The Howlin Wolf New Orleans Blog

The New Orleans Comedy Festival

2010-01-26T08:47:00.000-08:00

Stand-up comedy is BACK!!!! And by that I don't mean back in New Orleans. I mean the art form is making a come back in a big way. The emergence of "alternative comedy" has given rise to such new greats as Paul F. Thompkins, Jimmy Pardo, Demitri Martin, and Mitch Hedberg (R.I.P we miss him so).

Long gone are the days of, "what is up with airline food?" and half-assed impressions of Jack Nicholson. This has been replaced with more personal accounts of living in the post 9/11, post Bush, online era that has changed so much of how our lives are lived. Comedians can be honest about real life experiences and they no longer have to prattle on about the banal issues that plagued 80s era comedy. It's a new style of comedy that hits home with listeners and creates a much more pleasing experience. It is truly a great time to be a fan of Comedy!!!

The Howlin Wolf is proud to celebrate the resurgence of Comedy with the New Orleans Comedy Festival on Thursday January 28th and Friday January 29th. The first night will feature Josh Cheney, Ron Ferguson, Bill Chott, Sean Patton, and Leo Allen. The evening will be hosted by Yvonne Landry. The second night will feature Jeff Kluger, James Adomian, Mia Jackson, Sean Patton, and Leo Allen. This night will be hosted By Jodi Borello.

Both nights are shaping up to be incredibly funny nights in New Orleans. So come on out and have have a laugh at the New Orleans Comedy Festival.

Here's a couple of the featured performers doing there thing!!!

Josh Cheney

Here's James Adomian

This week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2010-01-26T08:10:00.001-08:00

Jan 27, 2010 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Wiz Khalifah , Aqua Force, and Rico Got'em

Jan 28, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Jamey Johnson with Jerrod Neimann

Jan 28, 2010 at 10:30 PM
New Orleans Comedy Festival featuring Josh Cheney, Ron Ferguson, Bill Chott, Sean Patton, and Leo Allen / Hosted By Yvonne Landry

Jan 29, 2010 at 10:30 PM
New Orleans Comedy Festival featuring Jeff Kluger, James Adomian, Mia Jackson, Sean Patton, and Leo Allen / Hosted By Jodi Borello

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf New Orleans website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

The Revivalists

2010-01-18T07:36:00.000-08:00

The New Orleans music scene has many different genres consisting of many different sub-scenes. No matter what you may be interested in, New Orleans has got it. Blues, Traditional, Jazz, Brass Band, Indie, Punk, Metal...it's all here. Each genre seems to keep to itself, maintaining its own incestuous relationships with its own bands. Rarely is there any crossover.

The Revivalists are an enigma. They've managed to develop a unique sound that incorporates a bit of Indie, a little Jam Band, a smidge of Jazz, and a smattering of Pop. What results is a band that can mix it up with just about anybody on the scene (maybe not metal...hardly anyone fits in with them) and not sound out of place. Whether opening for Rebirth Brass Band or headlining a night for the New Orleans Indie Rock Collective, they got what it takes to shake the house down.

The band formed in 2007 and have been on a steady rise towards local and national prominence ever since. I am personal acquaintances with most of the band, and I can attest that they are all class acts who deserve all the success that they have, or will, received.

The band will be rockin' the Howlin Wolf on January 22nd with another up-and-coming group, The New Grass Country Club.

Here's the band last year at the Howlin Wolf:

This week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2010-01-18T07:14:00.000-08:00

Jan 21, 2010 at 9:00 PM (8:00 PM DOORS)
Pentagram plus The Gates of Slumber, Thou, Mars, and The Oggin

Jan 22, 2010 at 10:00 PM
The Revivalists plus New Grass Country Club

Jan 23, 2010 at 9:30 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Headspill plus Floodstage , Trevelyan and Mechanics of Resonance

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf Website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

This week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2010-01-11T07:28:00.000-08:00

Jan 13, 2010 at 9:00 PM CST
Live On Air: Celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of the LA Smoke Free Air Act featuring Rebirth Brass Band with Big Sam Williams and Kirk Joseph

Jan 14, 2010 at 9:00 PM CST (8:00 PM DOORS)
Big Chief Bo's 66th Birthday Jam featuring Bo Dollis Jr and the Wild Magnolias, Rockin' Dopsie Jr, The Pinettes , Big Chief Donald Harrison, The Pinstripe Brass Band, and more

Jan 15, 2010 at 8:00 PM and 10pm

GRAND OPENING OF THE DEN!!!

The A**hole Monologues Starring Chris & Redbean - 10th Anniversary

Jan 15, 2010 at 10:00 PM CST (9:00 PM DOORS)
Alias Orion plus Vedas and Jak Locke

Jan 17, 2010 at 5:00 PM CST
Gorilla Productions Battle of The Bands

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf Website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

New Years Eve Tickets for Tweets!!!

2009-12-30T06:13:00.000-08:00

I know its late notice, but we figured, "what the hell!" and decided to run a Tickets for Tweets contest for our New Years Eve show!!!

Here's how it works for new contestants:

Get your Twitter followers to follow us @howlinwolfnola. After they have followed us they MUST post in their status, "I followed @howlinwolfnola so that @yourtwitternamehere can have New Years Eve for free!"

I will tabulate the score and announce the winner tomorrow, Dec 31st at noon. The winner will receive a ticket to our New Years Eve Party with Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk and Papa Grows Funk. This is a $70 value, and will be ALL INCLUSIVE!!!! meaning your drinks and food will be FREE!!!

So get on board and start Tweetin'!!!

This week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-12-29T07:35:00.000-08:00

Dec 31, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk with Papa Grows Funk

ADMISSION INCLUDES PREMIUM OPEN BAR AND LIGHT BUFFET!!!

Enjoy a night of classic N'awlins funk with unlimited libations and an assortment of grub from our new restaurant. To ensure a good time for everyone we ask that you order a maximum of 2 drinks per transaction, per person please. No service charges if you pay cash. Box office open all day on NYE Eve day. Must be 21. Call 529-5844 for more info.

Jan 1, 2010 at 10:00 PM
New Year's Birthday Bash for Priff aka Big Kennith and Jamar aka Marley B CEO of Circle Entertainment

Jan 2, 2010 at 7:00 PM
3rd Annual Silence Is Violence Fundraiser featuring Hot 8 Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band, Soul Rebels, Free Agents, Stooges Music Group , Shamaar Allen, TBC Brass Band, Pinettes Brass Band, We Are One Brass Band, plus Baby Boyz Brass Band, MLK Charter School Marching Band, and Rabouin High Marching Band

Proceeds to Benefit The Dinneral Shavers Education Fund

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf Website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

George Porter Jr. Birthday Bash

2009-12-21T09:12:00.000-08:00

All across the world, December 25th brings about the celebration of Jesus' birthday. In New Orleans the day after Christmas is cause for another birthday celebration: George Porter Jr.!!! George's birthday has become a tradition at the Howlin Wolf, and while it may not be as widely well known as the coming of our Lord, it does pay tribute to the reigning lord of New Orleans Funk.

