Episode 007 of *The Upful Life Podcast* comin’ atcha with special guest Derrick Smoker, NOLA’s own drummer/emcee/singer-songwriter/jazz-cat/lightning rod. Back in late October, the
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A tradition like no other, Jazz Fest in New Orleans is an underground culture and lifeblood all its own. Journey into the essence of time during Jazz Fest After Dark 2018.
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The mighty nine-piece funk extravaganza Turkuaz needs no introduction around these parts, but their longtime guitarist Craig Brodhead deserves some recognition that is long overdue. On the far right, the man in white is a key contributor to Turkuaz’s kaleidoscopic brew, bringing tasty licks and a certain restraint—always serving the song on his axe or a synth, no matter how large or small his part might be.
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Fresh off the most exhilarating tour in Lettuce’s storied history, saxophonist extraordinaire Ryan Zoidisis feeling beyond the clouds in 2018. The longtime
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Raja Kassis is nothing if not a busy man. Jazz Fest promo interview with B.Getz
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MonoNeon is an eccentric cat, even by today’s standards—a forward-thinking bassist with a diverse sound that blends R&B with modern experimental
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By: B. Getz (with additional reporting from Scott T. Horowitz) Jazz Fest After Dark :: 05.03.12-05.06.12 :: New Orleans, LA There is
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There is nothing in the world like the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a veritable smorgasbord of music, culture, food, costume, people and energy, native to the Crescent City but descended upon by folks from the four corners of the globe. This year was particularly special as it was the first time since Hurricane Katrina that the festival returned to seven full days at the Fairgrounds
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Regardless of how or why, in 2005 the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival blossomed into an enormous, energetic Second Weekend. A combination of a behemoth lineup, both by day and by night, and three headlining titans of the jam scene brought standard tour types to party alongside the seasoned Jazz Festers.
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