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Susan Cowsill, "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch"

Mon, 12/16/13

Authored by:  David Stafford

Here's Susan Cowsill with a raucous (and hilarious) rendition of "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" on December 11, 2009 at Chickie Wah Wah, during the CD release party for Threadhead Records' A Very Threadhead Holiday compilation CD. That's Matt Perrine and Craig Klein on hor... Read more

Behind the Scenes with Anders Osborne

Fri, 12/13/13

Authored by:  David Stafford

In this short (3 min, 30 sec), beautifully produced piece from Yamaha Music Group, Anders Osborne talks about his life and music, his song writing process ("The songs are what's calling me"), and more. It was shot behind the scenes during an "All Access" photo shoot in Wash... Read more

Artifacts: 33 Years of WWOZ History in Images

Thu, 12/12/13

Authored by:  David Stafford

WWOZ is 33 years old--and yet we feel so young! Please join us on Thursday, December 5 and Saturday, December 7 to celebrate. On December 5, we'll be at the place where it all started, back in December of 1980: Tipitina's. And on Saturday, December 7, WWOZ and Kermit Ruffins i... Read more

Louisiana's 2014 Grammy Nominees

Tue, 12/10/13

Authored by:  David Stafford

Congratulations to Louisiana's 2014 Grammy nominees, listed below, led by double-nominee Allen Toussaint. The 56th Annual Grammy Awards happen on January 26, 2014. Allen Toussaint Best Americana Album: Songbook, and Best American Roots Song: "Shrimp Po-Boy, Dressed" Bobby ... Read more

Holiday Music Video: Kermit Ruffins, "A Saints Christmas"

Mon, 12/09/13

Authored by:  David Stafford

In honor of the Saints big win last night, have a look at Kermit Ruffins, "A Saints Christmas", from his 2009 Have A Crazy Cool Christmas disc.     This is the second in a series of seasonal videos that we're calling "Holiday Music, WWOZ Style". Check out the whole YouTube ... Read more

New Music Video: Dumpstaphunk, "Dancin' to the Truth"

Fri, 12/06/13

Authored by:  David Stafford

From the press release accompanying Dumpstaphunk's new music video: "In support of their new full-length album, Dirty Word (July 2013, Louisiana Red Hot Records), Dumpstaphunk brings their heavy-hitting party funk to life for the first time on film, announcing the music vid... Read more

Guardians of the Groove: Wilbert Rawlins Jr.

Wed, 12/04/13

Authored by:  David Stafford

The newest installment of "Guardians of the Groove" aired on WWL-TV recently. WWOZ's Action Jackson talked with Landry Walker High School Band Director Wilbert Rawlins Jr. about the challenges of music education in New Orleans. Read more

WWOZ Flashback to 1983 above Tipitina's

Tue, 12/03/13

Authored by:  David Stafford

WWOZ is 33 years old--and yet we feel so young! Please join us on Thursday, December 5 and Saturday, December 7 to celebrate. On December 5, we'll be at the place where it all started, back in December of 1980: Tipitina's. And on Saturday, December 7, WWOZ and Kermit Ruffins i... Read more

Four-hands Boogie Woogie with Dr John & Jools Holland

Tue, 12/03/13

Authored by:  David Stafford

This clip comes from a late 1980s TV how called Sunday Night (AKA Night Music) hosted by American saxophonist David Sanborn and English pianist/singer/composer Jools Holland. The latter is joined by Dr. John for some "four-hands" boogie woogie piano. According to Sanborn** ... Read more

2013 Holiday Season Events

Mon, 12/02/13

Authored by:  David Stafford

There's tons to do in and around New Orleans this holiday season. Check our list of some of the many concerts, shows, and other celebrations. Cheers! Read more