| 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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| "Lies" by Abby Travis with The Bangles to Benefit New Orleans Musicians 01/27/2008 |
| The brand new track: "Lies" on itunes by Abby Travis featuring the Bangles is out in time for Super Fat Tuesday to benefit the New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund. Abby, and the Bangles, had the chance to visit Family... Read More |
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| New Orleans Resolutions - Stop Throwing Chicken Wings at Chris Rose 01/02/2008 |
| In this first day of 2008, if the City of New Orleans makes a series of resolutions these are my top ten suggestions. Feel free to add your own: New Orleans Resolutions: 1) Stop Throwing Chicken Wings at Chris Rose... Read More |
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| Sport Your Support 8 Rows Up at BCS Championship 12/29/2007 |
| Calling Sportsfans: Grewvia Productions not only made NOMRF's great Ian Hunter (HOW'S YOUR HOUSE VIDEO) they've donated two Sugar Bowl tickets for auction which the wonderful Traci just won. AND this just in, NOMRF is offering Two Amazing BCS Championship... Read More |
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| The Doctor is Angry, and Back For Another Show 12/29/2007 |
| You know you've been to a great show when the drummer introduces the headliner for his encore as "One pissed off mother------." At a hometown show last night, Dr. John summed up the conditions that the city's traditional culture... Read More |
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| Photo Day In the Life - It's Good to Be Home 12/24/2007 |
| Here are our photos from the last 24 hours in the perfect city to spend the holidays in: * * * * *Local favorite Snake & Jake's Christmas Club Lounge, made nola.com's photo of the day this week.... Read More |
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