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FEMA Public Notice To Save Club Desire
We recently announced that Club Desire was slated for FEMA-funded demolition and that, despite a concerned citizens meeting organized on July 21st, the outlook wasn’t too optimistic. Given the severe damage […]
Sixties Sing A Long Brings Back All Your Favorite Hits
This Sunday, August 16th, Kajun’s Pub hosts the first “Sixties Sing A Long,” a “mass karaoke” night where everyone can belt out their favorite sixties rock tunes together. Back in […]
Irvin Mayfield Resigns From UNO Professorship
The New Orleans Advocate and WWL-TV reported that New Orleans trumpeter Irvin Mayfield resigned from his professorship at the University of New Orleans on Monday. Mayfield left his $63,000 a year post […]
Voodoo Fest Tickets on Sale Today
The Voodoo Music + Arts Experience single day tickets go on sale today. Over the past 16 years, the festival has become renowned for its electric, multi-genre line-up. This year’s festival will […]
Help Bring Photographer Eric Waters Home
An online fundraiser is currently underway to rebuild the home of photographer Eric Waters and help get him back to New Orleans full-time. Known for capturing poignant moments during Jazz […]
September Will Be The Right Place, Right Time For A New Dr. John Compilation
On September 18, Omnivore Recordings will release a new 22-song compilation of Dr. John’s Atco and Atlantic singles (Dr. John: The Atco/Atlantic Singles 1968—1974.) The collection features all of the […]
Shuggie Otis To Play Howlin’ Wolf This Weekend
This Saturday, August 8th, R&B legend Shuggie Otis will grace the stage at the Howlin’ Wolf. Currently in the midst of a 20+ date coast-to-coast tour, the multi-talented son of […]
New Orleans Club & Concert Picks of the Week: August 6 – August 12, 2015
Hungry for live music… Look no further! Here’s OffBeat’s look at New Orleans’ top concert picks for the week of August 6 – August 12, 2015, featuring: Shuggie Otis at […]
Louisiana Seafood Festival Announces Music
Known for its tasty array of local seafood, the Louisiana Seafood Festival also offers a tasty musical lineup. OffBeat is pleased to announce the music schedule as the festival’s music partner. […]
Satchmo SummerFest 2015 Another Success
Satchmo SummerFest 2015, a French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) event, sponsored by Chevron, was another great success and received unprecedented media attention this year. This was the first year that Satchmo […]
