Bag of Donuts and Ratt Poison NEW YEARS EVE!!

If you want a sure thing New Years Eve, come down to The Howlin' Wolf for Bag of Donuts and Ratt Poison.

Nearvana is a Nirvana Cover Band

Everybody's been ranting and raving about Nearvana's set at this year's Masked Band Ball at The Howlin' Wolf. Due to popular demand, Nearvana will return for a command performance Saturday night. Nearvana is White Bitch(Kurt), Erik(Krist) from The Bad Off, Keith(Dave) from Rock City Morgue, and Jack(Pat) from Testaverde.

White Bitch and We Are The Pretenders will open.

Free tickets for Black Sheep, Rebirth, and Nearvana!

The Wolf is giving away four pairs of free tickets each to Black Sheep, Rebirth, and Nearvana. Just send your full name to jason@liveneworleans.com and specify which show you'd like to attend.

Black Sheep is Wednesday, Rebirth is Friday, and Nearvana is Saturday. All shows start at 10.

Black Sheep and Impulss Wednesday night!

Black Sheep sold one million copies of their debut album, influenced Wyclef, Outkast, and The Roots, and formed The Jungle Posse with De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest, but most don't recognize their place in hip-hop until the lyrics from their 1992 hit "The Choice is Yours" are uttered: "You can get with this/Or you can get with that."

The hip-hop duo from Queens is known for their clever lyrics and funky beats. They debuted in 1991 and recently released their first album in twelve years, "8WM/NOVAKANE." They charted three times on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play Chart in 1992 with "Flavor of the Month," "Strobelite Honey" and "The Choice is Yours. Black Sheep were one of the first hip-hop groups to parody gangsta rap, with "U Mean I'm Not," and on the new album they take on the mindless call and response lyrics in some modern hip-hop with "U Mean I Don't."

Opening for Black Sheep is Impulss and Media Darlings, which is an all-star cast of local hip-hop artists.

Free tickets if you mention this blog!

For the Rotary Downs show Friday night and The Iguanas show Saturday night, just mention this "Howlin' Wolf Blog" at the door and you'll be allowed free admission to The Wolf.

DJ Jubilee confirmed for December 29th!

The local king of bounce will throw down at The Wolf on December 29th with local rock band My New Best Friend. Some background on Jube from the All Music Guide:

New Orleans-based rapper DJ Jubilee was born Jerome Temple; while working as a Special Education teacher at a local high school, he was discovered by area producers Earl J. Mackie and Henry F. Holden while performing at a school dance, soon signing to their Take Fo' Records label. DJ Jubilee's debut cassette, Stop Pause, appeared in 1995, followed later that same year by the full-length DJ Jubilee & Cartoon Drew. After returning in 1996 with 20 Years in the Jets, he issued Take It to the St. Thomas two years later.

www.myspace.com/djjubilee1

Rotary Downs and Big Blue Marble will play extended sets Friday night

Come out Friday night to see the two best rock bands in New Orleans play lengthy sets. Rotary Downs will play songs from their critically acclaimed new album, "Chained to the Chariot," and Big Blue Marble will debut material from their upcoming second full-length. The show starts at 10.

The Iguanas play a rare hometown gig Saturday night

The Iguanas haven't played a New Orleans club show in over three months and aren't scheduled to perform a local club show afterwards. This will be a rare local club
performance by the band. The Washboard Chaz Blues Trio will open for The Iguanas on December 16th at The Wolf. Tim Green will be sitting in.

Lindell, Anders, Porter, Walter, and McNabb Play Together Tomorrow Night!

Eric Lindell, Anders Osborne, George Porter, Jr., Robert Walter, and Travis McNabb(of Better Than Ezra) will play together onstage at the same time Saturday night at A Joyful Noise II. It'll be like the Superjam days of old. A Joyful Noise II will raise Christmas money for local children's charities like the House of Ruth and will also include performances by Russell Batiste Jr., Shannon McNally, Dan Dyer, and more.

Doors at 9. Show starts at 10.

Black Sheep Bring Witty Hip-Hop to The Wolf December 20th

The Queens hip-hop duo known for early '90's hits like "The Choice is Yours" return with their first new album in twelve years.

Black Sheep sold one million copies of their debut album, influenced Wyclef, Outkast, and The Roots, and formed The Jungle Posse with De La Soul and A Tribe Called Quest, but most don't recognize their place in hip-hop until the lyrics from their 1992 hit "The Choice is Yours" are uttered: "You can get with this/Or you can get with that."

The hip-hop duo from Queens is known for their clever lyrics and funky beats. They debuted in 1991 and recently released their first album in twelve years, "8WM/NOVAKANE." They charted three times on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play Chart in 1992 with "Flavor of the Month," "Strobelite Honey" and "The Choice is Yours. Black Sheep were one of the first hip-hop groups to parody gangsta rap, with "U Mean I'm Not," and on the new album they take on the mindless call and response lyrics in some modern hip-hop with "U Mean I Don't."

Opening for Black Sheep is Impulss and Media Darlings, which is an all-star cast of local hip-hop artists.

Elliott Smith Performing "Clementine" at The Wolf on October 20th, 2000

Elliott Smith Performing "Speed Trials" at The Wolf on October 20th, 2000

Elliott Smith Performing "Twilight" at The Wolf on October 20th, 2000

Elliott Smith Performing "Coming Up Roses" at The Wolf on October 20th, 2000

Elliott Smith Performing "Can't Make a Sound" at The Wolf on October 20th, 2000