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Rock ‘n’ roll master Leon Russell to play Varsity

By Gerald Ducote March 26, 2014

Being a college town means Baton Rouge’s citizens attract music and theater acts that are generally geared toward the young and freewheeling. Tonight, the Varsity Theatre is changing things up with...

Silent album rewards fans

By Gerald Ducote March 24, 2014

Vulfpeck is a musical embodiment of nerdy love. For the past three years, the Los Angeles funk rock quartet has been bringing listeners instrumentals that would be best suited as background music for “Napoleon...

A guitar belonging to the famous Neal family is displayed Saturday, March 22, 2014 in The Rhythm Museum put on by the Buddy Stewart Music Memorial Foundation.

Local shop keeps music of Baton Rouge alive

By Will Kallenborn March 24, 2014

One place in Baton Rouge is dedicated to remembering the history of the city’s musicians, while forging the future of music in the community. The Buddy Stewart Memorial Foundation is run by Philliper...

Griz throws down in the Float Den on Saturday, March 22, 2014 during Buku Music + Art Project at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans.

New Orleans festival shines light on more than music

By Joshua Jackson March 23, 2014

For two days, fans of hip-hop, electronic and indie music were treated to a collection of live shows, art and food this past weekend at The BUKU Music + Art Project, held at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans. Day...

Miami Horror to perform at BUKU

Miami Horror to perform at BUKU

By Joshua Jackson March 19, 2014

Miami Horror has toured with the likes of Lily Allen and Phoenix on their respective tours, but the Australian synthpop band will make its first Louisiana appearance at this year’s BUKU Music + Art...

Paper Diamond

Glitch-hop artist to perform at BUKU

By Joshua Jackson March 19, 2014

Paper Diamond is a firm believer that technology can increase an artist’s musical capabilities. Alexander Botwin, better known as Paper Diamond, uses his background as a musician and interest...

Levee Daze practices Tuesday, March 19, 2014 in preparation for their show Friday, March 21, 2014 at Chelseas Cafe on Perkins Road.

Levee Daze preps debut album

By Gerald Ducote March 19, 2014

With numerous blogs and coverage throughout the city, Baton Rouge’s varied music scene is continuously brought into the light. Bands made up of students are quickly sprouting up in apartment buildings,...

Interactive: YouTube star turns online fame into national tour

Interactive: YouTube star turns online fame into national tour

By Joshua Jackson March 17, 2014

From YouTube cover videos to a national tour, R&B singer SoMo’s life has drastically changed in the past three years. SoMo, born Joseph Somers-Morales, gained popularity from the song covers...

Voyce interviews members from both Minos the Saint and Crystal Bright & The Silver Hands!

Interview: Minos the Saint + Crystal Bright & The Silver Hands

By Joyce Sigler March 17, 2014

Voyce had the pleasure of interviewing members from both Minos the Saint and Crystal Bright & The Silver Hands before their show at the Spanish Moon on Mar. 14, 2014.

Museum exhibit emphasizes Southern blues’ influence

Museum exhibit emphasizes Southern blues’ influence

By Panya Kroun March 12, 2014

Blues and jazz music were born in the bayous of the Deep South and popularized in the northern states in a time of diffusion and innovation known as the Harlem Renaissance. Their journey has come full...

Torrence Hatch, also known as Lil Boosie, speaks to reporters Monday, March 10, 2014 during his press conference at The W Hotel in New Orleans.

Video: Reveille Q&A with Lil Boosie

The Daily Reveille spoke with Baton Rouge native and rap artist Lil Boosie for a brief Q&A. Boosie addressed the media for the first time since his release from prison during a press conference at...

Torrence Hatch, also known as Lil Boosie, speaks to reporters Monday, March 10, 2014 during his press conference at The W Hotel in New Orleans.

Boosie’s Back: Rapper discusses time in prison, future

By Joshua Jackson March 10, 2014

After five years of incarceration, rapper and Baton Rouge native Lil Boosie has been released from prison. Boosie held a press conference Monday at the W Hotel in New Orleans to address questions about...