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Deacon John Moore: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Wed, 10/02/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Deacon John Moore hits the stage in the Blues Tent on April 28, 2019. Photo by Leon Morris. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long ... Read more

Treme Fall Fest 2019

Tue, 10/01/19

The fifth annual Treme Fall Festival is happening this Saturday, October 5 at the corner of Henriette Delille & Governor Nicholls! The free street festival portion kicks off at 11a and runs through 7p, and includes food, music, crafts, and more. The festival benefits St. Au... Read more

Smokey Robinson: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Tue, 10/01/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Motown legend Smokey Robinson performs at the Congo Square stage on May 6, 2018. Photo by Leon Morris. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all... Read more

Interview: Spy Boy Charlie Tenner

Tue, 10/01/19

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson sits down with Spy Boy Charlie Tenner of Comanche Hunters. Spy Boy Charlie shares the differences between the Indians masking now and those "back in the day," who often had weapons as part of their suits, the job of a Sp... Read more

Fried alligator po boy: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Mon, 09/30/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Fried alligator po boy in 2016. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see them, plus more celebra... Read more

Pete Seeger: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sun, 09/29/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Pete Seeger celebrates his 90th birthday at Jazz Fest in 2009. Photo by Leon Morris. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see ... Read more

New from Lost Bayou Ramblers 'Granny Smith' at Pres Hall

Sun, 09/29/19

Lost Bayou Ramblers have released a new video for 'Granny Smith' in conjunction with On Va Continuer, a documentary DVD about the band, and Asteur, a new album of their songs recorded live. Check out this footage, live from Preservation Hall below!  Read more

Gentilly Fest: Oct. 11-13, 2019

Sat, 09/28/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Gentilly Fest is happening Oct. 11-13 at Pontchartrain Park playground, located at the corner of Press and Prentiss.  On Friday at 6p, the festival will kick off the "Evening Under The Stars" with Russell Batiste and Friends and a special guest performance by Matt Dillon a... Read more

Tab Benoit: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sat, 09/28/19

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Tab Benoit performs at Jazz Fest on April 26, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see th... Read more

Rhythm Room 09/27/19