Autumn Leaves and Snowflakes Falling

[chrisjoseph]

Average White Band, Thursday April 29, 2010 at the Fairgrounds

[festivalgirl]

Turning back the clock again ......

[Maggie]

Wow, already a booking for Jazz Fest....I guess I cannot be too surprised, I have a room booked, so why not a band booked?

[chrisjoseph]

Here comes another BURP: Baaba Maal at the Fairgrounds, Saturday, April 24, 2010

[NYMAMA]

Here comes another BURP: Baaba Maal at the Fairgrounds, Saturday, April 24, 2010
This is one of the things I love about fest is to hear new musicians that I would have never been exposed to.
I just checked out his web site and WOW I will def check him out.

[chrisjoseph]

Another burp: Monk Ensemble, Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the Fairgrounds

[chrisjoseph]

I have bad gas today....here's another one:

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic at Republic New Orleans, Saturday, May 1, 2010

[festivalgirl]

Another burp: Monk Ensemble, Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the Fairgrounds

Thelonius Monk Institute Ensemble or Meredith Monk Vocal Ensemble?

[chrisjoseph]

the former

[MormonMatthew]

I have bad gas today....here's another one:

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic at Republic New Orleans, Saturday, May 1, 2010

George Clinton and P-Funk have been a Fest night-show staple for the past several years, despite not being on the actual Jazzfest line-up for quite a while now..........

I wonder if this year they will finally be back at the Fairgrounds.

(I have actually run into George twice flying down to Fest in the past few years during layovers in the Dallas or Houston airports. Both times he has been in a wheelchair, with two VERY young women acting as his assistants. His taste in "health care workers" seems to run to extremely "physically fit" providers, and thier dress code is a bit more "casual" than the norm)

[BigDag]

Average White Band, Thursday April 29, 2010 at the Fairgrounds

They'll fit in very well at Jazzfest!

[Maggie]

Looking forward to Baaba Maal - that's a great burp

[ohio]

Hey, what happened to Gipsy Kings? Did Fest make them remove the listing?

[funkkjunkie]

It's not even Festgiving yet and we're already getting leaves and snowflakes. Awesome!

[chrisjoseph]

Hmm...since we're still in summer, and we have had plenty of fire and smoke out here....how about "Ashes Blowing"?

[funkkjunkie]

Naw. That's not near as pleasing a vision as autumn leaves or snowflakes. :p

[chrisjoseph]

Tans glistening?

[funkkjunkie]

Now dat's more like it. :D

[chrisjoseph]

We'll call it "sweat drops falling" and leave it at that.

[Corona]

perfect :)

[Staxsun]

Thelonius Monk Institute Ensemble or Meredith Monk Vocal Ensemble?

The Adrian Monk Hygenic Ensemble!

[piscesgirl]

The Adrian Monk Hygenic Ensemble!


Hahaha!

[jhjpotter]

We'll call it "sweat drops falling" and leave it at that.
soot flakes? ember leaves?

[Frosty]

This is one of the things I love about fest is to hear new musicians that I would have never been exposed to.
I just checked out his web site and WOW I will def check him out.

I have three Baaba Maal CD's and really like them. I first heard him while walking along South Beach and bought the Firin' in Fouta CD immediately.

[Rossvegas]

I caught Baaba Maal several years ago at the Congo Square stage, and he was definite highlight (and new discovery) for me! He puts on a really high energy, colorful show...but I think he bought too many vowels when they were handing out the names. :>)

[Corona]

roflmao Ross!

[Lit]

Would love to see Baaba Maal. Got turned on to him several years ago after hearing a piece about him on NPR and immediately bought his then-newest album Nomad Soul, which is excellent. I still listen to and enjoy it often.

Looking likely that we're doing FQF with our kids next year instead of Fest though, so unfortunately I'll probably have to miss this. I will try to catch him in NYC the following weekend.

[funkkjunkie]

What?! we'll sure miss you.

[Lit]

What?! we'll sure miss you.

Thanks. It certainly won't be easy to miss Fest and all that comes with it (and especially the patry and other TH events/meetups/company). I've wanted to check out FQF for a while and I think this is the right call for us for next year. Our two older girls did a full week of Fest with us twice when they were younger and they have been clamoring to come back to Fest with us since--and really, really turning up the heat lately. But now that they are school-aged we really can't do it with them because it is during their school time. FQF falls during the first weekend of their April break so we will be able to stay around for several more days afterwards. Mrs. Lit and I also won't be able to pull of Fest without the kids again for some time, primarily because my folks fumbled a bit during their stint watching them this past Fest and we really don't have any other options to make it work. And I have attended solo so many times that I really don't want to push it again--at least until after we've brought the kids back.


