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The Top 50 Louisiana CDs of 2006
Selected from nearly 300 Louisiana releases, Hurricane Katrina hasn’t slowed us down, our 2006 Critics’ Choice of the year’s finest musical offerings was a joint effort of OffBeat’s editors and […]
Where Are They Now?
On Friday, August 26, 2005, Katrina became a category two hurricane. By 5:00 p.m., Governor Kathleen Blanco declared a state of emergency in Louisiana. At that point, many—perhaps most—New Orleanians […]
John Mooney, Big Ol’ Fiya (LML)
“To get to heaven you got to go through hell,” notes John Mooney on Big Ol’ Fiya’s first song. One can almost hear all the bromides about this being his […]
Make It Festive
As you can see from our cover, we have officially entered festival season with our French Quarter Festival issue. What we do best in New Orleans is music (of course!), […]
Not For Sale
For 18 years, OffBeat has promoted New Orleans and Louisiana music. Our mission is to expose local musicians and music businesses to a wider audience, including the business and governmental […]
Stavin’ Chain, Stavin’ Chain (PGD/Ruf)
This quote’s been attributed to Michaelangelo: “Trifles make perfection, and perfection is no trifle.” Well, Stavin’ Chain aren’t exactly painting the blues-rock Sistine Chapel yet, but they’ve come a long […]
The Soul of Stavin’ Chain
Legendary TV producer Hugh Wilson, while down here in the Eighties producing the much lamented Frank’s Place, was moved to say this about his location: “There are four things you […]
Stavin’ Chain, Collected Songs (Rott Gutt)
There’s a large cast of characters on Collected Songs, and I don’t mean the band — I’m talking about the lyrics, which are chock full of demon lawyers, tired waitresses […]
LMNOP Dates Set, The Cold, Dogstar Communications & More
The next Louisiana Music New Orleans’ Pride (LMNOP) Music Conference has been scheduled for April 27-29, 1998. The conference will feature musical panels, clinics, showcases and workshops designed to help […]
Rollin’ on the River with Stavin’ Chain
The blues-rock band revives the ghost of Muddy Waters while trying to not get washed away. The members of Stavin’ Chain, who spike their rock with a generous portion […]
