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Summer Festivals & Fun

Fri, 05/17/13

Authored by: David Stafford

It's finally starting to get hot, and the music & festival fun just gets better as the temperature increases. Check out some of the music festivals and other diversions in and around greater New Orleans this summer. Beausoleil (left) plays June 9 at the LA Cajun-Zydeco Festival. Read more

Blood Drive for Sunday's Victims

Wed, 05/15/13

Authored by: David Stafford

The New Orleans Musicians Clinic will be hosting a replacement blood drive on Wednesday, May 22 from 3-9pm for the victims of Sunday's shootings at 617 Frenchmen Street, at the Art Market Sign up by emailing the following information to Erica Dudas of NOMC at office@nomaf.o... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for May, 2013

Wed, 05/15/13

In This Issue Live Broadcast: "A Great Night in Harlem", Friday, May 17 Blood Drive for Mother's Day Shooting Victims Jazz Fest 2013 Lives On! Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo, May 17-19 Another Fabulous Piano Night Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco... Read more

"Evan Christopher: Live at Clever Wines"

Tue, 05/14/13

Authored by: George Ingmire

On this week’s program, we enjoy an hour of Evan Christopher, recorded live at Clever Wine Bar in Mid-City. During the program, Evan and I talk about New Orleans, the clarinet and some of his musical heroes. I also visit Murf Reeves of Sylvain Restaurant and Chris Hannah of ... Read more

A Magic Night With the K-Does

Thu, 05/09/13

Authored by: Jamie Dell'Apa

Bruce Allen shared this story along with his fund drive contribution. A story with as many iterations as there are listeners of WWOZ because it is a story of that New Orleans magic we've all experienced. That magic that is the common denominator of our WWOZ community. C... Read more

Jazz Fest Thanks and Praise

Thu, 05/09/13

Authored by: David Stafford

Before Jazz Fest season slips too far into the past, we've got some "Thank yous!" to hand out. It takes a ton of people to get us through such an enormous event, and we appreciate everyone and their efforts. Hospitality Tent Volunteers Props to the volunteers who staffed th... Read more

Photos from Jazz Fest

Tue, 05/07/13

Authored by: David Stafford

Check out all of our great photos from Jazz Fest. Here's a highlights gallery, and there are daily galleries below. Second Weekend Photo Highlights Sunday | Saturday | Friday | Thursday First Weekend Photo Highlights Sunday | Saturday | Friday Jazz Fest Food Highlights! T... Read more

It's all about the MUSIC bike ride! A weekly social bike ride for music lovers! Meeting every Tuesday at 6pm in Armstrong Park

Tue, 05/07/13

Authored by: Old Man River

Old Man River is back at it again! Every Tuesday @ 6pm we will meet in Armstrong Park for the "it's all about the MUSIC bike ride" which meets at Congo Square So if MUSIC or CASUAL CYCLING or COOL PEOPLE is yo THANG then meet us at 6pm at CONGO SQUARE in Armstrong Park We... Read more

"Magnetic Ear: A Curry in 4 Acts"

Tue, 05/07/13

Authored by: George Ingmire

On any given night in New Orleans, you’re likely to find a place with live music and free food. Sometimes it’s red beans and trad jazz, other times it’s BBQ and the blues. On this week’s program, it’s curry and the Pocket brass of Magnetic Ear, an ensemble headed by Martin K... Read more

Jazz Fest Food Highlights

Mon, 05/06/13

Every day during Jazz Fest 2013, our intrepid web team sampled the best of Jazz Fest eats for our "Food of the Day" blog entry. Here's a recap of our Jazz Fest food coverage. Read more

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