So...ever the long-term strategery planner, I'm thinking FQF with the whole family next year; solo Fest for me in 2011; and then in 2012 our oldest should be old enough to watch over her two younger sisters (with some help from in-laws, etc.) for a return Fest trip by me and Mrs. Lit for then--and beyond (unless I get hooked on FQF...).

[Michelino]

d (unless I get hooked on FQF...).

You just might, this will be our third...it is very cool. Not Jazz Fest. But then again, they don't do the Lindy Hop on Bourbon at Jazz Fest, nor do they have a battle of the bands on Royal. Or Three stages on the Mississippi and one plus an art show in Jackson Square.

We also may miss Jazz Fest this year...but then again might not. I have a hard time even writing that. Regardless, TTL for Crawfish Fest.

[Lit]

You just might, this will be our third...it is very cool. Not Jazz Fest. But then again, they don't do the Lindy Hop on Bourbon at Jazz Fest, nor do they have a battle of the bands on Royal. Or Three stages on the Mississippi and one plus an art show in Jackson Square.

We also may miss Jazz Fest this year...but then again might not. I have a hard time even writing that. Regardless, TTL for Crawfish Fest.

Thanks Mich. And thanks as well for the healing vibes. Great to know that you and Marcia will be at FQF.

YYR on CFF. Funny that we thought that would satisfy the girls and keep them from pestering us about returning to Fest; after last year's CFF their desire to return to New Orleans is only stronger now. And when I told them that they'd likely get to see Shorty, Big Sam, Paul Sanchez, Rebirth, Kermit, and Marcia Ball, among others, at FQF, they were sold. I think we'd doing them (and us) a disservice if we didn't try to keep fostering their love of the same music and culture that we enjoy so much.

[funkkjunkie]

YYR, lit, once you open that can of beautiful music, there's no closing it.

[chrisjoseph]

Here's a summer snowflake: Kenny Wayne Shepard, Saturday May 1, 2010 at the Fairgrounds.

[NOLA]

Here's a summer snowflake: Kenny Wayne Shepard, Saturday May 1, 2010 at the Fairgrounds.

That is most excellent news. I hope they put him on one of the outdoor stages instead of the f-in' blues tent this time....

[Baconwrapped]

there's a new Baaba Maal album, "Television," a collaboration with New York based band/producers the Brazilian Girls... it's pretty good but pretty "modern" sounding.

[Orleansnj]

That is most excellent news. I hope they put him on one of the outdoor stages instead of the f-in' blues tent this time....

'zactly !!!!!!!!!!

[chrisjoseph]

can't remember if this was a previous autumn leaf falling:

Elvin Bishop, April 23rd, 2010 at the Fairgrounds

[Belle]

can't remember if this was a previous autumn leaf falling:

Elvin Bishop, April 23rd, 2010 at the Fairgrounds

very nice

[Orleansnj]

can't remember if this was a previous autumn leaf falling:

Elvin Bishop, April 23rd, 2010 at the Fairgrounds

reminds me, gotta update the rumors page on the grids to reflect 2010. (in a couple of weeks)

[chrisjoseph]

apparently, music bookings are happening earlier this year for Fest 2010.....so look for more snowflakes as they are burped out....

[ohio]

can't remember if this was a previous autumn leaf falling:

Elvin Bishop, April 23rd, 2010 at the Fairgrounds
ooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

i fooled around and fell...in looooove

[chrisjoseph]

Here's another one.....buuuuuuuuurppp. Darius Rucker at the Fairgrounds, Sunday, April 25, 2010

[ibjamn]

Here's another one.....buuuuuuuuurppp. Darius Rucker at the Fairgrounds, Sunday, April 25, 2010

LOVE his voice!!

[swag]

Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba, Apr 25 (http://www.pluginmusic.com/news/article/sub-pop-next-ambiance-signs-bassekou-kouyate-amp-ngoni-ba).

[Lit]

Gesundheit!

[stlbarb]

Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba, Apr 25 (http://www.pluginmusic.com/news/article/sub-pop-next-ambiance-signs-bassekou-kouyate-amp-ngoni-ba).

you should make sure your fingers are on F & J before you start typing.

