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Warren Zevon, "A Certain Girl"

Mon, 04/06/15

Authored by: David Stafford

Warren Zevon covers "A Certain Girl", originally an Ernie K-Doe track recorded by Allen Toussaint. It appeared on Zevon's 1980 album Bad Luck Streak in Dancing School; the version below was recorded live on October 1, 1982 at Capitol Theatre in Passaic, NJ. And as a little... Read more

French Quarter Fest: Facts & Tips

Sun, 04/05/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

French Quarter Fest is rapidly approaching; this year's festival will be happening from Thursday, April 9 to Sunday April 12. WWOZ will be there broadcasting live for those of you who can't make it in person. With less than three weeks to go, check out these lesser-known fa... Read more

New Orleans Jazz Market opens in Central City

Sun, 04/05/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

Irvin Mayfield, Jr.'s New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) has found its permanent home at the New Orleans Jazz Market at the corner of Oretha Castle Haley and MLK Blvd. in the old Gators department store building. The Jazz Market will feature music education experiences for a... Read more

Block Party Playlist 04/03/15

Sat, 04/04/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 rivers of babylon Herbie Mann & the Tommy Mc Cook band 04:43 Herbie Mann & the Tommy Mc Cook band 2015/4/4 17:59:29 2 Wanted Man Dennis Green 02:42 Music Get To Your Brain ... Read more

Freret Street Festival: April 4

Sat, 04/04/15

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The 2015 Freret Street Festival is happening on Saturday, April 4 from 11am-5pm. Free to attend, the festival has three stages with local music, plus over 150 local vendors, a food court, and pet adoption stations. It runs the length of Freret Street between Soniat and Napo... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 04/02/15

Sat, 04/04/15

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Wanaoh Black Heat 03:55 What It Is!: Funky Soul and Rare Grooves (Disc 4) 2015/4/3 22:02:37 2 Nobody's Fault But Mine The Staple Singers 01:49 Freedom Highway 2015/4/3 22... Read more

The Red Wolf Brass Band, 2015

Thu, 04/02/15

The Red Wolf Brass Band are back! Read more

Los Po-Boy-Citos, "Long Way Home (Back to New Orleans)"

Thu, 04/02/15

Authored by: David Stafford

The Crescent City's Latin soul favorites, Los Po-Boy-Citos, do "Long Way Home (Back to New Orleans)" from their 2010 Brand New Dance album. You can catch Los Po-Boy-Citos at French Quarter Fest: 11a on Sunday, April 12. Read more

Anders Osborne Band, "Back to Mississippi"

Tue, 03/31/15

Authored by: David Stafford

The Anders Osborne Band with "Back to Mississippi," live in multi-camera HD from the 3rd Annual 'Anders Osborne Holiday Spectacular' last December at Tipitina's. Anders Osborne - Guitar/Vocals Carl Dufrene - Bass/Vocals Tony Leone - Drums Scott Metzger - Guitar John “Papa”... Read more

Walter "Wolfman" Washington, "Can I Change My Mind"

Mon, 03/30/15

Authored by: David Stafford

Here's Walter "Wolfman" Washington in a beautifully shot live performance from last July's North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam. The YouTube poster mistakenly identifies the song as "Funk Is in the House"; it's actually a cover of the Tyrone Davis hit "Can I Change My Mind"... Read more

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