So come on out to the Wolf on December 26th and help us celebrate one of New Orleans' greatest musicians.

Tickets can be purchased here.

Here's George gettin' Funky with The Meters:

This week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-12-21T08:03:00.000-08:00

Dec 23, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Birdfinger's 10th Anniversary Spectacular

Dec 25, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Rebirth Brass Band plus Kermit Ruffins

Dec 26, 2009 at 10:00 PM CST (9:00 PM DOORS)
George Porter Jr.'s Birthday Bash with George Porter Jr. and his Runnin' Pardners

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf Website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

This week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-12-14T08:03:00.000-08:00

Dec 16, 2009 at 10:00 PM CST (9:00 PM DOORS)
Local Spotlight Series featuring M. Harris, SPY-Anage, Young Nut, PHAT Word, and Cezo

Dec 17, 2009 at 10:00 PM CST (9:00 PM DOORS)
Luke Starkiller CD Release Party plus Pandemic and Nothing More

Dec 18, 2009 at 9:30 PM CST (9:00 PM DOORS)
Matt Lionett plus Zama Para

Dec 19, 2009 at 10:00 PM CST (9:00 PM DOORS)
Benjy Davis Project plus Meriwether

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

New Years Eve at the Wolf!!!

2009-12-07T08:06:00.000-08:00

Once a year we say goodbye to the past year and Welcome the next, and on Thursday, December 31st Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk and Papa Gros Funk will bring in the New Year!

Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, which started as a side project in 2003 has become regarded as the future of New Orleans funk. With a direct lineage to The Meters and The Neville Brothers, combined with members who have shared the stage with Dave Matthews, Trey Anastasio, Etta James and Harry Connick Jr. (just to name a few), Dumpstaphunk is a recipe for creating a new standard for an entire genre. Dumpstaphunk is a unique music moster which has grown from the grooves of Ivan Neville (vocals, Organ), Tony Hall (bass, guitar, vocals), Nick Daniels (bass, vocals), Ian Neville (guitar), and raymond Webber (drums, Vocals).

Also performing New Year's Eve, another of New Orleans funk favorite, Papa Grows Funk! The all-star lineup features New Orleans' finest musicians and funkiest characters, all of whom have deep roots in New Orleans music. Anchored around the slinky Hammond B3 grooves of band leader John Gros (George Porter, Jr. and Runnin' Pardners) is internationally renowned June Yamagishi (Wild Magnolias) on guitar, Marc Pero (Smilin’ Myron) on bass, Jason Mingledorff (Galactic) on saxophone and Jeffery “Jellybean” Alexander (Jon Cleary).

Whether you're an optimist that wants to stay up until midnight to see the New Year in or a pessimist that wants to make sure the old year leaves, come down to The Howlin' Wolf to phunk it out!

Tickets can be purchased HERE!!

Enjoy a night of classic N'awlins funk with unlimited libations and an assortment of grub from our new restaurant. To ensure a good time for everyone we ask that you order a maximum of 2 drinks per transaction, per person please. No service charges if you pay cash. Box office open all day on NYE Eve day. Must be 21. Call 529-5844 for more info.

This week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-12-07T07:20:00.000-08:00

Dec 11, 2009 at 10:00 PM
The Public

Dec 12, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Dave Matthews Tribute Band plus The Greg Talmage Band

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf Website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

New Orleans Songwriter's Festival

2009-12-02T05:42:00.000-08:00

It's time for the 2nd annual New Orleans Songwriter's Festival! The Howlin Wolf is proud to be playing such a big role in the success of the festival this year. We will be hosting several event over the first two days of the festival.
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We will begin on Thursday, December 3rd with the Bluebird Cafe Open Mic hosted by Barbara Coyd of the Bluebird Cafe. Plus one lucky songwriter will go home with Louisiana-made Composite Acoustics High Gloss GX Guitar valued at $2,700!!! The open mic will begin at 7 pm and we would suggest that you GET THERE ON TIME!!! Last year there were over 100 artist jockeying for postition.

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Friday, December 4th we will be having the Urban Artists & Songwriter's Panel. The panel will feature hit Hip-Hop writer/producer/artist, Al Kapone, New Orleans own beloved Hip-Hop/R&B DJ Wild Wayne of Q93, Music Shed Recording Facility owner Frank Alquist, and Howlin' Wolf Manager/Partner, Stu Schayot. The panel will be moderated by Reid Wick, Grammy Rep for the Mid-South. The panel will begin at 7pm.

This will be a great opportunity to network and ask questions of some of the "movers and shakers" in the music industry!!!

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Later that evening (Friday, December 4th at 10pm) we will have a show by Baby Boy Da Prince, NO Capo, Asia Bryant, and more!!!

All in all, the 2nd annual New Orleans Songwriter Festival is shaping up to be a great event for New Orleans artist!!! We hope to see ya' there!!!

This week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-11-30T11:44:00.000-08:00

Dec 1, 2009 at 6:00 PM
HIV Awareness Music Project (HAMP) presents: New Orleans World AIDS Day Festival featuring Trombone Shorty, Kermit Ruffins, Rebirth Brass Band, Soul Rebels , 5th Ward Weebie, Dee 1, and more

Dec 3, 2009 at 7:00 PM
New Orleans Songwriters Festival / Bluebird Cafe Open Mic hosted by Barbara Cloyd of Bluebird Cafe

Several guest hit songwriters will be in attendance. Someone will win a Louisiana made Composite Acoustics ("CA") High Gloss GX guitar!

Dec 4, 2009 at 7:00 PM
New Orleans Songwriters Festival presents: Urban Artist & Songwriter Panel

The panel will feature hit Hip-Hop writer/producer/artist, Al Kapone, New Orleans own beloved Hip-Hop/R&B DJ Wild Wayne of Q93, Music Shed Recording Facility owner Frank Alquist, and Howlin' Wolf Manager/Partner, Stu Schayot. The panel will be moderated by Reid Wick, Grammy Rep for the Mid-South.

Dec 4, 2009 at 10:00 PM
New Orleans Songwriters Festival presents: Baby Boy Da Prince, NO Capo, Asia Bryant, and more

Dec 5, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Don't Spike The Eggnog! A Benefit for the Bridge House Wednesday Clinic featuring Bicipital Groove, Moderator Band, Saturday Night Palsy , and more

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

This week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-11-23T08:35:00.000-08:00

Nov 26, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Thanksgiving Throwdown featuring Rebirth Brass Band and Papa Grows Funk

Nov 27, 2009 at 9:00 PM (8:00 PM DOORS)
Misfits

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf Website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

Frontier: The Ultimate Journey Tribute

2009-11-16T07:33:00.000-08:00

To say that you don't like Journey is damn near un-American. Even if you don't like all of their songs you have to admit that "Don't Stop Believing" is a guilty pleasure, and everyone has slow danced to "Open Arms" or "Faithfully" at a school dance.

