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Staffland Stages Launches with Tribute to Christopher Stafford’s Musical Legacy
A new concert series will honor the late Christopher Stafford, the acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, producer and creative force behind Feufollet and Staffland Studio. The inaugural Staffland Stages: Chapter One – The […]
White Linen Night Returns to the Arts/Warehouse District
Fidelity Bank White Linen Night is back, bringing a celebration of art, culture and community to the heart of New Orleans’ Arts/Warehouse District. With over 20 participating galleries, live music, […]
Tommy McLain (1940-2025)
We have learned today, July 24, 2025, that Swamp Pop musician, singer songwriter, Tommy McLain has passed away at the age of 85. His family has confirmed the news, saying that “he will live on in his music and songs that he has written and in all of our hearts. We love you and you will be missed greatly missed by all of us.”
33rd Annual Cutting Edge CE Conference Schedule Announced
The schedule for the 33rd annual Cutting Edge CE Conference has been announced. The information from their press release is provided below. 33rd Annual Cutting Edge CE Conferences & Events InterContinental […]
Free Agents Brass Band to Reissue Album for Hurricane Katrina 20th Anniversary
In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Free Agents Brass Band will re-release their landmark album Made It Through That Water on August 22. Originally conceived in […]
Ozzy Osbourne (1948-2025)
Ozzy Osbourne, the father of British heavy metal, singer, songwriter and media personality, died Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 76.
Big Freedia & Billy Porter Drop ‘Holy Shuffle’ Collaboration; New Album On the Way
Big Freedia and Billy Porter have joined today for “Holy Shuffle,” a spirited track from the former’s forthcoming debut gospel album Pressing Onward. In a world where faith is often […]
Roland Guerin to Sub at Maple Leaf Monday, Fresh Off European Tour
New Orleans bass virtuoso Roland Guerin will take the stage Monday, July 21, at The Maple Leaf Bar, subbing in for George Porter Jr.’s weekly residency. The rare local appearance […]
Billboard Spotlights Galactic’s Role in Saving Tipitina’s
In a recent feature, Billboard dives deep into the story behind Galactic’s 2018 purchase of Tipitina’s, revealing details about how the band stepped in to rescue one of New Orleans’ […]
Ledisi Announces Dinah Washington Tribute Album; Releases Single
Today, Grammy-winning vocalist Ledisi announced For Dinah, a deeply personal tribute album to her lifelong hero, the legendary jazz and blues singer Dinah Washington, to be released on Oct. 3 […]
