We meet up with Luther Kent, a singer whose musical path began at the age of 14, when he recorded under the pseudonym Duke Royal. Then we feature an encore presentation of the 2009 Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival. On this week's culinary crossroads, we check out a coup... Read more

We preview upcoming shows and a New Year's Eve celebration at d.b.a., one of the hottest music clubs on Frenchman Street in New Orleans. We also interview d.b.a. co-owner Tom Thayer. Read more

We enjoy the sounds of New Orleans clarinetist Tim Laughlin followed by cornetist Connie Jones. We also learn how to make peace from oysters, bacon and cheese, and we'll preview an upcoming Christmas Festival in the Faubourg Saint John. Food: Peacemaker (Mahony's Po-Boys) E... Read more

We return to Mid-City Lanes Rock 'N Bowl, a bowling alley that doubles as a music club, featuring everything from Zydeco, swing and blues to country. This show previews upcoming gigs with Bonerama and Tab Benoit. Location: Mid-City Lanes Rock 'N Bowl Event: New Years Eve wit... Read more

We highlight two performances from the 2009 French Quarter Festival, beginning with the Honey Island Swamp Band, a group that draws upon the heart and soul of roots music with Americana at its core. Later on in the show, Soul Project spreads a thick layer of funk, jazz and ... Read more

We set our soulful sights on the swamp boogie of Ernie Vincent and the Top Notes, followed by some Brother Tyrone and the Mindbenders — all recorded live at the 2009 Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival in mid-October. The culinary crossroads continues its tasty travels by ... Read more

We preview the upcoming Po-Boy Preservation Festival in the Oak Street Corridor of New Orleans. Celebrating its third year, the festival features food from 40 vendors this year, along with an Artist's Village and two stages. We also feature one of the bands playing at the f... Read more

We take a spin on the Mediterranean for some romance, parading and dancing, all the while showcasing a neighborhood festival taking place in November. Kicking things off is the Panorama Jazz Band, a group that draws upon traditional jazz, Balkan music, klezmer tunes and the... Read more

We visit Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, a music club on Frenchmen Street that features live performances 7 days a week. We start off with Rebecca Barry, an Alabama native who came to New Orleans in the 90s to study with players like Tony Dagradi, Ed Peterson and Ellis Marsalis. ... Read more