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Anniversaries at the Clubs
The Maple Leaf Turns 25 Inspired by Scott Joplin’s “Maple Leaf Rag” as well as the burgeoning need for a decent watering hole in Uptown New Orleans, Carl Brown and […]
The Hottest Accordionist Search , SXSW, PBS Special to Feature Lousiiana Music & More
Michael Ray & the Cosmic Krewe returned from Greece last month where they performed 15 nights in clubs from Athens to Thessaloniki. The band reported that they met enthusiastic crowds […]
Glyn Styler, Drew Young, Mr. Quintron & the Annual Top 10
When Glyn Styler played the CMJ convention in October, he had the chance to meet one of his longtime fans, Ray Davies. The legendary Kink, the greatest songwriter of all […]
4th Annual Best of the Beat Music Awards
BLUES Best Blues Band or Performer JOHN MOONEY Runner up: Mem Shannon and the Membership Best 1998 Blues Album by a Louisiana ArtistLOUISIANA MEDICINE MAN – COCO ROBICHEAUX (Orleans Records) […]
Spencer Bohren, A Blues Jam Marathon & More
Where does the time go? Another year is coming to a close. Perhaps it’s a time for reflection, where we take a look at the last 364 days, and gaze […]
Louisiana Music on the Web, Musicians’ Assistance Program, New Orleans Drumming
“Since everyone’s understanding of ‘Louisiana music’ is different, we’ve left nothing to chance,” says R. Reese Fuller who, along with his brother, Shamus, operates louisianaradio.com. “We’ve developed a format that […]
How Bad Can Donna’s Be? Music Biz Reporting, OffBeat Gives Tix to Shows & We Move On
Tell me, when will the city of New Orleans stop harassing the music industry? First the amusement tax, then retail in-stores, now musician and music club patron harassment?? Just before […]
CSP Records, Assorted Festivals, SxSW, the Mississippi: River of Song & More
Jimmy Rogers, owner of CSP Records, tells us that he has signed Louisiana Music Hall of Fame member and swamp pop legend, Rod Bernard, to a recording contract. “We’re going […]
Ten Years of Music Development, LMNOP Bites the Dust? Musical Political Action
I really can’t believe OffBeat is ten years old. When I struggled to start it in 1988, I expected things to really take off in a hurry in the New […]
Mojo Memories of Fest ’98 & LMNOP
It’s done. Gone. Jazz Fest 1998 is a memory. As I once again surrender to the miasma of heat that means another summer is here, I always reflect on the […]
