What a kick in the dick. I've been jacked up for literally months now, waiting to see a band that I love in New Orleans' newest, hottest music venue The Fillmore New Orleans. The hype was intense, the initial line-up pretty damn hot for New Orleans. The fucking Foo Fighters were going to light the … Continue reading Blackberry Smoke needs a better stage
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How to navigate the best Jazz Fest night show line-up ever
Holy shit! I guess it's appropriate considering how awesome the Jazz Fest 50th Anniversary line-up is, but this Jazz Fest night show roster is Off. The. Hook. Here's a quick way-too-early guide to navigate possibly the greatest 10 days of live music in New Orleans ever. Ever. The Rolling Stones. Our methodology for these recommendations … Continue reading How to navigate the best Jazz Fest night show line-up ever
The long honeymoon
I walked into the Saenger Theater on Tuesday to see Tedeschi Trucks Band (TTB) with a pre-conceived notion. I'm a guitar guy, and I view Derek Trucks as the Eric Clapton of my generation. I was there to see him, and despite how much I like Susan Tedeschi's unmistakable soulful crooning, the slide virtuoso who … Continue reading The long honeymoon