A number of our show hosts have paid tribute to the late Henry Butler. Listen in to these recent shows to hear stories from close friends and collaborators and, of course, all the music. Simply click on the show you want to hear and it will take you to our 2-week archive: ... Read more

​New Orleans piano genius Henry Butler has passed away at the age of 68.  Blinded by glaucoma at birth, Butler began playing the piano at age six, and professionally arranged, composed, and performed since age 12. One of the premier torchbearers of the New Orleans jazz and ... Read more

Master percussionist Hamid Drake visited New Orleans in June 2018 and among other gigs, did a set with New Orleans-based musicians Rob Wagner and Nobu Ozaki at the Allways Lounge. This video is an excerpt from an improvisation on a tune by Wagner. An earlier studio recordin... Read more

1) Independence Day is on Wednesday and the city is hosting the annual Go 4th on the River celebration. This free "dueling barges" fireworks show is rated 5th "must see" in the country by the American Pyrotechnic Association. City Park will be hosting fireworks on July 3 wi... Read more

Samantha Fish joined the Jazz & Heritage Foundation's Scott Aiges for the June Sync Up Workshop "Your Band As A Business." Samantha's had an impressive career trajectory and was the #1 best-selling artist at Jazz Fest this year. Check out the discussion below. Read more

The Sansone Duo joined us for a live performance on Sittin' At The Crossroads With Big D this afternoon! Check it out below.  Read more

The Crooked Vines joined us for a live performance on the Wednesday edition of The New Orleans Music Show this afternoon! Check it out below.  Read more

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           I am very excited to be attending the 15th Annual ROMP Fest, hosted by the International Bluegrass Music Museum in Owensboro, Kentucky. The festival takes place June 27-30 and will feature headliners Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Leftover Salmon, Doyle Lawso... Read more