At Barcon, the Suzaku 7 are even more catchy, fun, quirky, and upbeat than when I last saw them play several years ago in their early, incredibly remarkable days as […]
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Music Review: The Abitals
October 16, 2018The Abitals are billed as having “That Beatles sound with a Southeast Louisiana twist,” but do they live up to the hype?
Beer on the Bayou: New Orleans Does Oktoberfest
October 9, 2018It was twilight on Bayou St John, but the lights were on at Deutsches Haus’ new location on Moss Street, and the festival was in full swing. The smell of […]
Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Fest: A Musical Treat
October 5, 2018The Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival is one of the most well-known music festivals of the Gulf Coast. In the past five years, the festival has quickly grown in both […]
The Neutral Ground: Alive, Kicking, Awesome
October 1, 2018On any night here, musicians and all sorts of great minds can meet at The Neutral Ground to share their music, thoughts, and ideas.
Malcolm Phillips: Portrait of a Songwriter
October 1, 2018Outside of the Maple Leaf Bar, my boyfriend and I, along with a close friend, await the arrival of Malcolm Phillips, a very self-definitive and incredibly unique singer, songwriter, and […]
The Progressive’s Weekend: 9/14 – 9/16
September 14, 2018Past policies, beyond bickering and right at the doorstep of our inner child, this is The Progressive’s Weekend! Primary elections and mid-terms. Hurricanes and expose’s. So much in the news […]
Neaux Reel Idea: MENAGERIE (by Mighty Brother) Review
September 11, 2018In the first few moments of the music video for Menagerie by Mighty Brother – local New Orleans indie rock band – I was severely concerned. The picture was of […]
That Familiar Beat
September 1, 2018The beauty of New Orleans’ music venues is that they aren’t concerts. Musicians don’t rely on lights or multi-million dollar sound equipment or stagehands to help them perform at their best. The singers, guitar players, piano soloists, and drummers hit all the right notes because they are enjoying the intimate proximity of patrons who love the feeling of being involved with the music.
Wesley Nance: A Heart Of Gold And The Voice Of An Angel
September 1, 2018I walk into the Maple Leaf Bar to meet a charming young man named Wesley Nance, an aspiring singer with an incredible amount of promise. I find him sipping a cup of red wine through a straw, which makes sense to me; nobody wants dark red or purple lips. He greets me with a warm hug and we proceed to the courtyard to discuss his singing and his life in general.
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