[Rossvegas]

Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba, Apr 25 (http://www.pluginmusic.com/news/article/sub-pop-next-ambiance-signs-bassekou-kouyate-amp-ngoni-ba).

Hmmm, another guy who bought too many vowels.

The site says that he's touring with Bela Fleck, so maybe...just maybe....

[Lit]

Here's another one.....buuuuuuuuurppp. Darius Rucker at the Fairgrounds, Sunday, April 25, 2010

I just learned from an e-mail I just received from iTunes that Darius Rucker is now a country music artist as well. Who knew? Not me. Apparently he had a country music album last year and has another one coming out now. So I guess he's at least one of next year's country artists at Fest.

[BigDag]

I just learned from an e-mail I just received from iTunes that Darius Rucker is now a country music artist as well. Who knew? Not me. Apparently he had a country music album last year and has another one coming out now. So I guess he's at least one of next year's country artists at Fest.

Yep. Darius Rucker will be the country BNA that day. But he needs to have a few big hits between now and then. I'm guessing the Nashville music machine already has that all figured out.

[piscesgirl]

FYI, Darius already has a couple country hits from his first album.

[NYMAMA]

Hmmm, another guy who bought too many vowels.

The site says that he's touring with Bela Fleck, so maybe...just maybe....
Now that would be awesome!

[festivalgirl]

Hmmm, another guy who bought too many vowels.

The site says that he's touring with Bela Fleck, so maybe...just maybe....

Bela is always a must see for us no matter who he is playing with.

[chrisjoseph]

Ah, as I enjoy the fall colors of beautiful Mammoth Lakes, I see another autumn leaf falling: Jose Feliciano at the Fairgrounds, Friday, April 30, 2010.

[pokerchick66]

Ah, as I enjoy the fall colors of beautiful Mammoth Lakes, I see another autumn leaf falling: Jose Feliciano at the Fairgrounds, Friday, April 30, 2010.

Feliz Navidad! That's more like a snowflake. :)

[kapeman]

I am so thrilled with this news and I can't see anyone making me miss this set!!!!!!

[Rossvegas]

I am so thrilled with this news and I can't see anyone making me miss this set!!!!!!

Yeah, that's what you say NOW, but rest assured that Quint will schedule something spectacular at exactly the same time on a stage at the other end of the Fairgrounds. :>)

[kapeman]

maybe if it was TomWaits....otherwise Im at Feliciano

[festivalgirl]

Ah, as I enjoy the fall colors of beautiful Mammoth Lakes, I see another autumn leaf falling: Jose Feliciano at the Fairgrounds, Friday, April 30, 2010.

.... already on another thread just don't remember which one.

[chrisjoseph]

since it's sunny and warm here in SoCal, let's call these two "rays of sunshine":

Margie Perez and her band at the Fairgrounds, Sunday, May 2
David Sedaris (lecture) at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre, Thursday, April 29

[Lit]

Good for Margie!

Sedaris was just here in CT a few weeks ago and spoke to a packed house. Some good friends went and said he was really excellent. Engaging, smart, funny and very interesting.

[Zydekitten]

Good for Margie!

Sedaris was just here in CT a few weeks ago and spoke to a packed house. Some good friends went and said he was really excellent. Engaging, smart, funny and very interesting.
David Sedaris is one of my very favorite authors and it would be great to see him speak. Sarah Vowell was here a few weeks ago at NOCCA and was most excellent!

[Lit]

Sarah Vowell was here a few weeks ago at NOCCA and was most excellent!

Hearing Vowell speak might result in too much assonance for me...

[chrisjoseph]

As darkness sets in here in Santa Monica, four more "shooting stars" falling:

Spencer Bohren, 4/23 at the Fairgrounds
Original Dixieland Jazz Band, 4/25 at the Fairgrounds
Some Like It Hot Band, 5/2 at the Fairgrounds
Papa Grows Funk, 4/23 at the Maple Leaf

[NYMAMA]

As darkness sets in here in Santa Monica, four more "shooting stars" falling:

Spencer Bohren, 4/23 at the Fairgrounds
Original Dixieland Jazz Band, 4/25 at the Fairgrounds
Some Like It Hot Band, 5/2 at the Fairgrounds
Papa Grows Funk, 4/23 at the Maple Leaf

Woo whoo I so wanted to see Spencer!

