Where Y'at

New Orleans would never have produced its most famous musical expression had it not been for a confluence of seemingly unrelated events. Difficult economic times and a growing interest in popular music would fashion a springboard for an assortment of musical styles to coalesce into what would become a uniquely American kind of music. However, the popularity of traditional New Orleans jazz would be short-lived, as Louis Armstrong, one of the...

My name is Virgil Julius Shaw. I was raised in the 9th Ward of New Orleans, Holy Cross neighborhood; I’m now 84 years old. Spending the rest of my life in a nursing facility (which is my current situation) gives me plenty of time to think. I don’t do my own laundry, cook meals, or go out in public without a chaperone—a far cry from the life that I led and had. To all intents and purposes, I am now invalid (not an invalid;...

Based on the book by Jonathan Ames, writer-director Lynne Ramsay’s You Were Never Really Here is an effective character study and acting showcase for Joaquin Phoenix. Phoenix plays Joe, a shadowy military vet who rescues children from dangerous situations by any means necessary. For his latest case, he is asked to rescue a senator’s daughter (Ekaterina Samsonov), who has fallen victim to human traffickers....

The Original Stanton Moore Trio
Thursday, April 26, 9:45 p.m.; $25
Maison, 508 Frenchmen St.
maisonfrenchmen.com New Orleans native Stanton Moore, inspired by legendary performers like Dr. John, Professor Longhair, and The Meters, added his name to the pantheon of acclaimed local artists when he founded the seminal funk outfit Galactic, whose 1996 debut Coolin’ Off led to over a decade of touring and six...