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Video: Herlin Riley & Johnny Vidacovich from the Jazz & Heritage Center

Sat, 09/15/18

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation kicked off their 2018-19 free concert series in fine form tonight with a double set from drummer extraordinaires Herlin Riley and Johnny Vidacovich! WWOZ was on hand to bring both sets to you via video, plus the first set on the ra... Read more

Video only: Stefon Harris & Blackout live from Jazz & Heritage Center, Mon. 8p

Sat, 09/15/18

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Anders Osborne's Send Me A Friend & Imagine Recovery are launching a new FREE monthly series of events where creative sober people can come together to share ideas, inspiration, and learn new tools to stay creative, happy, and connected. Send Me A Friend’s mission is to su... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 09/14/18

Sat, 09/15/18

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Hold It Willie Mitchell 02:24 Sunrise Serenade/Hold It!!! Here's Willie Mitchell 2 I'll Keep My Light In My Window New York Community Choir 02:41 Make Every Day Count (Expanded Edition) 3 Ernest Franklin / Kickin' Life Ernest Frankli... Read more

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

Good Fellas Second Line Parade, Sun. 1p

Thu, 09/13/18

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