Fan or not, the folks at the Howlin Wolf have got a treat for you.

Frontier, the number one Journey tribute band will rockin' New Orleans on November 21. To say that they are a cover band is an understatement because you can close your eyes and not be able to tell the difference between Steve Perry and Jeremey Hunsicker (Frontier's front man).

Check it out for yourself

For more info on the band and to catch some other videos check out their Myspace.

This week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-11-16T06:56:00.000-08:00

Nov 21, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Frontiers: The Ultimate Tribute to Journey

Nov 22, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Gorilla Productions Battle of The Bands

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin' Wolf Website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!!

Perpetual Groove

2009-11-10T08:18:00.000-08:00

The first time I saw Perpetual Groove live was at Bonnaroo. I had never heard them (or even heard of them) up to that point. What resulted that evening was a show that made Bonnaroo history, and has been the subject of lore ever since. The band played for SIX HOURS STRAIGHT!!! The show started at midnight and didn't stop 'til the sun was up...I mean way up! I personally did not have the stamina to hang for six hours. I remember (barely remember) dipping out at around 4, but the morning when I woke up it was all that anyone could talk about.

The band hails from Athens, Georgia and has been around since 2001. They describe their music as "Trance Arena-Rock," which is a truly unique name for their unique sound. I personally, doubt that words can describe the experience correctly...acid induced words?...maybe, but even they cannot grasp the full scope. Their light show alone is a marvel all to itself.

The band has created a massive following internationally in the Jam Band scene, and now they are bringing their sound to the Howlin' Wolf New Orleans. So come on out on Thursday, November the 12th and get ready to have your mind blown!!

This week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-11-10T08:08:00.000-08:00

Nov 10, 2009 at 9:30 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Vains of Jenna plus Dirty Penny and Luke Starkiller

Nov 11, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Off The Dome Emcee Competition featuring Truth Universal with Snuff Sugar plus Mr Wayne and The I.C.U

Nov 12, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Perpetual Groove plus The Revivalists

Nov 13, 2009 at 10:00 PM CST (9:00 PM DOORS)
Bella Morte plus Ego Likeness and Versailles

Nov 14, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Gorilla Productions Battle of The Bands Finals

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf Website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

What's New New Orleans II

2009-11-02T08:27:00.000-08:00

Have you ever been nestled in the nook of your New Orleans neighborhood and wondered, "I need to know what's new in New Orleans!" Now there is no need because the Nola Wolf, in conjunction with Chicken 'N Egg Productions is bringing you What's New New Orleans II.

The show will feature all that's emerging in New Orleans underground culture. The Dirty Bourbon River Show will be performing, as well as, the New Grass Country Club and 27 Lights. There will also be visual artists, tattoo artists, and food!!

The Dirty Bourbon River Band is currently set to release their first album, and is rising through the ranks of the New Orleans music scene with their Vaudevillian experimental swamp-stomp style. They are quickly coming close to filling the hole left in New Orleans by the Morning Forty Federation, and we gladly welcome them to this venerable spot.

So don't be a neanderthal and not know what's new in New Orleans. Come out the the Howlin Wolf on November 6 and find out!!

Here's a little Dirty Bourbon to get ya' goin.'

Awesome video guys!!!

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-11-02T08:03:00.000-08:00

Nov 5, 2009 at 10:00 PM(9:00 PM DOORS)
Bill Dykes' Taking NOLA To Chi-Town Moving Party featuring Bill Dykes, Tom Gregory, Gym Neighbors and more

Nov 6, 2009 at 10:00 PM
What's New New Orleans II featuring Dirty Bourbon River Show, New Grass Country Club, and 27 Lights

Nov 8, 2009 at 8:00 PM (7:30 PM DOORS)
New Orleans Bad Boys of Comedy featuring Skip Guidry Hosted By Rude Jude

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf Website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

Tickets for Tweets, Part Deaux...Voodoo! Winner

2009-10-30T05:54:00.000-07:00

It was a hard fought battle, but the clear winner of the "Tickets for Tweets" contest is Mickey Hughes!!!

Just a few words about Mickey: He is better known as @eyeammickey504 on Twitter, or you can find him at http://twitter.com/eyeammickey504. His bio reads, "To hard to be soft, to tuff to be tender. No Excuses Only Results." Sounds like a nice guy...just not a snuggler...i'm guessing.

Either way, the most important thing you need to know about Mickey is that he will be enjoying a Free pass to Voodoo Fest 2009, as well as, free tickets to all three "Voodoo at Night" shows here at the Howlin Wolf!!!

Congrats to all who tried, but came short. @richard_hirsch or @richardhirch2 (depending upon Twitter suspensions) was a close second, and @nolamaven got the bronze.

We will probably do this contest again, so don't worry if you missed out this time.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-10-27T06:48:00.000-07:00

Oct 28, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
New Orleans Musicians Relief Fund Zombie Crawl featuring Albinas Prizintas with We Are The Pretenders and Clockwork Elvis

Oct 29, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Antics (powered by Toyota), VTECH and Filter Magazine Present A FREE SHOW w/Biz Markie, The Knux, Jay Electronica and DJ Soul Sister

The ultimate FREE Voodoo kickoff.Brought to you by Antics powered by Toyota, Vtech, and Filter Magazine. RSVP at uptheantics.com/voodoo
Buy

Oct 30, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Voodoo at Night presents the Rebirth Brass Band with Big Sam's Funky Nation

Oct 31, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Voodoo at Night presents Krewe of M.O.M.'s Halloween Ball with Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk with Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes plus Derrick Freeman's Smokers World

Costume required for entry. Tickets available at the box office with no service charge.

Nov 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Voodoo at Night presents "Down on the Bayou" a benefit for the New Orleans Musicians Clinic featuring John "JoJo" Hermann, Ivan Neville, George Porter Jr., Russell Batiste, Alfred "Uganda" Roberts and Ian Neville

The New Orleans Musicians Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization founded by LSU Healthcare Network, Daughters of Charity Services of New Orleans, and The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation. www.neworleansmusiciansclinic.org

For more information, or to buy tickets, go to the Howlin Wolf Website

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!!

