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Here's the situation: No Jersey Shore at New Orleans nightclub

Karen Dalton Beninato — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:54:21 +0100

NEW ORLEANS | The Situation is on notice -- New Orleans' Republic nightclub has a new dress code posted at its entrance: "If it's on Jersey Shore, it won't get through the door."

The idea came to Nick Thomas, the club's director of programming, while watching the MTV show. "The whole thing is so funny because I was literally watching Jersey Shore in passing at 4 a.m. after beiRead More...

Jay-Z brings Brooklyn to a sell-out crowd at the Arena last night

Matt Shamblin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:17:02 +0100

NEW ORLEANS | In his first public return to the city since his 2008 performance with Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z stormed onstage at the New Orleans Arena last night before a sold-out audience and never looked back.
When you have 10 Grammys, a net worth well over nine figurRead More...

Friday's reception to kick off the 4th Annual French Quarter Wine Festival

Kim Ranjbar — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:11:50 +0100

NEW ORLEANS | Dionysus was known as the liberator, freeing one from one's normal self, by madness, ecstasy or wine.

The Greek god might not make an appearance, but there will certainly be ecstasy and most definitely wine this Friday at the grand opening reception for the 4th annual French Quarter Wine Festival at the Maison Dupuy Hotel. Ambrosial wineRead More...

The Louisiana Restaurant Association presents “We Live to Eat”

Kim Ranjbar — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:09:32 +0100

A few weeks ago, I received a mysterious invitation in the mail requesting my presence at an event hosted by the Greater New Orleans Chapter of the Louisiana Restaurant Association at Muriel’s Jackson Square. It was quite vague, mentioning only an unveiling of brand new culinary movement called “We Live to Eat”.

As Read More...

Dessa Darling brings her much-compared mouth to The Parish Room this weekend

Meghan Jones — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:52:08 +0100

Spoken word artist Dessa may have arrived at her art form by accident, but now that she's there, it seems like she was headed towards it the whole time.

After a Valentine's Day spent single left Dessa a bit blue, her roommate took her to a slam to lift her spirits. Dessa, a self-professed literary arts lover, loved it. The roommate then said the magic, encouraging words: "I thinRead More...

New Orleans not on the Men's Health list of America's drunkest cities

Meghan Jones — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:26:55 +0100

That's right. Men's Health magazine recently released a list of the drunkest cities in America. And this is where you're expecting me to tell you that we are right up there at #1, where we usually seem to be on all those unfavorable lists: obesity, cancer rates, poor education, etc.

And that is what I would tell you - the sad fact that we areRead More...

Fashion forward for Spring

Karlee Hileman — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:16:28 +0100

Mardi Gras is now just a memory. Now that it's time to put away the purple, green and gold, we’re left realizing, yet again, that accessorizing with boas and beads is only appropriate for two weeks out of the year. Mardi Gras' coming to an end means recovering. But more importantly it means the start of spring is quickly approaching. It's Read More...

The Crystal Method powers through Lundi Gras with a breakbeat

Alec Fatherree — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:09:18 +0100

NEW ORLEANS | Hot on the heels of MSTRKRFT's standout performance on Saturday and VH1's "Daisy of Love" Valentine's Day party, Ampersand nightclub brought in Mardi Gras day with a bang and a bass kick. The club's Lundi Gras party featured back-to-back performances by house music pioneer Charles Feelgood and breakbeat champions The Crystal Method.

Though the party was Read More...

MSTRKRFT brings the noise to Ampersand for Samedi Gras

Alec Fatherree — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:07:33 +0100

NEW ORLEANS | As a professed electronic music fanatic, I'll always jump at the chance to take in a mixed set from an established DJ crew, and this Mardi Gras weekend is no exception. The CBD's Ampersand nightclub hosted an over-the-top Mardi Gras kickoff bash Saturday night, with Canadian electro duo MSTRKRFT headlining.

While my previous experiences at Ampersand were often aRead More...

Mixing it up: 80% harmony and 20% variety

Karlee Hileman — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:00:52 +0100

I guess you can say my life was somewhat changed in the Spring of 2007. It was during that semester of college where three simple words became a part of my everyday life.

