Gentrification Kills Music
I see an unhappy pattern in NOLA that I witnessed up close in San Francisco during one of it’s many … Continue reading Gentrification Kills Music
Author: DickDeluxe@(tH)inkSlinger
NOLA musician.writer Dick Deluxe began his writing career as a teen helping his father edit Bertrand Russell and as the Houston correspondent for "The Wrestler" magazine. Subsequent years have seen his byline in the SF Found history website, as jazz reviewer for CompuServe and myriad blogs, newsletter and academic journals.
WWI Arch — A 9th Ward Curiosity
The conspicuous WWI “Victory Arch” in New Orleans’ upper 9th ward in Macarty Square is a striking reminder of the … Continue reading WWI Arch — A 9th Ward Curiosity
Calling the children home: Buddy Bolden in the Park
The New Orleans tradition of “free music in the park” continues today at a feverish pace. Famous series occur each fall and spring at Louis Armstrong Park and Lafayette Square featuring the best of contemporary NOLA artists. Smaller profile events such as the monthly Arts gathering in Palmer Park proliferate as well. Continue reading Calling the children home: Buddy Bolden in the Park
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