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-10-20T07:00:00.000-07:00

Oct 22, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Barisal Guns plus Hightide Blues and Zama Para

Oct 23, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Fuse TV Slave to the Metal Tour with No Room for Saints, Slow the Knife, Greyskull, Black Market Halos, Southdown, Apathy Ensues, Lowdrag , Destined to Fall and Gorgonospian at The

Oct 24, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Fuse TV Slave to the Metal Tour with Touching the Absolute, Falls From Grace, Headspill, People on the Side, Floodstage, Trevelyn , Nothing Sacred, Blowermotor and Cathersis

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf Website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

Tickets for Tweets, Part Deaux...Voodoo!

2009-10-16T07:53:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago we decides that we wanted to have a contest where we traded tickets to our Dr. Dog show for Twitter followers, and the Tickets for Tweets contest was born. We gained many new followers from this, and our new friend Semmes Welmsley came away with the prize!

Now we want to do it again, but this time we have upped the stakes. This time...are you ready for it...I can hardly believe it myself....(drum roll please)....we are giving away a 3-DAY PASS TO THE VOODOO MUSIC EXPERIENCE!!! But wait...that's not all. The winner will also receive FREE ENTRY TO ALL THREE NIGHTS OF OUR "VOODOO AT NIGHT" CONCERT SERIES!!!

Is that cool or what?

So just in case I wasn't clear enough, you get to the entire weekend of Voodoo and the entire weekend of after-festival shows at the Howlin Wolf FOR FREAKIN' FREE!! And all you have to do is get people to follow us on Twitter.

Here's how it works. You get your Twitter followers to follow us (@howlinwolfnola), and have them post the line, "I just followed @howlinwolfnola so @(yourtwitternamehere) can have a Voodoo Experience for free."

That's it.

Just remember:
1. They must be NEW followers for us.
and
2. They MUST post the quote to their status (otherwise you don't get credit).

You can see the full lineup of the Voodoo Music Experience 2009 here.

This year's Voodoo at Night lineup at the Howlin Wolf will feature:
Oct 30
Voodoo at Night presents the Rebirth Brass Band with Big Sam's Funky Nation
Oct 31
Voodoo at Night presents Krewe of M.O.M.'s Halloween Ball with Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk with Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes plus Derrick Freeman's Smokers World

Nov 1

Voodoo at Night presents "Down on the Bayou" a benefit for the New Orleans Musicians Clinic featuring John "JoJo" Hermann, Ivan Neville, George Porter Jr., Russell Batiste, Alfred "Uganda" Roberts and Ian Neville

That is going to be one hell of a weekend!!!

The contest starts.....NOW, and will end at Midnight on Wednesday, October 28. We will announce the winner at noon on the 29th!!!!

For any of you Twitter Noobs who aren't to clear on how this works, you can email me (Matt) at bodie.matt@gmail.com for more info.

Good luck and GET TO TWEETIN'!!!

SOJA: Soldiers of Jah Army

2009-10-13T07:40:00.000-07:00

The saga of SOJA is the kind that you like to hear as a fan of their Genre. Some of the members of the band have known each other since grade school. All of the band has collectively sought to discover the deeper roots in music, which is often missed in the mainstream. A quote from the band's website from the lead singer Jacob states, “We loved rock and hip hop, but there was something missing in the message. Even with our favorite artists, you would get one song that hit home and touched you, then three that were about nothing. With our favorite artists in the reggae genre, Bob Marley and Peter Tosh, they were singing about something beautiful that truly mattered in every song. We never really got over it.”

Aspiring to discover "something beautiful" in their own music has united the band for many years. They have gone further to try to tell the American story using the Jamaican art form. By staying true to this mission the band has had seven releases, mostly on their own label. The band describes their most recent album "Born in Babylon" as the album that they have been wanting to release for ten years.

The Howlin Wolf is very excited to have SOJA perform Saturday October 17. They will be supported by The Movement , The Live Oaks and 27 Lights. It will surely be a great show.

Here's a video:

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-10-13T05:47:00.000-07:00

Oct 15, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Local Spotlight Series featuring Earphunk and Brothers and Kings

Oct 16, 2009 at 8:30 PM
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents Richie Havens in a benefit for the Heritage School of Music with Paul Sanchez and Shamarr Allen

Oct 17, 2009 at 9:30 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
SOJA (Soldiers of Jah Army) with The Movement , The Live Oaks and 27 Lights

Oct 18, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Battle for the Misfits

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf Website

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-10-05T09:19:00.000-07:00

Oct 5, 2009 at 9:00 PM (8:00 PM DOORS)
Strung Out plus The Flatliners and Alias Orion

Oct 8, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
WTUL Presents Wavves plus Ganglians and Caddywhompus

Oct 10, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
2nd Annual Music For Matt featuring Papa Grows Funk and The Revivalists

Oct 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Battle for the Misfits

Oct 12, 2009 at 9:00 PM (8:00 PM DOORS)
The 69 Eyes plus The Becoming and Dommin

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf Website

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

Derek Tabb: Hero

2009-10-05T07:49:00.001-07:00

Derek Tabb is so much more than just the Drummer for the Rebirth Brass Band. He is a local hero. Growing up in New Orleans taught Derek many valuable lessons as to music's power to keep kids out of the streets and away from the drug dealers. He is a living testimony to that. However, Derek has gone a step further to give back to the art form that just might of saved his life. He worked to form "The Roots of Music Foundation." It is best described by the foundation's website:
"The Roots of Music program is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded by Rebirth Brass band drummer, Derrick Tabb, Allison Reinhardt, and Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews. Having seen and experienced the losses of Hurricane Katrina and the daily challenges facing New Orleans' inner-city youths, they were concerned the youth and the music culture of New Orleans were in jeopardy of being lost. From this concern grew the idea and ultimately the formation of The Roots of Music as a free, after-school academic tutoring AND music education program for low-income middle-school students in New Orleans."

The television network CNN has recognized Derek's achievements, and has chosen to nominate him as 2009's Hero of the Year. This is a wonderful honor to a great man, and we here at the Howlin Wolf would greatly appreciate your taking a moment to go to CNN's website and vote for Derek. We as New Orleanians need to he supporting every hero we have!!

The voting page can be found here.

The link to the article about Derek and the Roots of Music Foundation can be found here.

Here's Derek's Video:

Please take the time to do this. Derek deserves this honor!!!

Dr. Dog Contest Winner!!!

2009-09-29T09:46:00.000-07:00

And its official....the winner of the Dr. Dog "Tickets for Tweets" contest is Semmes Walmsley!!! He is better know on Twitter as @semmeswalmsley or at http://twitter.com/SemmesWalmsley.

Semmes you will have your name plus 1 on the guest list for the show on Wednesday!!! We hope you have a great time!

Just a little info on Semmes: his Twitter bio reads, "Big heart, honest mind, smiling optimistically and dancing to the music. I live to love and love to live. Green is my favorite color"

Well....that just makes you happy that he won doesn't it? Nice guys always finish first in my book. Apparently they wear green also....not white.

