The Alright, Alright Broadcast is a one-on-one interview program featuring artists, musicians, performers, producers, promoters, venue owners, on-air personalities, production, crew members, and more of the individuals that make our culture and entertainment so uniquely captivating.
(September 25, 2020)
Run Time: 2:22:18
Marc Paradis is a singer, guitarist, cellist, legend. He is a man who enjoys things and has a story to tell.
(May 17, 2021)
Run Time: 2:05:42
Eric Paulsen is a morning show anchor at WWL-TV and WUPL-TV in New Orleans. Eric's been on the country's number one-rated local morning newscast for more than 30 years!
(April 28, 2021)
Run Time: 1:29:13
Trixie Minx is the founder of- and performer in- Fleur de Tease: an eccentric New Orleans original burlesque company. In this episode, we discuss the true definition of burlesque and its' place in the history of New Orleans, how she found her way to the city, doing what it takes to find your place - and what you enjoy - in the entertainment industry, knowing your value, and much, much more. The Alright, Alright Broadcast is a one-on-one interview program featuring artists, musicians, performers, producers, promoters, venue owners, on-air personalities, production, crew members, and more of the individuals that make our culture and entertainment so uniquely captivating.
(April 20, 2021)
Run Time: 1:45:38
Ben Ellman is the saxophone and blues harp player for Galactic, performing member of The Klezmer Allstars, and part owner of Tipitina's. Since he typically doesn't do interviews, in this episode, we play a game a chess as we discuss touring with Galactic, working on his DJ skills with Quickie Mart and the formation of Gypsyphonic Disko, his favorite saxophone and harmonica influences, and much, much more.
(February 19, 2021)
Run Time: 2:09:18
Bruce Daigrepont is a dear friend of Tipitina's that has been playing our stage for decades and literal generations, an advocate and expert of Louisiana French, an amazing singer and songwriter, and one heck of an accordion player. In this episode, we discuss the importance of Louisiana French and it's mark on the culture and music in our community, performing in front of, and meeting Los Lobos and John Fogerty, holding the insurmountable record of most performances on the Tipitina's stage, and much, much more.
(January 23, 2021)
Run Time: 1:12:33
K.C. O'Rorke is the high-spirited, enthusiastic frontman and trumpet player for the New Orleans-based funk-rock ensemble Flow Tribe. In this episode, we discuss performing with Allen Toussaint and Mannie Fresh, the importance of self-management and knowing when to build and reorganize your inner circle, MTV's The Real World: New Orleans, and much, much more.
(April 14, 2021)
Run Time: 1:12:31
Erica Falls has an incredibly gifted voice that is hypnotic, a personality that is spellbinding, and an energy that lights up the room. In this episode, we discuss her recent venture into the dessert and candy business, how she developed her talent, touring with and taking center stage with the New Orleans funk troupe Galactic, and much, much more.
(April 7, 2021)
Run Time: 1:19:55
Craig Klein is a born and raised New Orleans artist and musician whose craft is the direct product of the undeniable and immersive culture that can only come from the Big Easy. In this episode, we discuss the long road to winning a GRAMMY, the natural evolution and many projects of working NOLA musicians, auditioning for and performing with Harry Connick, Jr., and much, much more.
(February 3, 2021)
Run Time: 1:56:22
George Porter, Jr. In this episode, we discuss the evolution, trials and tribulations of The Meters, winning a GRAMMY, what it takes to maintain an illustrious and stable career as a performance and studio musician, rocking with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and much, much more.
(July 22, 2020)
Run Time: 1:43:10
André Bohren is the drummer for Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes and Rory Danger & The Danger Dangers and a second generation New Orleans musician. In this episode, we discuss growing up on the road when your dad is a rock and roll troubadour, flipping back and forth between playing drums and learning classical piano, starting and managing multiple projects and bands, and much, much more.
(January 30, 2021)
Run Time: 1:25:06
Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph is a natural, powerful vocalist who deservedly seizes attention when she graces the stage. In this episode, we discuss her friendship and performing with Tank & The Bangas, taking the reins and becoming the lead singer for Galactic, navigating her way through the music industry, traveling the world, and much, much more.
