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We're half-way through Jazz Fest. The first weekend was tremendous with
amazing live broadcasts from the Fest, huge crowds, beautiful weather, and
WWOZ even sold out of brass passes. Check out the hightlights below from
all the stages, the WWOZ Hospitality Tent and a litt...
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The second day of Jazz Fest saw sunny skies, even bigger crowds, and even a
flash-mob style wedding!
The bride wore brass -- Brass Pass, that is! WWOZ Brass Pass holders
Rebecca Bohn and Tim Hufft Jr got married Saturday afternoon in front of the
People's Health Economy...
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The first day of the Jazz Fest opened to sunny skies, and crowds charging in
to get prime spots at the biggest tents. Highlights included -
WWOZ Brass Pass holders from all over the country, reunited with old friends
in the shady oasis of the hospitality tent with fresh f...
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In 2001 a brand new band called Téada burst onto the traditional Irish music
scene making headlines on the innovative Irish TV show Flosc. Since then
Téada has grown into one of Ireland’s most ground-breaking, inventive and
zesty bands, headlining at major music festivals t...
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This week, we get ready for Cinco de Mayo with the Iguanas, captured live at the Mid City Rock and Bowl – we also stop by the Rum House on Magazine and meet up with Jared Zeller for a preview of Bayou Boogaloo.
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Find out how you can help 11 students from Warren Easton High School in New Orleans change their outlook on the world by traveling to Spain and France this summer.
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A video tribute to Peter Bergman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=C_S5m46cT48&NR=1
and Philip Proctor's upcoming radio tribute:
Firesign Theatre's Philip Proctor To Premiere "Tribute to Peter Bergman"
on Joe Bev's Comedy-O-Rama
The Comedy-O-Rama Hour wi...
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As we head deeper into festival season, our musical choices expand
exponentially. With the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival upon us,
this week’s show prepares you for the days between the two weekends of Jazz
Fest, when Chaz Festival, WWOZ’s Piano Night and Tipitina’...
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