Congrats again Semmes. And to all of those who tried but fell short...don't worry we will do this again very soon! Thanks to all who participated!!!

Strung Out

2009-09-28T10:32:00.000-07:00

Monday October 5th the doors of the Howlin Wolf will all have to be open as wide as they can be, because if they are not they will be blown clear off once the full audio assault of Strung Out is unleashed.

For those of you who are not familiar with this band's face-melting blend of punk-metal, Strung Out hails from Simi Valley California and have been on the scene since '92. They have 7 releases on Fat Wreck Records. Their music has become an anthem for the skater scene of late, and they are a regular part of the Vans Warped Tour.

So you must bring yourself to The Howlin Wolf New Orleans on Monday October 5th! The show will also feature Toronto's own The Flatliners, and New Orleans locals Alias Orion.

Here's a sample of what you have in store:

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-09-28T08:45:00.000-07:00

Sep 30, 2009 at 9:00 PM (8:00 PM DOORS)
Dr. Dog feat. members of Rebirth Brass Band plus The Generationals and MyNameIsJohnMichael

Oct 1, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Local Spotlight Series featuring The Poots, The Foot, Serpentis, Concrete Shoes, and High Priest

Oct 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
"In Purgatory" Movie Wrap Party featuring Within Reason plus The Stratus Project and Southdown

Oct 4, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Gorilla Productions Battle of The Bands

Oct 5, 2009 at 9:00 PM (8:00 PM DOORS)
Strung Out plus The Flatliners and Alias Orion

For more info, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf New Orleans Webpage.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

Dr. Dog Contest!!!

2009-09-24T10:05:00.000-07:00

The Howlin Wolf New Orleans is righteously stoked (sounded like a surfer just then) to have Dr. Dog on Wednesday September the 30th. We hope you are all as excited as we are, and to see how excited ya'll might be we decided to have a contest for a pair of tickets to the show!!!

Here's how it works: WE NEED TWITTER FOLLOWERS!!!! So the person who gets the most of their own followers to follow us gets the prize.

Here's the hitch: When your friends follow us they must post as a status, "Just followed @howlinwolfnola because of @(your username here)'s love of Dr. Dog."

We need it to be done this way as a means to test your Twitter cunning, and so that we can tabulate the scores!!

The contest starts.....now! and will end at noon on Sept 29th. We will be contacting the winner through Twitter to claim their prize.

Good luck and get to Tweetin.'

Oh and here's some Dr. Dog to get you motivated:

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-09-21T07:10:00.000-07:00

Sep 24, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Local Spotlight Series featuring Paramaya, Apathy Ensues, Peel , Lowdrag, The Blue Eclipse

Sep 25, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Meriwether plus Prytania and Luke Starkiller

Sep 26, 2009 at 7:00 PM
EJ & Friends Reunion featuring On The Beach

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf New Orleans website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-09-15T13:59:00.000-07:00

Sep 15, 2009 at 9:00 PM (8:00 PM DOORS)
Going Steady: A Comedy Tour For Lovers featuring Comics Zachary Simms, Alex Grubard, and Zach Broussard, plus Cassidy Henehan, Dane Fauchaux, Todd Kornick, Scotland Green

Sep 18, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Off The Dome Emcee Competition featuring Snuff Sugar and Team Kozmo

Sep 19, 2009 at 9:00 PM (8:00 PM DOORS)
SaveCharityHospital.com presents: The Lowrider Band and Special Guest House Band feat. John Gros, Tony Hall, Raymond Webber , Ian Nevile, and more to raise funds for the rebuilding of Charity Hospital

The Lowrider Band is the funkiest band in the galaxy, and the original multi-platinum writers and recording artists of such hits as "Low Rider," "Why Can't We Be Friends," "Slippin into Darkness" and "the Cisko Kid." Go to SaveCharityHospital.com for more info

Sep 20, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Imperative Reaction plus Psyclon Nine, Suicide Assyst, Velcro Voodoo and DJ Vendetta and DJ Dead Sexy

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf New Orleans Webpage.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-09-08T09:46:00.000-07:00

Sep 10, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Local Spotlight Series featuring The Underwater Aces, Enharmonic Souls, Easy Company , City Zoo, and Snuff Sugar

Sep 11, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Antenna Inn plus Blackbelt and Silent Cinema

Sep 12, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Piss You Pants Comedy Hosted by Mark Caesar plus Snuff Sugar

Sep 13, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Gorilla Productions Battle of The Bands

For more info, or to purchase tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf Website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

The Knux

2009-09-01T09:25:00.000-07:00

We here at the Wolf love a good New Orleans artist success story, and The Knux are just that. The two brothers Kentrell "Krispy Kream" and Alvin "Rah Almillio" Lindsey came up through the New Orleans hip hop scene like so many others, and they only managed to record a demo before the tragedy of Katrina force them to escape to Houston.

Katrina, however, turned out to be a blessing in disguise because while they were evacuated their demo managed to make it into the hands of an influential A&R rep Dart Parker. Shortly thereafter the brothers were on their way to Hollywood to begin production of their first album. Being in Hollywood got them the attention that they deserved, and also got a song featured on the show Entourage and the movie Harold and Kumar Go To Guantanamo.

Now with an awesome CD in hand, and a reputation for putting on killer shows, the Knux are coming back to New Orleans as hometown heroes for a night at The Howlin Wolf New Orleans.

The show is on Thursday, Sept 3 and is not to be missed. So come on out and welcome home two of Nola's prodigal sons!!

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-09-01T07:49:00.000-07:00

This is what we have coming up this week:

Sep 3, 2009 at 9:00 PM
The Knux plus Kidz in the Hall , Skipp Coon with Mr. Nick, and Jealous Monk

Sep 4, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Alias Orion plus Alexander Fly

Sep 5, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Greek Fiasco

Sep 6, 2009 at 9:00 PM (8:00 PM DOORS)
Labor Day Comedy Explosion featuring Jodi Borrello, Redbean, Carrey B, and Brian Bonhagen

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf Website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-08-25T05:45:00.000-07:00

Aug 28, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Hot 8 Brass Band plus TBC Brass Band and The Free Agents Brass Band

Aug 29, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
PBS (Porter, Batiste, Stoltz)

Aug 30, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Kommunity FK plus Nadjia and DJ Tot Kuhjunge

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out The Howlin Wolf New Orleans Website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

Know Your Enemy: Rage Against The Machine Tribute

2009-08-18T08:14:00.000-07:00

Rage Against The Machine stepped into the forefront of the Southern California music scene in 1991 with their unique blend of Rap, Hardcore, and revolutionary political views. They remained at the top of the "pissed-off revolutionary" music scene for many years until their breakup in 2000.

