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Mississippi Rail Company Embarks on Singles Project, Plays Launch Party at Gasa Gasa Friday
On Friday, January 31, boogie-woogie revivalists the Mississippi Rail Company will kick off its 2014 singles project with a live set at Gasa Gasa. As opposed to releasing a new […]
RSVP to the Local Grammy Academy Chapter’s Grammy Viewing Party at Jax Brewery
The 56th Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, January 26, and the organization’s local chapter is inviting members interested in watching the show to viewing party of the broadcast […]
“Dreams Do Come True” – Through The Eyes of New Orleans Photographer L. Kasimu Harris
For a young Black man in New Orleans, the early 21st century has been one of ups and downs. Yet, for local photographer and writer L. Kasimu Harris, his turn-of-the-century […]
Elton John Comes to New Orleans Arena on Friday, March 21, 2014
Tickets to see legendary pianoman and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sir Elton John at the New Orleans Arena on Friday, March 21, 2014 are currently on sale. John’s […]
Louisiana Music Factory Moving Sale January 25 – 31
If the news that one of New Orleans’ best record stores is moving to Frenchmen Street in February (to share a building with OffBeat Magazine‘s offices!) wasn’t exciting enough for […]
Shmu, Natural Blonde, Baby Boy and Ben Jones Hit Gasa Gasa Thursday
Thursday night (January 23) dystopic, glitch-pop project Shmu headlines Gasa Gasa on a bill that also features Nashville alt-country act Natural Blonde, Baton Rouge sludge-core band Baby Boy and Brass Bed’s […]
Carrollton Station Bar Owner Arrested On Suspicion of Attempted Arson at Jimmy’s Music Club
Jimmy’s Music Club –currently being operated as “The Willow” (not Jimmy’s)–just can’t seem to pull away from threats and attacks of late. Everything from liquor license moratoriums to neighbor noise […]
Feufollet and Sweet Crude Set for Tipitina’s on Friday, January 24, 2014
UPDATE: show is postponed until new date TBA, due to icy weather and closed roads near Baton Rouge on January 24. *** Friday night (January 24), 2013 Best of the […]
Dr. John and Bobby Rush Debut Official Music Video for “Another Murder in New Orleans”
Last August, Dr. John and Bobby Rush teamed up to create a song for Crimestoppers‘ local chapter fundraiser and called it “Another Murder in New Orleans.” Crimestoppers is a grassroots […]
Best Of The Beat 2013 Music Awards Winners Announced
Who got a Beattie? At the 1996 Best of the Beat recognizing the best music of 1995, Gina Forsyth and Waylon Thibodeaux’s album Dans La Louisianne won as the best […]
