Here are the winners of OffBeat’s 2018 Best of the Beat Business Awards

Last night (January 24), OffBeat hosted its annual Best of the Beat Business Awards ceremony. Housed in Loyola University’s stunning Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, the ceremony acknowledged our Lifetime […]

5 (ish) Questions With Upbeat Academy Director Matthew Zarba

In January, OffBeat presented the Community Music Award to Upbeat Academy, a recognition due in no small part to the organization’s director, Matthew Zarba. On Saturday, March 10, Upbeat Academy […]

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony announce show at Tipitina’s

Seminal rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will headline Tipitina’s on Thursday, August 17. Best known for ‘90s hip-hop hits like “Tha Crossroads,” “Look Into My Eyes,” and “1st of tha Month,” […]

Run The Jewels announces New Orleans show

Popular hip-hop duo Run The Jewels will headline a show at the Joy Theater on Friday, October 13. Denzel Curry and Cuz Lightyear will support with opening sets. Formed in […]

Acclaimed bassist Thundercat announces New Orleans concert

Renowned bassist Thundercat will bring his upcoming world tour to New Orleans when he headlines Tipitina’s on Friday, October 6. The versatile musician, who has worked with wide range of […]

Soundcheck: Five Questions with AF THE NAYSAYER

How did you get the stage name AF THE NAYSAYER and what does this moniker represent about you and your music? AF is short for abstruse function. Abstruse function is […]

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Pretty Lights: Looking Back From the Future

It’s New Year’s Eve and thousands of young people have gathered at New Orleans’ Mardi Gras World Ballroom for a dazzling display that rivals any fireworks from Times Square to […]

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STS9 Announces Two-Night Jazz Fest Run

STS9 will close out their spring tour with a two-night Jazz Fest run at New Orleans’ Joy Theater. The shows are slated to take place on Saturday, April 29 and […]