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Shamarr Allen Releases New Single 'Internet Troll Anthem'
by Michael Major - June 20, 2023 True Orleans 2 was recorded and produced by Allen at his own studio in New Orleans and features the multi-talent playing trumpet, trombone, drums, keyboards, and bass as well as programming the electronic drums. The album includes a new version of the hometown favorite “Weekend Dance” featuring gues... 
Big Freedia Releases New Single 'Central City Freestyle'
by Michael Major - March 31, 2023 The New Orleans Queen of Bounce kicked off the year serving sickening looks as the face of Rick Owens x Converse collaboration campaign, got her entrepreneur on with the announcement of her new TV show Big Freedia Means Business coming Summer 2023 via Fuse TV, and unveiling plans to open her own hot... 
New Orleans Musician Dave Jordan Releases New LP 'Keep Going'
by Michael Major - December 29, 2022 For nearly three decades, Dave Jordan has been a staple of the New Orleans and south Louisiana music scene. He's been described as the swampy lovechild of Tom Petty, John Prine and Dr. John and “the personification of the New Orleans ethos”. His music freely flows between New Orleans funk, Americana... 
Soundtrack Released for Documentary TAKE ME TO THE RIVER: NEW ORLEANS
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022 Today Petaluma Records released the soundtrack to Take Me To The River: New Orleans — the album and feature documentary film feature new recordings from The Neville Brothers, PJ Morton, Big Freedia, G-Eazy, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Snoop Dogg, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Bell... 
Shamarr Allen Releases New Single 'Dance With Me'
by Michael Major - March 28, 2022 The official music video for “Dance With Me” is a fun and beautiful visual representation of the many cultures found within New Orleans featuring Kermit Ruffins, Big Sam, Baby Dolls, Zulu Tramps, Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale, Pussy Footers, True Orleans Brass Band, Beyjorettes and DJ Polo 504.... 
Saxophonist Calvin Johnson's 'Notes of a Native Son is out Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 18, 2022 Calvin Johnson's new album, Notes of a Native Son, is evidence that he has learned the foundation and nuance of this majestic city's music and imprinted its influences onto his own craft.... 
Ledisi, Big Freedia & More Featured on TAKE ME TO THE RIVER Soundtrack
by Michael Major - January 07, 2022 The Take Me To The River: New Orleans album features new recordings from PJ Morton, The Neville Brothers, G-Eazy, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Snoop Dogg, Dumpstaphunk, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, William Bell, Ani DiFranco, Donald Harrison, Ledisi, and many more. Listen to “Act Like You Know” ft. Dee... 
Tank and The Bangas Confirm Extensive Run of Fall Tour Dates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 08, 2021 The EP follows the release of the New Orleans-based band’s major label debut, Green Balloon, which arrived in 2019 to widespread critical praise.... 
New NPR Documentary From WXPN/Philadelphia Explores Haiti's Influence On New Orleans Music
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2021 A new year-long project that explores and celebrates the influences of Haiti on New Orleans' famed music, culture and community is being launched today by Philadelphia public music radio station WXPN.... 
Ric Robertson - Strange World Coming September 25
by Robert Diamond - August 18, 2020 Ric Robertson’s Strange World EP drips with syrupy trance-funk like an intergalactic spacecraft rising from swampy waters at the far edges of the galaxy, crash-landing in the middle of Frenchmen Street. ... 
Delfeayo Marsalis Kicks Off KEEP NOLA MUSIC ALIVE With Virtual Concert
by A.A. Cristi - July 21, 2020 Understanding both the professional and financial uncertainty facing native New Orleans musicians, trombonist, composer and producer Delfeayo Marsalis is launching a new non-profit designed to help keep the city's music culture thriving. ... 
'Last Waltz New Orleans' All-Star Tribute Show To Take Place During JazzFest
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 04, 2020 Robbie Robertson, Keith Wortman, Sebastian Robertson, Blackbird Presents and Live Nation are thrilled to announce The Last Waltz New Orleans: An All-Star Celebration of the Band's Historic Farewell Concert to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the historic Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, LA.... 
Gina Forsyth Stars In A Concert of Cajun Music At OSA
by A.A. Cristi - February 18, 2020 The Folk Music Society of New York presents Cajun fiddler extraordinaire Gina Forsyth in concert on Friday, March 20, 7:30pm, at OSA, 220 E. 23 Street, seventh floor. ... 
