Local Music

Voodoo Experience announces headliners, new on-site camping option

The headliners for this year’s Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans have been announced. So far Green Day and Neil Young & Crazy Horse have signed on to take top bill at the three-day music festival. Read More

Local rapper Mystikal discusses new album in the face of legal issues, plans to move forward

Louisiana rapper Mystikal is back behind bars today for an 81-day sentence stemming from charges of domestic abuse. Although a set back, the musician chooses to remain positive and hopeful to move on without future incidents. Read More

Better Than Ezra to perform special concert to benefit Ochsner

Baton Rouge’s own Better Than Ezra has partnered with Ochsner Health System to kick off summer with a special concert on Thursday, May 24 at the Varsity Theatre. Read More

Local band Royal Teeth sign deal with Dangerbird Records

Few bands see success as quickly as the Royal Teeth. In just a little over a year the local pop band with roots in Lafayette, Baton Rouge and New Orleans, has taken the music world by storm. Read More

Music lineup for 2012 FestForAll

The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge will present FestForAll - Baton Rouge's premier art & music festival, May 5 - May 6. The celebration will include some great local music acts that have gained national recognition. Read More

Beginning of Lil’ Boosie murder trial is getting closer

It’s a trial everyone in Baton Rouge is talking about. Rapper Lil’ Boosie, aka Torrence Hatch, is accused of hiring a hitman to kill someone back in 2009. The First-Degree murder trial is set to begin by the end of this week. Read More

Eddie Vedder postpones tour dates, will not perform at Jazz Fest

Eddie Vedder announced the postponement of his 15-city U.S. solo tour today due to temporary nerve damage in his right arm, the result of a back injury sustained earlier this year. Read More

Happy hour special made better by original live music, boiled crawfish

Happy hour is only made better when it involves crawfish. Tonight the Roux House will test that theory. Read More

The numbers are in! New festival a big success

A first-year festival devoted to the promotion of DJ and electronic music culture is riding high from the final number counts for this year’s event. Read More

No rain ahead for Groovin’ on the Grounds day

A year of hard work will culminate with a massive concert on LSU’s campus in two days time. Read More