Posts Tagged ‘House of Blues’
10 Must See NOLA Concerts This Month
After a quick breather following Mardi Gras, the concert calendar heats back up in a big way with three major events including Foburg Fest, The Buku Music & Arts Project and Hogs for the Cause going down over three consecutive weekends. Throw in St. Patrick’s Day parades on March 17th... more
PHOTOS / REVIEW: The Polyphonic Spree @ House of Blues, NOLA 2/13/12
After a few years off the road, choral psymphonic rock band The Polyphonic Spree returned this month for a quick tour of the Southland and brightened up an otherwise damp Monday night in the French Quarter with their euphoric, leave-it-all-on-the-stage enthusiasm, giving the devout fans on the floor the type... more
House of Blues NOLA Jazz Fest 2012 Late Nights Announced
House of Blues just unveiled their annual late night Jazz Fest schedule and once again it is slam-packed with familiar festival favorites, a few newcomers, and a couple of spectacular second weekend Superjams up in the friendlier, darker and tinier confines of the Parish Room.
Jazz Fest 2012 Late Night Schedule / Ticket Links
Check back periodically, this post will be updated as more shows are announced. Go crazy.
NOLA 2012: Recent Live and Studio Recordings From Local Artists
We’re already a month into 2012 and therefore it’s time to take a quick look back at what local artists were up to in January. With such big events as Jam Cruise, Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s 50th Anniversary blowout at Carnegie Hall, the Best of the Beat Awards last weekend,... more
REVIEW: JEFF the Brotherhood @ House of Blues, NOLA 1/26/12
Nashville duo JEFF the Brotherhood put together an industrious yet brief set at House of Blues last Thursday, but managed to make the most of their allotted time. The brothers Orrall — Jake on guitar and Jamin on drums – tossed headliner The Kills a softball with a revved up... more
PHOTOS: Anders Osborne Solo and Keb’ Mo’ @ House of Blues, NOLA 1/29/12
There’s something about a Sunday night in the French Quarter that is qualitatively different from other nights as the city takes a rare, collective deep breath from the events of the weekend. Wrapping a busy weekend of live music on Decatur with this 18th Anniversary accented both a great tour... more
Carnival Time: Mardi Gras 2012 Music and Parades Calendar
As always, the Winter/Spring concert calendars will heat up in a big way as the parade krewes begin to roll. Here’s a listing of concerts to pair with your 2012 parade schedule. Get out there, catch some beads and then go see some ♫♫live music♫♫! Continue on for the schedule... more
January 2012 Live Music Picks in NOLA
With the post-New Years Eve brain fog lifting and the overdue winter chill blanketing the city, it’s time to start turning our attention to all that 2012 has in store. Before Carnival season really heats up in February, right off the bat in the new year, visits to the city... more
Galactic Sets Out on Carnivale Electros Tour
Galactic is set to kick off their 2012 campaign tonight in Jacksonville, FL with a show in the intimate confines of the Freebird Live in Jacksonville Beach, the first of a mini-tour leading to their week aboard Jam Cruise 10. After a month off, the proper tour in support of... more
Year In Review: LMB NOLA Staff and Friends Live Music Highlights
This little corner of the Internet would not be possible without the hard work and support of the people below. We’ve got an eclectic confederation of folks keeping the wheels turning at LMB NOLA and we hope you enjoy reading our memories from the year in music.
PHOTOS / VIDEO: Tinariwen @ House of Blues, NOLA 11/7/11
The growing sensation that is the Tuareg desert blues band Tinariwen of Mali passed through New Orleans on November 7th for a show at the House of Blues. Marc Pagani was there and captured some amazing footage and photos (see below) of the band’s performance.
STS9 (in motion) @ House of Blues, NOLA 11/3/11
In honor of this old school show, enjoy the slow motion 8-bit-esque .giffage above and below. For a review, photo gallery and video from this show, go here. To purchase a download of this show from 1320 Records, go here.
LMB NOLA: This Week’s Concert Calendar (Nov. 7-13)
Dr. Dog, Tinariwen, and an extra special semi-Rads reunion on Friday night at Tipitina’s highlights a busy week of shows in the Big Easy. Continue on below for this week’s slate with a video from an artist playing each night of the week. Get out there.
