The funk fusion group blends genuine storytelling with synth-laden theatrics to create a show that’s one of a kind.

photo by the apollo theatre in NYC

Hometown heroes Tank and The Bangas are gaining in popularity, and for good reason. The funk/R&B/blues/fusion group is h...

This band has been near and dear to my heart ever since my anxious teenage high school days. American Football was a band I held to the most high, with Brand New sitting second place among the greats. “American Football (LP2)” represents a culmination of the last 17 ye...

The Oak Street Po Boy festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

In a city like New Orleans, where fried foods are king and the good times never stop rolling, one sandwich dominates them all. We aren’t talking about your typical hoagie here, people. The “Poor B...

Too broke for Voodoo Fest? No worries! We got you covered! Here are just a few things to get your Halloween fix this year, on a budget that’s just downright scary.

1. Rocky Horror Picture Show @ midnight at The Prytania featuring the Well Hung Speakers Shadowcast!

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Every year for 30 years the Krewe of O.A.K. has put on a bash for those too eager to wait for Mardi Gras season. The festivities begin promptly at 7:30 P.M. where the Krewe lines up off the corner of Oak Street and Carrolton Avenue. As they turn the corner of Oak, the...

The last time we saw the Avett Brothers was on the full length “Magpie and the Dandelion”. With the new year comes a new album and a slightly tweaked sound for the folk band from North Carolina. Fans of “I And Love And You” and “The Carpenter” may be hesitant to some o...

Every July the residents of New Orleans descend upon Julia Street to feast upon the visual feast of art galleries and soft openings. The only rule of this grand get together, you MUST wear something white.  White Linen Night, sponsored by Whitney Bank, is a classy bloc...

Every July the residents of New Orleans come together to celebrate the “Running of the Bulls” festival held at The Sugarmill downtown. The “bulls” in this case are members of New Orleans’ own Big Easy Rollergirls as well as other derby girls from across the nation. Run...