Sat., Feb. 18 • NEW ORLEANS • Maple Leaf, 8316 Oak St. www.mapleleafbar.com KINKY FRIEDMAN’S SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT TOUR The Kinkster goes south this February, and he’s bringing tequila America’s Jewish Troubadour, Kinky Friedman, is going south in 2012, specifically the southern United States, and he’s bringing gifts for the natives. Foremost among these gifts is [...]

In anticipation of his upcoming spring album release—“Invent the Future”–Truth Universal announces a special performance date, FEBRUARY 24, 2012, at the Blue Nile Balcony Room on Frenchman Street in New Orleans with DJ E.F. Cuttin’ and special guests, Blackstar Bangas. Trinidadian/NOLA Hip Hop leader Truth Universal and the legendary DJ EF Cuttin bring their special [...]

The Music Series at The Hotel Modern is kicking off with an intimate performance in Bellocq by Zack Glass. The show is Thursday, January 12, at 8:30p at Bellocq, 936 Saint Charles Ave., 962-0900, with no cover. Zack Glass Growing up in New York’s Lower East Side and coming from an artistic family, Zack Glass [...]

Styx is currently on tour and stopping at the House of Blues on Friday, January 13, 2012, in support of REGENERATION, VOLUME I & II, a double-disc collection of re-recorded classics that was recently released on Eagle Rock Entertainment and includes a brand new song, “Difference In The World,” along with interpretations of “High Enough,” [...]

The Friends of Saint Alphonsus (FOSA) announces this season’s third Fun Under the Frescoes concert. The St. Alphonsus Church, located at 2025 Constance Street in New Orleans, will host the dynamic and vivacious Margie Perez on Wednesday, January 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. Beverages will be provided by Gordon Biersch and Nacho Mama’s Only [...]

Saturday, February 11 The Parish @ House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. New Orleans, LA, 310-4999 http://hob.com/neworleans doors at 7:00pm / show at 8:00pm tickets: $15.00 in advance / $17.00 day of show Ages: 18+ www.mikedoughty.com On Feb. 1, Da Capo Press releases “The Book of Drugs,” Mike Doughty’s enthralling memoir of his life, career, [...]

World-renowned jazz clarinetist Dan Levinson joins the faculty in New Orleans for Jazz Camp 2012. Levinson will bring his vast talents back to the Big Easy where in the early 1990s he played on Bourbon Street. During a twenty-year career, he has appeared alongside such prominent artists as Dick Hyman, Mel Tormé, Wynton Marsalis and [...]

Tuesday through Saturday night entertainment starts January 2012 at Hotel Monteleone With the New Year comes a brand new line-up of fresh musical entertainment in the famous, newly reopened Carousel Bar and Lounge in the Hotel Monteleone. The nightly entertainment includes well-known artists and newcomers on the scene every Tuesday through Saturday night in January [...]

Local Faves The Boogie Men, Bucktown All-Stars, Rockin’ Dopsie Top Six Nights of Music The Boogie Men, Bucktown All-Stars and Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters are among the headliners slated for six nights of live music in the Clubhouse during the 2012 Starlight Racing series at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. The [...]

Featuring performances by Irma Thomas, Kermit Ruffins, Trombone Shorty, and more! Friday, December 23 at House of Blues, 225 Decatur Street Tickets from $37 at www.HOB.com/neworleans or 504 310 4999! The NOCCA Institute, House of Blues, and the family of Daniel Price invite you to Home for the Holidays at House of Blues New Orleans [...]