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Corey Ledet & his Zydeco Band "Another Pretty Day"

Mon, 11/30/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Produced by our friends a KRVS in Lafayette, here's Corey Ledet and his Zydeco Band doing "Another Pretty Day", from their 2012 release Nothin' But the Best.Musicians Corey Ledet, accordion, vocals; Chad Fouquier, guitar, vocals; Li'l Buck Sinegal, guitar; Cedryl Ballou, dr... Read more

New music spotlight: Nigel Hall

Sun, 11/29/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

New Orleans soul singer Nigel Hall released his latest album, "Ladies and Gentlemen... Nigel Hall" earlier this month on Feel Music Group/Round Hill Music. Hall displays incredible range throughout the album, which is full of Hall's signature smooth vocals and keyboard skil... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 11/27/15

Morning Set Playlist 11/27/15

Erica Falls, "It's Going to Be Alright" at WWOZ

Mon, 11/23/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

 Erica Falls performs "It's Going to Be Alright" in the WWOZ Studio in support of the recently competed 2015 Fall Pledge Drive.  Read more

Blood, Sweat & Hair

Mon, 11/23/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Elsa Hahne and Golden G. Richard III's exhibition of 29 music photos, "Blood, Sweat & Hair," opened at the Jazz & Heritage Gallery (1205 N. Rampart) on Saturday, November 14 and will be running through Friday, December 18. The 29 photos are a retrospective of music images c... Read more

Oak Street Po-Boy Fest

Sat, 11/21/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Oak Street Po-Boy Fest returns this Sunday, November 22 with live music and, of course, copious amounts of delicious po-boys. The festival runs through the Oak St. business corridor, from Carrollton to Eagle. Forty different food vendors will be there to fill you up, along ... Read more

The Deslondes, "Out on the Rise"

Sat, 11/21/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

The Deslondes perform "Out on the Rise," in the Holy Cross, New Orleans. It's the final cut on their self-titled debut album, which we featured last summer in our New Music Spotlight.  Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 11/20/15

Events honoring Allen Toussaint across the U.S.

Thu, 11/19/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Love for Allen Toussaint and his music runs deep throughout the world. People in a few other cities in the U.S. have been in contact to let us know that they are hosting events to honor his life and legacy. These are unofficial events organized by loving fans and open to al... Read more