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Jazz Fest 2008 Thank Yous

Tue, 05/06/08

It takes an army of volunteers, staff and experts to produce the WWOZ broadcast, man the hospitality tent, produce Piano Night and create our live internet coverage. There are many to thank and though we’ve done our best, we’re sure we’ve missed some of the valuable contrib... Read more

Piano Night 2008 Memories

Mon, 05/05/08

With all the work and attention to the Jazz Fest, WWOZ’s big fundraiser, Piano Night, sometimes fades away too quickly. We were at the House of Blues for the whole evening last Monday, and we even got backstage to shoot some video with some of the production team and the mu... Read more

The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic is 10 Years Old!

Mon, 04/28/08

Authored by: Eve Abrams

For the last ten years, The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic has been providing ongoing medical and mental health care to some of our city's greatest assets: our musicians. Features music by Jo Cool Davis, Astral Project, The Soul Rebels, Roselyn & David, and The Rebirth Bra... Read more

Jazz Fest 2008 - Louisiana Music Factory In-Store Performances

Thu, 04/24/08

Most CD stores that you go to, if you even go to one, are places where you buy music. Some have listening stations where you can listen before you buy. But there are very few, if any, like the Louisiana Music Factory that put on their own concert series and what they do dur... Read more

New Orleans Food Mysteries Explained

Thu, 04/24/08

New Orleans is known as one of the best cities in the world for its food. People come from all over to eat at our restaurants and eateries. If you are new to this area of the country and coming to your first Jazz Fest, then you might run into some foods that you not only h... Read more

The Rise and Fall of Armstrong Park

Tue, 04/22/08

Authored by: David Weinberg

If you have been to Armstrong Park lately, you may have noticed the rusted arch that marks the main entrance to the park. Most days the gate below the arch is locked shut. But it wasn't always this way. Read more

Interview with WWOZ Show Host Scott Borne

Mon, 04/21/08

Scott Borne, host of the Thursday "Morning Set" jazz show, is a vital part of the great morning jazz you hear on WWOZ. Read more

The Woman Behind the Signs

Mon, 04/21/08

Authored by: Eve Abrams

Since 1985, Nan Parati has handmade every artist sign for Jazz Fest — not to mention every craft sign and food price sign. Meet the woman whose artwork you already know, and whose handwriting just may make you feel like dancing. Read more

Piano Night 2008

Sun, 04/20/08

WWOZ's Annual Piano Night » Watch our behind-the-scenes videos from Piano Night » Check out bios and photos for 2008 Piano Night artists » Buy Piano Night T-shirts and posters in the WWOZ Swamp Shop When: Monday April 28, 2008 — 7:00 p.m. 'til Where: House of Blue... Read more

Piano Night 2008 Artists

Sun, 04/20/08

Read more about Piano Night 2008Watch our behind-the-scenes videos from Piano NightBuy Piano Night T-Shirts and Posters in the WWOZ Swamp ShopCheck out some of the great musicians who made the 20th Piano Night so special. sw EDDIE BO ... Read more

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