Sadly, you cannot see the real Rage, but the Howlin Wolf New Orleans has got the next best thing. Know Your Enemy, a RATM tribute band will be at the Wolf on Saturday, August 22 to regale you with all of Rage's best.

Here's a little sample of what you have in store:

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf Website.

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-08-18T07:29:00.000-07:00

Aug 20, 2009 at 9:30 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Local Spotlight Series featuring Jack Sprat, ICU, Mista Wayne, Solja, Phat Word, Don Novello and L-Town Hoodfellas

Aug 21, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Off The Dome Emcee Competition

Aug 22, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Know Your Enemy: A Tribute to Rage Against The Machine plus Headspill and People On The Side

For more information, or to buy tickets, go to the Howlin Wolf Website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

SoCal Punk Invasion

2009-08-10T16:06:00.000-07:00

1. Are you a Beatles or Elvis man?

2. Are you a fan of West Coast or East Coast Rap?

3. Southern California punk or New York punk?

Most people have answers for the first two questions, but to have an answer for the third shows a depth of knowledge about popular culture and music that most cannot muster. Either way, the emergence of the punk scene in any city caused a major upset to the status quo. It's something that I love to talk about, and if you need more info on the subject I can suggest all kinds media surrounding the topic (seriously, email me at bodie.matt@gmail.com, I WILL talk your ear off on this).

Otherwise I would suggest showing up to Howlin Wolf on Wednesday, August 12 and see a virtual cross section of the entire Southern California punk movement from its founders to current scene leaders.

The highlight of the evening, of course, will be one of the scene's founding members (and probably its rudest) Fear. This band loved to piss people off. If a show went on from start to finish without inciting a riot.... well, it sucked. The band's founder (and the only original member in its current lineup) Lee Ving would taunt and tease the crowd at every opportunity. Most shows, it's amazing that they escaped with thier lives.

If you don't believe me, see for yourself:

This is something you cannot miss!!!! Best be here on Wednesday or they will come and find you!!!

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-08-10T15:58:00.000-07:00

Aug 12, 2009 at 8:00 PM (7:00 PM DOORS)
The SoCal Punk Invasion Tour featuring Fear, Agent Orange, DI , Total Chaos, plus Test Subjects, Sci Fi Zeros , Fat Stupid Ugly People, and The Pallbearers

Aug 14, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Hip Hop is Alive 2nd Line featuring Free Agents Brass Band

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf Webpage

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!!

Jeff Buckley Tribute Night

2009-08-04T09:19:00.000-07:00

Jeff Buckley was an artist who left us way too soon. We did not get to have enough of his beautiful voice in our lives before he died tragically while wading in the Mississippi River. To imagine what future releases from this brilliant artist would have been like is heartbreaking. The songs that he did bestow upon us before his demise represent some of the most dynamic and heartfelt music of that time.

Here's one of my favorites off of his 1994 release "Grace."

Mojo Pin - Jeff Buckley

And another of my favorites, "So Real." Just amazing!!!

So Real - Jeff Buckley

Such a versatile artists would have, without a doubt, had a long and illustrious career. The music world is worse off for not having seen his full potential come to fruition.

That being said, please come to the Howlin Wolf on Saturday, August 8 and help us celebrate the life of Jeff Buckley. Jeff's mother will be there for a Q&A, there will be a screening of the Buckley biopic "Grace Around the World," and there will be performances by For Karma and an artist TBA.

Tickets can be purchased from The Howlin Wolf Site.

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-08-04T08:20:00.000-07:00

Aug 6, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
An Evening With George Porter Jr. & the Runnin' Pardners

Aug 7, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Vedas plus Alexander Fly and Formula 3

Aug 8, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Jeff Buckley Tribute Night featuring Screening of "Grace Around The World" plus Q&A with Mary Guibert (Jeff Buckley's Mother) and special performances by For Karma and more tba

For more information, or to buy tickets, check out the Howlin Wolf New Orleans website.

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-07-27T13:21:00.000-07:00

Jul 30, 2009 at 9:30 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Benjy Davis Project plus Tony Lucca and The Revivalists

Jul 31, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Howlin' Wolf Hip Hop Showcase featuring Alkatraz Out Patient, 3D Na'tee, MC J, The ICU, Jack Spratt , and Mister Wayne

Aug 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM
White Linen After Party featuring Casa Samba

For more information, or to buy tickets, please visit the Howlin Wolf Webpage

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

This Week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans

2009-07-20T09:03:00.000-07:00

Jul 22, 2009 at 9:00 PM
St. Valentine's Day Massacre plus From Legends to Nancy, Kill Me Believer and WBTF

Jul 24, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
PJ Morton plus Britten and Franklin IV

Jul 26, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Afton Presents: Local Hip Hop Showcase

For more info, or to buy tickets, go to the Howlin Wolf Webpage

See Ya At The Wolf!!!

Worn Again nola3 Fashion Show

2009-07-13T13:50:00.000-07:00

The Howlin Wolf New Orleans has a special event for you. The Worn Again nola3 Fashion show is happening on Saturday, July 18.
Here's what it is:
WORN AGAIN designers deconstruct random recycled materials we give them to create innovative works of wearable art.

DJ Kristin of Mod Dance Party will set the beat for our 40 juried designers to rock the WORN AGAIN nola3 runway.

The infamous Recycled Dance Competition will follow with original "old skool -vs- new skool" choreography performed by local dance troupes. DyVersatile Crew, a hip hop troupe from Mobile AL, will then kick off our After Party with Stinging Caterpillar Sound System throwing down till the wee hours.

The Fashion Show will go from 8pm-11pm

The Dance Competition & After Party from 11pm-2am

WORN AGAIN nola3 will be a wonderful night of radical creativity that true lovers of New Orleans creative culture will not want to miss.

This Week at the Wolf!!

2009-07-13T13:35:00.000-07:00

-Jul 13, 2009 at 10:00 PM (8:00 PM DOORS)
Afrika Bambaataa with DJ KMT plus DJ Soul Sister and Truth Universal

-Jul 15, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Off The Dome Emcee Competition featuring Slangston Hughes and Snuff Sugar plus Mercure, Lyrics tha Lyricist, B.C, NUT, Onaje, ATM , M@ Peoples

-Jul 17, 2009 at 9:00 PM (8:00 PM DOORS)
Laugh Out Loud Benefit featuring Nature Boy, James Cusimano, JD Sledge, Tee Ray , Carrey B, Dane Fauchaux, plus performance by Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes

Proceeds to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

-Jul 18, 2009 at 6:30 PM
WORN AGAIN nola3 Patron Party

Advance Preview and Silent Auction of the top 10 WORN AGAIN designs, hors d'oeuvres, and the musical stylings of Voice

-Jul 18, 2009 at 8:00 PM
WORN AGAIN nola3 Fashion Show

WORN AGAIN designers deconstruct random recycled materials we give them to create innovative works of wearable art. DJ Kristin of Mod Dance Party will set the beat for our 40 juried designers to rock the WORN AGAIN nola3 runway. The infamous Recycled Dance Competition will follow with original "old skool -vs- new skool" choreography performed by local dance troupes. DyVersatile Crew, a hip hop troupe from Mobile AL, will then kick off our After Party with Stinging Caterpillar Sound System throwing down till the wee hours. Fashion Show: 8pm-11pm Dance Competition & After Party: 11pm-2am WORN AGAIN nola3 will be a wonderful night of radical creativity that true lovers of New Orleans creative culture will not want to miss.

