I have been predicting it ever since the City Council authorized the zoning overlay permitting new alcoholic beverage outlets between Jefferson and Napoleon Avenues. Now it appears we are one step closer to redeveloping the area with new businesses catering to the night life. First it was Cure, an upscale cocktail establishment. Now the Box [...]
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Freret Street to Become the New Frenchmen
Evan Christopher’s Clarinet Road at Chickie Wah Wah
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Clarinet maestro Evan Christopher will be performing this evening (September 14, 2009) with his band, Clarinet Road. The show is at 7 PM at Chickie Wah Wah on Canal Street. Chickie Wah Wah is a smoke-free venue and the kitchen will be open.
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The Voodoo Fest Full Lineup
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Friday October 30 Eminem, Ween, Silversun Pickups, Justice (Dj Set), The Black Keys, fischerspooner, Janelle Monae, The Cool Kids, The Knux, Alejandro Escovedo, Ledisi, D12, New Orleans Bingo! Show, Preservation Hall-Stars With Special Guests, Benjy Davis Project, Papa Grows Funk, Little Freddie King, The Happy Talk Band, Lil Brian & The Zydeco Travelers, Erick Baker, [...]
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French Quarter Festival Seeks Musicians
The French Quarter Festival is now accepting applications for musicians to perform at the 2010 French Quarter Festival. The festival is scheduled for April 9-11. Applications are available at www.Fqfi.org or by calling 504.522.5730.
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Download a Song- Help New Orleans Musicians!
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Album:Rise Up
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Track:Ninth Ward Calling
This is a really cool song from a really cool band called the MarchFourth Marching Band. It is called “Ninth Ward Calling,” and will appear on their forthcoming album “Rise Up,” which is due out Oct 13, 2009. Daniel Lamb, a trombone player in the group wrote it as a shout out to the residents [...]
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Plunge to Release “Dancing on Thin Ice” Tomorrow (September 9. 2009)
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New Orleans based trio PLUNGE, featuring trombonist/composer Mark McGrain, saxophonist Tim Green, and bassist James Singleton, is releasing a new recording entitled “Dancing on Thin Ice” on September 9, 2009. Notable for its propulsive, progressive approach, breadth of style and range, this combo roots itself in a blend of traditions that combines the endurance and [...]
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Snug Harbor Closed for a Week
The famed Faubourg Marigny jazz club rarely takes a night off. They close the day after Mardi Gras, Christmas and New Year’s Day. This week, they are giving all employees a week’s vacation. The club will reopen next Monday with the usual act- Charmaine Neville and her band.
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Sweet Lorraine’s Celebrates 10 Years with Street Party
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All day today, September 5, 2009, Sweet Lorraine’s jazz club will present live music for free on an outdoor stage on St. Claude Avenue. The lineup includes Fred Sanders, Kurt Brunius, Michael Ward, the Treme Brass Band, and Germaine Bazzle. The afternoon conclude with Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers.
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Marco Benevento and Friends Tonight at the Blue Nile
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This evening, September 4, 2009, ace keyboardist Marco Benevento will perform with three of New Orleans most acclaimed musicians, sousaphonist Kirk Joseph, and drummers Stanton Moore and Johnny Vidacovich. The performance will be a group improvisation. Clarence Bucaro is the opening act. The show is presented by the Backbeat Foundation and begins at 9 [...]
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An Evening of Music and History- Up From the Cradle of Jazz: New Orleans Music Since World War II
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Artist:John Boutt�
This evening, September 3, 2009, New Orleans author Jason Berry will read from his new edition of Up From the Cradle of Jazz: New Orleans Music Since World War II. Berry’s reading with be accompanied by a live musical performance featuring Dr. Michael White on clarinet and John Boutté on vocals. The event is free [...]
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Nathan “Raddy” Thomas Sent Home in Style
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Artist:Nathan “Raddy” Thomas
This morning, the life of Nathan “Raddy” Thomas, a member of the Black Men of Labor Social Aid and Pleasure Club, was celebrated in true New Orleans style with a jazz funeral. Prior to the body leaving Corpus Christi Church in the 7th Ward, the Treme Brass Band, featuring “Uncle” Lionel Batiste on bass drum, [...]
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Lee “Scratch” Perry at the House of Blues
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Reggae pioneer and legendary producer, Lee “Scratch” Perry brings his zany, unpredictable act to the House of Blues this evening (September 2, 2009). Perry was at the forefront of the first wave of reggae music to emerge from Jamaica. He produced early records by the Wailers and other acts. Since becoming a solo act, he [...]
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Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue at Mimi’s Tonight
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This evening, September 2, 2009, country songstress Gal Holiday performs with her band at Mimi’s in the Marigny from 9 PM until 12 midnight. Mimi’s is located at 2601 Royal St. at the corner of Royal and Franklin in the Marigny.
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Recap of Second Line Protest to Save Charity Hospital
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Over 1200 people turned out for a parade yesterday evening (August 31, 2009) to protest the planned relocating of New Orleans’ hospital of last resort. The vendors and second line club members were out in force along with the Hot 8 and the Rebirth Brass Bands. Although you wouldn’t have known that from reading the [...]
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Rebirth and Hot 8 To Lead Second Line for Charity Hospital
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This evening, (August 31, 2009) at 6 PM sharp, a second line parade will leave from the front of the still-shuttered Charity Hospital on Tulane Avenue. The cause is a good one- reopen Charity and scrub the ridiculous plan to raze a historic neighborhood and build a new hospital. The powers-that-be never seem to learn [...]
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Music In Congo Square This Afternoon
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Artist:Luther Gray and Bamboula
On this the fourth anniversary of Katrina, live music seems to be hard to find, at least during the day. All week, I have heard about a “Festival” in Congo Square, but it wasn’t until this morning that I found out- there will be bands from 1-4 PM. And good ones at that- expect to [...]
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Free Fridays At Tips Concludes with Papa Mali
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This evening, August 28. 2009, the smokin’ hoodoo blues guitarist Papa Mali will close out the Free Fridays Series at Tipitina’s with a fiery performance. He will be back by the sousaphonist Matt Perrine and the drummer Eric Bolivar.
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Glasgow To Headline Back To School Show at One Eyed Jack’s
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Artist:Glasgow
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Album:On Earth
This evening, August 28, 2009, the hot indie rock band Glasgow will regale its audience with tunes off its album “On Earth” and will also debut new music from their indie rock musical, which is currently in the works. Consortium of Genius opens the show.
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White Buffalo Day Celebration This Afternoon (August 27, 2009)
The 15th Annual White Buffalo Day will be celebrated at 5 PM at the Backstreet Cultural Museum. A rhythmic procession will head to Armstrong Park for a ceremony led by the Reverend Goat Carson. The parade will then return to the museum. The Backstreet Cultural Museum is located at 1116 St. Claude Ave [...]
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The Tony Vegas Group Tonight at the Cutting Edge Music Conference and Old Point
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The Tony Vegas Group (TVG) has been performing since 1982 in the Philadelphia/New Jersey area. The newest incarnation of the band is only two months old but the three-piece blues band is already making a splash in the New Orleans area. They are recording a new album, Rockin’ the Blues. Their previous two albums [...]
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