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"Satchmo Summer Fest"

Fri, 07/10/09

Authored by: George Ingmire

Previews the upcoming Satchmo Summer Festival with performances by and interviews with Tim Laughlin and Connie Jones. Along the way, producer George Ingmire meets up with Marci Schramm, executive director of French Quarter Festivals Incorporated. Culinary Crossroads: Bratwu... Read more

Peach Melba

Thu, 07/09/09

Peach Melba made its debut in 1892 at a party thrown by the Duke of Orleans in honor of Australian opera singer Nellie Melba. Since then, the recipe has been modified in dozens of ways. Here's a classy take on this French classic, courtesy of Antoine's Restaurant in New Orleans. Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for July, 2009

Thu, 07/09/09

Dear Listener, As we head into hurricane season, the spectre of a "weather event" clings like the sticky, humid New Orleans air to the skin. Now's the time to reflect on storms we have weathered this past year, and to ponderate on what lies in store. The post-Katrina sup... Read more

Care-Actors: Songs about New Orleans Figures

Tue, 07/07/09

Authored by: George Ingmire

Whether it's the Buddy Bolden Blues by Jelly Roll Morton or Marie Laveau by any number of songwriters, New Orleanians have been immortalized through lyrics. On the New Orleans Music Show, Wednesday - July 8th (11am to 2pm) - I will be playing songs about the Care-Actors, to... Read more

Tales of the Cocktail 2009

Mon, 07/06/09

Now in its seventh year, Tales of the Cocktail (July 8-12, 2009) celebrates the art of making delicious drinks with a 5-day series of dinners, cocktail demonstrations, drink tastings, mixology competitions, seminars, book signings, tours and other special events. The main e... Read more

Satchmo SummerFest: Final Day!

Mon, 07/06/09

The Crescent City's tribute to its most famous son, Louis Armstrong, swings along this weekend with two days of live music at the old U.S. Mint in the French Quarter. Sunday is the final day of the festival, with an amazing lineup on three stages including Yoshio Toyama and th... Read more

Yeah, You Right: Leon "Kid Chocolate" Brown

Fri, 07/03/09

Authored by: Mike Kobrin

This week's guest on "Yeah, You Right!" is Leon "Kid Chocolate" Brown, whose tuneful trumpet and swinging vocals have been featured in bands like Los Hombres Calientes and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra. He's one of the busiest hornmen in town, playing nightly in clubs like Pr... Read more

Sean O'Meara Receives Award

Thu, 07/02/09

Authored by: Your Friend

Story by Rosie Ledezma. On Saturday, June 27th, Sean O’Meara was presented with an appreciation award on behalf of the local Irish and Celtic community. The surprise ceremony was a part of the monthly “ceili” or dance held at the Deutsches Haus in New Orleans. They kicked... Read more

Video: Michael Jackson Second Line

Mon, 06/29/09

Authored by: Mike Kobrin

On Sunday there was a second-line parade for the recently deceased "King of Pop" Michael Jackson in New Orleans' 7th ward. Check out the video from the Times-Picayune (after the jump). Read more

Celebrate the 4th of July and Ernie K-Doe Day Early Wednesday Night On Kitchen Sink (10pm to 12am). Burn K-Doe Burn!

Sun, 06/28/09

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

Join us Wednesday night July 1st from 10:00 p.m. to midnight as we Celebrate the lives of Ernie and Miss Antoinette K-Doe. With the 4th of July and Ernie K-Doe Day approaching we want to remember Ernie and Ms. Antoinette on the upcoming anniversary of Ernie's passing into ... Read more

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