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Joe Louis Walker, "Hornet's Nest"

Thu, 10/16/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

Check out Joe Louis Walker, who plays tomorrow, Saturday, October 18, at the 2014 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival. This performance of "Hornet's Nest," the title track from his most recent album, was recorded by KINK-FM in Portland, OR.   Read more

"The Cosimo Code:" Matassa's Awesome Work, All on One Site

Wed, 10/15/14

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

As most of you now know, legendary studio owner and recording engineer Cosimo Matassa passed away on September 11, 2014. WWOZ has dedicated some significant airtime to the fantastic contributions Matassa made to the New Orleans sound, as well as the development of rock'n'ro... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 10 /18/14

Bobby Rush - I Ain't Studdin You (Live)

Tue, 10/14/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

Bobby Rush appears this Sunday, October 19, at the Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival. Rush, a 50-year veteran of the stage, continues to be one of the most exciting and creative artists in the R&B/blues arena. He's also appears in the documentary The Road To Memphis, Ric... Read more

New Orleans' Hosts A Musical Feast for the Irish Famine

Mon, 10/13/14

Authored by:  Sharon Armstrong

  In New Orleans this November, “feast or famine” will take on new meaning thanks to a feast of Irish music events taking place as part of the 2014 annual International Irish Famine Commemoration.   The Irish Famine Commemoration runs from Nov. 6, 2014 through Nov. 9, 2014. ... Read more

Los Lobos, "Don't Worry Baby"

Mon, 10/13/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

Los Lobos, the Grammy–winning American Chicano rock band from East LA, will be headlining this year's Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival, which happens October 17-19. This song, "Don't Worry Baby," comes from their 1984 release How Will the Wolf Survive?   Read more

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Live Show

Sat, 10/11/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

For your weekend viewing pleasure, 1 hour, 45 minutes of Béla Fleck and the Flecktones and their hybrid of jazz-n-bluegrass. This show was produced by ABC, Australian national public television, recorded live at The Basement in Sydney, 2007.   Read more

This is NOLA series, Part 1: Hurray for the Riff Raff, The Deslondes & more 10/17 (free!)

Thu, 10/09/14

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

It's about to be a happy homecoming for the tireless Americana bands of New Orleans! On Friday, October 17, locals Hurray for the Riff Raff, The Deslondes, Coyotes, MUSA, and others will take the stage at the Joy Theater for a free show after returning from a busy spring an... Read more

New Orleans Film Festival: October 16-23

Thu, 10/09/14

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The New Orleans Film Festival is coming! This is a big year for the festival-- its 25th anniversary. The event will be taking place in theaters and spots converted to theaters across New Orleans from October 16-23. This year's lineup features a number of excellent films that r... Read more

Big George Brock, "Glory, Glory Hallelujah (Since I Laid My Burden Down)"

Thu, 10/09/14

Authored by:  David Stafford

Here's another blues video to get you in the mood for the Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival, which happens October 17-19: Big George Brock doing the spiritual "Glory, Glory Hallelujah (Since I Laid My Burden Down)" at the Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival, recorded Sept... Read more