(December 11, 2020)
Run Time: 1:55:01
Supagroup, fronted by Chris Lee, is the epitome of rock and roll. In this episode, we discuss the many adventures of a hard rock band on the rise and firmly in their comfort zone (including opening for fellow rock legends Alice Cooper and The Foo Fighters, among others), growing up in Alaska, his lovely and equally hard-rocking wife Sean Yseult, transitioning into the film and reality TV industry, and much, much more.
(The Howlin' Wolf)
(January 16, 2021)
Run Time: 1:49:01
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(November 27, 2020)
Run Time: 1:28:48
Ian Neville is the guitarist of Dumpstaphunk and funk supergroup Dr. Klaw and a member of the long-vaunted New Orleans based Neville family. In this episode, we discuss the founding and evolution of Dumpstaphunk, being groomed by a musical family, conceptual art, and much more.
(December 17, 2020)
Run Time: 1:16:05
Jeff Raines is the guitarist and a founding member of the New Orleans based funk group Galactic, part owner of Tipitina's, and fishing enthusiast. In this episode, we discuss the early years of hanging with Galactic bassist Rob Mercurio (and many years and previous bands), the Galactic years with Theryl "Houseman" DeClouet, keeping the musicianship and partnership fresh after so many years, and much more.
(October 5, 2020)
Run Time: 1:21:13
Rich Vogel is the keyboardist for the New Orleans based funk group Galactic, part owner of Tipitina's, and lead organizer of The Tip-It Foundation. In this episode, we discuss Nebraska, the forming and early years of Galactic and the songwriting process, The Tip-It Foundation (more info available at www.tipitfoundation.org!), and much more.
(December 4, 2020)
Run Time: 2:01:36
John "Papa" Gros is a seasoned organ and piano player and musical arranger, the former bandleader of Papa Grows Funk, and an otherwise fixture of the New Orleans music scene. In this episode, we discuss working with Tom Drummond (Better Than Ezra) and Allen Toussaint, working with the legendary George Porter, Jr. (The Meters), forming and touring with an incredibly bad ass, international funk project (Funk on Da Table), reimagining the classic New Orleans R&B sound, and much more.
(November 5, 2020)
Run Time: 1:33:41
Keith Spera is an acclaimed author, the current music writer for The Times-Picayune | Nola.com and The New Orleans Advocate, and an incredibly avid music fan. In this episode, we discuss delivering and handling honest criticism, traveling with Fats Domino on a trip to play live on The Today Show, the New Orleans-based rock band Zebra, and much more.
(September 8, 2020)
Run Time: 1:03:06
Khris Royal is an accomplished and highly-active New Orleans saxophonist, bass player, DJ, and producer. In this episode, we discuss growing up and performing in New Orleans and abroad, studying at NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts), the changing dynamic of Frenchmen St., and much more.
(The Radiators)
(December 18, 2020)
Run Time: 1:50:23
Reggie Scanlan has been the bass player for The Radiators for over 4 decades. In this episode, we discuss performing with James Booker, Professor Longhair, Eddie Money, and others, leaving New Orleans only to return, the founding and early days of The Radiators, and much more.
(The Maple Leaf)
(July 31, 2020)
Run Time: 1:50:33
In business since the mid-1970's, The Maple Leaf plays host to some of your favorite artists' favorite artists' year round, and is a neighborhood fixture as well as a musical landmark. In this episode, we discuss the legendary James Booker, the history of The Maple Leaf, and Hurricane Katrina, and much, much more.
(November 21, 2020)
Run Time: 1:24:11
Ivan Neville hails from the legendary Neville family, central to not only the New Orleans funk and R&B community, but the larger musical community worldwide. In this episode, we discuss performing with The Rolling Stones, growing up and being primed in an already established musical family and the expectations that go along with it, the struggles of addiction, and much more.
(October 16, 2020)
Run Time: 1:32:41
LeBron "LBJ" Joseph is a veteran radio and television broadcaster and on-air personality. In this episode, we have a very in-depth discussion about pursuing a professional career in the radio industry, Tank & The Bangas, meeting the other LBJ (LeBron James), and much more.
