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Morning Set Playlist 02/13/17

Mon, 02/13/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 People Get Ready Reuben Wilson / Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie / Grant Green Jr. 06:13 The Godfathers Of Groove 2 Hickory Wind Regina Carter 04:37 Southern Comfort 3 Stormy Monday Blues Johnny 'Hammond' Smith 04:38 The Stinger Meets The Golden... Read more

Rhythm Room playlist 02/10/17

Sat, 02/11/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Sing a Simple Song Tomorrow's Children 03:07 Messin' With Sly: A Tribute to Sly Stone 2017/2/10 22:03:40 2 Good Book 8th Day 04:10 I Gotta Get Home (Can't Let My Baby Get Lonely) 2017/2/10 22:06:59 3 Many Rivers To Cross The Brand New He... Read more

5 things to know for 2/10-2/16

Fri, 02/10/17

1) Krewe du Vieux/krewedelusion rolls on Saturday! Carnival season will be in full swing over the coming weeks, culminating with Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 28. 2) The Lesseps Block Party is happening on Friday, February 10 starting at 7p between the oft-stumbled-betwe... Read more

2017 Louisiana Grammy Award nominees

Thu, 02/09/17

The nominations for the 2017 Grammy Awards are out and many Louisiana artists are up to receive big honors. Nominees with Louisiana ties include: - Barry Ancelet & Sam Broussard: Best Regional Roots Music Album (Broken Promised Land) - Lauren Daigle: Best Contemporary Chri... Read more

Sunday Second Line: CTC Steppers

Thu, 02/09/17

The Drivin' Wheel with DJ Swamp Boogie

Wed, 02/08/17

Authored by: DJ Swamp Boogie

Tune in Thursday February 9th, 2 to 4pm, for sets dedicated to Louisiana Swamp Blues musician Guitar Gable (August 17th, 1937-January 28th, 2017), and New Orleans own Earl King (February 7, 1934 – April 17, 2003). Featuring early vinyl recordings for Excello, Ace, Imperial,... Read more

Opening Doors For House Concerts with Open The Door For Three

Wed, 02/08/17

Authored by: Sharon Armstrong

High octane Celtic music trio, Open The Door For Three will be appearing in Gulfport Mississippi on Saturday, February 11, 2017 as part of Arts Under The Dome, a long-running concert series offered by the First United Methodist Church. The band members of Open The Door ... Read more

New Orleans Tornado Relief Efforts

Wed, 02/08/17

If you are in need of assistance or would like to help following the devastating tornadoes that struck New Orleans on Tuesday, February 7, here is a list of resources: Resources for assistance: - Temporary shelter available at the Joe W. Brown Recreation Center (5601 Read... Read more