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This Summer: WWOZ Brings New Orleans Music to the World

Wed, 06/10/15
Authored by Carrie Booher
WWOZ works to bring the sounds of New Orleans to the world. This summer, we're heading to the Midwest and the East Coast to do just that with two special events featuring some of the best acts in New Orleans today. On June 19-21, we'll be onhand at the Bayou Boogaloo in Nor... Read more

Andrew Duhon Trio, "Sidestep Your Grave"

Tue, 06/09/15
Authored by David Stafford
The Andrew Duhon Trio performs "Sidestep Your Grave" from the 2013 album The Moorings. This is fresh stuff: it was recorded last week (June 3, 2015) at Music City Roots live from The Factory in Nashville.  Read more

Wednesdays on the Point

Tue, 06/09/15
Authored by Carrie Booher
The West Bank gets in on the live music action starting June 10 with the return of Wednesdays On The Point at Algiers Point. These free shows begin at 5:30pm and end at 8:30pm each Wednesday starting in June and running through July. The stage is set up right at the ferry l... Read more

Trombone Shorty, "St. James Infirmary" at the White House

Mon, 06/08/15
Authored by David Stafford
Trombone Shorty performs "St. James Infirmary" at In Performance at the White House: Red, White, and Blues accompanied by the White House band featuring Booker T. The performance was recorded in February 2012; other performers included Jeff Beck, Buddy Guy, Keb' Mo', Mick J... Read more

Creole Tomato Fest this weekend

Mon, 06/08/15
Authored by Carrie Booher
'Tis the season for Creole tomatoes! The Creole Tomato Festival hits the French Market this weekend. The true stars of the festival (pictured) will be arriving along with farmers from the areas surrounding New Orleans. Fleshing the fest out will be music on three stages, fo... Read more

Block Party Playlist 06/06/15

Sat, 06/06/15
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
Check out the Block Party Playlist for 06/06/15. Read more

World Journey Playlist 06/06/15

Sat, 06/06/15
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
Check out the World Journey Playlist for 06/06/15. Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 06/05/15

Sat, 06/06/15
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
Check out the Rhythm Room Playlist for 06/05/15. Read more

Bonsoir, Catin Live in France

Fri, 06/05/15
Authored by David Stafford
Here's the mostly female Cajun group Bonsoir, Catin live at the Cajun & Zydeco Nights Festival at Saulieu, in Burgundy region of France. Bonsoir, Catin will play on Sunday at this weekend's Cajun & Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival in Armstrong Park. If you can't be there, li... Read more

Violent Femmes, "Kiss Off" live

Thu, 06/04/15
Authored by David Stafford
Milwaukee's the alt-rock pioneers the Violent Femmes perform "Kiss Off," a track from their eponymous 1983 debut album. Singer Gordon Gano is in fine voice and sounds like the 1980s never ended... Recorded live in Studio A at WFMU at Fordham University on May 20, 2015.  Read more

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