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Closeup: Tank & the Bangas

Wed, 02/15/17

Happy to announce our upcoming feature on Tank & the Bangas! This rising group was founded at an open mic set in 2011 and hasn't slowed down since. Leader Tarriona "Tank" Ball is an accomplished spoken-word performer who integrates poetry slam style and art into the Bangas ... Read more

New music spotlight: Organic Trio

Tue, 02/14/17

Authored by:  Chris Saucier

Acclaimed guitar-virtuoso Brian Seeger and his immensely talented group, Organic Trio, released their sophomore follow-up entitled Saturn’s Spell. Seeger, who holds the Alvin “Red” Tyler Professorship at UNO’s Jazz Studies Program, is joined by Jean-Yves Jung (France) on or... Read more

Bobby Rush wins 'Best Traditional Blues Album' Grammy Award

Mon, 02/13/17

Congratulations to Bobby Rush, winner of a 2017 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album for his latest Porcupine Meat! Rush is a native of Homer, Louisiana who has been nominated for a Grammy Award three other times. This year marks his first win. Rush is not your ty... Read more

Morning Set Playlist 02/13/17

Rhythm Room playlist 02/10/17

5 things to know for 2/10-2/16

Fri, 02/10/17

1) Krewe du Vieux/krewedelusion rolls on Saturday! Carnival season will be in full swing over the coming weeks, culminating with Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 28. 2) The Lesseps Block Party is happening on Friday, February 10 starting at 7p between the oft-stumbled-betwe... Read more

2017 Louisiana Grammy Award nominees

Thu, 02/09/17

The nominations for the 2017 Grammy Awards are out and many Louisiana artists are up to receive big honors. Nominees with Louisiana ties include: - Barry Ancelet & Sam Broussard: Best Regional Roots Music Album (Broken Promised Land) - Lauren Daigle: Best Contemporary Chri... Read more

The Drivin' Wheel with DJ Swamp Boogie

Opening Doors For House Concerts with Open The Door For Three

Wed, 02/08/17

Authored by:  Sharon Armstrong

  High octane Celtic music trio, Open The Door For Three will be appearing in Gulfport Mississippi on Saturday, February 11, 2017 as part of Arts Under The Dome, a long-running concert series offered by the First United Methodist Church. The band members of Open The Door ... Read more

New Orleans Tornado Relief Efforts

Wed, 02/08/17

If you are in need of assistance or would like to help following the devastating tornadoes that struck New Orleans on Tuesday, February 7, here is a list of resources: Resources for assistance: - Temporary shelter available at the Joe W. Brown Recreation Center (5601 Read... Read more