Scene staple, wild-child captain of the Booty Patrol, perennial "Best DJ" in New Orleans recipient, and host of WWOZ's "Soul Power" (15 years running and counting) DJ Soul Sister will be celebrating her birthday party tonight at Tipitina's for the [...]

THE GIG: Stooges Brass Band, Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. THE VENUE: Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave. THE SCENE: Total New Orleans cross-section, with everyone ready to party THE DRINKS: Good cheap beer and well drinks; friendly bartenders [...]

When someone asks me, “So, what brought you here?” I get a huge grin and look wistful and my eyes sort of flirt to the side, and I begin, “Well, I came down doing rebuilding, and I came [...]

THE GIG: New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings, Fridays at 10 p.m. THE VENUE: The Spotted Cat, 623 Frenchmen St. No cover. THE SCENE: Frenchmen Street in summary THE DRINKS: Not the cheapest, but who cares? There’s no cover. By [...]

When he was nine years old living in the poorer part of Jacksonville, FL, James Delisco entered a talent show singing Michael Jackson songs just like the performer himself at that age. “There was this immediate and incredible [...]

By Christian Brandt You are now looking at a newly minted, fresh from the set, certifiable movie star ... extra. An extra in the TV show Tremé, which is all about New Orleans post-Katrina. Let's be clear: Being [...]