The mercury is rising and school's out, so lets celebrate "no more pencils, no more books". When the sun goes down and the heat breaks, hop into a cool club and check out one of these smokin' acts in New Orleans this week.
After all of the music at Jazz Fest and around town last week, local ears should be fully attuned to the best live music in New Orleans. But let's be honest: we are damn tired after all of that walking around and dancing on the Fair Grounds. This week is a good time to pull up a chair at a great venue and give a listen to something a little more low-key. Such as...
What happens at the Jazz Fest Fair Grounds stays at the Fair Grounds -- because when the sun goes down, the action moves into bars and live music clubs around New Orleans.
Greg Rhoades interviews Drew Heller from African/folk/rock/jam band Toubab Krewe -- a fusion instrumental band that brings a roster of gear to the stage, from traditional African fiddles and lutes to electric guitars. Toubab Krewe will be performing in New Orleans the week between Jazz Fest weekends on May 1st and May 2nd at the Maison on Frenchmen.
Welcome to French Quarter Fest weekend!
The Fest runs from 11a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday, April 12 - Sunday, April 15 on 22 stages spread throughout the French Quarter. This weekend is all about New Orleans music - as local as it gets, the fest features more than 800 local musicians and 65+ New Orleans restaurants. In order to negotiate what is now a four-day throw-down, follow these Fest tips from a seasoned New Orleans music festival veteran.
Come April, things in New Orleans not only begin warming up on the thermometer, clubs and music venues around town start getting hot – gaining momentum for French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest. Keep your eyes open and your ears peeled for these great shows this week.
The bounce and swish in the Superdome won't be the only sweet sounds heard this weekend in New Orleans. If you're in town from, say...Kentucky, Kansas, or Ohio, be sure to see some of the city's famous live, local music!
Spring has sprung in New Orleansand after a liberal soaking from the storms, hopefully some of the nasty pollen blanketing our live oaks will be washed down the storm drains and we can get on with the true business of spring....festivals, food and music!
Growing up in South Louisiana, the only St. Patrick's tradition I knew about was wearing something green – without a bit of green on, it meant open season on getting pinched all day long.
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