New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival music line up released. April 24-May 4

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The Man Behind Led Zeppelin's Sound One of the greatest guitarists of all time, Jimmy Page was the genius behind Led Zeppelin's iconic, hard rock sound. But behind the rock god image, Page cultivated enough dark secrets, questionable behavior, and interpersonal problems to fill a stairway to heaven.

Somehow, the musical master Jon Batiste, has never heard the music of Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, better known to audiences around the world as Chappell Roan. Batiste recently played the National Anthem at the Super Bowl and Ms. Roan recently took home the coveted Best New Artist award at the Grammys.

As New Orleans catches its collective breath after Mardi Gras, the upcoming week will be relatively quiet. Case in point: Tipitina’s is closed this weekend. But there is still live music to be found at the Maple Leaf Bar, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro and elsewhere.

Harry Connick Jr. will mark a deeply personal milestone when he takes the main stage at Carnegie Hall for the first time in May 2026. According to The Associated Press, the renowned musician will premiere an original composition in honor of what would have been his mother’s 100th birthday, as part of the celebrated venue’s 2025-26 season.