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New music spotlight: Charlie Halloran

Mon, 08/07/17

Authored by:  Chris Saucier

Versatile trombonist and occasional bandleader Charlie Halloran takes the opportunity to explore his passion for the music of the 1950s French Caribbean with his latest release Ce Biguine! (Biguine is a rhythm-centric musical style that originated in Guadeloupe and Martiniq... Read more

5 things to know for 8/3 - 8/10

Thu, 08/03/17

1.  Sample the flourishing New Orleans art scene during the annual White Linen Night, beginning Saturday 8/5 at 5:30pm. Grab a drink and snack at one of the participating local restaurant booths and stroll the blocks of Julia Street. Proceeds benefit the CAC's contemporary ... Read more

Funky Meters with Allen Toussaint, "All These Things"

Thu, 08/03/17

"All These Things" performed by Allen Toussaint and Art Neville during Toussaint's final New Orleans appearance at Blues & BBQ Fest in 2015. Read more

Loyola Jazz Ensemble, "Girls That Dance"

Wed, 08/02/17

Loyola Jazz Ensemble, lead by David Torkanowsky, performing in the WWOZ Studio, covering 'Girls That Dance' by Masego x Medasin. Read more

Kitchen Sink Summer of Love Celebrate Jerry "Captain Trips" Garcia on Days Between Show

Tue, 08/01/17

Tune in Wednesday Night August 2nd at 10:00 p.m. for our special Jerry "Captain Trips" Garcia "Days Between" Show. Days between refers to more than just a title of a Grateful Dead song. They are the days each year between August 1st, Jerry's birthday and August 9th the day... Read more

In Memoriam: Dolores Marsalis

Mon, 07/31/17

We're sad to mark the passing of Dolores Marsalis, matriarch of one of the world's great musical families, who died earlier this month of cancer at the age of 80. She was married to legendary New Orleans jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis, and together they had six sons: Branford,... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 07/28/17

Rocking the Fiddle with Boyd Tinsley and Crystal Garden at One- Eyed Jacks

Fri, 07/28/17

Authored by:  Sharon Armstrong

  Well-known rock-violinist Boyd Tinsley is taking advantage of The Dave Mathews Band’s 2017 summer hiatus to tour as performer, producer, and band-manager with jam-rock group Crystal Garden. Fresh from an early July Unity Concert in Charlottesville, Va – just blocks away... Read more

5 things to know 7/28 to 8/3

Thu, 07/27/17

1. Little Freddie King will introduce the film "I Am the Blues" at the Zeitgeist Friday 7/28 with a reception in his honor from 6-7pm. The must-see film takes the audience "on a musical journey through the swamps of the Louisiana Bayou, the juke joints of the Mississippi De... Read more

New music spotlight: Erica Falls

Tue, 07/25/17

Authored by:  Chris Saucier

When Erica Falls is off from touring the country with Galactic, she is hard at work writing and recording music celebrating her native home of New Orleans. Homegrown, Erica Falls’ latest, is chock-full of catchy hooks, memorable melodies, and dynamic vocals that accentuate ... Read more