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In Memoriam: Isaac “Mr. Ike” Edward

Fri, 07/07/17

Isaac “Mr. Ike” Edward, 94, the oldest living Mardi Gras Indian, died Wednesday, July 5, 2017, in Heritage Manor Nursing of Houma Nursing Home. Born in 1923, he said that he first became fascinated by the Mardi Gras Indians who danced through his Uptown neighborhood. Edward... Read more

5 things to know 7/7 to 7/13

Thu, 07/06/17

1.    San Fermin in Nueva Orleans, aka Running of the Bulls, cuts loose July 7-9. The tradition pays homage to the world famous Encierro of Pamplona, Spain, except the bulls are Big Easy Rollergirls and participants from other roller derby leagues across the country. The we... Read more

New music spotlight: Luke Spurr Allen

Wed, 07/05/17

Authored by:  Chris Saucier

Luke Spurr Allen, a fixture of the New Orleans music scene for his work with the Happy Talk Band and part ownership of the music venue Siberia, has released a new album called Pothole Heart. Shortly after Allen’s decision to invest in Siberia, he found out he was going to b... Read more

Running With The Bulls

Tue, 07/04/17

Authored by:  Sharon Armstrong

  It’s that time of the year again. On Saturday July 8, 2017, the hot streets of New Orleans will resound to a symphony of whiffle bats on unsuspecting behinds in celebration of the 11th San Fermin en Neuva Orleans as the ever-spectacular El Encierro, or Running of The Bu... Read more

Morning Set Playlist 07/03/17

African Sound Clash

Thu, 06/29/17

Authored by:  Allan "Alski" Laskey

Joining me on "The Rhythm Room" this week from Radio France, DJ Elodie Maillot. She will be discussing the musical documentary project that brought her to New Orleans and then doing a set of African music followed by a musical battle between Elodie and myself. Read more

5 Things to Know for 6/30 to 7/6

Thu, 06/29/17

1. The Lower 9th Ward Music Park unveils their new Music Playground June 30th! The Friday event features musical performances, food vendors and activities for the whole family. Founder Burnell Colton believes the interactive art and sound station will entertain and educate ... Read more

Video: Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns ‘That Chick’s Too Young To Fry’

Tue, 06/27/17

Meschiya Lake & the Little Big Horns swing with 'That Chick's Too Young To Fry' live at WWOZ on Sunday, March 13, 2016, from their album, "Bad Kids Club."     Read more

New music spotlight: Marc Stone

Tue, 06/27/17

Authored by:  Chris Saucier

Blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter Marc Stone and his band's most recent release, Live In Europe, opens with a studio single entitled “Digitized”–an upbeat, bluesy “swamp romp” that juxtaposes punchy slide guitar over a message about the soullessness of people consumed... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 06/23/17