-Jul 19, 2009 at 7:00 PM
NOVAC's 37th Anniversary

Music by New Orleans Jazz Vipers and DJ Alligator Chomp Chomp. Food by Nur's Kitchen and Naked Pizza. Celebrity Judges Harry Shearer and Walter Williams will establish the winner of our 37 Seconds for 37 Years Film Submission Competition, and our raffle and Silent Auction could make YOU a winner of some pretty sweet prizes from New Orleans businesses! www.novacvideo.org

For more information, or to buy tickets, click on the tickets link on the Howlin Wolf New Orleans Website.

See Ya At The Wolf!!!

Afrika Bambaataa and The Red Bull Academy

2009-07-10T06:43:00.000-07:00

The big news this week around the Howlin Wolf is the arrival of Afrika Bambaataa. Now, with most Howlin Wolf blog posts I would give some biographical info on the artist and show some videos ect, ect. Afrika needs no intro except to say that if you don't know, you need to find out. To say that you are a fan of Hip Hop and not know Afrika Bambaataa is like building a house without a foundation. He IS the Godfather of Hip Hop, and one of the most important figures in music from our (or at least my) generation.

And yes he will be at The Howlin Wolf New Orleans on Monday, July 13 with DJ KMT plus DJ Soul Sister and Truth Universal. More info and tickets here.

However, the thing that drew my attention while reading about this event was the people who are the sponsors. The Red Bull Music Academy was something that I had never heard of before. At first I thought, "Yeah, just another brand with a record label and a phony cause," but upon further investigation I discovered that this is a dream come true for young musicians.

Here's how it works:
Red Bull selects musicians out of a pool of applicants and takes them to a musical epicenter (next year's will be in London) for two weeks of collaboration and classes with some of the biggest names in the industry.

Here's how they describe it on their website:

"The Red Bull Music Academy is an event that travels the world. A yearly celebration of all the journeys and breakthroughs, all the dreams and intricacies that go into the music we love. For two weeks, you'll be checking gear, chatting on tunes, and spinning in clubs, while getting a rare glimpse into local musical hybrids in a different country. In between times, you can talk to people from around the world who started revolutions in sound. They're the people we look up to, and they're looking to you for a fresh perspective in turn."

What's even more impressive is that over the past 10 years, this event has hosted iconic musicians and music industrians like Bob Moog, Sly & Robbie, Tony Allen, and Chuck D. Now the Academy can add, The Godfather himself, Afrika Bambaataa to this amazing roster.

So if you are a musician....what are you waiting for!!!! The Academy is accepting applications until July 27, and you can find all the info you need to know here.

And of course I can't leave without posting some video to get you jazzed about the show:

DMC DJ Competition

2009-07-07T11:58:00.000-07:00

The DMC DJ competition began in London in 1985. Since then it has enjoyed an amazingly consistent popularity among fans of electronic and hip hop music. DMC has been instrumental in bringing out the best in these genres of music, both in its musical style and performance quality. Past DMC DJ competitions are looked upon as iconic moments where DJs have made their careers revealing new techniques and sounds. Just a quick look at the "World Championship DJ History" page is enough to prove that this event is where DJs bust out all the new stuff!!

The Howlin Wolf New Orleans is certain that this will be the case when we host the New Orleans leg of the DMC DJ competition on Friday July 10. The competition begins at 10pm.

Here's a few moments from past DMC events:

DMC Technics DJ Championships 2009, Birmingham Heat from Chris Bates on Vimeo.

A Very Funny Night!!

2009-07-06T06:45:00.000-07:00

It's nice when we here at the Howlin Wolf can take a break from music and just be funny. Well this Wednesday we are going to do just that. Dave Russo will be taking the stage to bust your gut with friends Wild Bill Dykes, Howard Hall, and Skip Guidry.

In case you are unfamiliar with Dave here's a blurb from his site:
"After winning the inaugural Boston Int'l Comedy Festival "Best New Comic award", Dave received national attention when he beat out 5,000 entertainers to be a part the E! Entertainment Networks 10 episode TV series "The Entertainer". Dave was recently hand selected by the producer of NBC's Last Comic Standing to perform on the new TV show NESN's COMEDY ALL-STARS and is on the cover and prominently featured in "THE COMEDIANS" Americas Comedy Magazine!"

If that doesn't convince you, here's a couple of videos from Dave and the other performers that will be taking the stage Wednesday, July 8. For more info on the show, check out the Howlin Wolf New Orleans Website and click on the tickets link.

Dave on the TV show "NESN's Comedy All-Stars"

Here's Wild Bill:
Le Chat show 12/08

And Howard Hall:
Stand Up or Sit Down Video Submissions

This Week at the Wolf!!

2009-07-06T06:24:00.000-07:00

This is what we have to offer this week at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans:

Jul 8, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Dave Russo plus Wild Bill Dykes, Howard Hall, and Host Skip Guidry

Jul 9, 2009 at 9:00 PM (8:00 PM DOORS)
Local Spotlight Series

Jul 10, 2009 at 10:00 PM
DMC New Orleans DJ Competition

Jul 13, 2009 at 10:00 PM (8:00 PM DOORS)
Afrika Bambaataa with DJ KMT plus DJ Soul Sister and Truth Universal

For more information of to buy tickets, click on the tickets link at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans Webpage

Got Pictures??

2009-06-23T10:10:00.000-07:00

Have you taken any pictures or video of yourself, the bands, or your friends at the Howlin Wolf??? If you have, we want to see them.
There are several ways that you can do this:
1. Upload them to your flickr account tagged "howlinwolfnola"
2. Upload them to your Facebook or Myspace and tag Howlin Wolf in the pictures.
3. Email them to howlinwolfsmss@gmail.com

Videos should be uploaded to your YouTube channel and then send us a link.

Please send us some info about yourself as well. We would love to get to know you. We will occasionally give away tickets to whoever participates the most!!

SEE YA AT THE WOLF!!!

Peter Murphy

2009-06-15T07:07:00.000-07:00

Time to get out your black eyeliner and your studded dog collar because Peter Murphy is coming to the New Orleans Wolf!!

