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Jonathan Demme Turns Dave Eggers Hurricane Katrina Story Into Animated Film
Jonathan Demme (Rachel Getting Married, Philadelphia, Silence of the Lambs) acquired the rights to the book Zeitoun, which he plans to make into an animated film.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsHBO Greenlights David Simon's Post-Katrina NOLA Series
A drama series that follows the lives of musicians living in post-Katrina New Orleans is set for a Fall debut on HBO, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The show is the brainchild of The Wire co-creator David Simon. ... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsNew Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - 5/3/09
[Above: Jeremy Davenport]Photos taken by Amber Roussel at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsTracy Morgan to Emcee Fats Domino Benefit Concert in New Orleans
30 Rock co-star Tracy Morgan will emcee a benefit concert later this month, “The Domino Effect,” organized to honor rock/R&B legend Fats Domino and benefit The Brees Dream Foundation, a child-welfare charity.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSeven reasons to make Jazz Fest travel plans
The 40th annual Jazz Fest announced its lineup yesterday. It's not bad. In fact, it's so not bad that I find myself almost physically pained to not be in New Orleans right this very minute. Here are seven reasons to book your plane ticket—and, more importantly, your hotel room—as soon as humanly possible.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayFats Domino - Tipitina's - New Orleans, LA - 11/5/08
[Above: Fats Domino and his daughter, Andrea] Photos taken at Tipitina's by Erika Molleck GoldringFats Domino made a rare appearance recently, coming out to Tipitina's for the premier of the documentary, Fats Domino: Walkin' Back To New Orleans, slated to air on PBS this month. Domino was also presented with Grammy Hall of Fame awards for "Ain't That a Shame" and "Blueberry Hill." The awards were originally received in 2002 and 1987 respectively, but were lost when Domino's house was devastated by Hurricane Katrina.... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsHard Times in New Orleans
Last summer, I got a frantic phone call from my friend Jeanette. Her boyfriend had heard a noise in the front yard just after dark the night before. He opened the door, stepped onto the porch and was killed—shot in the chest... read more
Found in: Culture, FeaturesTriple A Non-Commvention Day 2
Day 2 in Philadelphia near the campus of the University of Pennsylvania saw Music Directors, Program Directors and record label reps, radio promoters (the guys that cajole, plead and otherwise beg the radio stations to play the latest "single" by their clients) checking out new and upcoming artists like Astrid Williamson and Ingrid Michaelson, as well as Ryan Bingham and Hayes Carll (a former Paste 4 To Watch artist). But let's tell the story of the stellar evening showcase featuring Englishman Newton Faulkner and his red dreadlocks, new mommy Ani DiFranco, Paste cover kids The Hold Steady and New Orleans... read more
Found in: Blogs, FestivusThe Storm Still Rages
A ground-zero report on the triumphs and struggles of New Orleans musicians one year after Katrina... read more
Found in: Music, Features
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