Music

A list of NPR Tiny Desk performances from New Orleans artists to ease being indoors

By Sabrina Stone | May 6, 2020

This isn’t just a roundup of Tiny Desk performances. It’s a spotlight on our musicians, of the many times we’ve brought the sound of New Orleans to Washington D.C. and, now, this is a small way to bring that sound back into our homes, in lieu of going out to a night at Chickie Wah Wah’s or The Spotted Cat.

Spinning into social: DJ Soul Sister turns to Spotify, creates playlists for every mood

By Chelsea Brasted | May 4, 2020

Sometimes there are nights when she, like all of us, just lies awake and finds that doing nothing is a task unto itself. The New Orleans artist, who’s most at home behind a turntable and in front of a dancing crowd, has learned new ways to get new editions of her weekly WWOZ show on the air.

Club Couch: How DJ Raj Smoove brings the beats during the quarantine

By Mary Staes | April 4, 2020

In the times of the quarantine, when we’re confined to our homes, a local DJ is spinning up experiences to bring virtual vibes to the public.

Experience NOLA’s charm, history through these 13 albums

By Matt Haines | April 2, 2020

Just because you’re at home acclimating to this new life of social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t go on a journey. These 13 albums will take you on a trip through the very best of the last 120 years of New Orleans music.

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In Bed By Ten: A Monthly Dance Party That Starts and Ends Before 10 PM

By Lindsay Patross | March 24, 2020

The In Bed By Ten dance party is a monthly dance party event that starts and ends before 10 pm. The $10 cover fee is donated to a Pittsburgh non-profit organization.

Whiplashed New Orleans musicians find new ways to use their voices as coronavirus silences city

By Chelsea Brasted | March 18, 2020

Just days ago, social lockdowns prompted by the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic came crashing down on south Louisiana’s festival season, affecting hundreds of local musicians.

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Virtual Concert: Bastard Bearded Irishmen on St. Patrick’s Day 

By Lindsay Patross | March 16, 2020

Social distancing pro tip: here’s how you can live stream the Pittsburgh-based Irish band’s St. Patrick’s Day performance on Tuesday.

Four New Orleans songs to sing while washing your hands and keep that Coronavirus away

By Mary Staes | March 6, 2020

The CDC suggests singing “Happy Birthday” while you wash your hands to get in a good 20 seconds, but are we talking the normal version or the Stevie Wonder version? It all gets confusing.

Best Places to Listen to Live Music in Pittsburgh

By David Bernabo | March 4, 2020

Our categorized roundup of live music venues (by genre) walks through what you can expect at over 26 music venues found all around Pittsburgh.

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4th Annual Presidents Day Hamilton Sing-Along

By Lindsay Patross | February 13, 2020

Spend Presidents Day singing with your favorite president! 4th Annual Presidents Day Sing-Along at Hard Rock Cafe, Monday, February 17.