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Musicians to honor Treme Brass Band singer

July 12, 2012 6:51 AM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Many of New Orleans' best known musicians are planning to gather for a musical tribute to Lionel Batiste, the 81-year-old vocalist and bass drummer with the Treme Brass Band who died last Sunday. Kermit Ruffins, Deacon John, Michael Ward and Rockin' Dopsie are among the musicians... more »
Crawfish Festival

April 30, 2010 7:34 PM

As the situation deteriorates along the coast, many folks are trying to take their minds off the crude devastation while they can. The 50th Annual Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is underway this weekend. The 3 day event is filled with nearly 30 bands, a huge carnival and over 100... more »
HBO's Post-Katrina Drama "Treme" Picked Up 2nd Season

April 13, 2010 5:01 PM

NEW YORK (AP) - HBO says its new drama "Treme" (truh-MAY') has been picked up for a second season just days after its series premiere. The show is set in New Orleans in fall 2005, three months after Hurricane Katrina. "Treme" tracks the lives of a diverse group of residents... more »