On today’s show, John Ellis and Double Wide provides the musical mischief, recorded live at the Blue Nile on Frenchman Street in New Orleans. As for food, we walk the culinary tightrope between some hearty fried pork belly and a salad of seasonal offerings, all brought to y... Read more

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A space for kids to discover their talents and celebrate their own amazing culture: second lines, brass bands, Mardi Gras Indians and more - that's what the Original Big 7 Cultural Division provides. Take the Red Flame Hunters: the Big 7's own Mardi Gras Indian tribe, compo... Read more

On this week’s program, we enjoy the music of Kermit Ruffins, Glen David Andrews and Soul Rebels Brass Band. We also grab a burger, either grass-fed beef or vegetarian (take your pick) at Cowbell, a restaurant in the Riverbend section of New Orleans. And then we meet up wit... Read more

An easy to eat dish that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside, we recommend making yourself a large quantity and bringing it out in single servings to the parade route, the Krewe den (for your late-night craft making), or taking the entire dish to your next celebration. Read more

I have been missing for two weeks and will be out for one more week. The last two I had work that kept me away from the city on Wednesday. This week while I will be working during the day I will be on Beale Street each evening for The International Blues Challenge. IBC is t... Read more

At this year’s 54th Grammy awards, there were a slew of Louisiana musicians nominated in several different categories. Only one band took home the win (yay, Rebirth!) but you can still join us in congratulating all the nominees here! Read more