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Jazz Museum Director Greg Lambousy Discusses The Museum’s Label, Gallatin Street Records
Named for the historic street of sin the Times-Picayune described as one of the “haunts of poverty” in 1873, The New Orleans Jazz Museum’s record label, Gallatin Street Records, focuses […]
George Porter Jr. Remembers Allen Toussaint
It’s a sad day in New Orleans, and across the world of music, as we report that legendary songwriter, producer and performer Allen Toussaint has passed away. Toussaint died in […]
Louisiana Jukebox Coming Back as New Orleans Live
Louisiana Jukebox, the music and culture program that showcased hundreds of New Orleans and Louisiana musicians and bands, will come back to life as New Orleans Live. OffBeat is proud to announce […]
Royal Southern Brotherhood, heartsoulblood (Ruf Records)
After a fine, but ultimately stop-gap, live album, here’s this rock-soul supergroup’s first true follow-up to their debut. The exciting news is that the five-piece’s personalities have already congealed—it can […]
Royal Southern Brotherhood up for a British Blues Award
Royal Southern Brotherhood, fresh off their recent Blues Music Award, are in contention for a British Blues Award in the “Overseas” category. “We are honored and appreciates the nomination,” the […]
Giveaway: Slightly Stoopid Prize Pack + Tickets to April 24 Show at the Joy
Slightly Stoopid is returning to New Orleans to headline a show at the Joy Theater on April 24, and we’ve got a lot to give away to get you ready […]
Zion Harmonizers Celebrate 75 Years At the Joy Theater
On Saturday, March 15, 2014, New Orleans’ own Zion Harmonizers will be celebrating their 75th Anniversary with a party at the Joy Theater from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Formed […]
Look-Ka Py Py Podcast (ep 35): Walter Wolfman Washington, Soul Shepherd
Long before his trademark howl echoed in the Crescent City’s streets, Walter “Wolfman” Washington was a hungry, young guitarist cutting his teeth on the Dew Drop Inn stage. In the […]
Soul Project: Music for Movers and Shakers (Frenchmen Street Records)
Buy on Amazon It’s good to hear a band whose sound hearkens to back in the day but also has a modern touch. Soul Project’s new record sounds like a […]
Monk Institute Leaving (and Not Leaving) New Orleans
After four years, nearly two dozen graduates, and an extensive community outreach program, the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance is ending its collegiate program at Loyola University. Monk Institute […]
