Michael Patrick Welch
Dee Slut Is Not Mad at Henry Rollins
Legendary New Orleans punk rocker Dave Turgeon (a.k.a. Dee Slut) should be Henry Rollins's nemesis, after they both tried out to be the lead singer of Black Flag in 1981. On the occasion of a vinyl re-release from his band the Sluts, Turgeon discussed...
The Underbelly of New Orleans's Rich Musical Scene
An excerpt from 'New Orleans: The Underground Guide.'
Finding Drugs on the Ground with Mad Mike the Hippie Bum
Mad Mike the Hippie Bum, who is homeless by choice, can support himself by paying close attention to the ground under his feet, which is impressive no matter what you think of his lifestyle.
Riding a Parade Float with Mardi Gras's First Rock Band
The afternoon included a lot of pink costumes, an insanely elaborate hat, a crowd of rowdy families, and a semi-serious head injury suffered by the singer—all in all, a pretty typical performance from Mardi Gras band Pink Slip.
The Bar That's a Second Home for a Generation of New Orleans Journalists
Since the mid 80s, journalists from all over have been gathering at Molly's at the Market to get wasted, gossip, and occasionally have flashes of inspiration that are gone as soon as the hangover comes the next day.
The Hidden New Orleans Flea Market No One Wants You to Know About
In post-Katrina New Orleans, Latin cuisine is beginning to thrive in the ethnic flea markets of New Orleans's West Bank neighborhood, where most of the vendors don't want people to find out about this hidden culinary treasure.
Traffic Cameras Are a Municipal Moneymaking Scam
Cameras that automatically photograph cars that run red lights and exceed the speed limit don't make cities safer, as their proponents claim—they're just an easy revenue source for cash-strapped municipalities.
The Music Lover’s Guide to the New Orleans Elections
The city is famous for its music, but in recent years a number of politicians have sided with groups calling for clubs and bars to turn down the volume, resulting in protests and calls to elect some new, music-friendly leaders.
New Orleans's Year in Murders
For New Orleans, 2013 was marked by shootings, many of them gang-related, many of them leading to utterly senseless deaths of teenagers, children, and even some people who were trying to help the city.
Elementary School Kids Review Retro Jazz, Creole Punk, and Noise Music
"This album sucks, I hate the vocals, I hate the lyrics, I hate the feedback, I hate everything about this album. I think this album shouldn’t be sold because other people won’t like it either."
Gone Fishing to Escape Gentrification
Nowadays you can’t throw a gluten-free small-plate entrée in New Orleans without hitting a young, healthy, upwardly mobile person intent on creating something “cool.” Thankfully, fishing will never be cool.
An Interview with John Oates, Who Deserves Your Respect
The humbler half of Hall and Oates talks dubstep, tries and fails to define "psychedelic Americana," and reveals he really, really wants to be a guest on Noisey's Guitar Moves.