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Ol’ Man River’s Recap of Day 1 of John Hartford Memorial Festival

Wed, 06/06/18
Authored by Old Man River
    Thursday is the official opening of the festival with the music kicking off at noon on The Hartford stage by the Flatland Harmony Experiment who would open with an all John Hartford set, each day of the festival would open with an all Hartford set which I thought wa... Read more

32nd Annual Creole Tomato Fest this weekend

Mon, 06/04/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
The 32nd annual Creole Tomato Fest is happening this weekend at the French Market. The festival features food, drinks, music, Bloody Mary market, tomato eating contests, kids activities, and cooking demos. There are stages and activities in Dutch Alley, The Farmers Market, ... Read more

Video: Robert Finley 'Come On'

Mon, 06/04/18
Robert Finley lives in the small town of Bernice, Louisiana, right near the Arkansas line. In his younger days, music took him all over the world. He served in the Army as a teenager, went to Europe as a helicopter technician, but soon switched to serve as the leader of the... Read more

Morning Set 06/04/18

Mon, 06/04/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Blues for Charlie     Ike Quebec     06:50     Blue & Sentimental 2     House Of The Rising Sun     Dorothy Ashby     02:58     The Fantastic Jazz Harp Of Dorothy Ashby 3     Evening Dreams     Billy Butler     04:12     Yesterday, Today And Tomorrow 4     Nothing Els... Read more

Video: Calvin Johnson & Native Son 'Steepian Faith'

Sat, 06/02/18
Here's a taste of what's to come! Calvin Johnson & Native Son performing 'Steepian Faith' at WWOZ last March. For more, attend the free concert at the Jazz & Heritage Center on Saturday, June 9. Troy Sawyer & the Elementz wil also be performing. Troy Sawyer's set will start... Read more

Ol’ Man River arrives at the John Hartford Memorial Festival

Sat, 06/02/18
Authored by Old Man River
        On Tuesday I arrived at the Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground in Bean Blossom, Indiana the birthplace of the father of bluegrass Bill Monroe. This campground has been hosting the Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival since 1966. For over 50 years some of  th... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 06/01/18

Sat, 06/02/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Chicken Scratch (GWP Unissued)     The Chilli Peppers     02:43     45 2     It Was Written Down     Toots & The Maytals     03:06     Slatyam Stoot 3     Grandma's Hands     Merry Clayton     03:34     Merry Clayton 4     From Warm To Cool To Cold (Deluxe 125)     Ea... Read more

5 things to know for 6/1 - 6/7

Thu, 05/31/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) New Orleans Oyster Festival is happening Saturday and Sunday at Woldenberg Riverfront Park. In addition to many delicious oyster-based dishes, the festival will host sets from Shamarr Allen & the Underdawgs, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Treme Brass Band, Sweet Crude, Bag of Donu... Read more

Ol’ Man Rivers day 4 at DelFest and recap

Thu, 05/31/18
Authored by Old Man River
       The final day of any festival is always bittersweet, as I always wish there would be more. Today would be special, as I was looking forward to a set by our own New Orleans Suspects and to seeing how DelFest's mostly bluegrass fan base would react to the musical gumb... Read more

Como Mamas 'Yes He Did'

Thu, 05/31/18
There is some very fine gospel music that graces the stage in the Gospel Tent at Jazz Fest every year but that's not the only festival that showcases the genre. Check out the Como Mamas at the 2017 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest below, performing 'Yes He Did.' This group is... Read more

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