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Jazz Fest Magic Moment from Randy Freeman

Mon, 01/18/10

Backstreet Cultural Museum - "The Hawk"

Mon, 01/18/10

Authored by: David Weinberg

Friends of Lafitte Corridor

Wed, 01/13/10

Authored by: Julia Botero

Tue, 01/12/10

Every year the winter cold seems to take us by surprise. But this year, you can arm yourself against the deep freeze with this delicious recipe for butternut squash soup from Chef Nealy Crawford-Frentz of Lola Restaurant in Covington, LA. Read more

New Orleans Celebrates Danny Barker's 101st

Tue, 01/12/10

Authored by: Mike Kobrin

In celebration of New Orleans music legend Danny Barker’s birthday, Gregg Stafford and the Jazz Hounds will play a tribute concert at Snug Harbor on January 13. There will also be an all-star concert on January 16 at the French Market in honor of Barker’s legacy. Read more

Danny Barker Radio Series

Mon, 01/11/10

Authored by: David Kunian

In honor of the 101st anniversary of the birth of one Mr. Danny Barker - musician, author, teacher, writer, griot, and just general MAN of New Orleans music, the five part Danny Barker Radio Series will air on 90.7 FM New Orleans, WWOZ, www.wwoz.org. This will happen on th... Read more

Of Poets and Haggis

Mon, 01/11/10

Authored by: Sean O'Meara

Story by Sharon Armstrong. Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face?…Yeah, you right! New Orleans has always been a melting pot of people and cultures, not to mention customs and cuisine. And just as Cajuns are reputed to eat anything that doesn’t manage to crawl off their plates... Read more

RISING FROM THE ASSHES! The Krewe du Vieux and His Honorairety Mac “Dr. John” Rebennack are “All Fired Up” !

Sun, 01/10/10

Authored by: A.J. Rodrigue (Boudin Man)

The satirical Krewe du Vieux Carre parade will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2010, rolling through the Marigny and French Quarter. The King of KdV for 2010 will be hisself the music legend Dr. John, with Priestess Miriam Chamani reigning as Queen. In typical KdV fash... Read more

"Blues with a Vieux"

Fri, 01/08/10

Authored by: George Ingmire

The blues of Little Freddie King meets up with the annual Krewe du Vieux parade, set to take place January 30 in the French Quarter and Marigny neighborhoods. After that, we'll catch some heavy Hammond organ action at the B3 Summit. And don’t worry, you won’t leave hungry —... Read more