Song of the Day: “Shaken” by David Shaw

Posted on 09/30/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged David Shaw, Louisiana, New Orleans, roots, Song of the Day, The Revivalists.

David Shaw (Photo by Alysse Gafkjen)

Acclaimed singer, songwriter, musician, and producer David Shaw recently released his first-ever solo singles from his forthcoming studio album due out in 2021 on Yokoko Records/C3 Records. A brand-new video for “Shaken” accompanies the release.

Song of the Day: “Animule Ball” by Squirrel Nut Zippers

Posted on 08/10/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged jazz, Louisiana, New Orleans, Song of the Day, Squirrel Nut Zippers.

Squirrel Nut Zippers (Photo courtesy the artist)

Since 1995, the Squirrel Nut Zippers have sacked and plundered the old, weird America then sailed off to further distant lands. They have used New Orleans as their hideout and base of operations. Jean-Lafitte-like the hide in the lee side of barrier island, receiving goods and masking dark back channel deals; hiding in cellars or in plain view.

On Sept. 25, fans will be able to gaze into the tea leaves that make up their brand new album: Lost Songs of Doc Souchon to see if they can discern their own destiny. The first single from the album “Animule Ball” was originally recorded back in 1938 by Jelly Roll Morton.

Livestream Preview: Jason Marsalis Marsalis Quintet @ Facebook Live, 6/12/20

Posted on 06/11/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Facebook Live, Jason Marsalis, Jason Marsalis Marsalis Quintet, jazz, livestream, Louisiana, New Orleans, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.

Jason Marsalis (Photo by Dwayne Hills)

The Jason Marsalis Marsalis Quintet will perform “The Music of My Father” for the next installment of the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park’s interactive Facebook live stream series, “Golden Hour,” hosted by Nick Spitzer of the public radio program American Routes — in conversation with Jason and band between tunes.

Tune in on Friday, June 12, via Facebook Live!

Livestream Preview: Cowboy Mouth @ YouTube, 6/5/20

Posted on 06/03/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged Cowboy Mouth, jam band, livestream, Louisiana, New Orleans, roots, YouTube.

Cowboy Mouth (Photo by Darren Fazio)

Alt rockers Cowboy Mouth perform appear on YouTube on Friday, June 5, for a livestream concert featuring tracks off the band’s new EP Open Wide and classic Cowboy Mouth songs.

Snapshots: The Revivalists @ The Anthem — 02/29/20

Posted on 03/10/2020 by Casey Vock in Live Review and tagged Louisiana, New Orleans, roots, The Anthem, The Revivalists.

The Revivalists perform at The Anthem on Feb. 29, 2020. (Photo by Casey Vock)

The Revivalists, an eight-piece outfit from New Orleans, recently sold out The Anthem in as part of the band’s ambitious Into the Stars Tour, and Parklife was there to take it in.

Live Review: Tank & The Bangas @ The Anthem — 2/29/20

Posted on 03/09/2020 by Casey Vock in Live Review and tagged funk, hip hop, Louisiana, New Orleans, R&B, soul, Tank and the Bangas, The Anthem.

Tank and the Bangas performs at The Anthem on Feb. 29, 2020. (Photos by Casey Vock.)

There’s something invincible and miraculous about a musical act that never really fit into a specific genre and probably never will.

But it’s tough to understand where a record store clerk might slot albums from the Grammy-nominated Tank and the Bangas, an inexplicably fascinated posse of musicians who about eight years ago in the birthplace of jazz — the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans — and have become one of the hottest acts on tour today.

Preview: Tank and the Bangas @ The Anthem, 2/29/20

Posted on 02/25/2020 by Parklifer in Preview and tagged funk, hip hop, Louisiana, New Orleans, R&B, soul, Tanks and the Bangas, The Anthem.

Tank and the Bangas (Photo by Gus Bennett Jr.)

Last year, Tank and the Bangas made their major label studio debut with Green Balloon. The band quickly blew up, scoring a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. The R&B group is now on tour opening for The Revivalists, and you should arrive early to see them when they perform at The Anthem on Saturday, Feb. 29.

Live Review: Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar @ City Winery — 11/7/19

Posted on 11/11/2019 by Mark Engleson in Live Review and tagged Americana, blues, Cindy Cashdollar, City Winery, Louisiana, Sonny Landreth, zydeco.

Sonny Landreth (Photo by Robley Dupleix)

Americana is often looked at as a singer-songwriters’ genre, but any number of fantastic instrumentalists have contributed to the field. Two of the best guitarists in Americana, Sonny Landreth and Cyndi Cashdollar, brought the audience at City Winery to a hushed reverie recently with a set of electric/acoustic duets. Sonny paired his electric guitar, as well as his vocals, with Cyndi’s dobro (a form of resonator) and lap steel guitars, for a performance that was, as Cyndi said, “just like in your living room.”

Live Review: Big Freedia w/ Low Cut Connie @ 9:30 Club — 10/29/19

Posted on 11/04/2019 by Will Colbert in Live Review and tagged 9:30 Club, Big Freedia, bounce, hip hop, Louisiana, Low Cut Connie, New Orleans, twerk.

Big Freedia performs at 9:30 Club on Oct. 29, 2019. (Photo by Will Colbert)

What’s more New Orleans than a crawfish boil and king cake? Bounce music! The uninhibited twist on hip-hop is as beloved in NOLA as Go-Go in the nation’s capital. Freddie Ross, Jr., better known as Big Freedia (pronounced “FREE-da”), recently showed a packed 9:30 Club why he’s the “Queen of Bounce.”

Snapshots: Kevin Gates @ Echostage — 10/27/19

Posted on 10/30/2019 by chriscastilloweb in Live Review and tagged Baton Rouge, Echostage, hip hop, Kevin Gates, Louisiana.

Kevin Gates performs at Echostage on Oct. 27, 2019. (Photo by Chris Castillo)

Kevin Gates released his sophomore album, I’m Him, in September via Atlantic Records. Several weeks later, he embarked on a 32-date I’m Him Tour, and one stop on that tour was DC’s own Echostage. Chris Castillo shot some pictures of the Baton Rouge rapper.