Keith Spera

The sun is setting on @nolafunkfest and Anders Osborne along the Mississippi riverfront in New Orleans but there’s more to come : @cimafunk and an all-star closing set w/ George Porter Jr and a bunch of guests

The first day of the sun splashed NOLA Funk Fest along the New Orleans riverfront feels like the last day of summer

Ok, that last interception officially granted everyone in the @CaesarsDome permission to leave and head up Poydras to the free Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest. Unlike the @Saints , local music rarely disappoints

I highly encourage everyone leaving the @CaesarsDome to walk a few blocks up Poydras to St. Charles Ave, turn right and check out the FREE Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival. George Porter and Booker T Jones, among others, will be playing later today

@saints punter Ryan Weight had a long discussion along the sidelines with a referee after that last punt. Looked like he wanted an explanation for that false start penalty

Wow, that was a garbage offensive possession by the @Saints

Nice job Robin Barnes on the a cappella national anthem ahead of today’s @saints game @caesarssuperdome

Hey bands! Tomorrow (Sept 1) is the last day to apply to perform at the 2027 @jazzfest . Here's the link to the application: nojazzfest.com/apply/

Awaiting the former Kanye West @caesarssuperdome Fortunately the dominant symbol at the merch table is a star

The resident @rushtheband expert @RollingStone is @hiattb But @betterthanezra frontman @kevinmgriffin wrote about his encounter w/ Alex Lifeson & Geddy Lee as a 15-year-old in Monroe and it's a great read: rollingstone.com/music/music…

A huge loss for New Orleans media, but a well-deserved and well-earned jump to the nation's second largest media market for @OkayCharisse : nola.com/entertainment_life/…

Keith Spera: Here's what the 2026 @essencefest got right and what needs to be improved nola.com/entertainment_life/… via @nolanews

2026 @essencefest closed with rapper T.I., Aaliyah tribute, a Fresh party and a spaceship nola.com/entertainment_life/… via @nolanews

At 7 pm EXACTLY, George Clinton’s intro has started @essencefest

2026 Essence Fest's night 2: Patti LaBelle and Babyface ruled, Brandy and Monica didn't nola.com/entertainment_life/… via @nolanews

The schedule for tonight’s @essencefest finale is out. Arrive early if you want to see George Clinton’s Mothership land

Significant drop-off in attendance for the second night of the 2026 @essencefest . Lots of seats throughout @CaesarsDome that were full last night are empty tonight

Patti LaBelle, at 82 years young, repping the old school @essencefest

Some observations on @essencefest opening night @CaesarsDome with @iamcardib , @MichelleObama @Kehlani @Latto : nola.com/entertainment_life/… via @nolanews

A couple hours before the first act hits the @CaesarsDome stage tonight, @essencefest has finally released performance times