New Orleans All the Way Live

What Is New Orleans All the Way Live?

George Ingmire interviewing Big Chief Victor Harris, of the Spirit of Fi Yi Yi Mandingo Warrior Mardi Gras Indian Tribe. Photo by Jeffrey Ehrenreich

New Orleans All the Way Live is an internationally syndicated weekly radio show produced by George Ingmire highlighting the unique music, food, festivals, and culture of the Crescent City. Ingmire culls from WWOZ’s vast library of live recordings and connects with musicians from across the city to bring you one-of-a-kind music and musician interviews—from flagship music festivals to living room concerts.

Available at no cost to community radio stations. Read more

The program captures the rich heritage of our city's music with Jazz, Funk, R&B, Zydeco, Blues, and more, all from nationally recognized artists as well as locally beloved heroes. Expect it all!

Every show also brings you right to the heart of our food and festival culture with audio segments on local cuisine, chats with chefs, and interviews with festival goers and producers alike.

Season Three!

Our third season has many great things in store: "Live from the Living Room" - a series of intimate recordings and interviews; "3 Months in 3 Minutes" - a seasonal rundown of upcoming festivals brought to you by GoNola.com and WWOZ; and more "Culinary Crossroads" as we continue our journey throughout New Orleans, interviewing chefs, cultivators and street vendors.

Our Sponsors and Funders

WWOZ and GoNola.Com, the principal sponsor for the program, are proud to make the New Orleans All the Way Live weekly shows available to all community radio stations at no cost! The program is also supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.

New Orleans All the Way Live - Around the World

As New Orleans All the Way Live celebrates its third year of programming, we would like to thank some of the stations in the U.S. that continue to air us weekly: WMOT Nashville, TN; WJSU Jackson, MS; KEDM Monroe, LA; WBCX Gainesville, GA; Red River Radio (Louisiana/Arkansas); KGOU Norman, OK; KOTO Telluride, CO; WTIP Grand Marais, MN; WDRT Viroqua, WI; KPOV Bend, OR - as well as our international syndicates in Australia (ARTSOUND) and Puerto Rico (WRTU.)

Listen Online

You can listen to New Orleans All the Way Live on WWOZ every Saturday morning from 7-8am and you can listen online to recent episodes from the archive section below.

Get New Orleans All the Way Live in Your Hometown!

Did you listen to the show and love it? Want to hear it on your local station? WWOZ wants to tell the world about New Orleans and support community radio, so we’ve made New Orleans All the Way Live available at no cost! Contact SherriLynn now for more information about how your station can air the show or see our New Orleans All the Way Live syndication details.

Latest Episodes of NOATWL

"Joy"

The newly opened Joy Theater on Canal Street. Photo by Briana Prevost
The newly opened Joy Theater on Canal Street. Photo by Briana Prevost
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On this week’s program, we enjoy the music of Kermit Ruffins, Glen David Andrews and Soul Rebels Brass Band. We also grab a burger, either grass-fed beef or vegetarian (take your pick) at Cowbell, a restaurant in the Riverbend section of New Orleans. And then we meet up with Sandy McNamara at the newly reopened Joy Theater on Canal Street.

"The Iguanas: Late at Night"

Rod Hodges and Joe Cabral of the Iguanas fine tuning their song during a sound check
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We enjoy a full hour of the Iguanas, a band that brings together New Orleans Rock-n-Roll, Tex-Mex and Latin vibes. The recording took place at the Rock and Bowl and was a homecoming for a band that has played regular gigs there for over twenty years. This is the first time the band has played at the Rock and Bowl since its relocation. In addition to music, we stop by The Rum House for a bite to eat and also preview the upcoming Krewe du Vieux Parade and Ball.

 

Part 1: The Iguanas, Interview Segments

Part 2: The Iguanas, Interview Segments

"Rock and Bowl in New Orleans"

Mark Mullins and Craig Klein of Bonerama
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We make a visit to the famous "Rock and Bowl," a bowling alley that recently relocated from its original position.  On this show, we check out some of the Rock and Bowl’s regular and historical acts while taking a walk down memory lane with John Blanchard, the owner of Rock and Bowl.
 
Part 1: Joe Krown, Tab Benoit, Ernie K-Doe, Eric Lindell, Interview segments
 
Part 2: Johnny Adams, Bonerama, C.J. Chenier, Snooks Eaglin, Interview segments

"Kickin’ Some Brass"

Ship Pilot's House in Holy Cross. Photo by George Ingmire
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On this week’s program, we give you two sides of brass, featuring the powerful sounds of Bonerama and the legendary Dirty Dozen Brass Band.  In addition to music, we visit the historic Lower 9th ward and also stop by Meals from the Heart Café, located in the French Market for a bowl of Black Bean Soup.

 
Part 1: Bonerama: Mr. Go, Shake Your Rugalator, I’m Walkin’, Helter Skelter, Lower 9th Ward montage
 
Part 2: Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Fiyo on the Bayou, The Monkey Speaks His Mind, Lil’ Liza Jane, Meals from the Heart