| Messageboard for Musicians on the Road 09/01/2008 |
| The New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund has posted a new messageboard for those who have room for musicians out on the road or in shelters. So far we have offers from Austin, Santa Fe, New York, Florida and Kokomo so... Read More |
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| Smokey on the Water: Rock Star Camp Rolls Into Town 08/21/2008 |
| Mark Hudson and Shamarr Allen jam at Rock Fantasy Camp When Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp rolled into New Orleans, the counselors asked the New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund to fill some scholarship positions and show them the effects of... Read More |
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| Gimme Shelter: It's Raining Chairs and Drapes 08/16/2008 |
| Olympic sized savings all day long, all still $8 and $29 through 8/29 to help New Orleans residents come home to four star rooms. We're back behind Rock and Bowl At 731 S. Solomon St. from now until 6 p.m.... Read More |
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| Chair Up for $8 and $29 08/09/2008 |
| Furnishing Our Neighbors and the New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund are sponsoring the ReDefine 8/29 Program, which means that thousands of pieces of four star furniture will be available starting tomorrow and for every Saturday through 8/29 for $8... Read More |
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| Fourteen Fenders on their way to NOLA 06/21/2008 |
| Next week, fourteen Fender Squier electric guitars, amp and stands will be given to young musicians thanks to Mel, an Illinois music lover who bought them with her Bat Mitzvah money. Another family will drive the instruments down, along with... Read More |
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| Last Post from Jazzfest: Dr. John's Tricknology by Osmosis 05/06/2008 |
| Friday afternoon New Orleans drummer Herlin Riley stopped by WWOZ studio for Bob French's show with Dr. John, otherwise known as Mac Rebennack. The interview was already rolling when I started typing, and it was clear that this one would... Read More |
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| And Grace Will Lead Me Home: Aaron Neville Returns to Jazzfest 05/03/2008 |
| Aaron Neville just gave the show of the year at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, closing out the Gospel Tent with Randy Newman's "Louisiana 1927." It was his second encore, and at the words "What has happened here is... Read More |
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| Welcome to Virtual New Orleans 04/28/2008 |
| Bryan Lee and the Blues Power Band at the Rivershack It's a cool Saturday, wild parrots are screeching in the back yard and we're waiting to see if it rains before heading to the racetrack. Bob French, proud owner of... Read More |
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| Happy 3 Week Mardi Gras Anniversary 02/27/2008 |
| If this year's Oscar fashions were too tame for your taste, check out the Save NOLA Mardi Gras bash. Styles were more Bjork than Tilda Swinton: (HERE). Our internet connection dropped, so liveblogging didn't happen but photos of relief... Read More |
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| I'm Still Not There 02/25/2008 |
| Post from out here in the wind farms.... Read More |
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| A Day With Ray: Don't Come At Me With That Foolishness 02/23/2008 |
| USA Today just covered the Mayor ire over the fact that WWL showed last year's schedule and about angry comments on this site. He said that showing an old schedule compromises his privacy this year, so here's a revised schedule... Read More |
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| Free at Last: Second Line Charges Dropped 02/22/2008 |
| Glen David Andrews, a member of the Jessie Hill musical dynasty, just had charges dismissed by New Orleans City Attorney, as well as Derrick Tabb. Both musicians were cited last fall while marching in a memorial second line for... Read More |
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| Kaiser Chiefs Rock Brit Awards and New Orleans Anthem 02/20/2008 |
| The Kaiser Chiefs Indy darlings the Kaiser Chiefs, expected to play the Brit Awards in collaboration with Sir Paul McCartney, are nominated for two of tonight's awards and their benefit track Out of My Depth is available on ReDefine 8/29... Read More |
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| Doctor's Orders: Check Out the Rock Auction 02/11/2008 |
| William Coupon's Dr. John Print Saving NOLA Now, the New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund, Global Green, Habitat for Humanity and Make it Right were gathered under the Circle Bar Banner on Mardi Gras Day. Relief workers and musicians included Papa... Read More |
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| Backstage at Mardi Gras Day 01/30/2008 |
| All for a good cause. Backstage at Mardi Gras Day is a celebration for relief workers from Global Green, Habitat for Humanity, Make it Right, the New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund and Saving NOLA Now right on the parade route.... Read More |
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