[denideadhead]

Russell Batiste and Friends just got signed on to play Jazz Fest Saturday May 1!!!

[denideadhead]

Woo whoo I so wanted to see Spencer!
Def one of my Faves YAY!!

[wahinemicha]

As darkness sets in here in Santa Monica, four more "shooting stars" falling:

Spencer Bohren, 4/23 at the Fairgrounds
Original Dixieland Jazz Band, 4/25 at the Fairgrounds
Some Like It Hot Band, 5/2 at the Fairgrounds
Papa Grows Funk, 4/23 at the Maple Leaf

YAY !! LOOOves us some Spencer.............He and Marilyn are very good friends, wonderful folks. Hope to see their son Andre on drums with Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes too. Love them !

[festivalgirl]

As darkness sets in here in Santa Monica, four more "shooting stars" falling:

Spencer Bohren, 4/23 at the Fairgrounds
Original Dixieland Jazz Band, 4/25 at the Fairgrounds
Some Like It Hot Band, 5/2 at the Fairgrounds
Papa Grows Funk, 4/23 at the Maple Leaf

Reallly!!! :eek: ;)

couldn't resist

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

5/2 Richie Havens: Fair Grounds

[denideadhead]

5/2 Richie Havens: Fair Grounds
Now thats what I'm talking about!! I so dig Richie Havens !!

[steeleye]

Man, I love Richie Havens. Wonderful person.

[sharon_loves_fats]

5/2 Richie Havens: Fair Grounds

YES!! So happy about this! LOVE Richie!!

[chrisjoseph]

thanks to kapeman for this one....

Paul Sanchez, Fais do-do stage at the Fairgrounds, April 29, 2010

[chrisjoseph]

And two more leaves falling:

Ernie Vincent at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 1
Grayson Capps at the Fairgrounds on Sunday, April 25/Lagniappe Stage

[swag]

thanks to kapeman for this one....

Paul Sanchez, Fais do-do stage at the Fairgrounds, April 29, 2010

Cool to see Paul get a stage other than Lagniappe.

[chrisjoseph]

Cool to see Paul get a stage other than Lagniappe.

yep, a sign of growing respect for him, and also a nod to his increasing popularity as a solo artist.

[chrisjoseph]

Susan Cowsill, Thursday, 4/29 at the Lagniappe Stage

[mattcastaway]

http://www.jambands.com/news/2009/12/01/galactic-s-50-nights-of-ya-ka-may/

GALACTIC

April 24, New Orleans, LA Jazz Fest
April 25, New Orleans, LA Jazz Fest
April 29, New Orleans, LA Riverboat
April 30, New Orleans, LA Jazz Fest
May 1, New Orleans, LA Howlin Wolf
May 2, New Orleans, LA Jazz Fest


Thats a lot of Galactic

Also if you live in NYC 5 nights in June. Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chrisjoseph]

Also confirmed for Jazzfest:

Tin Men
Bonerama
New Orleans Nightcrawlers

[chrisjoseph]

Two more chestnuts roasting on the open fire:

Blues Traveler 4/29 at the Fairgrounds
Dala 4/29 at the Fairgrounds

[sharon_loves_fats]

Blues Traveler 4/29 at the Fairgrounds


Wow, I have not seen Blues Traveler in many, many years.

[stynger]

thanks to kapeman for this one....

Paul Sanchez, Fais do-do stage at the Fairgrounds, April 29, 2010

Great to see Paul at my favorite stage.

[stynger]

Susan Cowsill, Thursday, 4/29 at the Lagniappe Stage

No conflict with Paul please. I don't want to make a choice between Susan and Paul.

[Headless Hornman]

This just came through on the Radiators email list:

04/25/10 Blues Tent, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA
05/02/10 Gentilly Stage, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA

I'm wondering if the first weekend in the Blues Tent is a full band show, an acoustic set, a Ed Volker solo, or some other combination.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

This just came through on the Radiators email list:

04/25/10 Blues Tent, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA
05/02/10 Gentilly Stage, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA

I'm wondering if the first weekend in the Blues Tent is a full band show, an acoustic set, a Ed Volker solo, or some other combination.

That is a first. An acoustic set would be great!

[MormonMatthew]

This just came through on the Radiators email list:

04/25/10 Blues Tent, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA
05/02/10 Gentilly Stage, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA

I'm wondering if the first weekend in the Blues Tent is a full band show, an acoustic set, a Ed Volker solo, or some other combination.

