Wardell Quezergue has been a professional musician since he was 12 years old. Now 79, Quezergue is still arranging and producing records for the likes of Dr. John, Paul Simon, and Willie Nelson -- adding to a long list of musical luminaries including Earl King, Professor Longhair, and James Booker.
New Orleans – Local playwright John Biguenet debuts "Shotgun" - the second work in his post-Katrina trilogy, examining what happens when the storm water recedes.
New Orleans – The Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras celebrate the end of their season with a Mother's Day Concert before heading off to Carnegie Hall.
New Orleans – The musical mecca, otherwise known as Jazz Fest is pulling out all the stops as it's 40th annual bash comes to a close this weekend. In addition to a stellar musical line-up, we founmd two points of interest... one will soothe your cultural soul, the other will satisfy your sweet tooth.
