Based on the premise that the true Home of the Groove, at least on the North American landmass, is the irreplaceable musical and cultural nexus, New Orleans, Louisiana and environs, this audioblog features rare, hard to find, often forgotten, vintage New Orleans-related R&B and funk records with commentary. Some general knowledge of N.O. music is helpful here, but not required to get your groove on.
I currently host a weekly show, "Funkify Your Life", on KRVS 88.7 FM in Lafayette which includes music covered on HOTG and more. You can listen-in live Thursdays at 2:00 PM or to the rebroadcast Fridays at 9:00 PM, or stream shows on demand and see playlists at the station website under the Programs tab. I am a former resident of Memphis, TN, where I did a weekly radio show called "New Orleans: Under the Influence" from 1988 to 2004 on WEVL 89.9 FM. I've been collecting and researching this kind of music (& others) even longer.
George Brumat, owner and operator of Snug Harbor, New Orleans' premier jazz club, died of natural causes a few days ago. This gentleman was a class act; and he and his venue were vital parts of the local music scene. The fact that family members will keep Snug going with no changes is reassuring news for a city that needs all the continuity it can get. . . .
posted by Dan Phillips @ 9:51 AM
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George was a great guy and will be missed. I use to work for him over at Snug Harbor and he was a wonderful boss and friend.
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