Archive for LMB NOLA
RECAP / PHOTOS: Dirty Projectors plus Wye Oak @ House of Blues 8/4/12
This past Saturday night could only be described as a perfect summer storm of good music and good times in the Crescent City. Satchmo Summerfest kicked off at the Old U.S. Mint about noontime and kept up the funky beats until it was time to throw on your Sunday’s best... more
PREVIEW: Big K.R.I.T. @ House of Blues – 8/7/12
WHO: Big K.R.I.T. WHERE: House of Blues WHEN: Tuesday, Aug. 7 – Doors at 8 p.m. || Show at 9 p.m. TICKETS: $20 (PURCHASE) Mississippi hip-hop sensation Big K.R.I.T. hits the House of Blues on Tuesday in support of Live from the Underground, his “debut album.” The record, released in June on Def... more
PREVIEW: Dirty Projectors plus Wye Oak @ House of Blues – 8/4/12
WHO: WTUL Presents Dirty Projectors plus Wye Oak WHERE: House of Blues, New Orleans French Quarter WHEN: Saturday, August 4th – doors at 8:00, show at 9:00 TICKETS: $20.00 (PURCHASE) Fresh of their latest album, Swing Lo Magellan, the Dirty Projectors are bringing their smoothly flamboyant and fidgety style of musical bliss to the... more
PREVIEW: Father John Misty @ One Eyed Jacks – 10/17/12
WHO: Live Music Blog: NOLA presents: Father John Misty WHERE: One Eyed Jacks WHEN: Wednesday, October 17th – Doors at 9:00 TICKETS: $12.00 (PURCHASE) Folks, several months ago we were lucky enough to have an all-star cast of entertainers dip into One Eyed Jacks to warm our hearts, and since that historic night when... more
VIDEOS: Anders Osborne and Billy Iuso Jam In The Van – 6/17/12
It was a hell-boiling hot day on Dumaine street when the heady captains of Jam in the Van rolled into the Mid-City cradle of one of New Orleans’ most beloved musicians, Anders Osborne. And as if a solo performance wouldn’t have been righteous enough, Anders’ trusted touring companion, guitarist... more
WATCH: Theresa Andersson “Injuns” (Live at Relix), Listen to new LP Street Parade
Check out Andersson’s excellent new release Street Parade below – definitely in the running with a couple others for the Crescent City’s finest album of 2012. Also, to keep track of her whereabouts this summer and fall, check out Theresa on Facebook. Street Parade Mini-Doc
PHOTOS / VIDEOS: Orgone @ One Eyed Jacks – 6/2/12
Hey you crazy folk, enjoy these photos and videos of Orgone at One Eyed Jacks, taken by Ali and Mike Kerr, our lovely friends at Southern Exposure Photography.Also, take a look back at Lon Marchand’s illustrious review of this hot lil’ midweek funk session. And some more… And the absolutely incredible... more
Rebirth Brass Band set to tour with Red Hot Chili Peppers
Yes, you read that right. The homegrown, Grammy-winning, brass-banging soldiers of soul from New Orleans, The Rebirth Brass Band, has just announced 8 tour dates with Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers, Red Hot Chili Peppers. While this is HUGELY exciting, its hard to say that the tour accompaniment is... more
Dr. John’s “Big Shot” Swagger
Show me a song / songwriter with more authentic swagger and you’ll win the grand prize. Here’s the catch: it’s impossible. See the lyrics below and answer us some questions (with nods to Carles). What hip-hop artist would you like to see cover / sample this song? Could “Big Shot” be... more
PHOTOS / VIDEOS: The Flaming Lips Breaking World Records @ House of Blues NOLA – 6/28/12
The Flaming Lips chose right, ending their epic world-breaking jaunt across the Southland by bus on Decatur Street in New Orleans with a show at the House of Blues (their 8th in 23 1/2 Hours, eclipsing Jay-Z’s prior record). It was The Flaming Lips first time playing NOLA since their... more
PREVIEW: Sweet and Sweaty Saturdays at Tipitina’s – Win Tickets!
Ladies and gentlemen, get your ears, faces, mouths, throats, minds and souls ready and pumped up for LMB’s weekly ticket giveaways for Saturday shows at Tipitina’s Uptown this summer. That’s right, we’re going to be giving away two pairs of tickets each week for the following shows, so stay... more
