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Tim Green Day 2018

Sun, 10/14/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
The New Orleans City Council again recognized former WWOZ and WRBH General Manager and saxophonist Tim Green earlier this month. On October 4, representatives from both stations, plus Cyril and Gaynielle Neville, and other family and friends gathered in the council chamber ... Read more

Video from Day 2 of Blues & BBQ Fest 2018

Sun, 10/14/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
It was a beautiful day for blues and barbecue in Lafayette Square! Here are the full sets from Day 2 of Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest, as captured by WWOZ: Washboard Chaz Blues Trio Mem Shannon & the Membership Reverend John Wilkins Shemekia Copeland Walter Wolfman Washing... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 10/12/18

Sat, 10/13/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Papa's got a brand new bag     Sugar Loaf     02:17     Soul Strutting 2     How_Do_I_Get_There     Don Bryant     03:57     Don't Give Up On Love 3     We Shall Overcome     Toots & the Maytals     03:28     Bla.Bla.Bla 4     I Can't Do Without You     Doris Duke    ... Read more

Video: Little Freddie King, Samantha Fish from Day 1 of Blues & BBQ Fest 2018

Fri, 10/12/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Little Freddie King and Samantha Fish pulled off a killer start to Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest 2018! Check out their sets below, and tune in this weekend as we broadcast from the rest of the festival at 90.7 FM and continue our video stream coverage here and on our Faceb... Read more

Live video from Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest

Thu, 10/11/18

5 things to know for 10/12 - 10/18

Thu, 10/11/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest is this weekend! All 3 days are free in Lafayette Square, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation-- this is your Jazz Fest dollars at work! Jimmie Vaughan will be making his Blues & BBQ Fest debut, headlining Saturday night. ... Read more

Prince of Wales Second Line Parade, Sun. 1p

Wed, 10/10/18

Jazz Fest Crafts Applications open, due 11/27

Mon, 10/08/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Call for entries! The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will begin accepting crafts applications for 2019 on Monday, October 8 at 12:01a. Jazz Fest 2019 is happening April 26 to May 5. The Festival will once again showcase three unique craft areas: Congo Square African ... Read more

Boo Carre Halloween Haunt + Krewe of Boo parade Oct. 20

Sat, 10/06/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
The 10th annual Boo Carre Halloween Haunt will return to Dutch Alley on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 11a-6p.  This year’s festival will include live music on the Dutch Alley Performance Pavilion Stage, children’s arts and crafts, trick-or-treating throughout the French M... Read more

Gentilly Fest: Oct. 12-14, 2018

Sat, 10/06/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Gentilly Fest is happening this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Pontchartrain Park playground, located at the corner of Press and Prentiss.  On Friday at 8:30p, the festival will unveil its commemorative poster designed by artist Harold Bradford. Then an "evening under the ... Read more

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