New Orleans Nightlife Guide - New Orleans Bars And Clubs, Late night places to eat, Live Music, New Orleans Musicians And much more search our site for all the hottest venues in the city http://www.nolanitelife.com/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:25:22 +0000 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.nolanitelife.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.nolanitelife.com/ New Orleans Nightlife Guide - New Orleans Bars And Clubs, Late night places to eat, Live Music, New Orleans Musicians And much more search our site for all the hottest venues in the city http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1731-.html 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... Karen Dalton Beninato Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:54:21 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1730-.html 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 figures, your own record label and fashion lines,... Matt Shamblin Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:17:02 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1729-.html 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... Kim Ranjbar Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:11:50 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1728-.html 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... Kim Ranjbar Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:09:32 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1727-.html 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,... Meghan Jones Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:52:08 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1725-.html 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... Meghan Jones Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:26:55 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1724-.html 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... Karlee Hileman Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:16:28 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1723-.html 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... Alec Fatherree Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:09:18 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1722-.html 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... Alec Fatherree Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:07:33 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1720-.html 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... Karlee Hileman Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:00:52 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1719-.html 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... Guru Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:12:33 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1718-ying-yang-twins-share-the-love-for-you-me-and-everybody-else.html 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 twin Kaine (and briefly,... Alec Fatherree Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:55:08 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1715-.html The Piety St Band and John Scofield at Tipitina's on January 16th, 2010 Click here to see the full photo gallery! Jeffrey Dupuis Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:06:20 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1714-.html "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... Martha Alguera Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:50:32 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1713-.html 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... Alec Fatherree Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:47:36 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1712-.html "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... Martha Alguera Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:41:21 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1710-.html 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... Meghan Jones Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:21:01 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1709-.html 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... Associated Press Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:26:54 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1705-.html 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... Alec Fatherree Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:04:30 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1703-.html Juvenile CD Release Party at House of Blues December 2nd, 2009 Click here to see the full photo gallery! Greg Rhoades Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:39:13 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1702-.html NEW ORLEANS | Sunday was a dark and twisted night for the House of Blues as electro-industrial pioneers Skinny Puppy stormed the stage with their pummelling rhythms and harsh electronics.

Since their first releases in the mid-80's, Skinny Puppy's cEvin Key and Nivek Ogre have pushed the... NEW ORLEANS | Sunday was a dark and twisted night for the House of Blues as electro-industrial pioneers Skinny Puppy stormed the stage with their pummelling rhythms and harsh electronics.

Since their first releases in the mid-80's, Skinny Puppy's cEvin Key and Nivek Ogre have pushed the... Alec Fatherree Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:32:38 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1701-.html NEW ORLEANS | Dax Riggs' solo shows are almost always played from a chair in the middle of the stage. He just sits with an acoustic guitar and plays a mix of original songs and covers in his own very distinct style. He opened with "Night is the Notion" which had a lot of people singing along, and followed... Angela Schroeder Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:30:31 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1700-.html

NEW ORLEANS | Friday night felt like Halloween again at Howlin' Wolf when horror punk icons The Misfits brought their B-movie inspired sounds to a diverse and dedicated crowd.

One of the most recognizable and influential bands in the early hardcore punk scene, The Misfits have...

NEW ORLEANS | Friday night felt like Halloween again at Howlin' Wolf when horror punk icons The Misfits brought their B-movie inspired sounds to a diverse and dedicated crowd.

One of the most recognizable and influential bands in the early hardcore punk scene, The Misfits have... Alec Fatherree Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:28:27 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1699-a-full-throttle-thanksgiving-leads-to-music-food-and-plenty-to-think-about.html NEW ORLEANS | I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving. I woke up hung over from the night before and cooked my first turkey ever. The weather was cool and the streets were empty. You could tell that everyone was in their homes sampling some delicious southern Thanksgiving cooking because there... Carolina Gallup Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:24:35 +0000 http://www.nolanitelife.com/component/content/article/1697-.html Martha Alguera Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:23:11 +0000