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Sound Clash Round 9

Wed, 12/25/13

Authored by:  Allan "Alski" Laskey

Join Brice Nice and Alski for another musical showdown. As usual the only rule is staying in the groove. Read more

2013 in One Hundred Photos

Mon, 12/23/13

Authored by:  David Stafford

We're blessed with an extremely talented set of volunteer photographers. Check our their incredible work (along with some by 'OZ staff): 100 photos from 2013 That's a Flickr set containing one hundred of our favorite photos from 2013's in-studio performances, festivals, para... Read more

Washboard Chaz Playing Jingle Bells to His Grand-daughter

Sat, 12/21/13

Authored by:  Jamie Dell'Apa

This is beyond cute. Evie his granddaughter hugs him at the end which is mimicked by the unrelated boy.   https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10202509398434576&comment_id=7102133&offset=0&total_comments=12¬if_t=video_reply       Read more

Holiday Music: the Dukes of Dixieland, "Christmas Time in New Orleans" & "Dat You Santa Claus?"

Fri, 12/20/13

Authored by:  David Stafford

The Dukes of Dixieland recorded a song about 'OZ during our last membership drive; here they are with a pair of seasonal tunes: "Christmas Time in New Orleans" & "Dat You Santa Claus?" Per the band's YouTube channel, these Christmas songs were recorded last year at the New ... Read more

New Music Video: Cyril Neville, "Working Man"

Wed, 12/18/13

Authored by:  David Stafford

From his recent Magic Honey release, Cyril Neville covers a Canadian guitar rock classic: Rush's "Working Man," with Royal Southern Brotherhood's Mike Zito and New Orleans legend Cranston Clements on guitar.   Read more

Eat, Drink, Swing, and Be Merry on Wednesday Night.

Tue, 12/17/13

Authored by:  Soul Sister

If you're in New Orleans on the night of Wednesday, December 18, I'm inviting you to come out and celebrate the holidays at my first-ever Swingin' Holiday Party. Feel free to bring friends, because this party is for everyone. It's just my way of sharing gratitude and good c... Read more

Music Video: Beau Jocque, "Beau Jocque Boogie"

Tue, 12/17/13

Authored by:  David Stafford

Here's 1990s legend, the late Beau Jocque (born Andrus J. Espre, 11/1/1953 - 9/10/1999), with one of the biggest selling songs in Zydeco history, "Beau Jocque Boogie". "Beau Jocque" (Creole for Big Guy) was a 35-year-old electrician, injured and temporarily paralyzed, when ... Read more

Coconut Quatro Leche' Cake

Coconut Quatro Leche' Cake

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