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Jimmy Carpenter: Interview with a New Orleans Musical Traveler

by McClain March 31, 2011 Arts & Culture

Jimmy Carpenter is a New Orleans-based saxophonist. He is a member of Walter ‘Wolfman” Washington‘s band, The Roadmasters, Honey Island Swamp Band, Eric Lindell’s band, and the 101 Runners. His latest solo CD is called Toiling in Obscurity. Jimmy recently wrote in to discuss his early inspiration and how he approaches so many different styles of …

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Alexis Marceaux: An Interview with a Singer-Songwriter

by McClain March 24, 2011 Arts & Culture

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Alexis Marceaux is a singer-songwriter originally from the New Orleans area. Alexis will soon be releasing her sophomore CD, “Orange Moon.” Her CD release show is April 2nd at One Eyed Jack’s. She is also a member of the local indie rock band Glasgow. I spoke to Alexis recently about her early influences, her classical training, and how she …

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Brian Stoltz: Interview With a Funky Guitar Legend

by McClain March 17, 2011 Music

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Brian Stoltz is one of the funkiest guitar players in New Orleans. He has been a member of the Neville Brothers, PBS, and the Funky Meters. He has also released four solo albums. He recently rejoined the Funky Meters. He has also appeared on albums by artists including Dr. John and Bob Dylan. Brian recently called in to …

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Dave Malone Interview: One Last Watusi With the Radiators

by McClain March 10, 2011 Arts & Culture

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The Radiators are a New Orleans music institution. They fuse rock, pop, funk, soul and blues into a style all their own, known as “fish head music.” They are truly one of a kind. They put on one of the most rocking live shows I’ve ever seen. The Rads are disbanding after 33 years (and over 4,000 shows) together with …

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GIVERS: Late Night Interview With an Indie Band

by McClain March 3, 2011 Events

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GIVERS is a rock band from Lafayette, Louisiana. They are playing the 2011 Foburg Music Festival on Frenchmen Street. Known for their high energy live shows, the band recently signed to indie label Glassnote Records. I caught up with multi-instrumentalist Tiffany “Teddy” Lamson at 4:30 in the morning after their late night, two hour set Foburg 2010.

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Leo Nocentelli: Interview with a New Orleans Funk Legend

by McClain February 23, 2011 Music

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Leo Nocentelli is a funk legend. The master guitarist is the co-founder of seminal New Orleans group, The Meters. He leads his own group, Leo Nocentelli and the Meters Experience. The Meters are reuniting at this year’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. They are playing with Dr. John, recreating his 1974 album (for which the festival is named), “…

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Cyril Neville: From the Neville Sounds to the Neville Brothers

by McClain February 17, 2011 Arts & Culture

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Cyril Neville is a member of the of the Neville Brothers, and the Wild Tchoupitoulas Mardi Gras Indian tribe. He also leads his own band, Cyril Neville and Tribe 13. Neville is currently based in Austin, Texas after leaving the city in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. A legendary musician in his own right, Cyril and his brothers …

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Stanton Moore: Interview with a New Orleans Drumming Deity

by McClain February 10, 2011 Arts & Culture

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Stanton Moore is one of the best drummers in New Orleans. He is constantly pushing his style forward and advancing his craft. He is the drummer for Galactic, Garage A Trois, and and many more. He also heads his own group, the Stanton Moore Trio . Galactic’s 8-hour Lundi Gras shows at Tipitina’s are legendary. Moore was recently …

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Reid Martin: Interview With a Party Band Leader

by McClain February 3, 2011 Arts & Culture

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Reid Martin is the guitarist, songwriter and founder of New Orleans-based band the Blue Party. A New Orleans based indy rock band, the Blue Party recently wrapped a 10 date tour with fellow local party band the Revivalists. Martin talked to me about what he likes about the thriving New Orleans music scene, the future of New Orleans …

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Jimmy Messa: Interview With the Subdudes Bassist

by McClain January 27, 2011 Music

Jimmy Messa is the bassist for the Subdudes . Jimmy began his music career playing on Bourbon Street. He joined the Subdudes in 2002. Jimmy recently wrote in to discuss playing with Levon Helm, the songwriting process within the Subdudes, and his favorite venues to play in NOLA.

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Theresa Andersson: From Sweden to New Orleans

by McClain January 20, 2011 Arts & Culture

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Theresa Andersson is a multi-instrumentalist based in New Orleans. Originally from Sweden, Andersson is known for her exhilarating one-woman shows. A 2008 video of Andersson performing her hit song “Na Na Na” in her kitchen went viral, generating more than 1.2 million hits so far. With such an enormous well of talent to draw from, there isn’t much …

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Theryl “Houseman” deClouet: New Orleans Soul Man

by McClain January 13, 2011 Arts & Culture

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Theryl “Houseman” deClouet is a soulful singer from the Hollygrove neighborhood in New Orleans. He is the former vocalist for New Orleans-based funk band Galactic. Housman performed on Galactic’s first four studio albums before leaving the band and returning to New Orleans. He is currently working on a new album that blends together many different musical styles …

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Kermit Ruffins: From the Ninth Ward to Treme

by McClain January 5, 2011 Music

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Kermit Ruffins is one of New Orleans’ most well-known and passionate performers. Ruffins co-founded the Rebirth Brass Band, and currently leads his own group, Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers. He also played himself on the HBO series Treme, mainly because there’s no substitute for the real thing. Ruffins plays Tuesday nights at Bullet’s and Thursday nights …

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Jeff Duncan: Interview With New Orleans Saints Journalist and Author

by McClain December 23, 2010 Sports & Recreation

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I’m taking a slight departure from my usual subject matter this week to indulge in a favorite pastime of just about everyone in New Orleans – talking about the world champion New Orleans Saints. This week’s interview subject Jeff Duncan talks about the Saints everyday, but he actually gets paid to do it unlike all the armchair quarterbacks that …

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Jon Cleary: Interview With a Great New Orleans Piano Player

by McClain December 16, 2010 Arts & Culture

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Jon Cleary is a pianist/keyboardist based in New Orleans. Originally from England, Cleary developed an early passion for New Orleans music. He has backed up many NOLA legends including Ernie K-Doe and Snooks Eaglin . He has also been a member of Bonnie Raitt’s band. He also leads his own band, Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen. …

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John “Papa” Gros: Interview with a New Orleans’ Funk Band Leader

by McClain December 9, 2010 Arts & Culture

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Many people immediately jump to jazz when they think of New Orleans’ music. But we’ve got a strong network of funk musicians here as well. One of the best is John ‘Papa’ Gros, the pianist, vocalist, organist and keyboard player for New Orleans-based Papa Grows Funk. Gros started the band years ago as an all-star jam session. Since then, …

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