Tribute to Allen Toussaint at HoB NOLA
On April 8, 2016, the House of Blues in New Orleans will host a tribute to Allen Toussaint, who passed away on November 10, 2015. The impact that Toussaint had on music of all genres, both in the New Orleans area and beyond, is virtually indescribable, with his original music covered by Glen Campbell (currently […]
Tank and the Bangas at Jazz Fest 2015
We first saw Tank and the Bangas at Chickie Wah Wah. That night began with limited interest, frankly–I had no idea who they were, was a bit tired, and I’m not saying I was down on New Orleans music (a native would never dare), but I was preemptively dreading “same old” or disappointment. What an […]
Behemoth and Cannibal Corpse at HOB NOLA
Following on the tail of Machine Head’s fantastic show at the House of Blues: Behemoth, with Cannibal Corpse. While nothing will ultimately compare with our Behemoth experiences on the Barge to Hell, this was a lot closer to home. HOB crackled with energy for these completely packed shows and somehow, CorpseGrinder’s head remained attached, despite […]
Leo “Bud” Welch at d.b.a.
We recently caught Leo “Bud” Welch’s show at d.b.a., our favorite no-smoking watering hole on Frenchmen St. Last sighting: our favorite act of the 2014 Blues and BBQ Festival. Tired of over-orchestrated, over-produced blues? Leo plays with a drummer, a chair, and a guitar, and could get away with just the guitar, since at 83, […]