Ten years ago, I interviewed Gojira's vocalist and rhythm guitarist Joe Duplantier in a tour bus parked in front of The Hangar.
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The Hu Conquers New Orleans
The Huns were nomadic warriors who conquered lands from central Asia to western Europe in the 300s and 400s AD.
Boneghazi: Scary Sounds for Sad People
It was the NOLA Horror Film Festival 2019. The Prytania Theater had a small, scattered audience waiting to watch the final film of the evening.
Chef Eric Cook’s St. John Opens In New Orleans
Chef Eric Cook saw a need for something, and St. John is the answer.
Band Room: New Orleans Viral News
Band Room: New Orleans is taking over Instagram! You can follow the book at @bandroombook.
Band Room: New Orleans Featured on WGNO
Under the glow of tiki torches, she hosts a speakeasy-esque concert series in her own backyard.
Big Sam Brings Funk to The Royal Sonesta
How do you keep an interactive, energetic entertainer like Big Sam of Big Sam's Funky Nation from getting into the crowd as he performs to them?
Shaking and Baking: Big Freedia’s Garden Cookout
It's no secret that the other major passion of bounce artist Big Freedia is cooking. Since COVD-19 hit and tours got canceled...
SaxKixAve Brings it to the Backyard
It's 5:45 on a perfect Saturday, Fall weather has just arrived, and I'm sitting outside listening to SaxKixAve...
Picnic Provisions & Whiskey Is Ready For Summer
It's a lovely time for a picnic, but you don't have to sit on the ground in a sweltering park to enjoy one.
Overkill Brings Thrash To The House of Blues
If you claim to be a metalhead and haven't heard of Overkill, you either live under a rock or don't really like metal all that much.
It’s A New Decade For The House Of Blues
During a star-studded evening, the House of Blues showed off some new renovations and menu items while also presenting...
Double Dealer Opens Beneath The Orpheum Theater
Underneath the stately Orpheum Theater, you'll find a decadent, dimly-lit, and devilishly fun new drinking hole called...
Chef Amy Mehrtens Takes Over Copper Vine’s Menu
Chef Amy is no newcomer to Copper Vine Wine Pub's kitchen. She's been there for a long time crafting dishes...
Commander’s Palace Celebrates Christmas NOLA Style
Commander's Palace is always a top choice for high-end diners when they want to eat somewhere special, and that sentiment is...
NOLA Brewing’s Bash With The Lost Bayou Ramblers
NOLA Brewing is one of the longest running breweries in the greater New Orleans area, and they're only getting bigger and better...
Junior’s Set To Open On Harrison Ave.
Taking over the building that housed Cava on Harrison Avenue, Junior's will be a welcome restaurant that will more reflect the...
Festin’ With Fried Chicken
Fried chicken was obviously the reason so many people flocked to Woldenberg Park, but you can't have hot, salty fried chicken and...
On the Stage: The Bodyguard
Never having seen the film The Bodyguard, I wasn't sure what to expect other than Whitney Houston music.
On the Stage: “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”
What hardly any music fan realizes is what goes into the making of a song.
The Revivalists Ring in the New Year at the Orpheum Theatre
It's been a decade since The Revivalists formed right here in New Orleans, but I think that just now, they're hitting their stride.
Top 10 New Orleans Destinations for the Prudes in Your Life
We live in a vibrant, colorful and incredibly lively city. And though it’s hard to believe that there are people out there who don’t like...
A Review of “Ghosts of Good Times: Louisiana Dance Halls Past and Present”
The musicians have left, the dancers have ceased twirling, and there hasn't been a drink served for years, but that...
Circus City: The Emergence of Circus Culture in New Orleans
We’ve all heard about the circus. Some people dream of running away with them to lead a life of performance and entertainment.
Roots of Music Foundation Brinks the Brass
It's beautiful to see so many people wanting to help out kids that our under-served by the educational system get...
Imbibe-Rewind: Seaworthy
Oysters are a necessity down here in New Orleans, although they are available in many part of the U.S. And the New York...
Jambalaya: The Musical Rocks The Orpheum
Jambalaya: The Musical is a rollicking, fun romp through the Cajun lands of Louisiana where people live as colorfully as a sunset over the bayou.
Voodoo Fest: Saturday
Voodoo Fest is so incredibly different than last year.
Voodoo Fest: Friday
Friday is my reconnaissance; it's the day that I set aside to simply scan the perimeter and peruse the middle festivities to get my bearings...
Those Who Eat Weed: Weedeater at Siberia
It doesn’t feel like a metal show to me unless you’re dripping with sweat and smell of spilled cheap bar wafts slowly through the heat.