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OffBeat Celebrates 20 Years of the Best of the Beat Music Awards on January 18, 2014
The 2013 Best of the Beat Music Awards mark a special milestone for OffBeat Magazine on January 18, 2014. Just last year, OffBeat celebrated 25 years of publishing a monthly […]
Drive-By Truckers’ Mike Cooley Hits Gasa Gasa Solo, Win Tickets
This Saturday (December 7), Drive-By Truckers’ co-founder and guitarist Mike Cooley heads to Gasa Gasa by his lonesome where he’ll be greeted by a capacity crown. OffBeat’s has two pairs […]
Galactic’s Stanton Moore to Hold Three-Day Drum Clinic December 13-15
At the Old U.S. Mint from December 13-15, New Orleans drum master, Galactic’s Stanton Moore will hold the first Spirit of New Orleans Drum Camp. Those who attend the three-day, […]
T-Bois Blues Festival Announces 2014 Dates, Line-Up
The annual T-Bois Blues Festival in Larose, LA is, without a doubt, one of Louisiana’s most buzzed-about new little festivals. This week, T-Bois organizer Alligator Mike announced the line-up for […]
Free “Christmas In The District” Concert Series Kicks Off December 4 with Rebirth Brass Band
‘Tis the season for free, funky music in New Orleans — it’s the winter holidays and that means festive celebrations all around town throughout the month of December. Like the […]
Ricky B, Corey Henry Headline Fifth Annual Bye-Bye Hurricane Season Benefit
Bounce music pioneer Ricky B and contemporary funk trombonist Corey Henry headline what will be an eclectic mix at the fifth annual Bye-Bye Hurricane Season party this Saturday, December 7 […]
Prince To Headline Essence Music Festival 2014
Essence Music Festival announced late yesterday that the iconic Prince will headline the 2014 festival, which takes place July 3 – 6 next year in New Orleans. The announcement of […]
Photo Recap and Concert Review: Joe Bonamassa at the Saenger Theatre
Blues titan Joe Bonamassa hasn’t graced New Orleans since he performed at House of Blues in October, 2008. Now he’s at the crossroads of a number of genres, displaying mastery […]
The End Of An Era: HBO Wraps “Treme” Series With Fourth Season, Airs December 1 (OffBeat Retrospective)
Eight years ago, a hurricane named Katrina came whipping though New Orleans. Its subsequent flood, exacerbated by man-made neglect, exposed the scandalous, fragile and triumphant lives of thousands of people. […]
First Listen: OffBeat Premieres “Show Me What You Got” From Soul Rebels’ New Mixtape
It is safe to say that New Orleans brass bands are on the pop culture radar. It is no secret that one of the key links to the roots of […]
