Krampus Gras
Krampus is the stuff of nightmares. His name is derived from the German word Krampen, or to claw, and the night before Nikolaustag (Saint Nick’s Day) the beast creeps into town and beats the children...
View ArticleToday in NOLA: 5.19.16
DMX is in town and so is a delegation of Cleveland’s top punks. Plus,there is free music in Armstrong Park and plenty of locals playing out. On this day in 1949, Elisha Archibald Manning III (better...
View ArticleToday in NOLA: 5.20.16
Ready to get your boogaloo on in Mid City today? If you’re more of nightowl, there are plenty of other options to catch live music, indoors and out. Happy Birthday to local singer-songwriter Susan...
View ArticleEclectic Boogaloo
Mid City has its own personality and accordingly its own festival. The Bayou Boogaloo, a.k.a. The Little Fest That Could, will be returning this weekend. The banks of the Bayou St. John will once again...
View ArticleToday in NOLA: 5.21.16
Festing continues in Mid-City all day, and the evening brings plenty of rawk to town. Plus, a couple gems of the local music scene are gigging. On this day in 1958, segregation of the New Orleans...
View ArticleToday in NOLA: 5.22.16
The Boogaloo wraps up today. In the evening, the music keeps going with some not-to-be-missed shows downtown. On this day in 1961, Ernie K-Doe's Mother-in-Law hit number 1 on the Billboard charts. Now...
View ArticleToday in NOLA: 5.23.16
It’s a different type of 80’s night in the Quarter with Millencolin and Modern English in town. Plus, there are some great locals playing tonight. On this day in 1934, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow...
View ArticleTip's Releases Foundation Free Friday Schedule
Not all free, summer concert series are outdoors. Just in time for air conditioning months, the legendary Tipitina’s dropped the schedule for their Foundation Free Fridays. And, locals will have plenty...
View ArticleToday in NOLA: 5.26.16
Memorial Day weekend is beginning and New Orleans is hopping. Today sees some classic rock gods and some up-and-comers alike coming to town. Plus, there is free msuic outside, a party in the museum,...
View ArticleToday in NOLA: 5.29.16
Today in history: in a crushing blow to the Confederates, Union forces captured New Orleans on May 29, 1862. However, the city is thriving in 2016 with three fests and two great evening musical...
View ArticleToday in NOLA: 5.31.16
Today is the last day before hurricane season and there will be plenty of music to calm any concerns whether you’re looking for metal, classical organ, or experimental jazz. On this day in New Orleans...
View ArticleToday in NOLA: 6.03.16
The humidity is rising, but so is the volume today. Mystikal, Debauche, and Ike Stubbleflield are all setting their amps to 11 this evening. Plus, check out an art opening, the Stooges, or Colin Lake....
View ArticleToday in NOLA: 6.10.16
Today in NOLA, there is music to suit all tastes. So, check out some brass, Americans, swing, or funk. On this day in 1961, the famous Preservation Hall officially opened its doors. Now, more to do...
View ArticleToday in NOLA: 6.12.16
Today, head down to the fest and then check out Weezer by da Dome. If you want to hear some of the souds of the futue, Wax Idols and Domo Genesis are also in town. On this day in 1912, Allen Parish was...
View ArticleToday in NOLA: 6.13.16
Steve Gunn is visiting Uptown tonight, but across the city, there is plenty of opportunity to check out NOLA jazz, indie rock, end even some comedy. On this day in 1964, Louis Armstrong hit the top of...
View ArticleToday in NOLA: 11.16.16
Today in NOLA, check out a couple staples of the local music scene. Or, forget your worries with some evening erotica. On this day in 1972, two black students at Southern University in Baton Rouge,...
View ArticleToday in NOLA 11.17.16
Tonight in the Crescent City, check out a play, hear some a capella, dance to some country, or head up to Oak Street to get funky. On this day in 1906, the first Louisiana Fair was held up in...
View ArticleToday in NOLA 11.18.16
Tonight, get retro at Lakefront Arena with Vanilla Ice and friends or check out AD and the Birds at the other arena. If you’re looking for local music, check out some brass on Frenchmen or Colin Lake...
View ArticleBayou Boogaloo Drops 2017 Lineup
Between this weekend's Sacred Music Festival and BUKU Fest, and the fast-approaching French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest, the outdoor music season is well underway in New Orleans. Today, the organizers...
View ArticleSupersoul at Sacred Music Fest This Weekend
The sixth annual Sacred Music Festival will take place this Saturday (3.11), at the New Orleans Healing Center in the Marigny. A day of rituals both spiritual and artistic, the lineup for this free...
View ArticleCheck Out Hurray for the Riff Raff's Alyndra Segarra on 'The Daily Show'
Americana folk-blues band Hurray for the Riff Raff is celebrating the success of their newest release, The Navigator. Alyndra Segarra, the New Yorker-turned-New Orleanian lead singer of the band, sat...
View ArticleRock Legend Chuck Berry Dies at 90
Chuck Berry, the iconic guitarist and singer-songwriter who pioneered early American rock 'n roll and inspired artists as diverse as Miles & Betty Davis to Bob Dylan to The Beatles, has passed...
View ArticleDive in to Trombone Shorty's 'Dirty Water'
Trombone Shorty released a new single, a catchy souful song entitled "Dirty Water," on Friday afternoon (3.31). The tune is the lead single off of the New Orleans bandleader's new album Parking Lot...
View ArticleNaughty Professor Announces New Album Release and Tour Dates
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View ArticleRecord Store Day Spins Through NOLA This Weekend
This Saturday (4.22), the 2017 Record Store Day will take place at vinyl outfitters across the nation. The 10th annual celebration of indie record stores toasts audiophiles, music makers, the vinyl...
View ArticleTrombone Shorty Drops New Single ‘No Good Time’
New Orleans' favorite son Trombone Shorty made two big announcements this week ahead of the Friday release of his new album, Parking Lot Sympathy. On Monday (4.24), the Treme-raised bandleader dropped...
View ArticleSouthern Comfort
There is a little-seen neo-Western film from summer 2016 called Hell or High Water, about a pair of brothers who turn to a life of bank robbery to provide for their families in an economically...
View ArticleBalancing Act
Several years back, indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch revealed his rules for making art — a list that culminated in the pronouncement that despite the gravitas that the public often awards its innovators,...
View ArticleVinyl Destination
For any music lover, it’s hard to beat the rush that comes with finding a hard-sought LP. “It’s a bit like treasure hunting,” said Hunter King, a WTUL DJ and founder of Record Raid. “There’s a sense...
View ArticleBlack Laurel
Black Laurel is a New Orleans-based indie garage rock band comprised of Gregg Yde (lead vocals/guitar), Rade Pejic (bass), and Nate Ruger (drums). The members, who hail from the metropolitan, northern...
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