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NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest Hits the Road for 2024 Tour
NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest, known for discovering hidden musical gems, is back on the road for a thrilling summer tour. This year, the tour will make stops in 10 […]
Roland Guerin Brings the Prog Funk in New Video, EP & Shows
New Orleans bassist, singer, songwriter, and producer Roland Guerin is on a roll, inviting fans to experience a fusion of progressive rock and funk in his critically acclaimed new EP, […]
OffBeat Weekly Picks (5/2 – 5/8)
It’s another music-stacked festival week in New Orleans with non-stop live music and cultural events to keep you satisfied! Check out this week’s OffBeat Weekly Picks (5/2 – 5/8): It’s […]
Jazz Fest Day 4 (April 28, 2024)
Sunday turned out to be ladies’ day, mostly, and what a range. Word to the wise, don’t sleep in on Sunday during Jazz Fest. Indys Blu kicked things off perfectly on the Congo Square Stage with “I can’t catch my breath, I just…” from new song “Mattress” and went on to wow the crowd. Indys has great lyrics, phrasing, and delivery, but her newly developed stage presence and full band took her from chrysalis to butterfly.
[Photos] Jazz Fest Wraps First Weekend
Day four rang the end of the first weekend of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the fairgrounds on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Many musical acts kept things […]
NORD Commission Announces NOLA Idol Competition
The New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission CEO Larry Barabino, Jr. joined Artist in Residence Irvin Mayfield to unveil the much-anticipated NOLA Idol competition last week. NOLA Idol, a citywide […]
Home is where the heart is: Bluesman Chris Vincent talks ‘Things Have Changed’
The name Chris Vincent is ubiquitous around the Vieux Carre these days. Originally from Bayonne, New Jersey, the blues master is a rogue around the Quarter most days, documenting 70116-life […]
Step Inside the World of Monet: The Immersive Experience
Monet: The Immersive Experience has arrived, promising art enthusiasts an unparalleled journey into the realm of Claude Monet, the celebrated French painter of the nineteenth century. This 360º digital art […]
Jazz Fest Day 3 (April 27, 2024)
Any Jazz Fest veteran knows that when the weekend comes, the attendees increase, so it’s often best to eat popular items early to avoid lines. Also, it will take longer to get stage to stage, so plan accordingly. Armed with a Crescent City Citrus Parade mocktail from 1 Million Strong / Tap Truck, I eagerly made my way to the Gentilly Stage for People Museum.
[Photos] Joy and Mourning at Jazz Fest on Day 3
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival continued with a mix of joy and mourning on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Mourning as several celebrations in tribute to the late Russell […]
