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Brian McNeill and Ed Pearlman: On the fiddle at the Irish House.

Sat, 02/23/13

Authored by:  Sharon Armstrong

Next week is shaping up to be a tremendous week for fiddle music in New Orleans, with the Irish House on St Charles Avenue hosting two events that lovers of traditional Celtic music will not want to miss. On Tuesday, acclaimed Scottish fiddler and bouzouki player Brian McNei... Read more

International Mardi Gras

Wed, 02/13/13

Authored by:  Jelly Roll Justice

This had to be one of the best Mardi Gras Parties ever --- Society of Saint Anne simply hit all the high notes and nothing was in a minor key!!!  And the international flavor was absolutely spectacular meeting people from Japan, China, France, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, South A... Read more

Old Man River starts The Spin Cycle

Tue, 02/05/13

Authored by:  Old Man River

I have been hosting the Overnight Jazz Show for several months every Thursday from 3-6am Nawlins time. It is a Jazz show mostly contemporary but not limited to that, often trending to the Afro Beat and Jam Band Genre. I like to feature a theme or artist or several throughou... Read more

Mardi Gras In New Orleans

Tue, 02/05/13

Authored by:  Sam Cammarata

10 Things To Get You Through Your Carnival Parade Season   #10.  Bathroom- Find Close, Preferrably Free, Bathroom with everything one would need to survive the Parade Route Madness.   #9.  Pick a Side- Either You are a Sidewalk Side Parade Go-er, Or one of The Other Ones, ac... Read more

Recipe: Cocktail tastes like King Cake!

Thu, 01/31/13

Authored by:  Bill DeTurk

New Orleans, January 2013:  Welcome to my kind of King Cake Party! We could talk from Epiphany to Mardi Gras about king cakes and la galette des rois, and stuff you find inside; however, I prefer a discourse on drinking one’s way through Louisiana’s epic culture. So, let’s ... Read more

29th International Blues Challenge in Memphis

Tue, 01/29/13

Authored by:  Big D

While those of you in New Orleans are dealing with all the fun that comes with Super Bowl, I will be in Memphis (most likely freezing) and participating in the Blues Society's International Blues Challenge. The 2013 International Blues Challenge will be the 29th year of Blue... Read more

Soul Stu In Exile: Henry Butler meets Millenial Territory Orchestra

Tue, 01/29/13

Authored by:  Soul Stu

In a city known for its incredible piano players, New Orleans native Henry Butler sits a master of this unique stylistic craft. Currently residing in Brooklyn when not on tour, I was quite thrilled to see that Henry was playing a gig at the 55 Bar, a great little spot in a ... Read more

Soul Stu In Exile: Colin Lake

Fri, 01/25/13

Authored by:  Soul Stu

A great thing about being a New Orleanian in New York City is the steady stream of familiar faces you get to see, whether just passing through or here for a while. The Crescent City and the Big Apple cross-pollinate quite a bit, especially within the music community. Both m... Read more

Andrew Baham Visits WWOZ

Wed, 01/23/13

Authored by:  Jelly Roll Justice

Brilliant young trumpeter Andrew Baham will visit Jelly Roll Justice this Thursday, January 24th, to talk about his gig at Snug Harbor later that night at 8 and 10 p.m.   Baham began playing the trumpet at age 11 --- inspired by the discipline and appeal of the marching ban... Read more

Record Sale for Charity...lots of awesome clothes for sale, too 1/19

Fri, 01/18/13

Authored by:  Mark LaMaire

There will be a group sale happening on Saturday, January 19 from 9 AM until 4:30 PM to benefit One World Family International Non-Profit Organization.  For sale will be an amazing collection of clothing from Thailand, handmade jewelry from Angee Jackson (owner of Miette Bo... Read more