NEW ORLEANS (press release) – C3 Presents, the producers behind Voodoo Music + Arts Experience, are launching The NOLA Drive-In Summer Concert Series, with a three-part weekly outdoor drive-in concert experience at the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans. Tank and…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – A musical event hosted by Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s Ben Jaffe and directed by Danny Clinch featuring live performances, never before seen archived collaborations and interviews with Preservation Hall Jazz Band and guests Dave Grohl,…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Jason Marsalis Marsalis Quintet will perform “The Music of My Father” Friday, June 12 for the next installment of the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park’s interactive Facebook live stream series, “Golden Hour,” hosted…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – PJ Morton launches The Culture, a weekly, live-streamed trivia show quizzing artists, actors, and distinguished guests on their knowledge of black entertainment, art, and more. Morton will host the series on his YouTube channel, where…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Composed of two rival Big Chiefs representing different wards of New Orleans, 79rs Gang combine tradition with club and electronic elements to shine a bright light on New Orleans culture in 2020 with the launch…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Urban South Brewery is excited to introduce Urban South Porch Fest, a free virtual concert series happening over the span of three days. Porch Fest will take place Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12 and…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Today, the Preservation Hall Foundation announced the establishment of the Legacy Emergency Relief Fund in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide immediate financial support to the members of the Preservation Hall Musical Collective…
Enjoy our dance party Spotify playlist full of song suggestions by some of our staff, from our "The Ultimate Guide to the Best Self-Quarantine Living Room Dance Party" article and a few more sprinkled in here and there. …
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - To help support local gig and cultural economy workers impacted by COVID-19, the New Orleans Business Alliance (NOLABA), French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) and WWL-TV will host "Live from the Porch," a virtual music event…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - It has been said that on a bad night Cowboy Mouth can do no less than then blow the roof off, and on a good night they’ll save your soul. That’s as true in 2020 as it was…
NEW ORLEANS – In a statement released today by the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the festival - typically held the last weekend in April and first weekend in May - will be postponed until the fall. No…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Riverfront Experience: 16th Annual Ezra Open presented by Better Than Ezra Foundation, the Riverboat City of New Orleans and Port Orleans Brewing Company benefitting the Better Than Ezra Foundation and their goal to raise…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – French Quarter Fest kicks off the 2020 festival season on Friday, March 6, 2020, with its annual gala fundraiser at New Orleans’ state-of-the-art entertainment venue, The Fillmore New Orleans. Evan Christopher and David Torkanowsky will…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – International megastar EDM DJs Tiesto and Diesel will fire fans up in the midst of Mardi Gras season at this year’s Zoolu 26. DJ Diesel (aka Shaquille O’Neal) opens the weekend’s festival at The Metropolitan…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Young Leadership Council (YLC) has announced the lineup for its annual YLC Wednesday at the Square concerts. The series begins Wednesday, March 11 at 5 p.m. featuring a headlining performance by Flow Tribe with Dave…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The BUKU Music + Art Project today announced the daily artist lineup as well as a few additions to the lineup for the two-day festival taking place on March 20 and 21 in New Orleans.…
As we move from the holiday season to Carnival season, there are a lot of great things to do around town. As usual, the Radiators will be at Tipitina’s for their annual winter anniversary reunion. This year the shows run…
College Football Playoff National Championship Get ready for kickoff, sports fans. The 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship will be coming to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Jan. 13. It’s sure to be a exhilerating atmosphere and an exciting game. Information,…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Ann Ale! (Let’s Go!)! Krewe du Kanaval announced today that Arcade Fire will headline the third annual Kanaval Ball on Friday, Feb. 14 (8 p.m.) at the Mahalia Jackson Theater. A true celebration of Haitian…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Hogs for the Cause announced its initial music lineup for its 12th annual fundraising event on March 27-28. The headliners for the 2020 event at the UNO Lakefront Arena fields include Old Crow Medicine Show,…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – This Friday, Dec. 6, the countdown to NOCCA's 50th birthday kicks off with a very special concert by the Preservation All Stars. For this one-night-only event, the band will feature a line-up of outstanding NOCCA…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Doobie Brothers have announced 23 additional dates for THE DOOBIE BROTHERS 50th ANNIVERSARY TOUR. The dates were added in response to overwhelming fan excitement following the band’s surprise announcement at Ryman Auditorium on Nov.…
The week after Thanksgiving is a great time to check in with many of our great local artists. The Maple Leaf and d.b.a. both have outstanding lineups this week. Head out, have a bite to eat and catch some…
Mandatory Merriment Southern Rep hosts this irreverent holiday comedy musical from Dec. 4-29. Due to unforeseen circumstances, six strangers end up stranded at a French Quarter tavern and are forced to find new ways to celebrate Christmas. Information, SouthernRep.com. Mystery…
Thanksgiving week is usually an interesting one for music. It always starts with a packed weekend and then slowly settles into the relative quiet of the holiday. This week we have a couple of great fundraisers at Tipitina’s as well…
Whatever you have planned for this weekend, change your plans. Unless of course you were already headed out to Armstrong Park for the combined forces of Treme Creole Gumbo Fest and Congo Square Rhythms Festival. These two great events have…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – “The Flavor of Louisiana,” Bayou Rum, will be hosting a special Veterans Day celebration for the southern Louisiana area. The Voice star, and Louisiana’s very own, Gyth Rigdon, will be giving a powerful performance. It…
Abita Fall Fest and Oak Street Po-Boy Festival Tomorrow head out to the Abita Trailhead for the first Abita Fall Fest. The fest will feature eight hours of music including performances by Marc Broussard, Flow Tribe, Bruce Daigrepont and…
The Bloody Mary Festival The Howlin’ Wolf will host The Bloody Mary Festival on November 2 and 3. Aficionados of the classic alcoholic beverage will be able to sample a wide variety of Bloody Marys, as well as local food…
Halloween weekend in New Orleans means it is time for the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in City Park. As usual the lineup is a blend of established and emergent bands across multiple genres. The big story this year…
