Short of eating it straight out of the crab, we can't think of a better way to eat lump crabmeat... unless it involves a pound of cheese, a 1/2 cup of butter and baked in a casserole dish. A great dish to bring to a potluck dinner or to eat straight from the oven and not share... Read more

The West Bank Steppers came out on the streets of Algiers on Sunday December 4 for their 22nd annual second line.  HARAMBE was the theme of the parade, which means "Let's Pull together" in swahili.  The Lady Buck Jumpers made a special appearance, and The Small Souljers Bra... Read more

This week, we visit the Contemporary Arts Center for live music with Tab Benoit’s Swampland Jam.  We also stop by the New Orleans Museum of Art as they celebrate their 100th birthday.  And finally, Eve Abrams stops by the studio to talk about “Preservation Hall at 50,” an e... Read more

This Christmas season the Irish House on St Charles Avenue will be continuing its plans to provide a venue for live Celtic music in New Orleans, with a little help from the Mississippi-based Traditional Irish band Legacy - fiddler and singer Valerie Plested and guitarist Do... Read more

With the passing of Thanksgiving, I thought this would be the perfect time to thank everyone who has been a part of making this past year so wonderful for me. As you know, this past year I have been celebrating my 10th anniversary as the show host of the Swing Session and m... Read more

Can you name the musician who has played the most shows at Tipitina’s? It might be a surprise that inside the hallowed walls made famous by Professor Longhair that the answer has nothing to do with jazz, funk, or another New Orleans style. Read more

Get your audiophilic friends and family the music they've always wanted, by reading our show hosts' favorite CDs of the year, compiled especially for you, our loyal listeners. Check out our recommendations to add to your collection of New Orleans, Jazz and Heritage music. »... Read more

This week’s program features two sets of music highlighting the guitar, featuring the Ed Barrett Trio, followed by Twangorama.  We also visit Lüke Restaurant for a Reveillon dinner and take a walk through historic Algiers Point. Read more

Apple Barrel regular and bluesman about town, Coco Robicheaux, passed on the Friday after Thanksgiving, on Frenchmen St., where he was a beloved regular musician and friend. Two jazz funerals/second lines are currently planned to honor Mr. Robicheaux. Read more

On this week’s program, we prepare you for the holidays with a visit to Domenica restaurant in the Central Business District as well as a stroll through City Park for their annual Celebration in the Oaks.  The music on this week’s program ranges from folk to jazz to soul, w... Read more