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Sean O'Meara Receives Award

Thu, 07/02/09
Authored by Your Friend
Story by Rosie Ledezma. On Saturday, June 27th, Sean O’Meara was presented with an appreciation award on behalf of the local Irish and Celtic community. The surprise ceremony was a part of the monthly “ceili” or dance held at the Deutsches Haus in New Orleans. They kicked... Read more

Video: Michael Jackson Second Line

Mon, 06/29/09
Authored by Mike Kobrin
On Sunday there was a second-line parade for the recently deceased "King of Pop" Michael Jackson in New Orleans' 7th ward. Check out the video from the Times-Picayune (after the jump). Read more

Celebrate the 4th of July and Ernie K-Doe Day Early Wednesday Night On Kitchen Sink (10pm to 12am). Burn K-Doe Burn!

Sun, 06/28/09
Join us Wednesday night July 1st from 10:00 p.m. to midnight as we Celebrate the lives of Ernie and Miss Antoinette K-Doe. With the 4th of July and Ernie K-Doe Day approaching we want to remember Ernie and Ms. Antoinette on the upcoming anniversary of Ernie's passing into ... Read more

Voodoo Experience announces 2009 lineup!

Fri, 06/26/09
Authored by Mike Kobrin
The Voodoo Experience has just announced the 2009 lineup of performers for all three stages. The big national headliners are on Le Ritual Stage, but there are plenty of top local New Orleans acts on Le Flambeau and Le Carnival Stages too. The exact schedule hasn't been release... Read more

"King of Pop" Michael Jackson Passes at 50

Thu, 06/25/09
Authored by Mike Kobrin
Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop" passed away today at the age of 50. Although he will no doubt be remembered by many for the controversies surrounding his appearance and incidents at his Neverland Ranch, his music stands as a lasting contribution to American culture, and his... Read more

Fuchsialand

Thu, 06/25/09
Authored by Sean O'Meara
Article and photos by Sharon Armstrong. In the performers booth, tucked away in the corner of the Deutsches Haus at 200 S Galvez St, the words “Exactly Ten Minutes Too Late” printed boldly on a red Fuchsia Band T-shirt defied casual comprehension. The rainbow selection of ... Read more

Annual Sun Ra Solstice show on Jazz Lunatique

Tue, 06/23/09
Authored by David Kunian
Wednesday night 6/24 at midnight, the aspiring tone scientists at Jazz Lunatique will broadcast our annual celebration of the Solstice and twice yearly communication to the Omniverse Arkestra on Saturn by playing 3 hours of the manipulator of time and Space, the knowledge g... Read more

A Tribute to Neda

Sun, 06/21/09
Authored by Jamie Dell'Apa
One of the great human struggles is the universal search for a better life against the institutionalized brutality and inhumanity of primitive governance. Last night's show was an audio candle for Neda Agha Soltan and her Persians compatriots who die and live in their mas... Read more

Bonnaroo the Final Countdown!

Tue, 06/16/09
» Click here to see a photo gallery of A.J.'s adventures at Bonnaroo It's hard to believe it is Sunday already. Live highlights of this final day were: Snoop Dog was joined by special guest Erykah Badu on a duet with Lodi Dodi. It was the next-to-last performance of the da... Read more

Boudin ReSurfaces at Bonnaroo

Tue, 06/16/09
After some technical difficulties. It was technical and I am the difficulty. We retun you to the Bonnaroo blogs. When I last left you I was heading out again Saturday night to check out the scene after catching the boss. Caught some of Nine Inch Nails who was scheduled to... Read more

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