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Uncle Lionel Batiste Celebrated in Song

Tue, 07/10/12

Authored by: Olivia Greene

This Wednesday, July 10 we'll remember and celebrate the life of Uncle Lionel Batiste from perhaps a less familiar vantagepoint. One of my favorite memories of Uncle Lionel are the times he would occassionally sit next to me and softly sing the old songs of his youth most ... Read more

Mark Bingham visits Wednesday's New Orleans Music Show

Tue, 07/10/12

Authored by: George Ingmire

Tune this Wednesday, July 11th for 3 hours with Mark Bingham. For those who don't know Mark, he's a producer, arranger, musician, engineer, visionary, cook, he does it all! (validated source - pietystreetcom) His studio, Piety Street Studios is in the Bywater section of ... Read more

Paying Tribute to Uncle Lionel

Tue, 07/10/12

Authored by: Sally Young

Tune in this week as WWOZ's show hosts pay tribute to Lionel Batiste, everybody's favorite uncle. Read more

"Evan Christopher: Live at Clever Wines"

Tue, 07/10/12

On this week’s program, we enjoy an hour of Evan Christopher, recorded live at Clever Wine Bar in Mid-City. During the program, Evan and I talk about New Orleans, the clarinet and some of his musical heroes. I also visit Murf Reeves of Sylvain Restaurant and Chris Hannah ... Read more

In Memoriam: Uncle Lionel Batiste

Sun, 07/08/12

Authored by: Leslie Molson

WWOZ is deeply saddened by the loss of Uncle Lionel as we keep his family and bandmembers in our prayers. Whether you saw him performing with the Treme Brass Band, hat tipped to the side, or strolling through the Quarter, cane in hand, he was always a true gentleman. Read more

"Summer Love" Benefit Concert @ Circle Bar Sunday 7/8

Sat, 07/07/12

Authored by: Mark LaMaire

Don't miss this amazing concert: Circle Bar (1032 St. Charles Ave. @ Lee Circle) is hosting "Summer Love" benefit concert, sponsored by the New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation, benefiting One World Family international health & education initiatives in Thailand/Bur... Read more

Sophisticated Ladies in Switzerland

Wed, 07/04/12

Authored by: Sally Young

Holding her hand carved granite JazzAscona Award, Irma Thomas thanked the crowd assembled in the Jazz ClubTorre Tent after her performance. Still on their feet after her second set, they cheered for the Soul Queen of New Orleans, for that night she was the Soul Queen of Asc... Read more

"Bosco Stomp"

Tue, 07/03/12

Authored by: George Ingmire

On this week’s program, we celebrate music and food and their connection to culture and history. In the first half, Cajun music meets up with fishing, as we enjoy the Lost Bayou Ramblers with some oysters and pasta, alligator sauce piquant and Hummingbird cake at Borgne resta... Read more

Annual reading of Declaration of Independence and then Special Guest

Mon, 07/02/12

Authored by: David Kunian

The Tone Scientists of the Tuesday Kitchen Sink are proud to bring you the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence, the ur-document of these United States. We will bring it to you with the list of grievances and consanguinuity. Of course, there will be music to ... Read more

Some Hot Zydeco After the 4th

Sat, 06/30/12

Authored by: Father Ron

John Blanchar at Rock ‘n Bowl, has booked a couple of hot Zydeco acts for the weekend after the 4^th – Geno Delafose and Amanda Shaw. Read more

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