Don't miss the 9th Ward Marching Band as they return for the 2009 Carnival Season.   The 9th Ward Marching Band 2009 Parade Schedule; Thursday 2/19: MUSES PARADE. Uptown route. Rolls at 7pm Saturday 2/21: DAYTIME 9th WARD PARADE. TIME AND LOCATION SECRET. Monday 2/2... Read more

The St. Claude Avenue Main Street Association pairs with MIT urban planning students to revitalize the St. Claude Avenue commercial district. Inspired by the interest in their neighborhood, residents find a renewed sense of community and volunteerism. Read more

This one comes to us from D.I.'s Restaurant in Basile, Louisiana. It makes 2-3 servings from 2 catfish filets and a pound of crawfish tails, and it's a great way to butter up your sweetie on Valentine's Day. Read more

Recently I have received several calls and emails concerning the song "A Closer Walk With Thee" and in particular, which version I prefer. There are many excellent renditions of this beautiful tune and I will mention just two of my favorites. One was inquired about by Peter... Read more

World renown Lionel Loueke will be talking with us during Jazz from the Market before his shows at Snug Harbor. Loueke is an innovative jazz guitarist whose highly rhythmic, percussive technique adds a new dimension to straight-ahead jazz playing. Lionel Loueke was b... Read more

A cultural photographer makes New Orleans and its traditions his own. Read more

A late but important pointer to my Jazz Roots show this morning. Last night as I was putting up today's entry into my This Day in Louisiana Music History web site. I realized that today would have been Harold Dejan's 100th birthday so we'll celebrate Harold's birthday toda... Read more

To get in the mood for St. Valentine's Day, listen to selections from Leroy Jones' wonderful new album that will be officially released at Donna's on Saturday night, February 14th. Leroy will be in the studio to talk about his new CD "Sweeter Than A Summer's Breeze" a... Read more