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Grammy-winning artists Ledisi, Durand Bernarr and Big Freedia are among the performers slated for the 2026 Blue Note Jazz Festival New York. Being staged at multiple venues across the Big Apple, the ...

Michelle Buzz and Lance Shipp make self-professed “maximalist pop” under the stage name Haute & Freddy. The duo has been building buzz lately, and today, their debut album is here. As you can probably ...

The Blue Note Jazz Festival has announced its 2026 lineup in New York, with performances taking place in Manhattan from June ...

Billy Bragg will be back in North America this summer, including his most extensive Canadian run in a long time. US dates include Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival, City Winery Hudson Valley on 6/30, and ...

The Joy Theater has revealed its eclectic series of 'Fest After Dark' concerts set to take place at the historic venue during Jazz Fest 2026 ...

Encouraged by Bruce Springsteen’s new protest song “Streets of Minneapolis” and enraged by the United States ...

Cluck Fest Block Party is taking over the Lower Garden District with a one-day celebration of chicken, community, and New Orleans culture.

The Lower Garden District restaurant is inviting a half dozen other local restaurants to bring their best chicken dishes.

From music and literary festivals to Mardi Gras Indians' Super Sunday, there will be plenty of ways to celebrate the arrival ...