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Video: Ernie K-Doe 2000

Sun, 03/01/20

Y'all remember? Peek back into the Mother-In-Law Lounge in 2000, when Ernie K-Doe and Antoinette held court. In Y2K, K-Doe made a decision to share his musical skills and charisma with five different New Orleans bands: Fireball Rocket, The MacGillicuddys, The Rubber Maids, ... Read more

New Orleans Brass Fest

Sun, 03/01/20

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The New Orleans Brass Fest returns to Armstrong Park this Saturday, March 7 from 12-8pm! General admission tickets are $10. SCHEDULE 12pm Roots of Music 12:45pm Free Agents Brass Band 1:40pm D.T.A. 2:30pm Da Truth Brass Band 3:30pm Edna Karr Brass Band 3:45pm honoring Derric... Read more

Rhythm Room 02/28/20

Sat, 02/29/20

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

1 Homer's Theme Albert King,Steve Cropper,Pop Staples 02:14 Jammed Together 2 Isn't That So Wilson Pickett 03:16 Pickett In The Pocket (RCA) (LP Rip) 3 Burying Ground Robert Cray 02:59 That's What I Heard 4 Willie & Laura Mae Jones Bettye Swann 02:46 Bettye Swann 5 Top Ten Gre... Read more

WWOZ Piano Night 2020

Thu, 02/27/20

Wed, 02/26/20

Authored by: Carrie Booher

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is celebrating women's history month with a new concert series, "Chanteuse: Celebrating Women in New Orleans Music," starting Thursday, March 5 with a set from Germaine Bazzle. This series features some of the best and brightest fe... Read more

Video: Krewe of Red Beans, Lundi Gras 2020

Mon, 02/24/20

The Krewe of Red Beans parades through the Marigny-- happy Lundi Gras!!! Read more

Recipe: Tasso Pasta

Mon, 02/24/20

Tasso--cajun cured pork shoulder--has great flavor that works well with a rich sauce, as in this pasta recipe, which also includes tomatoes, cream, and Pecorino-Romano. Note: Some tasso is sold with a layer of spice mix caked on the outer surface, as described in the proce... Read more