Papa Grows Funk: In The Garden of Musical Delights

There are thousands of bands in America right now struggling to get noticed. Many, if not most, harbor rock star dreams of playing to packed houses, having wild Behind the […]

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Letters February 2002

IT’S TOO LATE, PART TWO I’m writing to address a few interesting points that have come to mind recently, whether jogged from personal experience or from reading your fine magazine. […]

Cowboy Mouth: The Oral History

Mardi Gras is Mardi Gras. Unless you’re Cowboy Mouth, that is, and in that case Carnival 2000 becomes a Huge Event. Not only will the band celebrate their 3rd Annual […]

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Africa Comes Calling

Do not miss what is likely to be one of the shows of the year, Africa Fete ’99, when it rolls into town for an engagement at the House of […]

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The Slave Revolt, the Oyster Scavenger Hunt, the Fur & Wildlife Festival & More

January is one of Louisiana’s slowest months for festivals but that just makes it easier to attend the ones that do take place. Last year I went into greater detail […]

High Priest of Funk: Eddie Bo

On what is only his second night in a new venue, Eddie Bo already has the joint jumping. For nearly three non-stop hours, the compact, energetic figure with the silver […]

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A Shining Krown and Visiting Duke for Mardi Gras

For a piano player, a solo gig at The Maple Leaf is a dream come true and a daunting responsibility. The New Orleans piano tradition has one of its richest […]