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They're still negotiating with Aretha...there's some concern about her ability to make it there? She's not out yet, though. I'm kinda iffy on second weekend now, too, but not because of Bon Jovi. I kind of think that'd be a fun set, but I'm not a big fan ('though I will cop to singing Living on a Prayer when alone in my car).
The real test is whether or not you stay in the car while it's parked to finish singing along...
Looks like Neil Young just got added to the NOLA fest. Might have to make the trip down, this is one hell of a lineup. To anyone who has been before, how does the vibe compare to Roo? I know there is no camping, but what about latenights/police/vibes etc. How late does the party go?
Looks like Neil Young just got added to the NOLA fest. Might have to make the trip down, this is one hell of a lineup. To anyone who has been before, how does the vibe compare to Roo? I know there is no camping, but what about latenights/police/vibes etc. How late does the party go?
Late nights are off site at bars and theaters. They rage all night long.
Police are pretty cool. You can burn one in plain view and they don't hassle.
Vibe is great. It's a multi cultural, multi racial, all ages, locals and out-of-towners, everyone having a good time vibe. It is crowded and hot though.
For more answers read the first page of this thread.
This year's lineup looks like it may finally get me down to New Orleans. But looking at the hotels, they seem expensive as hell. $250+ per night. Anyone have any good recommendations for affordable yet decent lodging near the festival site?
near the festival? good luck man... to find something cheap....now in NOLA during Jazz Fest, you'd have to make your way out to Metairie and stay in Metiairie, rather than near the Fairgrounds. Nothing near the Fairgrounds is anyplace you'd really want to stay though. Hotels in the city are cheap, sorry, that's kinda the way it goes.
Looks like Neil Young just got added to the NOLA fest. Might have to make the trip down, this is one hell of a lineup. To anyone who has been before, how does the vibe compare to Roo? I know there is no camping, but what about latenights/police/vibes etc. How late does the party go?
Aretha has been replaced by Neil Young, no joke. I am so freakin excited, I'm jumping up and down. This makes Bon Jovi totally worth it, cause after that I was about to give up on Jazz Fest man!
Apparently people on the JF forum are Pricelining hotels for around $129 a night. Nola's right, though...get a cheap hotel room out in Metairie, but make sure you have a designated river.
hey everyone...make sure to check out the shows by superfly presents at jazzfest!!
shows on the riverboat creole queen: 4/24: garage a trois 4/30: galactic 5/1: michael franti
shows at the contemporary arts center: 4/30: black keys 5/1: funky meters featuring cyril neville with robert randolph 5/2: death cab for cutie with matt costa and ra ra riot
The riverboat shows are a bit of a pain if you don't want to rush off the Fairgrounds early or want to shower before you head out for the evening. That 5/1 show at CAC looks like a possibility, though.
No, the Roots Band and The Roots are two separate groups. Dragonhead, I'm confused...are you going to be in New Orleans or are you talking about a different show.
No, the Roots Band and The Roots are two separate groups. Dragonhead, I'm confused...are you going to be in New Orleans or are you talking about a different show.
didn't think so, but i saw a few sites listing it that way.
Definitely want to meet you and Miss Velvet! ;D Acura? Like the car? ??? Can't wait, it's the main thing that's holding me over to the Roo
I'm really excited, too! I think we met very briefly at the brunch last year. We must've, because I recognized you at Levon...maybe RV's other mommy, viciouscircle, had her at the time.
Acura is the biggest stage at JF. I typically meet up with about 20 or so friends (I'm originally from NOLA) and set up a base camp for the day. It's nice having a place to leave your stuff (chairs, whatever).
Ah dude I hope you can make it at least ONE day first weekend...we missed ya last year! I still owe you a beer I'm pretty sure! LOL!
And Meg you and Boz ARE gonna make it for at least a day...we'll figure that out next weekend when I come down.....
And SOMEHOW we are all gonna meet up either at the Fest one day or after one night....it WILL happen! First weekend Inforooster meetup MUST happen at somepoint! LOL!
Mojo...you still in at some point for first weekend?? Who else are we missing?
Let's do roll call and try to get digits...I know I got Sass, LRH, Meg and Mojo's...might still have nola's from last year (tho I think that might have been a victim of my stolen cell phone at VooDoo last year ) Who am I leaving out??
More Jazz Fest After shows...just got the email...wow...the ones I REALLY want to see are all SECOND weekend Damn ain't that the way it always goes?? Sigh...but still some pretty AWESOME SHIZ!! ;D
Initial Lineup of the 4th Annual Backbeat Jazzfest Series [more to come ........]
Apr 24, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) Dirty Dozen Brass Band feat. special guest Booker T with Hill Country Revue at Republic New Orleans - New Orleans, LA $25.00
Apr 25, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) Big Sam's Funky Nation / Grupo Fantasma / Brownout! / Soul Rebels at The Studio At Colton Theater - New Orleans, LA $20.00
Apr 25, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) Tab Benoit's Swampland Jam with special guests tba at Tipitina's French Quarter - New Orleans, LA $20.00
Apr 26, 2009 at 9:00 PM CDT (8:00 PM DOORS) Tim Reynolds & TR3 with On The One at Tipitina's French Quarter - New Orleans, LA $20.00
Apr 30, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) Cyril Neville w/ spec guests Tab Benoit, Jumpin Johnny Sansone plus Kirk Joseph & The Wild Magnolias featuring Big Chief Bo Dollis and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux. at Tipitina's French Quarter - New Orleans, LA $20.00 This is Cyril Neville's Album Release Party with many special guests!
