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Electro-Maestro Dan Deacon Unveils an Android Symphonynew
The unruly Baltimore DIY artists' collective Wham City was evicted in 2007, and the scope of Bromst in turn reflects a post-party Deacon.
Gambit |
Noah Bonaparte Pais |
04-08-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Axe to Grind: Heavy Metal in New Orleansnew
Internationally known New Orleans metal bands power what's still a locally underground scene.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
02-11-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jimmy Hughes Gets Another Chance at FAMEnew
A collection of 18 remastered tracks Hughes recorded at FAME studios in the 1960s will be released this week.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
10-29-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Michael White Proves that Traditional Jazz Livesnew
His new CD, Blue Crescent, soars with original compositions that recapture the dawn of jazz.
Gambit |
Jason Berry |
05-28-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Terence Blanchard is Glad to Bring His Grammy-Winning Talent Back Homenew
He also is a hit with his hometown fans and critics, last week winning two Big Easy Awards for Best Contemporary Jazz artist and Entertainer of the Year.
Gambit |
Jason Berry |
04-30-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
With a Name Like the Gutter Twins, It's Got to be Goodnew
Longtime collaborators Greg Dulli and Mark Lanegan just released their first CD as the Gutter Twins.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
03-19-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Gutter Twins, Saturnalia
New Orleans' Other Saintsnew
At 73, Roger Dickerson, the 2008 honoree for lifetime achievement at the Big Easy Awards' 14th Annual Tribute to the Classical Arts, is Louisiana's de facto pianist laureate, the classical counterpart to James Booker and Allen Toussaint.
Gambit |
Noah Bonaparte Pais |
01-30-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Roger Dickerson
The Fabulous Fantoms Keep it Old Schoolnew
Back together for the first time in 30 years, the Fantoms have talked about recording again, but for now just playing together again is enough.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
12-12-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Fabulous Fantoms
Mourning Glorynew
The Happy Talk Band's new CD There, There includes a collection of eulogizing songs about bohemian New Orleans performed by an evolving band.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
10-02-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Happy Talk Band, There, There
Four Men and Your Babiesnew
New Orleans kid-band sensations the Imagination Movers begin taping their new show for Playhouse Disney this week.
Gambit |
David Winkler-Schmit |
10-02-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Imagination Movers
It's Hard Out There for a Pimpnew
Once the subject of the documentary American Pimp, blues singer Fillmore Slim is now approaching 75 and focusing on his music.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
09-25-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Joe Clay's Shake, Rattle and Rockabillynew
The rockabilly legend may be better known to European audiences than in his hometown of New Orleans.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
09-12-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Joe Clay
Michelle Shocked's Songs of Praisenew
To Heaven U Ride is a gospel-based homage to New Orleans.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
09-05-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Michelle Shocked, To Heaven U Ride
Zydepunks: Common Folknew
The band has been playing its hybrid blend of accordion and fiddle-driven folk-punk since 2004.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
08-21-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Exile Waltz, Zydepunks
Galactic's Street Beatsnew
The futuristic funk band collaborated with a host of guest MCs on its latest release.
Gambit |
Alison Fensterstock |
08-15-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
