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World Journey Carnival Edition

Flow Tribe: Rolling with the Krewe of Endymion

Fri, 02/13/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Endymion rolls tomorrow night; to get in the mood, ride shotgun with New Orleans funk-rockers Flow Tribe as they roll through New Orleans with the Krewe of Endymion last Mardi Gras.   Read more

Henry Butler, "Mardi Gras in New Orleans"

Tue, 02/10/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Henry Butler with "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" from the Bourbon Street Music Festival, Sao Paulo, Brazil, August 19, 2012. This performance features blues guitarist Vasti Jackson as well as bassist Barry Stephenson and drummer Jamison Ross.     Read more

Henry Butler, "Mardi Gras in New Orleans"

Tue, 02/10/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Henry Butler with "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" from the Bourbon Street Music Festival, Sao Paulo, Brazil, August 19, 2012. This performance features blues guitarist Vasti Jackson as well as bassist Barry Stephenson and drummer Jamison Ross.   Read more

Rhythm Room Mardi Gras Edition 02 13 15

Jo-El Sonnier, Cajun Storytellers performance

Mon, 02/09/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Congratulations to Rayne, LA native and Cajun music pioneer Jo-El Sonnier on his Grammy win in the Best Regional Roots album category for his 2013 release The Legacy. Here he is in the Allons Danser Studios with a 7-song episode of Cajun Storytellers.     Set List: "J'ai E... Read more

2015 French Quarter Fest Lineup Announced

Fri, 02/06/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

We may be in the middle of Carnival season but there's already plenty to look forward to this spring! French Quarter Fest announced its 2015 lineup yesterday, and the weekend looks to be full of familiar names, as well as some exciting new ones, with over 1400 artists takin... Read more

Smoking Time Jazz Club, "I Lost My Gal From Memphis" at the Musicians Village

Fri, 02/06/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Recorded live outside at Jimbino's Vegan Cafe in the Musician's Village, here's the Smoking Time Jazz Club with "I Lost My Gal From Memphis," from their new album Everything Is Righteous. FYI, Jimbino is a "jack of all trades" a painter, a musician (he often plays clarinet ... Read more

Marva Wright & Her Soulful Blues Revue, "Heartbreakin' Women"

Thu, 02/05/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Here's the late, great Louisiana blues queen Marva Wright & Her Soulful Blues Revue with "Heartbreakin' Women", title track from the former school secretary's 1991 release.   Read more

Tribute to Big Chief Bo Dollis planned for Feb. 13

Wed, 02/04/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Winter Circle Productions + WWOZ Present... "3 Chiefs: A Tribute To Big Chief Bo Dollis Sr" on Friday, February 13 at 10pm at the Joy Theater. Performing will be some of those closest to him, including longtime collaborator Monk Boudreaux and son Bo Dollis Jr. Read more