PHOTOS: Mayer Hawthorne & Chromeo @ HOB, Boston 11/1/11
Our friends Adam Marcinek went and shot Mayer Hawthorne and Chromeo this past Tuesday at the House of Blues in Boston. He brought back this amazing set of photos...
PHOTOS / SETLIST: STS9 @ House of Blues, NOLA 11/3/11
The current sound seems more intricate and focused on the music itself, evidenced from the get go on the hyper-sped “Evasive,” and the relatively-stripped down, but still perfectly en-tuned visual display (sans LED, which can oftentimes be distracting in my opinion). The canyon-esque lunar grooves like “Move My Peeps” are... more
PHOTOS / VIDEOS: Bela Fleck & the Flecktones @ House of Blues 10/11/11
Last week, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones returned to New Orleans for a lengthy show at House of Blues with their newly reunited original lineup that now features Howard Levy in the place of Jeff Coffin, who has been off touring with Dave Matthews Band for the past few years.... more
VIDEOS: Railroad Earth @ House of Blues 10/16/11
Railroad Earth unleashed a saucy Saturday night show at House of Blues this weekend – laying down their signature mix of boot stompin’ string music with the cavernous space-grass freakout that has made them favorites of the genre.
2011 Voodoo Experience Late Nights Schedule
For all of your Voodoo Thursday night pre-parties and after hours needs, check out the schedule below and get to finalizing your weekend plans if you haven’t already. For more info on the shows, click the venue links on the right side of the page. Continue on below for a... more
VIDEO: Bela Fleck & the Flecktones @ House of Blues 10/11/11
Last night Bela Fleck & the Flecktones returned to New Orleans to play House of Blues with a full-on “reunited” original band now featuring Howard Levy in the place that Jeff Coffin had most recently been filling. Here’s a video that just surfaced from the show...
PREVIEW: Bela Fleck and the Flecktones @ House of Blues, NOLA 10/11/11
WHY: The Original lineup of the Flecktones reformed recently for the first time in nearly two decades, putting out the band’s first album of new material in six years with Rocket Science. Piano/harmonica virtuoso Howard Levy (aka “The Man With Two Brains”) steps back into the band, filling the void... more
PHOTOS @LMBNOLA: Matt Nathanson @ House of Blues 9/25/11
Bay Area music lifer Matt Nathanson was in New Orleans Sunday night following the Saints victory over the Houston Texans to play before a celebratory local crowd down on Decatur Street in the main hall at the House of Blues. Continue on for a full gallery of shots from Julia... more
@LMBNOLA: Voodoo Experience 2011 Late-Night Shows
Getting in a night early? City and Colour is playing the official official Voodoo kickoff party at House of Blues on Thursday night (October 27th) and Bassnectar’s playing The Sugar Mill. Haven’t had enough by the time the final band finishes up on Sunday? Surely there’ll be something to entertain... more
@LMBNOLA: VIDEOS from Chromeo @ House of Blues 9/18/11
Somehow still standing from our late Saturday night -> Saints game -> Royal Street bender, we hopped down to The House of Blues to see Dave 1 and P-Thugg’s first visit to the Big Easy. Their fiery ball of 80′s/electronic party music brought out a pretty solid Sunday night crowd,... more
@LMBNOLA: PHOTOS – Bright Eyes @ House of Blues 9/13/11
On Tuesday night, Bright Eyes was in the House of Blues as part of the band’s ongoing farewell tour in support of the outfit’s latest album The People’s Key. Our Julia Pretus was there to snap a gallery of shots of what may just be the final New Orleans appearance... more
@LMBNOLA: 10 Must-See Artists at 2011 Austin City Limits Festival
Alas, Austin City Limits weekend is upon us. As is generally the case with these monster fests, the amount of talent we’ll be seeing in Zilker Park is hard to fathom and my currently aggressive plan of attack will undoubtedly vary greatly from what actually occurs over the next four... more
@LMBNOLA: 510 Miles & 2 Days 2 ACL: 3 Must-See Artists @ ACL 2011 on Day 3
It’s almost time to pack it up — ACL is now a mere two days away. With Gary Clark Jr.’s amazing show last night at House of Blues and tomorrow night’s FUTUREBIRDS/J. Roddy Walston and the Business bill at One Eyed Jack’s, the mini-ACL that goes on here in New... more
