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Review & Photos: Jason Isbell’s Optimism Shines Brightly at the Joy Theater
Long before Jason Isbell brought his Southern gothic anthems to the Joy Theater, New Orleanians of 1947 found post-war optimism in its 11,000-square-feet of art deco architecture when it first […]
New Orleans Saints Song of the Week: Frank Zappa, “Been to Kansas City in A Minor”
The New Orleans Saints have been to Kansas City. Four times to be exact. Three of those match ups–in 1976, 1991 and 2008–ended in a Saints victory, with the only […]
Smithsonian Folkways Releases Classic Zydeco Albums
Earlier this year, Arhoolie Records, a beloved independent label that has put out classic roots records since 1960, was acquired by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, famed Smithsonian Institution’s non-profit label. Known […]
Flow Tribe Launches Kickstarter Campaign for New Album
New Orleans rockers Flow Tribe have launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund their forthcoming Mannie Fresh-produced album, BOSS. The six-piece group are about 50% through the process of making the […]
Jason Isbell: A Southern Gothic Songwriter Returns to New Orleans
Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell won two Grammy Awards this year, picking up Best Americana Album for Something More Than Free and Best American Roots Song for “24 Frames.” He’s also been […]
Krewe of Boo: Halloween Collides with Mardi Gras on Saturday Night
Krewe of Boo will add some Mardi Gras flair to New Orleans’ Halloween festivities when the parade rolls through downtown this Saturday. The spooky procession will begin on Frenchmen Street […]
Rougarou Fest Returns to Houma This Weekend
The fifth annual Rougarou Fest will bring the Halloween spirit back to Houma this Saturday, October 22 and Sunday, October 23. The family-friendly festival will once again be held in […]
Applying for a Threadhead Cultural Grant? You Have Until This Friday
The Threadhead Cultural Foundation is once again planning to give out grants for “artistic projects whose work is in the tradition of preserving, promoting and disseminating the cultural heritage of […]
Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes to Celebrate 15 Years with Guest-Filled Extravaganza
Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes will celebrate their 15th anniversary with a very special night of music at Tipitina’s on Saturday, October 22. The extravaganza will be something of […]
Save New Orleans Sounds: Paul Sanchez, Little Freddie King to Raise Awareness About Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Martin Guitar, EarPeace and the Ace Hotel New Orleans will present An Evening with Save Sounds, a benefit concert for the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic’s campaign to reduce noise-induced hearing […]
