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The Bright Light Social Hour: Austin band to play the Varsity tonight

The Bright Light Social Hour: Austin band to play the Varsity tonight

By Rob Kitchen November 4, 2013

The Voodoo Music and Arts Experience may have ended Sunday, but that doesn’t mean the party has to stop. The Bright Light Social Hour returns to Baton Rouge tonight at the Varsity Theatre to bring...

Hayley Williams, lead vocalist of Paramore, sings during their set on the Ritual Stage on Saturday Nov. 2, 2013 at the 2013 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience.

Voodoo: Music festival lineup holds hidden treasures

By Rebecca Docter November 3, 2013

For many people, Voodoo lineups for the past few years have not been up to par, and this year’s might have seemed to follow the same pattern at first glance. However, if festivalgoers give the lineup...

2013 Voodoo Blog: Day 2

By Rebecca Docter November 3, 2013

My first set at Voodoo today was The Weeks—I’ve been into the band on and off for years and have always missed out on seeing the it live, so I was happy to finally get the chance. I’m...

Eddie Vedder, lead vocalist of Pearl Jam, sings and plays the guitar during their performance on the Ritual Stage on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 at the 2013 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience.

Voodoo Music and Arts Experience Day 1: Pearl Jam, Macklemore reliably entertaining; Desaparecidos get political

By Rebecca Docter November 2, 2013

The Friday Voodoo line-ups are usually pretty slow, so I came into City Park expecting to have a lot of downtime (which ended up being a good thing because for some reason Voodoo never deems it necessary...

Cults to bring improved set to Voodoo

Cults to bring improved set to Voodoo

By Rebecca Docter October 31, 2013

Despite being relatively new to the scene, Manhattan indie pop outfit Cults has made astonishing headway since its inception in 2010. Composed of Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivion, the band released its...

TDR Tunes

TDR Tunes: Voodoo grooves

By Rebecca Docter October 31, 2013

The Voodoo Music + Arts Experience starts tomorrow in New Orleans. Here's a playlist of the weekend's best picks.

A crowd member dances to a song by Justice, a French electronic group, at Voodoo Fest in New Orleans.

Voodoo Music + Arts Experience: Best picks, tough conflicts and a survival guide

By Rebecca Docter October 30, 2013

Shows You Can't Miss Friday 1. Desaparecidos 6:45 p.m., Carnival Stage If you were around for the early 2000s wave of depressing emo singer-songwriters, chances are you’ve heard of Bright Eyes. Desaparecidos...

Voodoo Conflicts

By Rebecca Docter October 30, 2013

Friday Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (7:15 p.m.)/ Calvin Harris (7:30 p.m.) Saturday Paramore (7:15 p.m.)/ Big Gigantic (7:15 p.m.)/ Alkaline Trio (6:45 p.m.) The Gaslight Anthem (5:45 p.m.)/ New Found Glory...

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Matt & Kim bring multi-genre music to Voodoo

By Rebecca Docter October 30, 2013

When Matt & Kim’s indie pop stylings exploded a few years ago, many pegged the duo to cash out after a few hits. But the couple’s DIY style paired with a hefty dose of charisma has proved...

Louisiana DJ wins spot to perform at Voodoo

By Katie Daigrepont October 30, 2013

The 15th annual Voodoo Music + Arts Experience will be held this weekend in New Orleans with some of the biggest names in music performing in City Park. With electronic dance music gaining popularity in...

Mayor-President Melvin L. "Kip" Holden dons a cowboy hat and speaks during the 2014 Bayou Country Superfest Press Conference on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013 in Stadium Club North of Tiger Stadium.

George Strait, Reba McEntire headline 2014 Superfest lineup

By Alexis Rebennack October 30, 2013

Big names and an even bigger weekend are planned for Bayou Country Superfest’s five-year anniversary. The 2014 lineup includes George Strait, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Reba McEntire, Eric Church,...

2014 Bayou Country Superfest lineup announced

By Alexis Rebennack October 30, 2013

Big names and an even bigger weekend are planned for Bayou Country Superfest’s fifth year anniversary. The 2014 lineup includes George Strait, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Reba McEntire, Eric Church,...