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Garrett Corripo, Justin Mcdowell, and Josh Bourgeois make up Joystick's brass section during the Battle of the Bands on Nov. 5, 2015, at Barcadia.

Barcadia Baton Rouge and LSU’s Dance Marathon host charity Battle of the Bands

LSU students had easy access to rock music and a charity event when Barcadia Baton Rouge opened its doors last night. On Oct. 5, Barcadia hosted a Battle of the Bands in conjunction with Our Lady of the...

Courtesy of Slightly Stoopid's website. 

Q&A: Slightly Stoopid talks cancelled Voodoo set, new album

By Sarah LeBoeuf – The Daily Reveille November 4, 2015

A little rain won’t hold back reggae rock band Slightly Stoopid. After its set was cancelled at Voodoo Music and Arts Experience, some members of the band stuck around New Orleans to play with a...

Courtesy of Atlantic Records, Ashley Ryan 

Male A Cappella group ‘Straight No Chaser’ to perform at the Baton Rouge River Center

By Kimberly Gagnet – The Daily Reveille November 4, 2015

More than a dozen years ago at Indiana University, an all male A Cappella group was born. The goup, Straight No Chaser, reassembled and re-emerged with a new sound. Seven years ago, one of the members...

This CD cover image released by Columbia Records shows "25," the latest release by Adele. Adele’s “Hello” single has become the first song to sell one million tracks in a week. Her comeback track sold 1.11 million digital songs, setting a new record. The album will be released on Nov. 20. (Columbia via AP)

Opinion Adele’s massive comeback proves rare talent, longevity

By Kayla Randall – The Daily Reveille November 2, 2015

With one “Hello,” Adele has us salivating in anticipation. After four years, she’s finally back with new music, and not much changed. She still knows how to tug on our heartstrings, bring...

Festival goers take the rain and turn it into slipin slide during the Voodoo Music Experience on Saturday Oct. 31, 2015 in New Orleans.

Blog: Voodoo 2015 was fun while it lasted

By Kayla Randall – The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

Well Voodoo, it was muddy while it lasted. The 2015 Voodoo Music and Arts Experience ended abruptly after day three’s cancellation due to severe weather. Throughout the first two days of the festival,...

A festivalgoer slides through a muddy puddle on an inflatable pizza on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, during the annual Voodoo Music + Arts Experience at City Park in New Orleans.

Blog: Inclement weather hindered Voodoo, cheapened experience

By Sarah LeBoeuf – The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

Friday foreshadowed what was imminent Sunday. Despite clear skies and temperatures in the 70s, deep, spongy mud scattered festival grounds before the headlining acts set foot on stage at Voodoo Music and...

Lead singer of Clutch Neil Fallon plays through the downpour at the Voodoo Music Experience Festival on Saturday Oct. 31, 2015, in New Orleans.

Q&A: The Clutch reveals its successful to career longevity

By Kayla Randall – The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

Composed of Neil Fallon, Jean-Paul Gaster, Dan Maines and Tim Sult, pushing heavy rock boundaries is what the band Clutch has done since its inception almost 25 years ago. Rock music has changed, but Clutch...

Joy Formidable's Justin Stahley, Ritzy Brian, and Rhydian Dafydd goof off after their show during the Voodoo Music and Arts festival on Oct. 31, 2015, in New Orleans City Park.

Q&A: The Joy Formidable discusses New Orleans, first festival experience at Voodoo

By Kayla Randall – The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

Welsh alternative rock three-piece group, The Joy Formidable, knows how to make an entrance. During the group's Oct. 30 set, the intense strumming of guitar strings could be heard before the trio were...

Lead vocalist for The Struts Luke Spiller performs on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, during the annual Voodoo Music + Arts Experience at City Park in New Orleans.

The Struts bring alternative rock music, wit to New Orleans for Voodoo Music Experience

November 1, 2015

Hailing all the way from the United Kingdom, alternative rock band The Struts performed in New Orleans for the first time at Voodoo Music and Arts Experience Saturday. Guitarist Adam Slack, drummer Gethin...

The crowd reacts to Joywave during the Voodoo music and arts experience on Oct. 31, 2015, in New Orleans City Park.

Voodoo Music and Arts Experience cancels day three due to weather

By Sarah LeBoeuf – The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

Live Nation said in a press release Sunday morning that the final day of Voodoo Music and Arts Experience is cancelled due to “dangerous weather conditions including forecasted persistent rain and...

Voodoo fest offers more than music on Oct. 31, 2015.

Blog: Voodoo day two offers more than music

By Sarah LeBoeuf – The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

Each year, Voodoo Music and Arts Experience is highlighted for the music it offers, whether it’s headlining acts or local bands. However, Voodoo is much more than music. Here are a few of my favorite...

Santigold performs during the Voodoo music and arts experience on Oct. 31, 2015, in New Orleans City Park.

Blog: Day two of Voodoo is not hindered by the rain

By Kayla Randall – The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

It's safe to say the most memorable performance at Voodoo Arts and Music Experience Saturday was the rain. Voodoo day two was a wet one, but that didn't stop festival-goers from frolicking through the...