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New Orleans Musicians Clinic Gig Initiative Keeps Musicians Working and Well

Thu, 04/06/06
Authored by Alison Fensterstock
The long, hot New Orleans summer usually sends any musician with the means on the road. Summer festivals are usually eager to add an authentic slice of the Crescent City to their roster, and the drop in tourism during the humid midsummer months means gigs in the city are fe... Read more

Musician's Resource Center Provides Food, Fun and Support Downtown

Tue, 04/04/06
Authored by Alison Fensterstock
Starting two weeks ago, a serendipitous meeting between the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic and St. Anna's Episcopal Church has given birth to a weekly event that will be useful — and fun — for musicians and nonmusicians alike. The church became one of the first nonprofit o... Read more

Discussion of Second Line Fee Increase

Sat, 04/01/06
Authored by Eve Troeh
Interviewer: Eve Troeh Interviewees: Linda Porter — President of the Lady Buckjumpers Social Aid and Pleasure Club Tamara Jackson — President VIP Ladies and Kids Social Aid and Pleasure Club Gerie Thompson — member of the VIP Ladies and Kids Eve Troeh: Tamara, tell me abo... Read more

Louisiana Music at South by Southwest

Mon, 03/20/06
Authored by Alison Fensterstock
MARCH 20, Austin, TX — New Orleans used the substantial platform of the South By Southwest music industry conference for the first showing of its new initiatives in promoting Louisiana music and generating tourism, post-Katrina. Scott Aiges, who resigned as head of the ma... Read more

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