleans Arena on Friday, March 21, 2014 are currently on sale. John’s […]
Louisiana Music Factory Moving Sale January 25 – 31
If the news that one of New Orleans’ best record stores is moving to Frenchmen Street in February (to share a building with OffBeat Magazine‘s offices!) wasn’t exciting enough for […]
Shmu, Natural Blonde, Baby Boy and Ben Jones Hit Gasa Gasa Thursday
Thursday night (January 23) dystopic, glitch-pop project Shmu headlines Gasa Gasa on a bill that also features Nashville alt-country act Natural Blonde, Baton Rouge sludge-core band Baby Boy and Brass Bed’s […]
New Orleans Concert Picks of the Week: January 23 – 29, 2014
Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concerts for the week of January 23 – 29, 2014 featuring: Alexandra Scott, Debauche, Big Sam’s […]
Carrollton Station Bar Owner Arrested On Suspicion of Attempted Arson at Jimmy’s Music Club
Jimmy’s Music Club –currently being operated as “The Willow” (not Jimmy’s)–just can’t seem to pull away from threats and attacks of late. Everything from liquor license moratoriums to neighbor noise […]
Feufollet and Sweet Crude Set for Tipitina’s on Friday, January 24, 2014
UPDATE: show is postponed until new date TBA, due to icy weather and closed roads near Baton Rouge on January 24. *** Friday night (January 24), 2013 Best of the […]
Dr. John and Bobby Rush Debut Official Music Video for “Another Murder in New Orleans”
Last August, Dr. John and Bobby Rush teamed up to create a song for Crimestoppers‘ local chapter fundraiser and called it “Another Murder in New Orleans.” Crimestoppers is a grassroots […]
Photos: 2013 Best of the Beat Awards Show and Concert
On Saturday, January 18, 2014, OffBeat held its annual Best of the Beat Awards show at Generations Hall. There, Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews cleaned house, winning a record six Best […]
Photos: Taylor 2 at the Marigny Opera House
Taylor 2, the traveling dance company founded by modern choreographer Paul Taylor, took over the Marigny Opera House for a series of performances and master classes this Thursday through Saturday (January 16-18). Friday’s […]
