New Orleans Music News
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Trombones Online: Trombone Shorty Foundation Hosting “Shorty Fest” Digitally
Musical festivals and events going online allows for artists to reach greater audiences, but it also allows people to still enjoy the music of...
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Where to Watch the Saints Beat the Raiders This Monday
After the Saints' win against the Buccaneers this past Sunday, who else wouldn't be pumped to see them get another win this coming Monday?...
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Five Concerts to Stream This Labor Day Weekend
Those long-gone days when we all congregated together, listening to one or more of our favorite artists, seem so far away. For...
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Mint Condition: The NOLA Jazz Museum at the U.S. Mint Honors Local Musicians
Where Esplanade Avenue meets the Mississippi, a block from Frenchmen Street and directly behind the French Market, is a stately, intimidating building filled with wonders. The...
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Can the Save Our Stages Bill Rescue Struggling Concert Venues?
According to reporting by Variety, the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act (S. 4258) is a piece of legislation that is co-authored by Senators Amy...
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Tipitinas.TV Will Get You Grooving Again
If you're wistfully reminiscing about your favorite concerts at Tipitina's, or just missing live music in general, this solution might come as a surprise. Soon, you...
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Listen to This!: New Music You Have to Hear
Let's face it, music has most likely been your best friend during the past few months in quarantine. Whether you are cooking, taking a...
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New Orleans Musicians Band Together to Save the Music Industry
"As I'm sure you know, music is the gift that Louisiana gave the world," said Grammy-winner Dee Dee Bridgewater. A video that she was a part of...
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Last Chance to Own These Pieces of New Orleans Musical History
The downturn in tourism has made the streets of New Orleans awfully quiet for the past few months, so if you're looking for a way to get that...
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Keep NOLA Music Alive!
We're all struggling to adjust to changes in our lives because of this pandemic, but musicians are uniquely affected. With this in mind, native...
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Five Music Events Happening This Week
It's no secret that New Orleans is missing its music. In the face of COVID-19, venues and entertainers have had to come up with creative...
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band Headlines Benefit Show This Saturday
For those wondering how musicians are faring in New Orleans, look no further than this livestreamed event. The Musician Treatment Foundation...
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Rock Band Great White Plays Nightclub Despite Restrictions
Great White is a polarizing band for a number of reasons, the most notable of which is their responsibility for causing the death of 100 people...
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Satchmo Summerfest Goes Virtual for Its 20th Anniversary This Year
Satchmo Summerfest's "Seven Days of Satch," presented by Chevron, will host a virtual tribute starting July 27 through August 2. ...
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Essence Fest: Raise Your Voice Digitally This Year
Essence Festival is still happening, albeit with a few adjustments. The festival is going virtual and featuring a number of new ways to enjoy...
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Justice Comes Alive: A Virtual Live Music Event to Support Black Lives Fund
On Sunday, June 28, the all-day livestream marathon and virtual music festival Justice Comes Alive will let you tune in to live performances...
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Music Does Good: Preservation Hall to Host Benefit Concert
This Saturday, June 20, Preservation Hall is hosting a free benefit concert, known as Round Midnight Preserves, via livestream on their...
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The Importance of Sound Layering in Music Production
Some people may fall into the classic mistake of believing that producing music is a technical-oriented process. The importance of...
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Local Social Media Influencers: Still Influencing Us Through Trying Times
Here we are facing a new and constantly changing reality. Not only are there looming fears around us, but there are several adjustments being made. With situations changing by the...
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New Album Release From Mardi Gras Indian Chief Duo 79rs Gang
Putting aside "their territorial differences to make beautiful music," Big Chief Romeo from the 9th Ward and Big Chief Jermaine of the 7th Ward formed the 79rs Gang in 2013,...
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Crowdless and Remote Concerts in the Age of Social Distancing
Late last month, blues-rock artist Travis McCready performed in front of a live audience in Arkansas. The New York Times heralded the event as...
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Livestream the New Orleans Suspects on June 3
Music is coming back, but let's keep it socially distant. The New Orleans Suspects are preforming via livestream, for the first time...
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For the Love of Live Music: Quarantine Comes Alive
On Saturday, May 30th, New York music media and production company Live For Live Music, in partnership with Nugs.TV and PLUS1, will present Quarantine Comes Alive, a one-day...
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Virtual Fun With YLC and Wednesday at the Square
The Young Leadership Council (YLC) is continuing their 2020 benefit concert series by hosting a one-night virtual broadcast—YLC Wednesday at...
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Kick the Stay-at-Home Blues With the House of Blues’s Livestream Concert Series
Are you feeling those stay-at-home blues? As we practice social distancing and isolation, it's easy to get bored or to spend the time longing...
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Preservation Hall Teams up With Spotify to Back New Orleans Musicians
Preservation Hall joins Spotify in a new partnership, which will help struggling musicians during the pandemic. "Nobody's asked me to...
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Remember Roxanne?
Musicians often hide messages (or include them pretty obviously) in their lyrics, messages aimed at fellow performers. This...
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The House of Blues is Open—in Your Living Room
As we all face time in isolation, means of entertainment are becoming increasingly slim. With this in mind, the House of Blues is...
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Stay-at-Home Fest Promises to Go Viral: Catch it Soon!
From tonight until mid-May, fans of music the world over will be able to see some of their favorite artists come through their homes. Famed artists like Harry Covid...