Zigaboo Modeliste and Gaboon’s Gang, Funk Me Hard Live, (JZM)

  Legendary drummer Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste’s first release since 2004’s I’m on the Right Track is a relic of sorts—a live EP originally recorded in 1980 from New Orleans’ Saenger […]

Zigaboo Modeliste

When it comes to the business of defining funk, controversy abounds. Fans and critics will go point by technical point, but we went straight to the source. The simple truth […]

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Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste

As a founding member of The Meters and a pioneer of the syncopated drumming style, Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste has earned a well-deserved reputation as a veritable forefather of funk. Few […]

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Fest Focus: Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste

Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste needs no introduction to anyone interested in funk; as the original drummer for the legendary Meters, his place in musical history is secure. Yet the breakup of […]

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Zigaboo, Trombone Shorty Help Re:Generation

Recently, Preservation Hall played host to a late night show with producer Mark Ronson, Zigaboo Modeliste, Erykah Badu, Trombone Shorty and members of the Dap-Kings. The occasion was the wrap […]

Jazz Fest A to Z

This guide should help in choosing from the panoply of cultures, rhythms and sounds available at Jazz Fest to ensure your experience hits all the right notes. It’s arranged alphabetically by band name so you can search when your favorite act is playing by stage and time, with handy reference bio information. It’s easy to use on any mobile device to look up info by band, day, time or stage. Just go to our responsive site OffBeat.com.

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Jazz Fest Daily Music Lineups Announced, Single Day Tickets On Sale Now

Jazz Fest 2024 Early-Bird Pricing On General Admission Tickets and Passes Available Through February 29  The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell today announced the daily music […]

Jazz Fest Lineup Announced

The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Neil Young Crazy Horse, The Killers, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, HOZIER, Jon Batiste, Queen Latifah, Vampire Weekend, Greta Van Fleet, Heart, […]

Khris Royal to Play Le Bon Temps Roule

Renowned multi-instrumentalist, producer, and band leader Khris Royal will perform at the iconic Le Bon Temps Roule on June 29 at 11 p.m.  Born and raised in New Orleans, Khris […]