Can you say "Blues masterpiece"? Check out the Master of the Telecaster, the late great Albert Collins (d. 1993), in a 1990 performance of "If Trouble Was Money." From Leona, Texas, Collins was introduced to the guitar by his older cousin: Lightnin' Hopkins.  Read more

Before his sad, untimely death last week, Travis "Trumpet Black" Hill was collaborating with film maker James Demaria on a documentary. The videos below consist of clips recorded for that project. They are little tough to watch in places, but definitely worth 15 minutes of ... Read more

Feufollet, the Cajun/Americana quintet from Lafayette, does "Tired of Your Tears" from the 2015 album Two Universes (now available on vinyl).  According to band member Kelli Jones-Savoy this video is "a comical view of a day in the life of a photographer who is simply fed u... Read more

A uniquely zydeco take on the 1978 Rolling Stones hit "Beast of Burden" at last month's Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette. The video is credited to "Buckwheat Zydeco & Friends" but the legendary Stanley Dural makes only a brief cameo at the end. The players a... Read more

Here's a few of our favorite photos from Day 6 (Saturday, May 2) of Jazz Fest, and for a whole bunch more, click here: JAZZ FEST PHOTOS HIGHLIGHTS. Royal Southern Brotherhood.  Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee. Big Chief Trouble and Trouble Nation. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsb... Read more

Here's a few of our favorite photos from Day 5 (Friday, May 1) of Jazz Fest, and for a whole bunch more, click here: JAZZ FEST PHOTOS HIGHLIGHTS. Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra at Jazz Fest. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee.  Hardhead Hunters at Jazz Fest. Photo... Read more

Here's a few of our favorite photos from Day 4 of Jazz Fest, and for a whole bunch more, click here: JAZZ FEST PHOTOS HIGHLIGHTS.The Idlewild String Confederation. Photo by Jennifer Brady.Young Cheyenne Mardi Gras Indians 4 of Jazz Fest 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee. Read more

Here's a few of our favorite photos from Day 3 of Jazz Fest, and for a whole bunch more, click here: JAZZ FEST PHOTOS HIGHLIGHTS.Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet 40th Anniversary, at the Sheraton Fais Do Do Stage.  Photo by leonastrassersteinberg.com.Otra at the Jazz & Herita... Read more

Here's a few of our favorite photos from Day 2 of Jazz Fest, and for a whole bunch more, click here: JAZZ FEST PHOTOS HIGHLIGHTS.Shamarr Allen with Treme Brass Band. Photo by Bill Sasser Kenny Garrett Quintet in the Jazz Tent.  Photo by leonastrassbergsteiner.com. The Wee T... Read more

Here's a few of our favorite photos from Day 1 of Jazz Fest, and for a whole bunch more, click here: JAZZ FEST PHOTOS HIGHLIGHTS. Snarky Puppy in the Jazz Tent.  Phot by leonastrassbergsteiner.com. Keep N it Real SA&PC at Jazz Fest 2015 opening day. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Ri... Read more