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Unless you work from home, you probably have to drive to work, find a free place to park on the street, or pay a parking lot for space to park […] The post Musician Parking Is A Real Need That Can Be …
For years, OffBeat supported the establishment of a Nighttime Economy office…because, frankly, we needed it. Luckily, it was established during the last mayoral administration, and since then, New Orl…
I’m sick of the New Orleans Way of doing things. Who you schmooze shouldn’t cut it anymore. Who you know shouldn’t give you an inside track, even if you are […] The post Who You Schmooze Shouldn’t Cut…
The New Orleans Nighttime Economy Office ( O.N.E.) will release its first-ever business guide, a comprehensive guide for any business or performer (member of the nighttime economy) who works in […] Th…
We are proud and happy to honor Irma Thomas as our “Forever Soul Queen” on this year’s Jazz Fest Bible™ cover. I thought long and hard about who would grace […] The post To Honor Irma Thomas appeared …
The 2025 French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron announced its first round of music lineup for this year’s event, to be held from April 10-13, 2025. As always, FQF features […] The post 2025 Fren…
The 2025 GRAMMY Awards are scheduled for Sunday February 2, 2025. The annual event is always a star-studded show that musicians, bands and music businesses look forward to as a […] The post Will The 2…
Silos aren’t just for corn, they are also for information…to the detriment of everyone, especially when it comes to music promotion and news…and politics. In case you haven’t noticed, most […] The pos…
“Infrastructure” is defined as the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise. When most he…
What can be done to save live music? Last August, I wrote a blog that demonstrated my concern about the state of live music in New Orleans. Summers are always […] The post Is Live Music Going To Survi…