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You're Invited to Soul Sister's Birthday Week Festivities

Fri, 08/25/17

I'd like to invite everyone to my two upcoming birthday week festivities. My actual birthday is on September 9, a Saturday, so I'll be hosting my Soul Power show on WWOZ 8-10pm that night. I hope you'll be able to tune in for that, but if you'd like to party down with me li... Read more

Cutting Edge NOLA Conference: Film Screenings and Workshop

Thu, 08/24/17

Authored by: Running Dog

This weekend's Cutting Edge NOLA Conference includes a number of film screenings and a workshop, all free and open to the public at Central City BBQ. "Music in Movies" film screenings happen Friday, August 25 at Central City BBQ, 1201 S Rampart St 5:45 – 6:00 – Introductio... Read more

New music spotlight: Stanton Moore

Tue, 08/22/17

Authored by: Chris Saucier

Allen Toussaint’s unexpected death in 2015 was a great shock to the city of New Orleans and the rest of the musical world. This shock especially hit home for Galactic drummer, Stanton Moore. Days away from embarking on a new Stanton Moore Trio record with pianist David Tork... Read more

New Orleans Musicians' Clinic Blood Drive & Drag Show

Mon, 08/21/17

Beat the Heat with NOMC's August Events 4th Annual Tropical Blood Drive hosted by the NOMC & the Organ Grinders ... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 08/18/17

Sat, 08/19/17

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 more scorcher Coyabalites 03:22 "Unhinged" 2 Piece of Clay [#] Marvin Gaye 05:12 The Master 61-84 CD3 3 Heaven The Rascals 03:25 The Complete Singles A's & B's (2017 Rhino-Real Gone) CD2 4 Feel Like Jumping Marcia Gri... Read more

Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand, "I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry"

Fri, 08/18/17

Filmed by WWOZ in June 2017 at Buffa's Bar in New Orleans. Read more

A Closer Walk: Interactive New Orleans Music History Map

Fri, 08/18/17

Authored by: Running Dog

The Organ Grinders (OG) and the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic and Assistance Foundation (NOMAF) co-host their 4th annual tiki-themed blood drive on Sunday, August 27 from 11a - 5pm at Tipitina’s. The groups’ goal is to collect 250 pints of blood for The Blood Center of New ... Read more

5 things to know for 8/18 - 8/24

Thu, 08/17/17

1. Siberia hosts NOLA Ameripolitan Fest this Saturday starting at 4pm. Local and national musicians come together to celebrate the genre of Ameripolitan music, an incorporation of honky tonk, rockabilly, and western swing. New Orleans' musicians include Gal Holiday & the H... Read more