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Feeding the Hungry Through the Power of Music

Thu, 10/20/11

Authored by:  George Stokely

We all love New Orleans.  Through the best of times and the worst of times, we dedicate ourselves by truly LIVING for the city like no other community in the nation does. That’s why when I learned about NOAAHH, New Orleans Artists Against Hunger and Homelessness, (pronounce... Read more

Open Mic in New Orleans

Tue, 10/18/11

Authored by:  Mike Dill

Throughout the ages there has always a segment of society who yearn to take the stage and perform for others. Whether it was musicians, poets, writers, jugglers, or even the jester, it was a certainty that they derived as much pleasure plying their craft, as the public enjo... Read more

Starry Night!

Fri, 10/14/11

Authored by:  Your Friend

  This city truly enjoys an embarrassment of musical riches.  Just when you thought you'd heard it all, here's a nice little twist on live music performance. A Constellation of Cellos will be part of the atmosphere at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art tomorrow night during t... Read more

Gerry O'Beirne - If Music be the Food of Love in the Irish House

Sun, 10/09/11

Authored by:  Sharon Armstrong

Many cities in America are known for their great food, and many are known for their great music, but there is no city better known for combining the two than the city of New Orleans. Dublin born Chef Matt Murphy, formerly of Commander’s Palace and the Ritz-Carlton, intends ... Read more

Sunday with the Prince of Wales

Fri, 10/07/11

Authored by:  Secretary of Swing

For their 83rd anniversary, the Prince of Wales Social Aid and Pleasure Club parades in pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Throw on something pink and head to the Rock Bottom Lounge on Tchoupitoulas + Peniston to show your support and watch the Walers strut their ... Read more

Cue Stick Soul

Wed, 09/14/11

Authored by:  Allan "Alski" Laskey

Join Brother Tyrone and Everett Eglin along with the Gospel Stars for a live performance  on the Rhythm Room.  They will be performing a set of acoustic music from their forthcoming release "Cue Stick Soul". According to Brother Tyrone the inspiration for this release came ... Read more

Documentary on Guitar Slim - the missing link between Robert Johnson and Jimi Hendrix

Mon, 09/12/11

Authored by:  David Kunian

In honor of the Ponderosa Stomp and the panel I am moderating about the great Eddie Jones   aka   GUITAR SLIM! - THE ONE, THE ONLY, THE NEVER IMITATED!   On Tuesday Night Sept 13, at either 10 or 11 PM (we haven't decided which time, but we will!)   The Vibration Conjurers o... Read more

Brian McNeill - Either You Got One Or You Don't

Thu, 09/08/11

Authored by:  Sharon Armstrong

The New Orleans Strathspey & Reel Society in cooperation with the First Unitarian Universalist Church is sponsoring a not-to-be-missed one-night-only Brian McNeill concert right here in New Orleans on Wednesday, September 14. For those of you folkies who don’t know Brian McN... Read more

Storm Worn and Born to Rock! The Drive-by Truckers Tonight!

Sat, 09/03/11

Authored by:  Valerie "The Problem Child" Kacprzak

...Lee approaching Atchafalaya Bay...heavy rains...strong gusty winds...and possible tornadoes lashing southeastern Louisiana... It's Saturday morning and New Orleans is under Tropical Storm Warning. Big Whoop. A little storm isn't going to stop The Drive-By Truckers from pl... Read more

Low-Down and Funky

Fri, 09/02/11

Authored by:  Carrie Hadler

Gary Clark, Jr. is a name you will soon be hearing a lot more of.  With a style that mixes the grittiness of The Black Keys and showmanship of Lenny Kravitz, Clark is part of the rocking "new blues" family that was first popularized by The White Stripes in the early 2000s. ... Read more