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Osborne celebrates EP release at Crawfish Fest
Award-winning New Orleans guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Anders Osborne will celebrate the release of his new EP, "Three Free Amigos," with a live performance at Michael Arnone's 24th annual Crawfish Fest in Augusta on Sunday, June 2 at 5:30 p.m., on the Jager Pavilion Stage.
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DJ David Kunian to celebrate 20th anniversary at WWOZ
David Kunian will celebrate his 20th anniversary on the air at WWOZ FM-90.7 during his regular weekly air shift at 10 p.m. Tuesday .
Mango Freeze at Morning Call in City Park
Sweet news for lovers of WWOZ's frosty Jazz Fest treat: Mango Freeze is now available 364 days a year at Morning Call's City Park location , which is open 24/7 except on Christmas Day.
Birdfoot musicians brought fresh vision, string savvy to New Orleans club
The 2013 Birdfoot Festival staged a grand performance of Steve Reich's "Different Trains" at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on Thursday, May 23.
Go ahead, embrace the crazy...
I just came back from New Orleans. It was my third visit and it certainly won't be my last, because, ever since I can remember, I've been in love with that place.
Noon Today: Cuttin' Class with the Red Wolf Brass Band
Members of the Red Wolf Brass Band include Shane Carter , Herb , Jamal Peck , Oscar Perez , Davionne Turner , Shawn Carter , Michael Hamilton , and Carlos Pernilla .
Greek Fest, GospelFest, Bayou Country SuperFest and more Saturday around New Orleans
Greek Fest, GospelFest and Bayou Country SuperFest are just some of the Louisiana festivals for revelers this weekend.
Trombone Shorty comes home to New Orleans to rock Da Houz
After putting on a stellar show as the closing act for the ACURA STAGE at this year's l Jazz and Heritage Festival on may 5th, Shorty , aka Troy Andews , aka Trombone Shorty took off to perform in Pennsilvania at the Weis Center on the 17th.
New Orleans Wine and Food Experience rolls out the food trucks
The big news at this year's New Orleans Wine and Food Experience Royal Street Stroll was the addition of gourmet food trucks.
NOWFE, Saints and Sinners, Greek Fest and more Friday around New Orleans
NOWFE, Saints and Sinners, Greek Fest and a host of other events make for an exciting Friday in New Orleans.
Myshkin returns to New Orleans to perform, record
Former New Orleans musician Myshkin, a geographically restless artist who's more jazz-poet-chanteuse than conventional singer-songwriter, is back in Louisiana for a spring visit.
Rolling with Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns
Here's a newish music video that's worth a look. Its title, "Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns - Bloody Sunday Sessions" needs a little elaboration.
Early jazz influences: from New Orleans to American fine art
Virgil Thompson, an American composer and critic, said, " Jazz is the most astounding spontaneous musical event to take place anywhere since the Reformation." That is quite the statement: the most astounding spontaneous musical event since the Reformation.
Using jazz to teach concepts of democracy
A Loyola University of New Orleans faculty member is among educators and musicians who teamed this week to use elements of jazz to teach the concept of democracy.
The 19 Benefit, Saints and Sinners, NOWFE and more Thursday in New Orleans
Donald Harrison Jr., big chief of the Congo Nation, co-presents and performs at the 19 Benefit at Tipitina's, May 22, 2013.
New Orleans music 'Hot Picks' for Monday, May 27, 2013: Johnny Sketch, Louis Prima Jr.
Louis Prima Jr., right, and singer Sarah Spiegel bring their act to the Max Lounge in Metairie on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013.
Sterling line-up will bring Joy
Once again Joburg will be jumping with swinging sounds when The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz hits town in August.
Noble Sissle - redefining cultural importance
Last week The Guardian ran a thoughtful editorial about the New Orleans Mother's Day parade shooting.
New Orleans music 'Hot Picks' for Saturday, May 25, 2013: Dillinger Escape Plan and more
A drummer, a sousaphonist and a singer-songwriter all lead their respective bands on Saturday, May 25, 2013.
A former U.S. vice president is indicted for treason, the most powerful earthquake ever recorded hits Chile, "Pac-Man" makes his debut, Johnny Carson signs off, and a deadly tornado devastates Joplin, Mo., all on this day.