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JazzAscona Turns... Pink
The 28th edition of JazzAscona, “Sophisticated Lady," is dedicated to the role of women in jazz and is proud to present some of the world’s great female artists, alongside stars of jazz and young, undiscovered talents. JazzAscona is a festival specialized in classic jazz and the music of New Orleans, a grand festival that takes place ...
The Hoppin' John Orchestra: The Hoppin' John Orchestra
by Wade Luquet
Bands outside of New Orleans who claim to play New Orleans style are generally like cooks outside the city that claim to cook its cuisine--it's a noble attempt and tastes good, but they often do not quite get it. There always seems to be one ingredient missing. The Philadelphia-based Hoppin' John Orchestra gets it. This sixteen ...
Pianist / Vocalist Marcia Ball to Perform in Wilmington
Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/vocalist/songwriter Marcia Ball, touring in support of her Grammy-nominated Alligator Records CD, Roadside Attractions, will perform live on Friday, February 17, 2012 at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington. Ball's groove-laden New Orleans R&B, heart-wrenching ballads and driving Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite of music fans everywhere. Her music mixes ...
Pianist/Vocalist Marcia Ball to Perform in Sellersville
Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/vocalist/songwriter Marcia Ball, touring in support of her latest Alligator Records CD, Roadside Attractions, will perform live on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at the Sellersville Theater in Sellersville. Ball's groove-laden New Orleans R&B, heart-wrenching ballads and driving Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite of music fans everywhere. Her music mixes equal ...
The Voodoo Experience: New Orleans, USA, October 28-30, 2011
by Mike Perciaccante
The Voodoo Experience City Park New Orleans, LA October 28-30, 2011 Halloween in New Orleans can only mean one thing. Voodoo...a three day music festival, highlighted by a blending of high profile national and local musical acts representing many different genres. It also features food, amusement park rides, interactive art installations--including The ...
Etta James "Heart & Soul / A Retrospective" On Hip-O Select / Geffen / Chess
For better than five decades, the great Etta James has been a musical force—a dynamo in concert; a major R&B hit-maker in the '50s, '60s, right into the '70s; a jazz Grammy® winner in the '90s; and an acknowledged influence on singers from Irma Thomas to Janis Joplin to Christina Aguilera. Throughout that time, James created ...
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Days 4-7: May 5-8, 2011
by Sandy Ingham
Days 1-3 | Days 4-7 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival New Orleans, LA April 27-May 6, 2011 Day 4: Thursday May 5, 2011 Vibraphonist Stefon Harris and Blackout was the featured act in the WWOZ Jazz Tent, but Christian Scott stole the show. Scott--the young New ...
Pianist / Vocalist Marcia Ball Celebrates New Release in Philadelphia
"Based in Austin and steeped in New Orleans, Marcia Ball plumbs the richness of both musical meccas. From rootsy swamp pop and blues-drenched boogie woogie to languid ballads, Ball is equally comfortable with brash roadhouse romps and caressing love songs." —USA Today Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/vocalist/songwriter Marcia Ball will celebrate the release of her new Alligator Records ...
Mystery Street Records Set to Release "Nine Lives"
New Orleans — Mystery Street Records is proud to present Nine Lives, A Musical Adaptation (Volume 1) by Colman deKay and Paul Sanchez, a two CD collection of 24 original songs, set for release March 1, 2011. Over one hundred musicians (mostly from New Orleans) perform on the album, including Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint, John Boutte, ...
Mystery Street Records Debuts with “Sounds of New Orleans: Frenchmen Street”
New Orleans: Mystery Street Records is celebrating its official launch with the February 1st release of Sounds of New Orleans: Frenchmen Street, the first in a series of themed CDs that explore the phenomenally eclectic music of New Orleans. Fresh off an incredibly successful last few years with the fan-funded and volunteer run Threadhead Records label ...
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