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'OZone Email Newsletter for October, 2015

Mon, 10/19/15

In This IssueBecome a Guardian of the GrooveIn Memoriam: K. BalewaTreme Creole Gumbo Festival, November 14-15Broadcasts: Great Night in Harlem, TBC Brass BandNew Orleans Calling: Harold BattisteVoodoo Music & Arts ExperienceRecipe: Salú's Potato Cheddar DumplingsQuick Links... Read more

New music spotlight: John Ellis & Double-Wide

Sat, 10/17/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Jazz musician John Ellis doesn't currently live in New Orleans but his new album with band Double-Wide certainly has a most New Orleans-y feel about it. There's no stretch here, given the time Ellis spent living in the city (he currently resides in New York) and the fact th... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 10/17/15

Sat, 10/17/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Rhythm Room Playlist 10/17/15 Read more

Warren Easton High School Brass Band 2015

Thu, 10/15/15

Warren Easton Brass Band visits WWOZ for a third Cuttin' Class performance. Includes video. Read more

Recipe: Chubby Carrier's Creole Chicken Cooked in Tomato Sauce

Wed, 10/14/15

Here's a deceptively simple version of a Louisiana classic. It's Zydeco artist Chubby Carrier's contribution to That Sounds Good!, WWOZ's cookbook of recipes from our Louisiana musical family. The short list of ingredients produces a kind of country comfort food; in the versio... Read more

Bobby Rush, "Hoochie Coochie Man" medley

Wed, 10/14/15

Authored by: David Stafford

The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival happens this weekend in Lafayette Square. At last year's event, Bobby Rush celebrated his 81st birthday with a "Hoochie Coochie Man" medley. The video was recorded in HD with broadcast quality audio by the WWOZ video team. We'll be the... Read more

Marc Stone, "Every Dog Got A Day"

Tue, 10/13/15

Authored by: David Stafford

The Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival happens this weekend in Lafayette Square. At last year's event, WWOZ's Marc Stone paid tribute to his mentor Eddie Bo by covering the 1960 cut "Every Dog Got His Day." MARC STONE - Every Dog Got A Day from WWOZ New Orleans on Vimeo. Read more

Morning Set Playlist 10/13/15

Tue, 10/13/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

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The Zydepunks Headline Irish Fest: New Orleans

Mon, 10/12/15

Authored by: Sharon Armstrong

The Zydepunks, New Orleans’ favourite prodigal band, will headline the second annual Irish Fest: New Orleans taking place Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Kingsley House, 1600 Constance Street. The Zydepunks are Juan Kuffner on vocals and accordion, Denise Bonis and Jose... Read more

New Orleans Film Fest Runs Through Oct 22

Mon, 10/12/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The New Orleans Film Festival runs through October 22 in venues throughout the city. Over the years the festival has provided an opportunity for filmmakers to premiere their latest works including full-length features, shorts, documentaries and animation, as well as music videos. Read more

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