On April 27, the stage at Tipitina’s will once again become a living, breathing tribute to the sound of New Orleans. Shorty Fest Presented by Acura isn’t just another festival on the city’s packed cultural calendar. It is a celebration of lineage. Of mentorship. Of the music that shaped this city and the young artists […]
Nate Amor’s story has never been a straight line. It is a 25-year evolution shaped by grit, heart, and an unshakable belief that music can anchor a life through its hardest seasons. The Minnesota born singer songwriter has spent decades turning personal history into art, and his latest work marks another turn in that long […]
The heartbeat of Tremé returns to Armstrong Park this November as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation hosts the 2025 Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival, a free, two-day celebration steeped in brass band tradition, Creole flavor, and the cultural legacy of one of America’s most historic neighborhoods. Taking place November 8 and 9 from 11 […]
The New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market has officially reopened its doors at 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, marking a new chapter for one of the city’s premier music venues. With a mission to bring the most accomplished jazz and blues musicians to the stage, the non-profit has reintroduced itself as a state-of-the-art performance space […]
Jazz Bounce, a genre created by Mikecol and launched under Newtral Groundz Music, redefined the city’s sound in a debut night that proved unforgettable. New Orleans, LA – September 29, 2025 – On a Friday night, more than 150 people filled the hidden speakeasy rooms of The Double Dealer for a show that sold out in just […]
The Second Line Arts Collective is teaming up with the New Orleans Public Library to launch the 2025–2026 Little Stompers Library Series. This free, three-part program introduces young children and their caregivers to the sounds and traditions of New Orleans music through live performance, movement, and storytelling. The series begins on Saturday, October 4 at […]
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with legendary New Orleans producer and artist Mannie Fresh. The concert, Mannie Fresh and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra: A Retrospective, will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2025, at 8 p.m. at the historic Orpheum Theater. For the first time, the “Godfather of Bounce Music” […]
Trombone Shorty Academy Alumni Band to take the stage in Mill Valley, California, on September 13th New Orleans, LA – September 3, 2025 – As New Orleans and the Gulf Coast remember Hurricane Katrina twenty years later, part of the focus has been on the positivity and support that eventually followed the devastating storm. And […]
The Trombone Shorty Foundation has officially opened registration for its 2025/26 school year at the acclaimed Trombone Shorty Academy, inviting young musicians from across New Orleans to take part in a program that nurtures both talent and tradition. Designed for youth ages 12 to 18, the Academy is a free after-school initiative that not only […]
Tribute album also features Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal, Steve Earle, and more—out June 27 via Valcour Records On what would have been Clifton Chenier’s 100th birthday, the King of Zydeco is being honored by some of the most celebrated names in music—including none other than the Rolling Stones. The legendary British rock band has recorded […]
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