Celebrating the Birthday of Eddie Bo - 9/20

Singer, pianist and songwriter Eddie Bo (Edwin Joseph Bocage) was born on September 20, 1929, in New Orleans, and grew up in Algiers and the Ninth Ward. Eddie, who was trained in jazz, was known for his blues, soul and funk recordings, and released more single records than anyone else in New Orleans other than Fats Domino. Eddie won two Lifetime Achievement awards from the South Louisiana Music Association and Music/Offbeat Best of the Beat. He was a veteran of the New Orleans music scene who has been sorely missed since his passing on March 18, 2009.

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The Revivalists at the Greek Theatre on 9/27/19

The Revivalists have been bringing their unique brand of rock, R&B, soul, country, and funk since they formed in 2007 in New Orleans. If you’re not yet one of the Revivalists faithful, be prepared for conversion when you see them at the Greek on September 27th! Hallelujah!

Photo: Travis Shinn

NOLA on Tap Beerfest - 9/21/2019

The 10th annual NOLA on Tap Beer Fest takes over City Park on Saturday, September 21. Mark your calendars now for a fest you won’t want to miss! With past attendance records breaking 25,000 beer lovers, NOLA on Tap is truly the kick-off event to Oktoberfest in New Orleans. This dog-friendly beer festival features an amazing music lineup, more than 400 local, national and homebrewed beers, delicious food vendors, games, prizes, Beer Judge Certification Program awards, Barktoberfest and so much more.  Not to mention all proceeds from NOLA on Tap benefit the homeless animals at the Louisiana SPCA!

Happy Birthday, Harry Connick, Jr!

Harry (Joseph Harry Fowler) Connick Jr. was born on September 11, 1967, in New Orleans. Connick is a Grammy and Emmy-award winning American singer, composer, actor, and television host. He has sold over 28 million albums worldwide. Connick is ranked among the top 60 best-selling male artists in the United States. He has had seven top 20 US albums, and ten number-one US jazz albums, earning more number-one albums than any other artist in US jazz chart history. Happy Birthday, Harry!

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Maggie Koerner at the Bootleg Theater on 9/12/19

Maggie Koerner describes herself as a Shreveport bred, New Orleans fed singer, songwriter & touring woman who enjoys good coffee and long walks with Tom (the tour dog). She is that and much, much more. She is a rare talent whose stage presence is only surpassed by her musicianship and powerful vocals. Even if Tom the tour dog isn’t with you, I recommend taking a long walk and listening to her recent release “If I Die”, or her EP “Dig Down Deep”, or her LP’s “Neutral Ground” and “Quarter Life”, or her work on Galactic’s “Dolla Diva”. Better yet, listen to them all while enjoying some good coffee. Just be sure not to miss Maggie at the Bootleg Theater!

Maggie Koerner, taken from “Quarter Life”

Happy Birthday, Terrance Simien!

Two-time GRAMMY award winning artist Terrance Simien was born on September 3, 1965, in Mallet, Louisiana. He is not just a zydeco musician, vocalist and songwriter, the 8th generation Louisiana Creole is one of the most accomplished and respected artists in American roots music. Simien and his group have toured internationally, presenting over 9000 live performances in more than 45 countries, and released dozens of solo recordings and collaborations. He has shared studio and stage with the likes of Paul Simon, Dr. John, The Meters, Marcia Ball, Dave Matthews, Stevie Wonder, Robert Palmer and the roots rockers Los Lobos. Happy Birthday, Terrance!

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