Don't have any of those "gothic" items of decoration? Then you need to come out on to the Wolf on Monday June 22 just to see the people who do (people watching is fun).

Peter Murphy was the frontman of the band Bauhaus, and is credited as "the Godfather of Goth." After the band's demise Peter went on to have a great solo career. His single "Cuts You Up" held the record for keeping the top spot on the Billboard Rock Charts the longest (until R.E.M's "Losing My Religion").

Peter is currently working on his 11th solo release.

So come see the "Godfather of Goth" at the Wolf on Monday!! Tickets can be purchased by clicking the Ticket link on the Howlin Wolf New Orleans Webpage.

This Week at the NOLA Wolf

2009-06-15T06:31:00.000-07:00

Here's what we have to offer this week!!

Jun 17, 2009 at 6:00 PM CDT
Afton presents: Local Rock Showcase

Jun 18, 2009 at 8:30 PM (8:00 PM DOORS)
Local Spotlight Series featuring Chase McCloud, Stratus Project , Happy Jack Frequency, Damien, Prytania

Jun 19, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Off The Dome Emcee Competition featuring Rabbit, Snuff Sugar , Billsberry Flowboy, NUT, Calliope Hollidae, ATM, and more

Jun 20, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Touching The Absolute plus Built For Speed and Rising Sun

Jun 21, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Afton Presents: Local Hip Hop Showcase

Jun 22, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Peter Murphy plus The Public and Special Guest DJs DJ Tot Kuhjunge, DJ WrappedInPlastic , and DJ Vendetta

For more information or to purchase tickets, please click on the tickets link from the Howlin Wolf New Orleans Webpage.

Thanks and we'll see ya at the Wolf!!

Birdfinger

2009-06-08T08:12:00.000-07:00

Music fanatics like me just love a good CD release party. It's kind of like a baby shower and the actual birth happening at the same time (minus all the gross stuff...well...depending on the band... minus all the gross stuff).

The birth of Birdfinger's CD represents something of great pride in the Howlin Wolf family because the band features our very own Stu Schayot on the drums. Besides that, the band kicks ass!!! Drawing its influences from early 90s alternative pioneers like Neutral Milk Hotel, Pearl Jam, and My Bloody Valentine, the band maintains an incredibly solid sound with tons of creativity.

Here's thier MySpace.

All that being said, the Howlin Wolf family is proud to announce Birdfinger's CD release party June 13th at the New Orleans Wolf. The show starts at 9. Tickets can be purchased here.

We wish Stu, Keith, and Tim the best of luck!! Ya'll are gonna do great!

See ya' at the Wolf!!!

This Week at the NOLA Wolf

2009-06-08T08:05:00.000-07:00

Here's what we have to offer this week at the Howlin Wolf:

Jun 11, 2009 at 9:00 PM (8:00 PM DOORS)
Local Spotlight Series featuring Jak Locke, Cemetery Party, J. The Savage , and Liquid Peace Revolution

Jun 12, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
Soundclash Special Edition Encore
Tickets are $5 in Advance and $10 day of show

Jun 13, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Birdfinger featuring CD Listening Party

Jun 14, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Gorilla Productions Battle of The Bands

For more info on upcoming shows, click the tickets link on the Howlin Wolf New Orleans Webpage.

This Week at the NOLA Wolf

2009-05-25T09:05:00.000-07:00

This is what The Howlin Wolf New Orleans has to offer this week:

May 29, 2009 at 10:00 PM (9:00 PM DOORS)
The Public plus We Landed On The Moon and The Blackbelt Band

May 30, 2009 at 8:00 PM (7:00 PM DOORS)
Kevin Hart plus Eddie Francis and Red Bean

May 30, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Soul Rebels plus Jealous Monk

May 31, 2009 at 6:00 PM
Gorilla Productions Battle of The Bands

For more information click the "ticket" link on the Howlin Wolf New Orleans Webpage.

Joseph "Shotgun" Williams Birthday Bash

2009-05-21T05:51:00.000-07:00

In 2004, Joseph "Shotgun" Williams was gunned down by New Orleans police officers. The true account of what transpired on that night will not be debated here.

However, on Sunday May 24, 2009 his memory will be celebrated at the Howlin Wolf New Orleans with the Joseph "Shotgun" Williams Birthday Bash. This is a Hot 8 Production, and will feature the music of the Hot 8 Brass Band, TBC Brass Band, The Free Agents, Shamarr Allen and the Under Dawgs, J. Scott, B.I.G Al, and Boss Man Superior.

This should be a great show, and a wonderful remembrance of a great New Orleans musician. Please make plans to attend.

Tickets can be purchased here. The show will be $12 and starts at 10pm (doors at 9).

Here's a little Hot 8 to get you interested:

Kevin Hart Coming to the Wolf

2009-05-18T13:54:00.000-07:00

At first you might say, "Kevin who?" The name may escape you, but his voice and stage presence is what you will immediately recognize.

Here's a clip

If you still don't recognize Kevin, you might know him from his many acting roles in Barbershop, Soul Plane, Scary Movie 3, and as the pissed off Smart Tech customer from 40 Year Old Virgin.

40 Year Old Virgin Clip

You can find a full list of Kevin's credits on his IMDB page.

If you do, or if you don't know Kevin Hart you should make it out to the Howlin Wolf New Orleans on May 30 to see him perform live!!!

The show starts at 8pm (doors at 7). Tickets can be purchased here.

Mardi Gras Lineup Announced!

2009-02-02T19:03:00.000-08:00

For it's seventh year in a row, The Howlin' Wolf will host a series of FREE Mardi Gras concerts, sponsored by Miller/Coors and Jameson. And as always the lineup includes a HEAVY dose of New Orleans Funk and Brass Bands. Lineup is as follows:

Thursday Feb 19 - Rebirth Brass Band plus The Revivalists

Friday Feb 20 - Rebirth Brass Band plus Soul Rebels Brass Band

Saturday Feb 21 - Rebirth Brass Band plus Papa Grows Funk

Sunday Feb 22 - Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk

Monday Feb 23 - George Porter Jr. and the Runnin' Pardners plus Hot 8 Brass Band

All shows starts after Parades end. And did we mention all shows are FREE?

Veterans to the Mardi Gras series, the Rebirth Brass Band are coming into this year's Mardi Gras season with a renewed sense of purpose. The band recently celebrated it's 25th Anniversary, and was recently re-joined by their leader, Phil Frazier, who's been sidelined since December due to health issues.

New to the Mardi Gras lineup this year is up-and-comers The Revivalists. Their blend of funk, soul, reggae, and blues has been making a huge splash in the college market and packing clubs all over town for the past year.

for more info log onto thehowlinwolf.com