(September 22, 2020)
Run Time: 1:07:54
Big Freedia, better known as The Queen Diva or The Queen of Bounce, is a New Orleans born bounce-rapper, entertainer, and entrepreneur. In this episode, we discuss Hurricane Katrina, the realities and responsibilities of fame and success, exporting NOLA & bounce culture, and much more.
(October 7, 2020)
Run Time: 2:03:00
Alexis Marceaux is a south Louisiana native, former NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts) student, and incredible percussionist and vocalist for the NOLA-based bilingual pop group Sweet Crude. In this episode, we (reluctantly) discuss auditioning for The Voice, returning to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, Alanis Morissette, and much more.
(August 28, 2020)
Run Time: 1:43:44
Sam Craft is an extraordinary south Louisiana musician working to preserve the regional dialect of Louisiana French. In this episode, we discuss growing up in a musical family, NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts), his ongoing web series (Les Nouvelles-Orléans), and much more.
(August 14, 2020)
Run Time: 1:48:24
Jevon is a master of mixing for a good cause and bringing people together for a common good set to the backdrop of a common groove. In this episode, we discuss growing up in New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina, the real lessons of college life, and much more.
(September 21, 2020)
Run Time: 1:08:49
Pete Murano is the amazing guitarist for Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and an aspiring Instagram Chef. In this episode, we discuss touring with the Foo Fighters, performing a show with food poisoning, the fact that the acoustic guitar is an amazing thing, and much more.
(September 15, 2020)
Run Time: 1:39:51
Derrick Freeman is the quintessential embodiment of a hustling New Orleans musician. In this episode, we discuss the grind of performing as a NOLA musician, the art of being a connector and project manager in the music industry, hip-hop, and much more.
(July 25, 2020)
Run Time: 1:37:58
Robert Mercurio is a founding member of, and bass player for, the New Orleans-based funk group, Galactic. On this episode, we discuss the founding of Galactic, growing up in D.C., learning from and performing with Theryl 'Houseman' DeClouet, Po-Boys, and much more.
(August 8, 2020)
Run Time: 1:34:50
David Kunian is the current music curator for The New Orleans Jazz Museum, DJ and host of The Freaknologist Lunatique Show on WWOZ 90.7FM (wwoz.org), established music historian -- and an otherwise fixture of the NOLA music scene. In this episode, we discuss the early years in New Orleans, interviewing Ray Charles about the Dew Drop Inn, history of The New Orleans Jazz Museum, and much more.
(September 8, 2020)
Run Time: 51:28
Samantha Fish is a New Orleans-based, blues guitar force to be reckoned with in high heels. On this episode, we discuss early self-managing, musical tastes, her new record label (Wild Heart Records), and much more.
(August 29, 2020)
Run Time: 1:03:07
Tarriona 'Tank' Ball is the frontwoman and eponymous leader of New Orleans-based musical group, Tank & The Bangas. In this episode, we discuss writing, performed poetry, the formation of the group, some of her favorite collaborations, and much more.
(July 18, 2020)
Run Time: 1:07:58
Ed Williams is the pedal steel guitar player for The Revivalists, frontman and band leader of Rumplesteelskin, and a former financing guru. On this episode, we discuss the early days of The Revivalists, meeting and performing with The Rolling Stones, cancelling their latest tour, and much more.
(July 28, 2020)
Run Time: 1:25:51
Stanton Moore is a founding member of the New Orleans-based funk group Galactic, an extremely hardworking and incredibly impressive drummer (search this website for: Dragon Smoke, Stanton Moore Trio, Garage a Trois -- or maybe some of his lessons, if you're interested in educational materials.) In this episode, we discuss growing up and learning to perform in New Orleans with some of his mentors, the early years of Galactic, Po-Boys, and much more.
(August 10, 2020)
Run Time: 1:49:26
Big Sam Williams is the hard-rocking, funky Trombone playing frontman for Big Sam's Funky Nation. On this episode, we discuss growing up in New Orleans and studying at NOCCA, learning from and playing with Dirty Dozen Brass Band, performing at the 2006 Post-Hurricane Katrina 'Dome-coming' game with U2, Green Day, Trombone Shorty, Rebirth Brass Band, and New Birth Brass Band, and much more.