“There are two great cities in America,” said Larry Kirwan, founder and
front-man of legendary progressive Celtic rock band, Black 47. “One is New
York City; the other is New Orleans.”
On Nov. 8, 2014, Black 47 will headline the Irish Network- New Orleans
(IN-NOLA) Famine ...
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In New Orleans this November, “feast or famine” will take on new meaning
thanks to a feast of Irish music events taking place as part of the 2014
annual International Irish Famine Commemoration.
The Irish Famine Commemoration runs from Nov. 6, 2014 through Nov. 9, 2014. ...
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I'll be in subbing for the Traditional Jazz show tomorrow, Thursday, July 10,
2014 from 9-11am. Joining me will be John Joyce, bassist for New Orleans
favorites The Smoking Time Jazz Club. John is one of the most knowledgeable
and committed jazz musicians I've had the ple...
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It was a glorious day!
Over 30 years ago I found myself at my first, no adult supervision Mardi
Gras. My friend Anna turned on the radio as we got costumed and I stopped in
my tracks. I couldn’t believe that there was a station playing the music my
father played (traditiona...
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Join us this week on the Rhythm Room. Special guest DJ Daniel Phillips author
of the great Louisiana music blog "Home Of The Groove"(
homeofthegroove.blogspot.com/) will be stopping by with lots of rare vinyl
45's of New Orleans soul & funk.
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This weekend, I'll help you to get ready for one of my super funky heroes,
Bootsy Collins, returning to town next weekend. He'll perform at the House of
Blues New Orleans on Friday, October 25. However, on this Saturday, October
19, I'll do a special Bootsy-Thon mini marath...
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Join us this Saturday midnight to 3am Sunday morning for "music you've never
heard by musicians you've never heard of..." Music from golden age of
Americana, the 1950s to 1970s, when race and popular records broke though the
separation barriers. Inspired us. Made us bet...
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We didn't think one person could replace the AA and the Boudin Man so we got
two. Old Man River and Russell Shelton will host this weeks Wednesday edition
of the Kitchen Sink. We have prepared a special show where we will feature
different versions, remakes and remixes. A ...
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Join Brice Nice and Alski this Friday night for another edition of Sound
Clash, a friendly musical duel. As usual the only rule is staying in the
groove.
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