Your chance ....

For a chance for a free pair of tickets to the JUNE 12 Park the Van showcase, answer this question. (Best answer wins)

Why is arts and music important to retaining the creative class in NOLA?

- shout out to @Launchpadnola

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Mem ... Mem ... Mem ... Memoralization!

Feeling lazy on this pre-Memorial Day Sunday? Come party at the Saint. 

TODAY - Sunday, May 24 (2-8pm)

Live music by Generationals, Carry the Wood (a Teeth cover band!) + DJ Drew Stubbs. There will be some BBQ, there will be some cocktail specials.

And word on the street is that there will most likely be a big baby pool of friendship.

Dr. Dog's 'Fate' For CHEAP

Today and today ONLY... Dr. Dog's album FATE is on Amazon.com's "Deal of the Day". That means that it's on sale for the ridiculously low price of $1.99. That's 11 songs at about 19 cents per track.

Get it while it's HOT. Ow! Get it HERE.

Newcomers (sorta) and Out Of Towners

Tonight there is a hell of a show going on over at Circle Bar. Park The Van's High Strung are headlining with NOLA new comers Generationals opening things up. If you haven't heard the Generationals yet, check them out here. Formed by two ex members of The Eames Era, these guys, while new, still know what they are doing.

The High Strung promise to put on an upbeat, foot stompin, ass shaking show. Their bright westernesque bright 60's pop sound makes sure you won't be standing still. Check em out here.