Native Orleanian Fine Photography the photography of Jerry Moran
If this is your first time here, glad to have you visit! Been a pretty busy last few months but have finally had some time to go through the past year, at least a little bit….Over the past few months met a ton of new folks and it has been a pleasure talking with [...]
This years Offbeat Awards is scheduled for Friday January 22nd at the House of Blues and is always something REAL special and NOT to be missed…. Headlining the show are Galactic, Anders Osborne, Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs, Bonerama, Al “Carnival Time” Johnson and many more, all for ONLY $25…..that’s 25 BUCKS!!!! For all that [...]
These are some of the images I was able to take while out in the Quarter on New Years, Shamarr’s show was off the hook, huge crowd and a fantastic performance as usual! Got down to Downtown Tips a little late and unfortunately missed Cyril, but did catch a Smokin Anders set and have [...]
There was soooo much great music out there over the weekend and such wonderful people, my favorites were of course Ernie Vincent and the Top Notes, kinda expected cause I manage them too…that being said Sonny Landreth was on fire, Buddy Guy brought his powerful self as usual, but I think the shows I really [...]
yes, along with several other guest performers at Tips on Saturday night, Michael Jackson, or at the very least “the spirit of” made a three song appearance at Shamarr’s Birthday Bash….kinda cool see’n Shamarr and little brother playing MJ songs. I am sure “the spirit of” made many appearances around the world last weekend, [...]
Weekly Beat – August 6, 2009
By OffBeat staff
OffBeat Weekly Beat Newsletter
NEW ORLEANS
AND LOUISIANA
MUSIC, ARTS & CULTURE
August 6, 2009
Volume 7, No. 30
ON MY MIND…
In the wake of a successful 2009 Satchmo Summerfest, it’s been discovered that our Mayor has authorized new construction in Armstrong Park, including the commission of several statues [...]
These are some of the most popular right now, there are Slideshows under the Portfolio/Slideshow tab above……I will continue to add to the shows and I can…..Enjoy!
Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs served up an eclectic musical feast at the Jazz Tent this year featuring traditional jazz standards from the “Meet Me on Frenchman St.” CD, to the self descirbed brand new “Box Who In?” CD. From jazz to rap to rock to funk, Shamarr and his “Underdawgs” were a definite crowd [...]
Tanya, here are the Threadhead B&W’s…….thought you would like to see. Hope your having a great time and will see you soon. They should be ready tomorrow. Jerry
On Sunday, March 15, 2009, from 4 to 7 PM, the City Park Botanical Gardens in New Orleans begins
their Sunset Sunday series with art, food and music. The first concert of the season features artists
that are currently working with Threadhead Records, the non‐profit record label that has been
helping local artists make new records and keep [...]
New Orleans’s own, Shamarr Allen, will be appearing on the Late Show with David Letterman on Monday February 16, 2009. As previously announced, he will be heading out on the Willie and the Wheel tour on the 11th, appearing with Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel. This is exciting news for both Shamarr and [...]
Shamarr Allen Set to Hit the Road with Willie Nelson!
When Willie Nelson established the need for a trumpeter to complete the lineup for his forthcoming Willie and the Wheel tour, he wisely turned to the birthplace of jazz and sought out one of the city’s finest musicians.
2008
Best Emerging Artist!
Hailed by star drummer Bob French [...]
with his son Jarrel Allen and best friend Dinerral Shavers Jr. What was supposed to be a simple 3rd grade school project for Jarell and Dinerral Jr. has turned into something quite different. The two young men who were initially in separate groups at school, talked their way into working on a project together as [...]
BRASS BIRTHDAY AT TIPITINAS
There is a don’t miss show happening at Tips on the evening of July 4th!! Shamarr Allen will be celebrating his birthday with many friends including Kermit Ruffins, Irvin Mayfield, The Rebirth Brass Band, Hot 8 Brass Band and more. It is sure to be an unforgettable evening to say the least. [...]