Apr 30, 2009 at 10:30 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) Ghostland Observatory with special guest tba at Republic New Orleans - New Orleans, LA $25.00
May 1, 2009 at 2:00 AM CDT (1:30 AM DOORS) Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at Tipitina's French Quarter - New Orleans, LA $20.00 Late Show (Technically 2am Saturday morning)
May 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) Steve Kimock Crazy Engine featuring Melvin Seals at Tipitina's French Quarter - New Orleans, LA $25.00 Early Show
May 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) Soulive with the Shady Horns and special guest Nigel Hall featuring + Benevento/Russo Duo and special guests tba at The Studio At Colton Theater - New Orleans, LA $25.00
May 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) Big Sam' Funky Nation/ Tarace Boulba at Blue Nile - New Orleans, LA $20.00
May 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) The Bridge with special guests Brother Joscephus & the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra at Blue Nile- New Orleans, LA $15.00 Blue Nile Upstairs
May 1, 2009 at 2:00 AM CDT (1:45 AM DOORS) Soul Rebels Brass Band at Blue Nile - New Orleans, LA $15.00 Late Show (Technically 2am Saturday morning)
May 2, 2009 at 2:00 AM CDT Bustle In Your Hedgerow: Marco Benevento, Joe Russo, featuring Dave Driewitz (Ween), Scott Metzger (Rana) / Performing the Music of Led Zeppelin at Tipitina's French Quarter - New Orleans, LA $20.00 Late Show (Technically 2am Sunday morning)
May 2, 2009 at 2:00 AM CDT (1:45 AM DOORS) U-Melt with Orchard Lounge at Blue Nile - New Orleans, LA $15.00 Late Show (Technically 2am Sunday morning)
May 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) Medeski Martin and Wood with Special Guest DJ Logic at The Studio At Colton Theater - New Orleans, LA $35.00
May 2, 2009 at 2:00 AM CDT (1:30 DOORS) Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Special Guest DJ Logic at The Studio At Colton Theatre - New Orleans, LA $20.00 Late Show (Technically 2am Sunday morning)
May 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons at Blue Nile - New Orleans, LA $15.00 Blue Nile Upstairs Early Show
May 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT Dirty Dozen Brass Band at Tipitina's French Quarter - New Orleans, LA $20.00 Early Show
May 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) Toubab Krewe at Blue Nile - New Orleans, LA $20.00 Early Show
May 3, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) Ropeadope 10th Anniversary Party Marco Benevento Trio / Bustle In Your Hedgerow: Marco Benevento, Joe Russo, Dave Driewitz (Ween), Scott Metzger (Rana) Performing the Music of Led Zeppelin at Blue Nile - New Orleans, LA Plus DJs at the Blue Nile Upstairs $20.00
Apr 26, 2009 at 9:00 PM CDT (8:00 PM DOORS) Tim Reynolds & TR3 with On The One at Tipitina's French Quarter - New Orleans, LA $20.00
Apr 30, 2009 at 10:30 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) Ghostland Observatory with special guest tba at Republic New Orleans - New Orleans, LA $25.00
May 1, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) Soulive with the Shady Horns and special guest Nigel Hall featuring + Benevento/Russo Duo and special guests tba at The Studio At Colton Theater - New Orleans, LA $25.00
May 2, 2009 at 2:00 AM CDT Bustle In Your Hedgerow: Marco Benevento, Joe Russo, featuring Dave Driewitz (Ween), Scott Metzger (Rana) / Performing the Music of Led Zeppelin at Tipitina's French Quarter - New Orleans, LA $20.00 Late Show (Technically 2am Sunday morning)
May 2, 2009 at 10:00 PM CDT (9:00 PM DOORS) Toubab Krewe at Blue Nile - New Orleans, LA $20.00 Early Show
Post by doctorfunkenstein on Mar 18, 2009 16:15:04 GMT -5
hey jazz fest ppl, just wanted to alert you to a great series of night shows going on this year at jazz fest
details and ticket links are at www.nolafunk.com/nola and also listed below. take a look and see what you think! i definitely think this lineup is worth your attention.
Initial Lineup of the 4th Annual Backbeat Jazzfest Concert Series
Republic NOLA:
Fri. Apr. 24 Dirty Dozen Brass Band feat Booker T. with Hill Country Review $25/10pm (Dirty Dozen Brass Band first / Hill Country Revue to close)
Thurs. Apr. 30 Ghostland Observatory with Special Guest TBA $25/10pm
Tipitina’s French Quarter:
Sat. Apr. 25 Tab Benoit’s Swampland Jam $20/10pm
Sun. Apr. 26 Tim Reynolds and TR3 with One the One $20/9pm
Thurs. Apr. 30 Cyril Neville (Album Release Party) with special guests Tab Benoit & more guests tba, also with Kirk Joseph $20/10pm
Fri. May 1 Steve Kimock Crazy Engine featuring Melvin Seals $25/10pm
Fri. May 1 Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue $20/2am
Sat. May 2 Dirty Dozen Brass Band $20/10pm
Sat. May 2 Bustle in Your Hedgerow: Marco Benevento, Joe Russo, Dave Driewitz (Ween), Scott Metzger (Rana) Performing the Music of Led Zeppelin $20/2am (Late Show)
Blue Nile:
Sat. May 2 Toubab Krewe $20/10pm
Sat. May 2 U-Melt with Orchard Lounge $15/2am (Late Show)
Sat. May 2 Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons $15/10pm (Upstairs)
Studio at Colton Theater:
Fri. May 1 Soulive with the Shady Horns and special guest Nigel Hall and The Benevento/Russo Duo with Special Guests TBA $25/10pm
;D
