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Bars Fill with Mardi Gras Indians; Legendary Drummer Smokey Johnson Saluted
Happy Mardi Gras, everybody! The nation’s greatest free party will be in full swing as this issue of OffBeat hits the streets, with plenty of music and merriment for all. […]
Danny Barker Rocks On
The hand of Danny Barker runs down the back of her neck and trails the sharp curves of her body. ”Just like an 18-year-old girl,” says Barker, turning his guitar […]
Night Crawling: Seeking Out the Best Music of the Jazz Fest Season After Dark
The following is a consolidated rundown of some of the best bets for nighttime musical experiences during the Jazz Fest. Quite frankly, it’s an embarrassing orgy of music. The only […]
A Synopsis of the Jazz Joints You Need to Haunt During the Fest
I started getting a bit overwhelmed just contemplating all the choices on the musical menu surrounding the Jazz Fest, beyond the gluttonous feast offered at the Fair Grounds. Because of […]
Inside the Tribes
“Big Chief wants to see you.” During a recent Sunday practice, an order to summon the visitor was passed through the ranks of the Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians […]
Boom Town
Once it was flirting with extinction. Now the brass band is alive and well and reshaping everything musical in its path. Even “The Flintstones” theme. When the Onward Brass […]
Jazz Fest Day 6 (May 3, 2024)
Morning showers gave way to a nice Friday afternoon at Jazz Fest.
Weekly Picks! (9/28-10/1)
Get ready for another week of live music and cultural events in New Orleans. As usual, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out this week’s OffBeat Weekly Picks: Fête […]
OffBeat Weekly Picks!
Get ready for an exciting week of live music and cultural events in New Orleans. With a range of events catering to different interests, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. […]
Tony Hall to Perform Live at Upcoming Tipitina’s Free Fridays Event
The acclaimed New Orleans bassist, guitarist and vocalist Tony Hall is set to take the stage at Tipitina’s as part of the venue’s summer Free Fridays concert series. The concert […]