I would bet that the 4/25 show will be an all-blues set by the full band, (if it was for example, to be an Ed Volker solo set, it would not be listed as a Radiators show) as the Radiators announced a couple of all blues-standards specific shows they have planned for Tipitinas...........

I am not much of a blues guy, but if ANY band deserves two seperate sets at Fest, The Radiators have certainly earned it!!!

[completejohn]

On the subdudes web site, they announced they will be playing Friday April 30 on the Gentilly Stage.

HOOOORAAAAY!!! I picked the right weekend!!!!

[mightyradgumbo]

Wow, I have not seen Blues Traveler in many, many years.

Blues Traveler closed out the Harvest Music Series (Fall version of Wednesday at the Square for those keeping score at home..and on Thursdays) with a rocking show closing with a cover of Sublime's "Santeria". I look forward to seeing them again.

Digging Grayson Capps coming back to Fest.

[steeleye]

Wow, I have not seen Blues Traveler in many, many years.

Agree with Mightyrad, their set was very good at Lafayette Square.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Blues Traveler closed out the Harvest Music Series (Fall version of Wednesday at the Square for those keeping score at home..and on Thursdays) with a rocking show closing with a cover of Sublime's "Santeria". I look forward to seeing them again.


Agree with Mightyrad, their set was very good at Lafayette Square.

Might have to up them on the list... depending on FOMS of course. However, must be nice to live in/visit nola while they are playing for free and FOMS-free on the Square :p ;) !!!!

[Orleansnj]

I've decided I'm not going to look at the lineups this year until I get to the fairgrounds.


HA HA HA HA HA !!!!!

I can't wait !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sharon_loves_fats]

[QUOTE=Orleansnj;294461]I've decided I'm not going to look at the lineups this year until I get to the fairgrounds.
[QUOTE]

You are funny!

[ciscokid]

I've decided I'm not going to look at the lineups this year until I get to the fairgrounds.


HA HA HA HA HA !!!!!

I can't wait !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you crack me up.................:)

[chrisjoseph]

Stanley Clarke, April 30, 2010 at the Fairgrounds.

[mfrankkk]

WOOHOOOO!!!!!

[saturn]

Stanley Clarke, April 30, 2010 at the Fairgrounds.

Be still my heart.

[ohio]

exxxxxxxelllent!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

WOOT!!!!

[mightyradgumbo]

Very nice, indeed!

[NeenAtlanta]

Be still my heart.

LOL! Joe and I saw him years ago at the Fox in Atlanta, and his fan base was amazing. SOmeone was holding up a huge painted portrait of him in the audience for most of the show!

[Apostrophe (')]

Fri 04/23/10
"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival"
Fairgrounds Racecourse

Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys
Joe Lovano

[Moon]

4/30 4:00PM Steve Riley

[bbcfm]

From an email from Butch Trucks.........

Let’s talk about Allman Brothers Band activity for 2010. Next year, the ABB tour schedule will consist of fewer concerts than we normally play. We are going to be very selective with the number of shows that we play. There certainly will be opportunities for all of you to see us live. But there won't be as many opportunities as there have been in other years. When we do play for you, every show will be significant as you will see when I explain it.
We know that The Allman Brothers Band will appear at The Wanee Festival on April 16 and 17. And we know that we will appear at the New Orleans Jazz Festival later in April.

[Belle]

From an email from Butch Trucks.........

Let’s talk about Allman Brothers Band activity for 2010. Next year, the ABB tour schedule will consist of fewer concerts than we normally play. We are going to be very selective with the number of shows that we play. There certainly will be opportunities for all of you to see us live. But there won't be as many opportunities as there have been in other years. When we do play for you, every show will be significant as you will see when I explain it.
We know that The Allman Brothers Band will appear at The Wanee Festival on April 16 and 17. And we know that we will appear at the New Orleans Jazz Festival later in April.

ABB 1st weekend then?

[innertube]

and thank you Mr. Trucks....................ABB

[jazzjones]

nice!

