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The Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival announce that it will donate $240,000 to a variety of New Orleans non-profit groups

Tue, 06/02/09
In their continuing effort to promote continued awareness of the rebuilding of New Orleans, festival organizers Superfly Presents and A.C. Entertainment created the “Somethin’ Else – New Orleans” tent at the 2008 event. The money raised from these donations will be par... Read more

Yeah, You Right: Margie Perez

Fri, 05/29/09
Authored by Mike Kobrin
In our "Yeah, You Right!" interview series, we toss 20 rapid-fire questions at some of the New Orleans music scene's brightest stars. Some of their answers will surprise you, so sit back and enjoy the ride! We caught up with one of New Orleans' gutsiest and most ebullient ... Read more

Jazz Fest Magic Moment from Garth Franklin

Thu, 05/28/09

Jazz Fest Magic Moment from Matt Perrine

Wed, 05/27/09

Jazz Fest Magic Moment from Debbie Davis

Wed, 05/27/09

Jazz Fest Magic Moment from Scott Jackson

Wed, 05/27/09

Jazz Fest Magic Moment from Jonathan Freilich

Wed, 05/27/09

Jazz Fest Magic Moment from Azriel Marshall & Mia Zentner

Wed, 05/27/09

Yeah, You Right: George Porter, Jr.

Fri, 05/22/09
Authored by Mike Kobrin
We know plenty about the great musical artists of New Orleans through their music, but there's a lot more to them than that. During Jazz Fest, we sat down with bassist extraordinaire George Porter, Jr. (The Meters, The Trio, and Runnin' Pardners) and tossed 20 rapid-fire ... Read more

"Bare Footin'"

Fri, 05/22/09
Authored by George Ingmire
This week, we feature a dip and stroll into New Orleans rock and roll with the Creole String Beans, a musical act that keeps it real with everything from King Floyd to Chuck Berry tunes. Along the way, we pay a visit to the Historic New Orleans Collection to check out the p... Read more

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