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BIG FREEDIA HITS FUSE TV THIS FALL
The queen diva of New Orleans bounce, Big Freedia, is about to become a TV star. The Fuse TV network announced this week that Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce will premiere on Wednesday, September 18.
Freedia's outsized personality will likely shine in a show that follows her and cohorts Mr. Ghetto, Sissy Nobby and others as they struggle to take their music to the next level of success. The days when sissy bounce was strictly an underground phenomenon are officially over. MORE...
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"EMPOWER MUSICIANS" AWARD PRESENTED TO OGDEN AFTER HOURS
Sweet Home New Orleans presents the Ogden Museum's "Ogden After Hours" series with one of the first Empower Musicians Seal of Approval awards this Thursday, June 13.
The Ogden series is one of four local venues selected by this SHNO to receive a "seal" that certifies its credibility and commitment to the prosperity of New Orleans musicians. All venues are vetted through a process developed by Sweet Home New Orleans. MORE...
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The Mumford and Sons concert scheduled for June 13 in New Orleans ( OffBeat ran a contest to give away tickets; ticket winners will be notified of the rescheduled event) has been postponed due to health issues of one the band members. DETAILS HERE.
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UPCOMING LIVE MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS
6/13: Brass-A-Holics @ Publiq House
6/14: Raw Oyster Cult @ Tipitina's
6/15: Tommy Malone @ Chickie Wah Wah
6/16: Heart to Heart with Cindy Scott
@ Caf� Istanbul
6/17: Glen David Andrews @ d.b.a.
6/18: Geoff Clapp Band @ Snug Harbor
6/19: Pat Benetar and Neil Giraldo
@ House of Blues
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BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO:
IN THE PINK OF HEALTH
Earlier this year, Stanley "Buckwheat Zydeco" Dural cancelled upcoming shows and underwent treatment for cancer. He's just revelaed to his fans and OffBeat that he's now cancer-free and ready to resume his touring schedule. Welcome back, Buckwheat. We're thrilled you're spreading the Louisiana musical word!
MORE NEWS:
Jazz in the Park spring season finale June 13 features Kermit Ruffins and Michael Baptiste.
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Thankfully, I'm not the only media person who's stood up for the idea of legalizing marijuana (both usage and sales). The TP has allowed editorials from Jarvis deBerry (and also from James Gill, who has now decamped for the Advocate). I think it's ridiculous and disingenuous for anyone in this day and age to decry marijuana legalization.
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SPOTLIGHT: IN OFFBEAT THIS MONTH
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No longer a subdude, Tommy Malone talks about his newest recording on MC Records. It's been a long road back from Katrina and he's reconnected with his brother Dave after the break-up of the Radiators, spent time writing songs in Nashville, and is collaborating with old friend Jim Scheurich.
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THE LEGENDARY NEW ORLEANS
CLARINETIST GEORGE LEWIS
New Orleans pianist Lars Edegran talks about George Lewis' unique clarinet style, his life and times, and GHB Recordings' new compilation of Lewis' "greatest hits."
LAST WEEK:
SUNPIE FOLLOWS HIS SPIRITS
Perennial zydeco festival favorite (and National Park Service ranger) Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes talks about his new album and how he's influenced by "the spirits" in New Orleans.
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Shamarr Allen doesn't like to be categorized. One of the city's most talented trumpeters and performers, Allen's road to success post-Katrina has been one that's led to some surprising turns.
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