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Tip'in it: It's easy to be hip and over 30. Photos from The Bash.

Thu, 12/09/10
Authored by Dean Ellis
Tork torched, Theresa toasted, Shamarr shook down, Papa grew funky, Uganda conga-ed, Glen David consecrated, Willie Green spun emerald webs, Soul Sister sizzled. You can trust some things over 30. Read more

Sounds from Other Planets...

Wed, 12/08/10
Authored by Scott Borne
Tune in tomorrow, Thursday 12/9 during the final hour of the morning set (8am central) when Anthony Cuccia, of “the Other Planets” will come by for an extended stay in the studio, he was generous enough to offer a little live in-studio tickling of the ivories, as well as br... Read more

Louis Prima Was Born 100 Years Ago Today!

Tue, 12/07/10
Authored by Sally Young
New Orleans paid tribute to one of its most famous native sons with the unveiling of a new bronze statue of the Chief in Legends Park on Bourbon Street Saturday night. Master of Ceremonies Frank Maselli, Chairman of the American Italian Renaissance Foundation, introduced ... Read more

Sound Clash Pt. 2

Sun, 12/05/10
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
Join us Fri. Dec. 10 for Pt. 2 of the ongoing series Soundclash. Brice Nice will be joining Alski in a friendly musical cutting contest. Soul, gospel, reggae, funk and ?. Pretty much anything with a groove. Read more

Celebrating the Big 70 of Dr. John

Fri, 12/03/10
Authored by David Kunian
Alright!Alright! Alroute! Alreet!In celebration of Dr. John's 70th birthday last November 21, the Tone Scientists and Mad Programmers of the Kitchen Sink will be playing 2 hours of the Night Tripper this Tuesday, 12/7/10. We'll play some of the classics, but mainly on th... Read more

Atom Bomb

Mon, 11/29/10
Authored by Jamie Dell'Apa
Listen to an archive streaming version of this show at: http://www.prx.org/pieces/56642-radiation-s-or-was-that-radio-station-s-annivers    Blog post on this show is at: http://www.wwoz.org/node/100834   On December 2nd, 1942 that romantic rascal, Enrico Fermi, is under the g... Read more

Cleveland Embraces New Orleans at the Hall of Fame

Mon, 11/15/10
Authored by Sally Young
Rebirth Brass Band got the crowd on their feet before Trombone Shorty’s show at the House of Blues Friday night. Cleveland got a special treat when members of the Andrews family (James and Glen) made a surprise guest appearance with Troy. Saturday’s conference at Case Weste... Read more

Tribute to Idris Muhammad with Donald Harrison & Congo Square Nation

Sat, 11/13/10
Authored by Mike Kobrin
On Thursday, November 11, a room full of music lovers and jazz greats alike converged on Loyola University's Roussel Hall to celebrate and the life and work of legendary drummer Idris Muhammad, whose accomplishments and contributions to music throughout his life have helped... Read more

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Honors New Orleans Legends

Fri, 11/12/10
Authored by Sally Young
Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is rocking and rolling this week, honoring two of New Orleans' most beloved musicians.This year's installment of The Museum's American Masters Series, "Walking to New Orleans: The Music of Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew" is the main ... Read more

Wait for it.....or NOT! TENTH annual XXXXXXXmas Xtravaganza

Sun, 11/07/10
Authored by Missy Bowen
Tenth annual XXXXXXmas XXXXXtravaganza from 7-10 pm December 23. Plan now to be far, far away from your radio. I can't believe I'm actually scheduling this. Can't even think about having done this for 10 years. It's all Dr. Black Mold's fault. Maybe we can lure him on ... Read more

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