Join us as we take a look behind the scenes with the independent musicians of New Orleans and surrounding areas in Louisiana. Learn about upcoming projects before they drop. Experience the rich heritage of iconic venues and get first had accounts of exclusive events. Musicians are remarkable people. Get to know them, their struggles, and the inspiration for their art. Neworlreansmusicians.com is dedicated to uplifting the artists and providing them with the tools necessary to elevate their craft. We shine a spotlight on them, as well as highlight the music scene and educate everyone with our interviews, album reviews, and music scene news.
Blackwater Canal is a new metal band in Louisiana comprised of four veterans and is sure to shake up the scene. Also included is behind the scenes audio after the interview. Members' previous projects include - Singer: Blake Lowery, Exit 39, Gravel Face, Pig Knukkle. Guitarist: Jay Gracianette, Christ Inversion, Graveyard Rodeo, Sinkhole. Bassist: Steven Sessum, Krooked Halo, Silent Trust. Drummer: Brian Ordoyne, Dang Bruh Y
Jimmys Music Club opened on Willow St. in uptown New Orleans with its first act Lil Queenie and the Percolators. From there it featured live acts such as The Neville Brothers, The Sheiks, Dr. John, James Booker, Professor Longhair, Muddy Waters, Black Flag, Foghat, Greg Allman, Dead Kennedys, and so many more national acts. It was a New Orleans staple in the music scene and an integral part of its culture. Join us as we sit with Jimmy and learn of his life and the club that did it all. Neworleansmusicians.com
So inspired from the Book of Revelation at age six, he wrote his first composition. Returning to Christ after decades of debauchery touring nationally with The Sheiks, he became a minister and went on to write his first solo gospel album. Michael O'Hara joins us once again, this time to discuss his album that became a hit production. We dive into his path to inspiration for the gospel, rock, opera known as Isle of Dreams.
We took a tour of Rabadash Studios in Mandeville, Louisiana and sat down with owner John Autin to learn about the building's historic past and what artists can expect recording there. John has owned Rabadash Records for over forty years and has recently added this studio and Rabadash Radio to his list of music industry services.
Rabadash Studios Article on our website
John Autin Interview on Youtube
Author, songwriter, performer, actor and four time Grammy Nominee Michael O'Hara talks about his childhood in the Baptist Church, his debauchery while touring nationally with The Sheiks, his songwriting experiences with Patti LaBelle, Cece Peniston and Donna Summer to name a few), and his journey to salvation in this never before heard all encompassing look at a wonderful man and his incredible achievements.
Join us as we sit with Levi Clark, a local metal musician from New Orleans, Louisiana. Hear about how a dead man's diary dating back to the Civil War became the inspiration for his upcoming EP Gettysburg. Learn how his childhood and family inspired him to become the musician he is today. Hear stories about gigs gone wrong, and gigs that turned into incredible opportunities. Enjoy this and so much more with Neworleansmusicians.com. (504) 708-4923 neworleansmusicians@yahoo.com
