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New music spotlight: Luke Winslow King

Tue, 10/11/16

The latest from New Orleans-based Luke Winslow King, I'm Glad Trouble Don't Last Always, tells the tale of a marriage gone south and the subsequent effects felt by Winslow-King. Much of it was written and recorded while the band was on tour in Italy in 2015, reflecting a ne... Read more

Excello Records Reunion 'Jambalaya On The Bayou'

Mon, 10/10/16

In anticipation of the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest this weekend, we'll be sharing some performance highlights from the last two years at the festival this week. Here's a performance of 'Jambalaya On The Bayou' during the Excello Records Reunion last year. Musicians onsta... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 10/07/16

Ruthie Foster 'Brand New Day'

Fri, 10/07/16

In anticipation of the upcoming Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest (Oct. 14-16), we'll be sharing some performance highlights from the last two years at the festival in the coming days. Here's Ruthie Foster performing 'Brand New Day' last year. Read more

New Orleans Film Fest 10/12-10/20

Fri, 10/07/16

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The New Orleans Film Fest is back and bigger than ever. Its 27th incarnation will run from Wednesday, October 12 to Thursday, October 20. The festival will again feature many films by local filmmakers and films that are especially of local interest, plus a few with music as... Read more

Shelton 'Shakespear' Alexander + Clarke Peters 'One Note At A Time' extras

Fri, 10/07/16

The New Orleans Film Fest is coming and one of the featured films this year is One Note At A Time, sharing the story of musicians as they returned to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and dedicated their lives to keeping the music and culture alive. This week, we'll be fe... Read more

Jarekus Singleton 'Crime Scene'

Fri, 10/07/16

In anticipation of the upcoming Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest (Oct. 14-16), we'll be sharing some performance highlights from the last two years at the festival in the coming days. Today, we're featuring Jarekus Singleton performing 'Crime Scene.' This is one of the track... Read more

The Funky Meters with Allen Toussaint 'Ride Your Pony'

Thu, 10/06/16

In anticipation of the upcoming Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest (Oct. 14-16), we'll be sharing some performance highlights from the last two years at the festival in the coming days. Today, we're featuring one of Allen Toussaint's final performances in his hometown as he jo... Read more

Smokey Johnson + Lionel Ferbos 'One Note At A Time' sneak peek

Wed, 10/05/16

The New Orleans Film Fest is coming and one of the featured films this year is One Note At A Time, sharing the story of musicians as they returned to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina and dedicated their lives to keeping the music and culture alive. This week, we'll be fe... Read more

Bobby Rush 'Hoochie Coochie Man'

Wed, 10/05/16

In anticipation of the upcoming Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest (Oct. 14-16), we'll be sharing some performance highlights from the last two years at the festival in the coming days. Here's Bobby Rush performing a 'Hoochie Coochie Man' medley at Blues & BBQ in 2014. America... Read more