On Thanksgiving weekend several of New Orleans' finest musicians, including Tom McDermott, Aurora Nealand, and Gerald French traveled to Natal, Brazil, to take part in the 4th Annual MPB Jazz Festival, an event dedicated to fostering a musical and cultural exchange between two... Read more

“There are two great cities in America,” said Larry Kirwan, founder and front-man of legendary progressive Celtic rock band, Black 47. “One is New York City; the other is New Orleans.” On Nov. 8, 2014,  Black 47 will headline the Irish Network- New Orleans (IN-NOLA) Famine ... Read more

  In New Orleans this November, “feast or famine” will take on new meaning thanks to a feast of Irish music events taking place as part of the 2014 annual International Irish Famine Commemoration.   The Irish Famine Commemoration runs from Nov. 6, 2014 through Nov. 9, 2014. ... Read more

I'll be in subbing for the Traditional Jazz show tomorrow, Thursday, July 10, 2014 from 9-11am. Joining me will be John Joyce, bassist for New Orleans favorites The Smoking Time Jazz Club. John is one of the most knowledgeable and committed jazz musicians I've had the ple... Read more

It was a glorious day! Over 30 years ago I found myself at my first, no adult supervision Mardi Gras. My friend Anna turned on the radio as we got costumed and I stopped in my tracks. I couldn’t believe that there was a station playing the music my father played (traditiona... Read more

Join us this week on the Rhythm Room. Special guest DJ Daniel Phillips author of the great Louisiana music blog "Home Of The Groove"( homeofthegroove.blogspot.com/) will be stopping by with lots of rare vinyl 45's of New Orleans soul & funk. Read more

Join Brice Nice and Alski for another musical showdown. As usual the only rule is staying in the groove. Read more

This weekend, I'll help you to get ready for one of my super funky heroes, Bootsy Collins, returning to town next weekend. He'll perform at the House of Blues New Orleans on Friday, October 25. However, on this Saturday, October 19, I'll do a special Bootsy-Thon mini marath... Read more

Join us this Saturday midnight to 3am Sunday morning for "music you've never heard by musicians you've never heard of..."   Music from golden age of Americana, the 1950s to 1970s, when race and popular records broke though the separation barriers.  Inspired us.  Made us bet... Read more

We didn't think one person could replace the AA and the Boudin Man so we got two. Old Man River and Russell Shelton will host this weeks Wednesday edition of the Kitchen Sink. We have prepared a special show where we will feature different versions, remakes and remixes.  A ... Read more