Monthly Archives: November 2017
NOLA trumpters’ friendship spawns beautiful music
My most lasting impression of spending an hour talking with Kermit Ruffins and Irvin Mayfield is how much they really enjoy each other’s company. While it may be a common trait of New Orleans residents to revel in hanging out, … Continue reading
Bonerama’s latest release is Hot Like Fire
Craig Klein and Mark Mullins might joke they formed Bonerama as a way to give trombonists greater job security but there’s no hiding the enthusiasm they have for their instrument serving as the band’s main voice. Bonerama’s latest release (it’s … Continue reading
Plenty of music for one all-women show but still an imbalance
This week’s show features exclusively female musicians, vocalists and bandleaders. You can start the show now and finish reading while you listen. Female-focused shows have gotten easier since my first one in 2015 but there’s still a serious imbalance particularly … Continue reading
NOLA musicians are on the Veteran’s Day honor roll
In preparation for today’s show (two days before Veteran’s Day), I made an attempt to identify New Orleans musicians who had served in the military so I could play them to start off my show. Go ahead and click the … Continue reading
Recent NOLA trip inspired latest show
One of the great aspects of doing a show on New Orleans music is the impetus it provides me to get my butt down there regularly. My latest trip was an epic one. Go ahead and get yesterday’s show started … Continue reading
