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The New Orleans Suspects, The New Orleans Suspects (Independent)
If there’s any doubt the New Orleans Suspects are the best kind of throwback, check the funky, jubilant version of the traditional hymn “Jesus on the Mainline” that closes their […]
Bobby Lounge, Somethin’s Wrong (Abitian)
If we’re honest in New Orleans, we’d admit that we believe the region and the state revolve around us. We see our influence everywhere we look (whether it’s there or […]
The Abitians, New Mardi Gras Classics (Abitian)
If we’re honest in New Orleans, we’d admit that we believe the region and the state revolve around us. We see our influence everywhere we look (whether it’s there or […]
A Change is Gonna Come
John Boutte took the outdoor stage in Austin’s Town Lake Park on March 18 around 6:45 p.m. He was part of the South by Southwest Music Conference’s free outdoor concert […]
Various Artists, Ultimate Gospel Fest (Mardi Gras Records)
Move over high-steppin’ brass bands and funky hipsters, here comes the hallelujah-hoisting gospel God squadders. As these 15 testifying tracks demonstrate, gospel is just as essential to the fabric of […]
Jazz Fest 2001, R.I.P.
As we cope with the demise of yet another wonderful Jazz Fest, I present the six stages of Jazz Fest grief: Denial – Jazz Fest is not over. If I […]
Fest Focus: Davell Crawford
New Orleans is probably the only city that might accurately be described as a musical conservatory unto itself. To paraphrase the sign on Bourbon Street’s Famous Door, through the portals […]
The Treme Brass Band
With the brass band revival in full swing, Treme vets James Andrews, Kirk Joseph, Benny Jones and Lionel Batiste come together with their protégés to keep traditional street music marching […]
Blues Festin’
A look back at the Mississippi Delta Blues Festival, the King Biscuit Blues Festival, and the Handy Awards. A journey up Route 55 to fabled Highway 61 leads into […]
