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Chaz Fest returns May 3

Mon, 04/10/17

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Beloved neighborhood festival Chaz Fest is happening Wednesday, May 3 from noon to 10p. Confirmed performers so far include Supagroup, Valparaiso Men's Chorus, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, Shotgun Jazz Band, Lyrical Cock, TBC Brass Band, Luke Allen, The Geraniums, and Kuwaisi... Read more

French Quarter Fest Day 3 Photo Highlights

Sun, 04/09/17

Our photographers are on the scene to capture the moments that make French Quarter Fest special. Check out some highlights from a beautiful Saturday at the Fest below! Read more

French Quarter Fest Day 2 Photo Highlights

Sat, 04/08/17

Our photographers are on the scene to capture the moments that make French Quarter Fest special. Check out some highlights from Day 2 from photographers Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee and Olivia Greene below!  Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 04/07/17

Photo highlights from Day 1 of French Quarter Fest

Fri, 04/07/17

Our photographers are on the scene to capture the moments that make French Quarter Fest special. Check out some highlights from Day 1 from photographers Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee and Eli Mergel below!  Read more

5 things to know for 4/7-4/13

Thu, 04/06/17

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

1) French Quarter Fest is here! Beautiful weather is forecasted for the entire festival weekend and WWOZ is on hand broadcasting live from the Jack Daniels Stage on Friday and Saturday with artists like Panorama Jazz Band, Meschiya Lake, Corey Henry's Treme Funktet, The Sou... Read more

Colin Lake: French Quarter Fest preview

Thu, 04/06/17

French Quarter Fest returns April 6-9 and WWOZ will again be on hand for Friday and Saturday live broadcasting some of the best acts from the largest free musical festival in the United States. Tune in at 3:45p this Saturday to hear a live set from Colin Lake. See our whole... Read more

Instant Opus

New music spotlight: David L. Harris

Tue, 04/04/17

Authored by:  Chris Saucier

Trombone player, vocalist, and composer David L. Harris opens up with his debut solo album entitled Blues I Felt combining his "old-school leanings" towards traditional jazz with his sultry interpretation of blues and modern jazz. With the help of Shea Pierre (piano), Jasen... Read more

'Let Them Talk: Conversations on Louisiana Music' at French Quarter Fest

Mon, 04/03/17

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Catch a break from the sun at The Louisiana State Museum at the Old U.S. Mint during French Quarter Fest. They'll be hosting a free lecture series on Louisiana music on Saturday and Sunday on the third floor. The Old U.S. Mint is located at 400 Esplanade Ave. and has two st... Read more