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Dale’s Back, and He’s Ready to Plug Away
I could feel that ol’ Mardi Gras Mambo madness percolatin’ as soon as I got back to New Orleans…it should be building steam by the time you read this. Thanks […]
Start the Year Off Right with OffBeat’s Guide to the Latest and Greatest
Out with the old, in with the new! Having had enough of the ’80s, we are well into the ’90s, and what’s happening? Quite a bit here in New Orleans, […]
The Year of the Wolf: Walter “Wolfman” Washington
When we began discussing possible covers for our 1991 year-end issue, the choice quickly became obvious. Only one act managed to release not one, but two strong albums of decidedly […]
All the Info You Need For Small Talk During the Holiday Party Season
Okay kids, it’s rockin’ time. Let’s see what holiday goodies we have in the old Spare Parts bag. What’s this? A knotted pair of peekaboo fishnet pantyhose—must be left over […]
Chicago Jazz
It’s odd that even when cruising at 20,000 feet, heading north from New Orleans to the Chicago Jazz Fest, there is a sense of history to this route taken by […]
Spare Parts October 1991
Ahhh, October in New Orleans. The weather cools down, the gators shed their skin and those poor nutria keep getting smashed as they try to cross I-10. October is also […]
New Orleans Rock: On the Scene
Before reading any further, stop to picture in your mind what you think of when you hear the words “New Orleans music.” I’ll wait. Now, what did you see? If […]
Spare Parts September 1991
Yo dudes and dudettes, the Spare Parts mailbox has been getting some action, so I’ll start off by plugging a society centered around a rather well known local writer. Sue […]
Pat Benatar and Roomful of Blues: Blues Surprise
You’d have thought that if anyone was a committed female rocker, it would be Pat Benatar. Sure, early Simon and Linda Ronstadt were considered strictly pop artists and they strayed […]
Spare Parts June 1991
Que pasa, neighbors! Welcome to Spare Parts, a new addition to OffBeat. I’ll be shamelessly plugging New Orleans musicians, artists, writers, business folks, clubs, record companies, actors, bartenders, go-go dancers…well, […]
