Partial recording of The Pause's live set at Bellemont Billiards Dayton Ohio on 7/3/2026 by Adkins Diet Films. Recording available here (6:10).
“The Pause showed up at 100% high energy, loud, and left it all on the stage - what more does anyone want from a live show?”
The Pause emerged from the depths of the New Orleans Craigslist musicians wanted ads to bring you a hot, fast, and definitely-not-loud dance rock experience. Members August Dixon (bass, vocals), Brock Orrett (drums), Colin James (lead guitar, vocals), and Jordan Palka (rhythm guitar, vocals) combine vintage storytelling, Beatles reminiscent back-and-forth dynamics, and raw rock & roll tone to create a unique headbanging experience. What are you waiting for? Just play, ‘Our Best One Yet!’ to see what the Pause are all about.
When it's rock & roll night in New Orleans, you always need more cowbell! The Pause delivered that cowbell during their electric performance at Siberia, New Orleans on July 31, 2024.
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Rehearsal Space Invaders EP 128
Podcast with Rehearsal Space Invaders. Full video available here.
The Pause join Rehearsal Space to discuss ongoing projects, upcoming shows, and musical influences.
Fresh New Orleans Garage Rock Find—The Pause—to Release Debut EP
Since their birth from a Craigslist ad early this year, The Pause have been hot on the New Orleans rock scene. Members August Dixon (bass), Colin James (guitar, vocals), Brock Orrett (drums), and Jordan Palka (guitar, vocals) found instant chemistry…
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Mars and Other Planets, Ghost Orchids, and The Pause: Siberia 6/25/24
Article by Mikal Giancola, Alt Scene NOLA. Full article available here.
The Pause had a solid set. Because I reviewed them last week, I was simply going to link to my previous article and call it quits, but I can’t…
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LOCAL RIFFS S:2 EP.20
Podcast with Local Riffs. Full video available here.
The Pause join Local Riffs to discuss their debut EP ‘Our Best One Yet!’, musical influences, inspiration, and long walks on the beach. “Just angry boys writing angry boy music but…
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The Mudlark Public Theater: T.A.C.K., The Pause, & Atom Cat
Article by Mikal Giancola, Alt Scene NOLA. Full article available here.
The Pause showed up at 100% high energy, loud, and left it all on the stage- what more does anyone want from a live show? My favorite songs were…
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Tub Talk with Julie Elody
Interview with Julie Elody. Full interview available here.
The Pause join Julie Elody to discuss the best thing to happen to the New Orleans rock scene since [you tell us], play cards against humanity, and debate hygiene strategies in …
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