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The Beatles play City Park and meet Fats Domino: Tricentennial Music Moment

Fri, 09/14/18

It was a hot day in September 1964 when the Beatles took to the stage in City Park-- and screaming fans from around the Gulf area greeted them. But the Beatles themselves were more excited to meet one of their heroes: Fats Domino. Read more

5 things to know for 9/14 - 9/20

Thu, 09/13/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

1) Irish Fest is happening on Saturday at the Kingsley House (1600 Constance)! Headliners this year include Lost Bayou Ramblers, Stephen’s Green with Andy O’Driscoll & Martin Doyle, and Richie Safford & Dancers Lead Ceili with Everyone. Admission is $10 for adults and free ... Read more

Wednesdays on the Point 2018 lineup

Sun, 09/09/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Wednesdays on the Point starts in Algiers on September 19! This free concert series runs from 5:30-8:30p each week. Vendors sell food and drinks. Here's this year's lineup: Sep. 19: Honey Island Swamp Band Sep. 26: Funk Monkey f/Arsene DeLay and the Iceman Special Oct. 3: S... Read more

Video: 9th Ward Hunters practice 2018

Sat, 09/08/18

With less than 6 months to go to Mardi Gras, here's a brief look back at Carnival 2018, as Big Chief Thomas "Bo" Dean of the Cheyenne Hunters invades the Mardi Gras Indian 9th Ward Hunters practice for a verbal battle with Big Chief Romeo Bougere of the 9th Ward Hunters. Read more

5 things to know for 9/7 - 9/13

Sat, 09/08/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

1) The sixth annual Downriver Festival on Saturday celebrates the environmental, cultural, and economic impact of the Mississippi River and the land it built through live music, cooking demonstrations, presentations, panels, and walking tours that explore this year’s theme ... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 09/07/18

Highlights from the WWOZ Groove Gala

Fri, 09/07/18

What a night! Big thanks to everyone who came out to support WWOZ for our first ever Groove Gala! We hosted this sold out event at Tableau and Le Petit Theatre on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Performances from Irma Thomas, Dr. Michael White Quartet, Amanda Shaw, Treme Brass... Read more

Video: Valley of Silent Men 2018

Fri, 09/07/18

The Valley of Silent Men kicked off the 2018-19 second line season on August 26! They stepped out of Tapp's at 3p-- check it out below! For more throughout the season, including weekly route sheets, hit up WWOZ's Takin' It To The Streets, your source for second line and Mar... Read more

Randy Weston Tribute Today, 4-7p

Thu, 09/06/18

Authored by:  Breaux Bridges

Breaux Bridges will be filling for Al Colon on today's Jazz from the French Market show from 4-7pm.  He'll be doing a tribute to Randy Weston, who passed recently and played a crucial role in Breaux Bridges’ love of contemporary jazz. Mr. Weston recognized the African root... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 08/31/18