Alex Galbraith

He has a distinct voice that you will come to know more as you follow VL NOLA. He has shown himself to be an intrepid entertainment and culture writer, who always knows about the best events, happenings and performers before anybody else. Now, he’s going to tell you all about them here at Very Local NOLA.

The Dead Singer’s Loss Is Everyone’s Gain On The Stunning Debut ‘Myopia’

By Alex Galbraith / January 21, 2019

The end of every long-term relationship creates eerily empty houses, both physical and metaphorical. On the one hand, a partner’s presence leaves with them. On the other, so does their stuff. Myopia, the debut album from New Orleans’ The Dead Singer, captures that doubly hollowed out feeling more effectively than anything I’ve heard in a while.

Concert Roundup: Get out of the NFC funk with some live music this week

By Alex Galbraith / January 21, 2019

We have costume-making and Carnival-planning to do. Who has time to wallow?

Your live music planner: Justin Timberlake, Joan of Arc, Jon Spencer

By Alex Galbraith / January 14, 2019

After a sleepy beginning to the year, it feels like the city is finally waking up (and not just because of that string of unseasonably warm days).

Your Live Music Planner: Waste Man, King Tuff, and a burlesque tribute to Bowie

By Alex Galbraith / January 7, 2019

Too many great shows go missed because it’s really hard to keep track of all the quality gigs on a given night, but we’ve got a roundup of the good stuff.

Tank & The Bangas Head To ‘Bangaville’ (& Hank’s) In ‘Spaceships’ Clip

By Alex Galbraith / September 28, 2018

Tank and the Bangas keep it New Orleans as hell in their latest video.

Sexy Dex and the Fresh Are As Chaotic And Funky As The City They Call Home

By Alex Galbraith / September 28, 2018

Sexy Dex and the Fresh is the most New Orleans band on this or any other planet.

Mid-City Street Car

Feline Secondlines and Beer Fests are our best free things to do this weekend

By Alex Galbraith / September 28, 2018

If you’ve ever wanted to parade for a dead cat or pet a llama, this weekend is here for you.

Turkey and the Wolf

Tiki & Turkey For A Great Cause

By Alex Galbraith / September 27, 2018

Turkey & The Wolf is teaming up with roving pop-up Trash Tiki to throw a tiki party for a great cause.

City Park will re-open the beignet bid process

By Alex Galbraith / September 27, 2018

City Park is re-opening the bid process on the current home of Morning Call.

Louisiana Christian singer Lauren Daigle concert tix are $500 a pop in NOLA

By Alex Galbraith / September 24, 2018

Lauren Daigle is selling out big rooms, even if you’ve never heard of her.