Just as many locals do, I decided to attend college in New Orleans. But as we all found out, a certain hurricane that I refuse to name made plans rather diffRead More...

B-52's bring their kitschy wonderland to Mardi Gras

Guru — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:12:33 +0100

NEW ORLEANS | I can still remember listening to B-97 radio back in the day and hearing the disc jockey excited that he had been allowed to bring the first B-52's album into the station. It was a Friday night, and the station's management promised that he could play cuts off the record after 8 p.m.

Needless to say lots of things have changed since then. But the sound, thatRead More...

Ying Yang Twins share the love for you, me, and everybody else

Alec Fatherree — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:55:08 +0100

NEW ORLEANS | With their 2004 song "Halftime (Stand Up and Get Crunk)" becoming an anthem for the Saints' landmark season, Atlanta crunk rappers the Ying Yang Twins have returned to New Orleans after a long hiatus to join in on the festivities. I had the opportunity to speak to Read More...

The Piety St Band and John Scofield at Tipitina's on January 16th, 2010

Jeffrey Dupuis — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:06:20 +0100

The Piety St Band and John Scofield at Tipitina's on January 16th, 2010

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Willie Nelson's stand at the House of Blues showcased a rare, amazing talent

Martha Alguera — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:50:32 +0100

"With hair as long as the generosity and talent as big as the heart, there is also a compassion that appears to be endless. Willie is a giant among men who lives inside a quiet down to earth understanding". -Leon Russell

NEW ORLEANS | What struck me the most about the sea of people at the House of Blues last Thursday night for the second of two Willie Nelson shows was tRead More...

Not 'those' Blues Brothers: Chris and Oliver Wood at The House of Blues' Parish

Alec Fatherree — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:47:36 +0100

NEW ORLEANS | For the Wood Brothers, music is clearly in the blood.

Originally hailing from Boulder, Colorado, the brothers went their separate ways as adults. Guitarist Oliver headed to Atlanta to soak up the soul of the blues, playing backup to renowned blues man Tinsley Ellis before forming his own group King Johnson (named for Freddy King and Robert Johnson). His basRead More...

Anders Osborne and Juice heat up Tipitina's on Friday night

Martha Alguera — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:41:21 +0100

"I'm gonna make my world a better place, I'm gonna keep that smile on my face, I'm gonna teach myself how to understand, I'm gonna make myself a better man, yeah!" -- Written by Anders Osborne/Performed by Keb Mo

NEW ORLEANS | The world was without a doubt a better place on Friday at Tipitina's Uptown thanks to the entertainment from some of New Orleans' finest musicians.

The faRead More...

Top 10 highs and lows of 2009 in New Orleans

Meghan Jones — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:21:01 +0100

Happy last day of 2009! Following suit with the rest of the world, we here at NewOrleans.Com and NolaNiteLife.Com offer you our own Top 10 list. This one is of the highs and lows of 2009 in New Orleans, and we're eager to here what you think! Of course, we'll start you with the bad news first, so we can end on a high note.

Lil Wayne has hometown farewell show before jail

Associated Press — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:26:54 +0100

NEW ORLEANS | Lil Wayne emerged as a top-selling musician known for his clever wordplay and risque lyrics, but like rappers before him, he's staring down a year behind bars at the peak of his career.

The artist returned to his hometown of New Orleans for a performance Monday on what he's calling his farewell tour.

• See pics from the show!

"I'm nothiRead More...

Fleur de Tease brings on the holiday cheer at One Eyed Jacks

Alec Fatherree — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:04:30 +0100

NEW ORLEANS | The gorgeous girls of Fleur de Tease burlesque brought a healthy dose of holiday spirit to One Eyed Jacks Sunday night.

After an intro from their always hilarious MC Chris Lane, the girls kicked off the performance with an ensemble dance to "Jingle Bell Rock," followed by Natasha Fiore's "Blue Christmas." The show continued with Trixie Minx' sexy "RudRead More...

Juvenile CD Release Party at House of Blues December 2nd, 2009

Greg Rhoades — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:39:13 +0100

Juvenile CD Release Party at House of Blues December 2nd, 2009

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