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In the early days of his studio, Cosimo had to operate under the old Jim Crow segregation laws. Ask him about his experiences working under these conditions.

Cosimo loves to tell jokes. Ask him to tell his favorite studio or musician joke.

BobbyRay, For music stores, check out the very cool Louisiana Music Factory in the French Quarter. They feature lots of great in-store performanes on Saturdays. For blues heavy clubs, depending on the schedules, the list includes The Maple Leaf, Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl, Delta Blues Grill, Banks...

I just read TapeOpCraig's announcement about the TapeOpCon shows at the Howlin' Wolf. This is a great club, close to the TapeOp hotel and with a very cool vibe. Everything is coming together to make TapeOpCon2K4 an unbelievable weekend. Oh yeah, for good, cheap late night eats, The Red Eye Grill nex...

I'm with you. The panels are awesome and the killer shows are pure lagniappe (gravy). I heard a rumor that Drums & Tuba will be added. Word?

You won't want to be anywhere other than the Howlin' Wolf Friday - Saturday; the TapeOp shows are kick-ass! The rest of the week you should check out the Hi-Ho Lounge, the Mermaid, the Mother-in-Law Lounge, Tipitina's Uptown, the Maple Leaf, Mid City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl, Circle Bar, Le Bon Temps, Th...

What are you hearing about the TapeOpCon shows in New Orleans? I heard that Calexico will be backing Vic Chestnut Friday night. Totally stoked!

The Fairmont and Orpheum are one short block, just across Canal Street from the French Quarter. Hardly ultra-modern, the Fairmont is a historic property, built in 1893 as the Grunewald and later called the Roosevelt. It has a storied past, as home to perhaps the first nightclub in America, the Cave,...

Dude, I live in New Orleans and I'm even planning on staying at the Fairmont. The TapoOpCon hotel, the Fairmont, is a beautiful hotel, dead across the street from the Orphueum Theatre (keynote panels) and at $99 a night, is an absolute steal. You might find a slightly cheaper deal, but chances are, ...