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Diggin in the Crates - August 29

Tue, 08/29/17

Authored by:  Murf Reeves

  Ibibio Sound Machine   I have been inundated with so much great music recently, I needed some time to digest before slinging the jams for ya'll.  First of all, thanks to Twist and Shout Records in Denver, their selections, and friendly staff made it easy to dig for the... Read more

New music spotlight: King James & the Special Men

Mon, 08/28/17

Authored by:  Chris Saucier

Since Jimmy Horn’s migration to New Orleans from Seattle in the early 90s, King James & the Special Men have made a mark on the New Orleans’ music scene through their various residencies at BJ’s Lounge, the Mother–In–Law Lounge, and Saturn Bar. Originally, the band covered ... Read more

Remembering Tim Green

Mon, 08/28/17

Tim Green, once of WWOZ and WRBH, exemplary musician, educator, activist and executive, is honored with another Day in New Orleans -- by Maryse Dejean and Don Paul On Thursday, August 24, 2017, the New Orleans City Council again declared a Proclamation of Tim Green Day in ... Read more

Shannon McNally, "I Went to the Well"

Mon, 08/28/17

Shannon McNally preforms "I Went to the Well" and discusses her new album with show host Black Mold at the WWOZ studio. Read more

Diggin in the Crates - August 29 Murf Reeves

Rhythm Room Playlist 08/25/17

You're Invited to Soul Sister's Birthday Week Festivities

Cutting Edge NOLA Conference: Film Screenings and Workshop

Thu, 08/24/17

Authored by:  Running Dog

This weekend's Cutting Edge NOLA Conference includes a number of film screenings and a workshop, all free and open to the public at Central City BBQ. "Music in Movies" film screenings happen Friday, August 25 at Central City BBQ, 1201 S Rampart St 5:45 – 6:00 – Introductio... Read more

New music spotlight: Stanton Moore

Tue, 08/22/17

Authored by:  Chris Saucier

Allen Toussaint’s unexpected death in 2015 was a great shock to the city of New Orleans and the rest of the musical world. This shock especially hit home for Galactic drummer, Stanton Moore. Days away from embarking on a new Stanton Moore Trio record with pianist David Tork... Read more

New Orleans Musicians' Clinic Blood Drive & Drag Show