Posts Tagged ‘New Orleans’
REVIEW / PHOTOS / VIDEO: Sleigh Bells @ House of Blues, NOLA 10/15/12
Without a second breath, they lit up the House of Blues with ‘Demons‘, an explosive anthem of power chords, electronic hand claps and absolutely painted the faces of the crowd in high intensity strobes. The Sleigh Bells experience is total auditory and visual overload, and it’s as intense as it... more
CONCERT RECAP / SETLIST: Menomena @ One Eyed Jack’s 10/5/12
When Menomena took the stage around midnight at One Eyed Jack’s on 10/5, bassist Justin Harris grinned at the crowd and laughed, “You guys are pretty drunk, huh?” Suffice it to say that the inebriated crowd was adequately “warmed up” after a lackluster set from opener PVT and plenty... more
CONCERT RECAP: Dinosaur Jr. plus Shearwater @ Tipitina’s Uptown, NOLA 10/3/12
J and band are whole lot older and wiser than their younger day. Their music has stood the test of time and their new material has found a place in this new world of rock. Loud, powerful, and controlled chaos was the thoughts of the night and Dinosaur Jr. did... more
REVIEW / PHOTOS / VIDEO: Antibalas @ Tipitina’s 10/9/12
The animated horn-section ruthlessly twists the floor into a frenzy of flailing arms and swaying hips, while the hypnotizing keyboard work keeps the cadenced groove from breaking it’s trance. Easy comparisons to the afro-beat deity Fela Kuti and his groups are first to come to mind, but it’s the music’s... more
CONCERT RECAP: Pretty Lights Illumination Tour @ Mardi Gras World, NOLA 10/6/12
As the first smooth synth line was thrown at the crowd, the open night sky was transformed in to an orgy of lasers, LEDs, strobes, and a stage that was in the shape of a downtown skyline, garnished with bridge and all. And the bass, yeah it was definitely there... more
@LMBNOLA: PHOTO GALLERY: Victor Wooten @ The Howlin’ Wolf 10/3/12
This past Wednesday, we were lucky enough to have the brilliant photographer, and our contributing friend, Marc Pagani, head over to Howlin’ Wolf to catch all the Victor Wooten action. Come and dig into the fruitful photo gallery of that fine evening!
CONCERT RECAP: Animal Collective plus Micachu and The Shapes @ House of Blues, NOLA 9/29/12
Saturday night at the House of Blues was one of the most kinetically blissful shows I have been to, all made possible by that flammable chemistry between fans and band.
A Closer Look at the 2012 Voodoo Experience Lineup
New Orleans' Voodoo Experience always has an off-the-wall lineup that you won't really find elsewhere and this year's edition is certainly no exception. Having Green Day, Skrillex, Jack White and Neil Young & Crazy Horse at the top says about all you need to know about this festival - but... more
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
