Monthly Archives: November 2016

When I saw the election, I saw Drumpf winning / And after that my head got to spinning. Drumpf is bad / Drumpf is sad too Drumpf look like Hitler from World War Two. He won the election because he … Continue reading →

Here in the world’s music capital, many of us, whether we knew it or not, lived just one or two degrees separated from The Artist Formerly Known as Prince. I myself have always made a point to shake any hand … Continue reading →

On 23 March, around 300 protesters in New Orleans aimed to shut down a reading of oil company bids for 44m acres (180,000 km², the size of the entire state of Missouri) in the Gulf of Mexico. At grassy Duncan … Continue reading →

I was honored to be assigned this Louisiana Weekly series on famous New Orleans DJs past and present, but mostly past. I wish I could continue writing this series; there are SO many important DJs I’d love to include. This is … Continue reading →

“White people will be a minority in America soon. Every minority has a spokesgroup, except European Americans. We’re not allowed.” That’s Michael Lawrence’s pitch for David Duke, a former Ku Klux Klan big shot and perennial political candidate now running … Continue reading →

As the first day of summer approaches, farmers arrive at Louisiana State University’s Sea Grant oyster farm in Grand Isle to pick up their seed. The farmers express gratitude that Dr. John Supan has, with the help of his team, … Continue reading →

Joe Hall and the Cane Cutters (band) http://www.myneworleans.com/Acadiana-Profile/December-January-2016/Joe-Hall-and-The-Cane-Cutters/ Zydeco Radio (band) http://www.myneworleans.com/Acadiana-Profile/February-March-2016/Meet-Zydeco-Radio/ The Jolly Inn (music venue) http://www.myneworleans.com/Acadiana-Profile/August-September-2016/Family-Band/ Blackpot Festival (fascinating!): http://www.myneworleans.com/Acadiana-Profile/October-November-2016/Musical-Gumbo/ Or watch this sweet lil vid of musicians jammin at Blackpot: