Yesterday, as I was cooking dinner, I heard the beat of drums outside our house. I recognized that sound immediately and knew what it meant:…
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Yesterday, as I was cooking dinner, I heard the beat of drums outside our house. I recognized that sound immediately and knew what it meant:…
I’ve heard of the 9th Ward hipster scene, but I never checked it out until this past Saturday night, when Mr. Quintron and Miss Pussycat…
Today’s musical accompaniment (mp3) provided by Admiral Stereo. My psychic powers kicked in early this morning, as I was puttering around the house, getting ready…
Today is the fourteenth anniversary of the premiere of the very first episode of ROX. In honor of this august yet shameful occasion, I’m posting…
Now more than ever, it’s time to remember that the Fourth of July is International Flag-Burning Day. To celebrate, I’m posting this fantastic anthem (mp3)…
It’s that time of year again.
I’ve been trying to muster up some enthusiasm for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. I’ve been trying for years. But somehow I never seem to work myself up into the appropriate fervor. And if I am lacking in enthusiasm, Xy is downright negative.
When I admit that we are not members of the true faith, people look at us with a mixture of disbelief, disgust and horror. How can this be? How can we not be excited about Jazz Fest?
I do not hate Jazz Fest. I’m just not a big fan. But that is tantamount to heresy in these parts, and I have been scolded for it repeatedly. Indeed the opprobrium is so severe that I have looked deep into my heart, to try to fathom this mystery.
Red Cross came through and gave me accounts Now I’m at your town getting golds in my mouth I got this New Orleans bounce track…
BBC Radio Five asked me to record a segment for a show they’re doing next Monday, I think. I don’t know if they’ll use it,…
PJ’s back, just for a couple days. He played at the Neutral Ground last night. And since I had a tape recorder, you can experience…
Even as I type this, I’m having a beer and checking out PJ Christie onstage as he kicks off Musical Family Tree Fest: a whole…
About a week before Katrina hit, I turned on WWOZ and heard some super heavy jazz organ. I thought it was pretty cool, and paid…
I know school’s back in session, cuz I can hear the Warren Easton High School Marching Band. Right now they’re directly in front of our…
It’s rare enough for me to pull an all-nighter anymore, but this one took me totally by surprise. See, Xy’s cousin Rusty is in town…
We went to see a musical duo called One Ring Zero at my favorite bookstore. It seemed like everyone we knew was there, including Ben…
Have you heard Morrisey’s new single, or seen the video? It’s nothing spectacular, nor is the music. But I can’t remember the last time I…
Tonight we went to Tyler’s again. Oysters have gone up to 25 cents because of Ivan. The jukebox was playing Run-DMC and assorted hip-hop and…
Xy and I are celebrating our steel anniversary. Twelve [sic] years ago today, we got married. In the mix this morning: “Anniversary” by Tony! Toni!…
I took a bike ride. The I-10 was just about empty. At Xavier they were putting some newspaper dispensers on the back of a truck.…
Thursday night means pub trivia at the Crown & Anchor. That can sometimes lead to Vaughn’s to see Kermit Ruffins, if I’m lucky. Tonite I…
Here’s some things that happened over the last few days: Got drenched to the skin on the way to work Friday morning. It rained real…