As part of our “Faces of the Shutdown” series, we interviewed tattoo artists David Cohen and Chris Hayes. Louisiana’s tattoo industry has been forgotten. After being left out of Phase 1 and told tattoo shops will remain closed until further notice, artists and entrepreneurs across our state are in limbo. In this Faces of the Shutdown...
As part of our “Faces of the Shutdown” series, we interviewed Joe Ashlar, a New Orleans musician. Joe Ashlar played an important role in revitalizing New Orleans’ music scene following Hurricane Katrina, and he’s loved living and playing there ever since. Since COVID-19 began, he and other New Orleans musicians have innovated to continue making a living,...
As part of our “Faces of the Shutdown” series, we interviewed Devin De Wulf from the Krewe of Red Beans. Devin De Wulf knows that we can’t rely on government or other outside forces to create jobs and opportunity for those suffering during COVID-19. That’s why he and members of the Krewe of Red Beans have...
As part of the “Faces of the Shutdown” series, we interviewed Karlos Knott, owner of Bayou Teche Brewing. Bayou Teche Brewing is a well-known Louisiana brand, and in this story, Karlos Knott tells us how the beer producer is dealing with this uncertain situation and also how it stepped up to help fight COVID-19 and help Louisianans...
We recently traveled to Leesville and met with Jaymie and Sam Wright, a husband and wife team who spent years building two successful bars from the ground up. Jaymie and Sam are lifelong Leesville residents, and they are happily married with three children and are expecting their first grandchild soon. After founding Club Zydeco more than a decade...