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Jesse McBride: Piano Night 2019 preview

Thu, 04/04/19
WWOZ Piano Night is returning to House of Blues Monday, April 29! As the city’s premier event celebrating the great pianists of New Orleans, this year’s Piano Night is the 31st annual event raising funds for WWOZ. Tickets for the event at House of Blues are available now.  ... Read more

'OZone Email Newsletter for April 2019

Thu, 04/04/19
In the APRIL 2019 Issue of the 'OZone, WWOZ's monthly newsletter: WWOZ Piano Night, April 29 | Jazz Fest Live Broadcast | 2018 Jazz Fest Broadcast Wins LAB Award | Celebrating Jazz Fest's 50th Anniversary | Hear French Quarter Fest on WWOZ | Spring Membership Drive Highlight... Read more

Under the tree: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Thu, 04/04/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Shade seekers on April 9, 1978. Photo by Burt Steel, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, ... Read more

Boyfriend: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Wed, 04/03/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Boyfriend performs at Jazz Fest on May 5, 2018. Photo by Leon Morris. See her again this year on Thursday, April 25, on the Gentilly Stage from 4:05-5:05p. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Ke... Read more

Recipe: Shrimp Étouffée

Wed, 04/03/19
Here's a classic version of this Creole favorite, just in time for Lent. Similar to the crawfish variety, shrimp étouffée is generally lighter, as crawfish tails are packed in their own fat. The recipe is of the straightforward "first you make a roux" Louisiana variety. Jus... Read more

Lightnin' Hopkins: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Tue, 04/02/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Lightnin' Hopkins on Stage 3 on April 9, 1978. Photo by Burt Steel, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz ... Read more

James Singleton: Jazz Fest Flashback

Mon, 04/01/19
In this WWOZ Jazz Fest Flashback, James Singleton recalls playing a rainy set with Jon Cleary on the Gentilly Stage, only to come off and be greeted by a magically dry Dr. John.  Read more

Trombone Shorty: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Mon, 04/01/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Trombone Shorty will close out the Acura Stage again this year with The Nevilles, on Sunday, May 5! Photo by Jamell Tate. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz... Read more

Single Ladies Second Line Parade, Sun. 1p

Mon, 04/01/19

2019 Spring Membership Drive Thank-Yous

Mon, 04/01/19
WWOZ would like to thank everyone who had a part in making our Spring 2019 pledge drive a huge success! Shout outs to all of our new & renewing members, show hosts, musicians, volunteers, staff, photographers, engineers and food donors. Cheers to all the guardians of the g... Read more

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