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It’s His Gumbo: Robert Glasper Experiment at Civic Theatre November 7, Win Tickets (Interview)
In too many circles there remains a divide between what is regarded as “real” jazz, or “trad” jazz, and what is termed “contemporary” jazz. Somehow, the “contemporary” stuff can get […]
In Review: Voodoo Music Experience 2013 (Saturday and Sunday)
Over the years, Robert Smith’s once spiky black hair has migrated even further up and out while turning a ghostlier shade of its former hue. But the part undead rock […]
Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation Names New Executive Director
In late October at the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation‘s annual meeting, President Stanley Crouch named Jackie Harris as the organization’s Executive Director. In May, the LAEF lost longtime board member […]
Deadeye Dick to Revive “New Age Girl” at Howlin’ Wolf on December 6
She don’t eat meat, but she sure likes the bone. Nearly 20 years ago, this maxim — the m.o. of one Ms. Mary Moon — catapulted Deadeye Dick’s “New Age […]
The New Orleans Jazz Funeral: A Joyous Path To Heaven
On Wednesday, November 6, Xavier University hosts a special presentation on the New Orleans cultural tradition that holds perhaps more weight than most: the jazz funeral. True, Crescent City culture […]
Thurston Moore’s Chelsea Light Moving Comes to OEJs, Win Tickets
Don’t feel like forking over a fistful of cash or fighting the crowd in City Park at this weekend’s Voodoo Music Experience? Don’t sweat it… because Sonic Youth guitarist Thurston […]
Photo Recap: Diana Ross Sells Out Saenger Theatre, Satisfies With All The Classics
Last Wednesday night (October 30), the Muse of Motown, Ms. Diana Ross performed nearly as many costume changes as she did songs for a satisfied, sold-out Saenger Theatre, more than […]
WIN TICKETS: Louisiana Teen Cameron Richard Becomes Singing Sensation, Performs Saturday at Civic Theatre
This Saturday, November 2, pop act The Ready Set will perform a benefit concert at the Civic Theatre (510 O’Keefe Ave) for Ochsner Hospital’s Pediatrics Department. Raceland, Louisiana’s own Cameron […]
Southern Food and Beverage Institute Sponsors “Calling It Home” Festival
This Saturday and Sunday (November 2-3), the Southern Food and Beverage (SoFaB) Institute sponsors the inaugural Calling It Home Festival at the Docville Farm in Violet, LA. The event, a […]
Halloween Week 2013: OffBeat Party Guide (October 31 – November 3)
All Hallow’s Eve in New Orleans isn’t like Halloween in just any other place. It is by far one of our favorite holidays, which means that you can experience some […]
