Pretty much every artist we hope to see during Jazz Fest is part of this insane line up of night shows starting Friday Apr 27 and running through Sunday May 6. FunkyBatz has all the details PLUS a pair of tickets to give away to EVERY show in both the main room and the den…. Read more »
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Anders Osborne at The Howlin Wolf
Among the most original and visionary musicians writing and performing today. Osborne’s masterful guitar work, intricate songwriting, and emotive vocals have earned him countless awards and endless troves of fans new and old. To see Anders perform LIVE is truly transcendent. Guitar Player calls him “the poet laureate of Louisiana’s fertile roots music scene.†New… Read more »
A Sanctuary for Our Souls in The Daze Between:Â Erica Falls CD Release:
This may very well be the best thing I do this year during Fest and here’s why… “Wash, rinse, repeat†becomes our motto as we foray night-after-night into the clubs that host the shows during the New Orleans Jazz Fest.   From sundown to sunrise we tend to seek the funkiest collaborations that make up the… Read more »
Howlin’ Wolf 2017 Fest By Nite
As we click-and-ponder the night show grids, we would be kickin’ ourselves later if we missed the “Howlin’ Wolf 2017 Fest By Nite” stellar line-up! It’s nicely situated in the New Orleans warehouse district, starting on Thursday, April 27 and running through Sunday, May 7th. Just about every artist we hope to see brings a unique groove… Read more »
On Robert Walter, His 20th Congress, The New Record & Jazz Fest in New Orleans
It’s challenging enough to describe live music in words that entice the reader to go out and buy a ticket to a show.  Try describing a record you have never heard! But when it comes to funk and soul-jazz and the artists who play in this genre, nothing is certain except that they perform a… Read more »
Where’s the Funk at SXSW 2017
It’s the most wonderful time of the year here in Austin, TX. South By Southwest (SXSW) is upon us and the music choices are limitless. Official showcases, unofficial showcases, free shows and parties you may or may not have to RSVPÂ to and every venue in town is fully booked. It is a blast, but it… Read more »
Red Young & Mike Flanigin Talk about Antone’s B3 Summit – Let the organ players loose y’all!
Just Added: Early show tonight with Ike Stubblefield B3 Trio. Â Click Here for tickets and about tonight’s pre-party or the B3 Summit on Saturday. The Antone’s B3 Summit weekend is finally here and features our very own local legends Red Young, Mike Flanigin and Dr. James Polk plus very special guest Ike Stubblefield. Â Ike helped… Read more »
Summertime Spotlight on Antone’s
Antone’s may already be home of the blues but we discovered a world of funk and groove happenings this summer. Â Check out these New Orleans acts Calvin Johnson & Kirk Joseph present: Chapter Soul, Cha Wa Mardi Indians, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and more.
Karl Denson Talks About His New Album, Jazz Fest, and Playing in Cuba With The Rolling Stones
We caught up with Karl Denson recently, after a long stint on the road with the Stones. Check out what he has to say about his forthcoming album (produced by Adrian Quesada), his appreciation for Brownout, his upcoming late-night shows during Jazz Fest, and his recent trip to Cuba with the Rolling Stones. Austinites: WIN… Read more »
Papa Mali: Crescent City’s true “King of Raw” to heat up the stage at south Austin’s favorite watering hole (One 2 One) this Friday Nov 6th
Join FunkyBatz & friends this Friday Nov 6th when Papa Mali returns to Austin TX at the One 2 One Bar. Witness Papa Mali; A New Orleans based musician and producer, spawn raw vocals and haunting guitar representations of the blues side of the Mississippi Delta River and New Orleans funk. An innovative, hungry psychedelic… Read more »
