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Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Orchestra Reneges on Promise to Pay Back Library Foundation, WWL-TV Reports

Last year, an investigation by WWL-TV discovered that the New Orleans Public Library Foundation (NOPLF) had made $1.03 million in payments to Grammy Award-winning musician Irvin Mayfield’s New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO). […]

Photos: 2015 Best of the Beat Music Awards

The Best of the Beat Awards, honoring Louisiana musicians, were held on January 21 at Generations Hall. Nominees in over 50 categories attended, not only hoping to be recognized for […]

2015 Best of the Beat Awards: Winners

The Best of the Beat Awards, honoring Louisiana musicians, were held on January 21 at Generations Hall. Nominees in over 50 categories attended, not only hoping to be recognized for […]

Kurt Vile and the Violators to Play New Orleans

Kurt Vile & The ‭Violators will roll through New Orleans this spring when they perform at the Republic on Sunday, April 17. The lo-fi indie mastermind and his band will […]

Explosions in the Sky Announce New Orleans Show

Explosions in the Sky will return to New Orleans on Friday, May 13 when they headline a show at the Joy Theater. The popular instrumental post-rock outfit from Austin, TX […]

The 2016 Jazz Fest Poster

Earlier this week, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival announced its 2016 lineup to much fanfare. Stevie Wonder, Neil Young, Paul Simon, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Van […]

The Nolatet Announce First National Tour

The Nolatet–a brand new ensemble from Johnny Vidacovich (drums), James Singleton (upright bass), Mike Dillon (vibes and percussion) and Brian Haas (piano)–will hit the road for a series of cross-country […]

New NOLA Crawfish Festival Announced for Jazz Fest Season

A brand new event will take place during the 2016 Jazz Fest season. The inaugural NOLA Crawfish Festival will give festers something new to do in the days between the […]

2015 Best of the Beat Music Business Award Winners

Tomorrow night–Thursday, January 21–OffBeat will host our annual Best of the Beat Music Awards at Generations Hall in the Warehouse District. The ceremony will feature plenty of awards, as well […]