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NolaFunk NYC
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Dedicated to fans of funky New Orleans music (& other good stuff) in and around NYC.
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NolaFunk Lagniappe
Allen Toussaint throws a star-studded soiree in honor of Dave Bartholomew In Allen Toussaint’s view, Dave Bartholomew deserves much more. In the 1950s and ’60s, Bartholomew produced and co-wrote most of Fats Domino’s hits, making theirs the mo...
On This Date (December 12, 1987): Clifton Chenier
c/o themusicsover.comClifton ChenierJune 25, 1925 – December 12, 1987 Clifton Chenier was an accordion player, singer, and songwriter who was considered the undisputed king of zydeco music. The Louisiana native began his music career in 1954, rele...
Upcoming: Galactic feat. Cyril Neville @ Terminal 5
We are proud to announce that legendary New Orl...
Rest in Peace, Preservation Hall Jazz Band\'s Ralph Johnson (1938-2009)
By J. Lloyd Miller Sad news today. A much-loved member of the Preservation Hall family has passed. Ralph Johnson, clarinet player here at Preservation Hall and on the road with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band for nearly twenty years, died early this...
NolaFunk Lagniappe
Blind Blues Daddy's terrific new releaseWhether you call Bryan Lee The Blind Giant of the Blues or Braille Blues Daddy, it does not matter. Lee, a New Orleans institution since 1982 had a long-time residency at the Old Absinthe House on Bourbon Stree...
Upcoming: STRUTTIN’ WITH SOME BARBECUE feat. Henry Butler @ Jazz Standard
Tuesday - Sunday December 29 - January 3 Henry Butler – pianoDonald Harrison – alto saxophoneSean Jones – trumpetWycliffe Gordon – tromboneBen Wolfe – bassAli Jackson – drums We bid farewell to 2009 and ring in the New Year w...

