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The Abita Stumps Drop Debut Album

3 weeks ago | offbeat.com | Veronika Lee

Although The Abita Stumps are a family band, they're less Partridge Family and more Muscle Shoals meets the Tchefuncte. The Northshore-based group began as a post-Katrina jam session between old friends and neighbors and has since evolved into a full-fledged swampy-tonk ensemble-thanks in large part to the second generation: four jazz-trained brothers who happen to be the sons of the band's leader, guitarist Dalton Lambert.
2025 Jazz Fest Cubes Released

4 weeks ago | offbeat.com | Jan Ramsey

By Jan Ramsey The 2025 Jazz Fest "cubes" have just been released. Note that there may be some change to the stage schedules before (and sometimes even during) the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival presented by Shell. Access the cubes by clicking 2025-nojhf-8day-cubes.
The 11th Annual Giant Puppet Fest Takes Place This April

1 month ago | offbeat.com | Veronika Lee

The eleventh annual New Orleans Giant Puppet Fest is back with more puppets than ever. After ten successful gatherings, the time has come again for a five day celebration of the ancient, innovative and diverse art form of puppetry. From April 3-7, the New Orleans Giant Puppet Fest will host local, nationa and international artists with kid friendly and adult only performances from daytime until late night across sevent venues in the area.
Paul Faith's Rock 'n' Roll Revival

1 month ago | offbeat.com | Veronika Lee

New Orleans has long been known as a city that draws people in and keeps them here. For many, the culture, the food and the music are a magnetic force that makes it impossible to leave. Singer-songwriter Paul Faith is one such person, who moved here 13 years ago with his wife when she got into Tulane University for a master's program. What began as a temporary relocation quickly became a permanent home.
2025 Super Sunday This Weekend

1 month ago | offbeat.com | Jan Ramsey

The 2025 celebration known as " Super Sunday " is happening this weekend on Sunday, March 16, Mardi Gras Indian gangs from throughout New Orleans' Indian Nation-Uptown, Downtown and across the river-gather to form a procession of feathers and finery as they take to the Uptown streets. They are joined by brass bands and social aid and pleasure clubs.
Bayou Boogaloo 2025 Music Lineup Announced

1 month ago | offbeat.com | Jan Ramsey

The Bayou Boogaloo 2025 music lineup has been announced. Now celebrating 18 years, the Mid-City festival returns on May 16 - 18. Headliners include Big Freedia's Gospel Revival, Honey Island Swamp Band's Dark Side of the Bayou, and a special 4:20 p.m. set on Sunday from the 420 Funk Mob featuring members of Parliament/Funkadelic. The festival features live music, comedy, cabaret, an arts market, and various food and beverage vendors.
New Radio Station, WCWD-FM, Premieres on Northshore

1 month ago | offbeat.com | Jan Ramsey

Christwood and radio station WWNO are launching a new radio presence on the Northshore. On Thursday, March 13, Christwood Retirement Community, the new station licensee, in conjunction with WWNO -New Orleans Public Radio, will launch extended public radio coverage to the Northshore via WCWD, 89.5 FM. Through this new station, the classical music programming available from WWNO will now be accessible on the Northshore.
2025 French Quarter Festival Music Lineup Announced

2 months ago | offbeat.com | Jan Ramsey

The 2025 French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron announced its first round of music lineup for this year's event, to be held from April 10-13, 2025. As always, FQF features just local and Louisiana musicians, along with delicious food from local vendors. If you have never been to French Quarter Festival, and you're from out of town: try it, believe me-you'll like it.
The Temptations and the Four Tops, Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Saenger Theater.

2 months ago | offbeat.com | Brett Milano

The Temptations/Four Tops touring package is the kind of show that always goes on, even if the group members don't. I first saw this double bill two decades ago, and when it came to the Saenger on Tuesday, only two of the people onstage (out of nine total group members, plus the backup orchestra) were the same. During that time all four original Tops have died, as have the three singers-David Ruffin, Eddie Kendrick and Dennis Edwards-most strongly associated with the Temps.
Will The 2025 GRAMMY Awards Go On?

Jan 15, 2025 | offbeat.com | Jan Ramsey

The 2025 GRAMMY Awards are scheduled for Sunday February 2, 2025. The annual event is always a star-studded show that musicians, bands and music businesses look forward to as a confirmation of the hard work that goes into making and producing recorded music. But this year it may be a bit different. Everyone knows about the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area.