Sheryl Crow and Usher to Perform in New Orleans on NEW YEAR'S ROCKIN' EVE
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 10, 2019 dick clark productions and ABC announced today that multi-platinum selling artists Sheryl Crow and Usher will perform on a?oeDick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020,a?? live from the Allstate® Fan Fest in New Orleans, where locals and tourists gather each year to celebrate the Ne... 
The Samantha Fish Cigar Box Guitar Festival Sets 2020 Dates in New Orleans
by Abigail Charpentier - November 12, 2019 The Samantha Fish Cigar Box Guitar Festival – New Orleans 2020 will take place over four days (Wednesday, January 15 through Saturday, January 18) in two of the city's best live music venues: New Orleans' top Americana club, Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal St. 504-304-4714), which will host the Festiva... 
Anders Osborne Releases 'Buddha And The Blues'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 26, 2019 - Anders Osborne's new full-length album Buddha and the Blues is now available worldwide, just in time for a whirlwind of performances surrounding the heralded New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. ... 
New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Returns from 3-Year Recording Hiatus with "Songs: The Music of Allen Toussaint" on Storyville Records
by Robert Diamond - March 03, 2019 The renowned New Orleans Jazz Orchestra reflects on the wide-ranging influence of the Big Easy's own Allen Toussaint, the legendary composer, singer, pianist, and producer, with the March 29 digital release of "Songs: The Music of Allen Toussaint" on Storyville Records (physical release is... 
Paul and Linda McCartney Present Reissue Of PROFESSOR LONGHAIR LIVE ON THE QUEEN MARY
by Tori Hartshorn - February 22, 2019 Originally released in 1978 on Harvest Records, Professor Longhair's Live on the Queen Mary documents a legendary performance from the Venus and Mars album release party thrown by Paul and Linda McCartney and Wings in 1975.... 
Leyla McCalla Releasing One Off Single On NOLA's Special Man Industries
by Tori Hartshorn - January 30, 2019 Special Man Industries is proud to announce its fourth release, 'Eh La Bas' by Leyla McCalla & the Special Men (the Special Man Industries house band) b/w 'Eat That Chicken' by the Special Man Brass Band. This release will be available exclusively via digital download and limited edition 45 rpm reco... 
Galactic Release New Single TOUCH GET CUT (feat. Erica Falls) From New Album Out 2/8
by Tori Hartshorn - January 25, 2019 Galactic are thrilled to share the blistering feminist anthem “Touch Get Cut (feat. Erica Falls)”, from their forthcoming album Already Ready Already due out February 8th, 2019 on Galactic's own Tchoup-Zilla Records through Thirty Tigers. “Touch, touch get cut / Back off me daddy leave the girl alon... 
Craft Recordings to Release Feelin' Right Saturday Night: The Ric & Ron Anthology 12/7
by Tori Hartshorn - November 15, 2018 Craft Recordings has announced the release of Feelin' Right Saturday Night: The Ric & Ron Anthology,in celebration of the 60th anniversary of pioneering New Orleans R&B label Ric Records and its sister label Ron Records. The CD and digital formats are due out on December 7th, following the exclusive... 
The Fillmore New Orleans Announces All-Star Opening Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 15, 2018 Following last week's huge surprise announcement with two Grand Opening shows featuring Foo Fighters, The Fillmore New Orleans just released its spectacular first concert line-up as part of the venue's on-going opening celebrations. Tickets go on sale Friday October 19 at 10AM CST. ... 
Foo Fighters to Headline Two-Night Grand Opening of The Fillmore New Orleans
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 08, 2018 Mardi Gras kicks off early next year with Foo Fighters and the February grand opening of The Fillmore, a state-of-the-art 2,200 capacity live entertainment venue setting new standard for Southeastern United States music clubs.... 
Maggie Koerner Signs with Concord Records
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 02, 2018 Concord Records is pleased to announce the signing of acclaimed singer/songwriter Maggie Koerner. Originally from Shreveport and based in New Orleans, she has worked with acts like Galactic and The Revivalists, and has performed with her own band at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Austin... 
Harry Connick, Jr. Announces Show At The London Palladium
by Macon Prickett - July 17, 2018 GRAMMY and Emmy Award winner Harry Connick, Jr., today announces a U.K. show at the iconic London Palladium. Hailed for his live and recorded musical performances, the Tony nominated Broadway male lead brings 'A New Orleans Tricentennial Celebration' tour to the capital on 10 October 2018. Tickets g... |
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