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National Endowment for the Arts Honors Big Chief Monk Boudreaux with Prestigious Award
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, leader of the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indian tribe, is one of the recipients of National Endowment for the Arts’ 2016 National Heritage Fellowship. Boudreaux, who […]
Where to See July 4th Fireworks in the New Orleans Area
New Orleans–and the rest of the United States of America–will celebrate Independence Day with a variety of fireworks displays this weekend. These Fourth of July extravaganzas will take place throughout […]
Christian Scott Receives DownBeat Critics Poll Honor
New Orleans trumpeter, composer Christian Scott has accumulated a lot of praise and attention since the release of Stretch Music last September. One of the most prestigious recognition came on Monday when he was named […]
Dr. John to Play Last Waltz Tribute
Dr. John will participate in a 40th anniversary tribute to The Band’s iconic Last Waltz farewell concert in New York City on Saturday, August 6. The New Orleans legend will […]
Smithsonian Exhibit to Showcase Jazz Photographer Herman Leonard
Photographer Herman Leonard (1923-2010), who lived in New Orleans for many years, will have his photos featured in the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in honor of his creative look at one […]
Review and Photos: Vans Warped Tour Makes Triumphant Return to New Orleans
In 2011, I shared a crowded backseat in a Pontiac Sunfire—a cramped, two-door car that was a popular hand-me-down for high school students in those days—and drank a 24-ounce energy […]
Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart Forms New Blues Band with Louisiana Singer
Dave Stewart, the songwriter, arranger and guitarist best known as one half of new wave sensations Eurythmics, has formed a new project with a Louisiana singer by the name of […]
Essence Festival Adds Prince Tribute to Main Stage
Prince’s death on April 21 sent shockwaves through the music world. The 57-year-old performer was one of the most prolific and influential musicians of his generation, and his untimely passing […]
Alfred Banks: The Underground Goes Prime Time
New Orleans native Alfred Banks has been an integral part of the local hip-hop scene for a hot minute. A one-time Loyola student, Banks began earning a name for himself in 2009 and has […]
Hell Yes Fest Announces Another Great Comedy Lineup
Sarah Silverman will headline the 2016 Hell Yes Fest with a set at New Orleans’ Saenger Theatre on Sunday, October 16. The show will close out the popular comedy festival, […]
