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Jazz Fest Feature: New Orleans’ Own Happy Talk Band

by Andy April 29, 2011 Events

Happy Talk Band is a New Orleans band featuring singer/songwriter Alex Luke and a number of other top New Orleans musicians. Formed in 2001, the band has been playing local festivals and touring for the last 10 years. In 2007 and 2008 Happy Talk Band received back-to-back Big Easy Awards for Best Roots Rock. Their latest CD “Starve a …

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Jazz Fest Feature: Irma Thomas aka The Queen of Jazz Fest

by Andy April 26, 2011 Events

Irma Thomas, who is widely considered the reigning queen of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, has been performing almost every year since Jazz Fest’s inception. She always has a big crowd and for good reason. With songs like Time is on my Side and You Can Have my Husband, it’s hard not to move your feet …

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GoNOLA YouTube Pick of the Week: Annual Jazz Festival Kicks off in New Orleans

by Andy April 24, 2011 Pick of the Week

The countdown has been on for weeks and we’re finally at the final push: one week until Jazz Fest!! The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival was founded in 1970 and, in its inaugural year, only drew 300+ people. Today, more than 400,000 people flock to the New Orleans Fairgrounds every year for the great music, food and fun. …

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Jazz Fest Feature: Washboard Chaz Blues Trio

by Andy April 23, 2011 Events

If you’ve never seen someone play a washboard in real life, you haven’t lived. And, if you’re going to make it a point to see it, you should see Washboard Chaz. The Washboard Chaz Blues Trio play acoustic blues, covering the Delta style and Chicago blues and everything in-between. The Trio, which has been playing together for over 10 years, …

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Jazz Fest Feature: Keb’ Mo’ Plays First Day of Jazz Fest

by Andy April 20, 2011 Events

Keb’ Mo’ is one of the best bluesmen you may not have heard of. Born in South Los Angeles to a southern family, Keb’ Mo’ debuted his self-titled album in 1994 and has never looked back. This Grammy-winning artist would most certainly do the grandfathers of the blues down in the Mississippi Delta proud. Catch Keb’ Mo’ in the Blues …

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Anders Osborne and Bonerama at French Quarter Fest 2010

GoNOLA YouTube Pick of the Week: Anders Osborne at French Quarter Fest 2010

by Andy April 9, 2011 Events

One of the truly great things about live music in New Orleans is that anything can, and usually does, happen. This isn’t like New York or Austin or Nashville or any other city that claims to have a thriving music scene. New Orleans musicians really do stick together. There are no managers or record label big shots telling the musicians …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: French Quarter Fest

by Andrew April 4, 2011 Events

The fabulous, free-flowing, and admission free French Quarter Festival kicks off the festival season in New Orleans each year. With over 200 hours of free music spread across the French Quarter, there’s more than enough to keep everyone entertained each day of the festival. The 2011 French Quarter Festival begins this Thursday, April 7, and runs through Sunday, April …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: The French Market

by Andrew March 31, 2011 Video

Looking for a something to do in the French Quarter that’s fun, free, and family friendly? Check out the French Market. It’s the oldest open-air market in the United States, and you can buy everything from New Orleans keepsakes to sunglasses, hats, wallets, purses, jewelry, and so much more. You can even stop by one of the food vendors …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: The St. James Cheese Company

by Andrew March 28, 2011 Video

New Orleans is famous for its amazing cuisine, but the wide range of delicious food available in the Crescent City is a constant source of wonder. The St. James Cheese Company on Prytania Street features over 250 varieties of artisanal cheese from all over the world. They also feature a great selection of sandwiches and salads, wine, and beer, making …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

by Andrew March 24, 2011 Video

It’s no secret that New Orleans is a city that rises straight from the pages of history books. Even the casual observer will clearly see that the past, present, and future all coexist beautifully in the Crescent City, from the French Quarter to the Garden District. What you may not know is that there are some really great museums that …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: Taboo Tattoo

by Andrew March 21, 2011 Things To Do

When you visit New Orleans, part of the city sticks with you for the rest of your days. It might be the music, it might be the architecture, the food, or the people, but this city sticks to you. If you want a permanent reminder of your time here, though, a New Orleans themed tattoo from Taboo Tattoo on …

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GoNOLA YouTube Pick of the Week: Stella Shout Out New Orleans Tennessee Williams Festival 2009

by Andy March 19, 2011 Events

New Orleans is home to a number of festivals and with each festivals comes a series of unique to New Orleans traditions. One the greatest festival traditions we have is the annual Stella! Screaming Contest that closes the annual Tennessee Williams Literary Festival every spring. TennFest, as it’s referred to in New Orleans, is a celebration of the world-famous playwright …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: Hansen’s Sno-Bliz

by Andrew March 17, 2011 Things To Do

Hansen’s Sno-Bliz on Tchoupitoulas Street has been serving up some of the best snowballs in New Orleans since 1939. As the weather turns from warm to unbearably hot, as it soon will, make your plans now to make a pilgrimage to Hansen’s. It just might be one the most effective and delicious way to beat the New Orleans heat. It …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: St. Bernard Project

by Andrew March 14, 2011 Video

We’ve come a long way since Hurricane Katrina, but there are still some parts of the New Orleans area that need some TLC. Volunteering with the St. Bernard Project is a great way to help rebuild storm damaged parts of New Orleans and make sure the city comes back better than ever. Find out more about the rebuilding efforts and …

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GoNOLA YouTube Pick of the Week: Bywater St. Patricks Day 2009

by Andy March 13, 2011 Events

In case you missed the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the Irish Channel yesterday, be sure to head to the Bywater Thursday night for the traditional Downtown St. Patrick’s Day parade at 7:00 pm. The annual downtown St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins on the corner of Burgundy and Piety in the city’s Bywater neighborhood, proceeds roughly up Royal Street, across …

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GoNOLA TV Presents: Finn McCool’s Irish Pub

by Andrew March 10, 2011 Nightlife

Mardi Gras may be over, but St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. So don’t throw away your dancing shoes just yet, and get ready for another joyous celebration tailor made for spilling over into the street. And what better place to enjoy a pint of Guinness (or three) than Finn McCool’s Irish Pub in Mid City? Owners Pauline …

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