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Bring the Noise
In the wake of the bust of Bacchanal, supporters of live music in the city have portrayed government as being anti-live music. I don’t think that’s true in the sense […]
In Good Company at The Company Burger
I have never been left so speechless after taking a bite of a burger. I’ve written many articles on specialty burgers, fast food burgers, diner burgers, but nothing compares to […]
Holism Needed
As long as I’ve been involved in business in New Orleans, I’ve been subjected to turf wars. You’d think that was a pretty normal situation in business. You’re always trying […]
Stax in the ’70s
Concord Records has been reissuing the Stax Records catalog since acquiring it in 2004, but if it’s releasing them in a systematic way, the system has eluded me. Nonetheless, I […]
While You Were Sleeping: Bright Eyes
Last night, Bright Eyes returned to New Orleans to play the House of Blues. Photographer Erika Goldring was there and came back with the visual evidence.
While You Were Sleeping: Gary Clark, Jr.
Blues man Gary Clark, Jr. had three songs on the soundtrack for the movie Redemption Road (which recently opened in New Orleans). Last night, Clark played the House of Blues. […]
Back to Bacchanal
[Updated] Recently, OffBeat publisher Jan Ramsey wrote about Bacchanal being raided and fined for, among other things, having live music when it wasn’t zoned for live music. This week, New […]
Ponderosa Stomp Needs Volunteers
The Ponderosa Stomp takes place September 15-17, and it’s looking for volunteers to help out with the Stomp itself at the Howlin’ Wolf, as well as at the Clandestine Celluloid […]
Honoring Wardell Quezergue
One of the many privileges I’ve been able to enjoy as the publisher of OffBeat is the ability to honor the many beautiful spirits who have created the music that’s […]
A Buffet Revival at East Buffet
In these times of economic hardship, even food snobs need to get their noses out of the air and give those good ol’ fashioned all-you-can-eat buffets a second chance. This […]