[McGregor]

1st Weekend
Elvin Bishop 4/23
Spencer Bohren 4/23
Baab Mal 4/23
Joe Lavano 4/23
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys 4/23
Grayson Capps 4/25 (Lagniappe Stage)
Original Dixieland Jazz Band 4/25
Radiators 4/25
Darius Rucker 4/25
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba 4/25

2nd Weekend
Average White Band 4/29
Paul Sanchez 4/29 (Fais do-do stage)
Susan Cowsill 4/29 (Lagniappe Stage)
Blues Traveler 4/29
Dala 4/29
Subdudes 4/30
Stanley Clarke April 30
Steve Riley 4/30
Jose Feliciano 4/30
Russell Batiste and Friends 5/1
Ernie Vincent 5/1
Kenny Wayne Sheppard 5/1
Monk Ensemble 5/2
Margie Perez 5/2
Some Like It Hot Band 5/2
Richie Havens 5/2
Galactic 5/2
Radiators 5/2

????
Tin Men
Bonerama
New Orleans Nightcrawlers
Allman Brothers Band

[stlbarb]

ABB 1st weekend then?

both 1st & 2nd weekends have april days this year.

[NOLA]

both 1st & 2nd weekends have april days this year.

And apparently both 1st and 2nd weekends have The Radiators...

[stlbarb]

And apparently both 1st and 2nd weekends have The Radiators...

there was something in a post (not sure which thread) a few days/weeks past about the rad's doing a blues show - thus the double listing.

[sharon_loves_fats]

ABB - WOOTY HOOT HOO!!!!!

[Phatpapa]

I so hope ABB plays 2nd weekend

[jazzjones]

from Pollstar

Fri 04/23/10 "New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" Fairgrounds Racecourse

Baaba Maal
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys
Joe Lovano
Sat 04/24/10 "New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" Fairgrounds Racecourse

Sun 04/25/10 Darius Rucker Fairgrounds Racecourse

"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival"
Tab Benoit Mid-City Lanes

Thu 04/29/10 David Sedaris Mahalia Jackson Theater

"New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" Fairgrounds Racecourse

Average White Band
Blues Traveler
Dala
Fri 04/30/10 "New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" Fairgrounds Racecourse

Jose Feliciano
Sat 05/01/10 "New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" Fairgrounds Racecourse

Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Tab Benoit Mid-City Lanes

Sun 05/02/10 "New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival" Fairgrounds Racecourse

Richie Havens

[Baconwrapped]

Yay Baaba Maal!

A recent interview I did with him, including a couple of songs you can listen to from his latest album:

http://www.spinner.com/2009/10/06/baaba-maal-invites-us-all-to-senegal-lets-go/

[jazzjones]

right, that should be a great show. I've never seen him.

And for jazz fans, a world-class saxophonist: Joe Lovano!

[funkkjunkie]

Hmmm. Could the Rads be the subject of this year's poster?

[Belle]

both 1st & 2nd weekends have april days this year.

I was just thinking since they are a BNA they would do a Saturday or Sunday close out on Acura...so that led me to my guess..maybe or maybe not but 1st weekend seems likely but again what do I know;)

We all just guess and guess some more

Hi Barb by the way...you making CFF again this year? CFF is a for sure, JF is up in the air right now.

[ohio]

From an email from Butch Trucks.........

Let’s talk about Allman Brothers Band activity for 2010. Next year, the ABB tour schedule will consist of fewer concerts than we normally play. We are going to be very selective with the number of shows that we play. There certainly will be opportunities for all of you to see us live. But there won't be as many opportunities as there have been in other years. When we do play for you, every show will be significant as you will see when I explain it.
We know that The Allman Brothers Band will appear at The Wanee Festival on April 16 and 17. And we know that we will appear at the New Orleans Jazz Festival later in April.
Got the email too! The only other planned dates are the annual NYC run, which will be some place other than the Beacon this year. Butch did say last year that ABB would be touring much less as some of the band is getting a bit older...

[ohio]

I was just thinking since they are a BNA they would do a Saturday or Sunday close out on Acura...so that led me to my guess..maybe or maybe not but 1st weekend seems likely but again what do I know;)

We all just guess and guess some more

Hi Barb by the way...you making CFF again this year? CFF is a for sure, JF is up in the air right now.
They closed Gentilly with a two hour set on 2nd Saturday in '07

[Lit]

Got the email too! The only other planned dates are the annual NYC run, which will be some place other than the Beacon this year. Butch did say last year that ABB would be touring much less as some of the band is getting a bit older...

So, are you going to renew your Moogis subscription in advance as he requests and get the 2010 NYC run at the discounted price?

[sharon_loves_fats]

We all just guess and guess some more


It's our entertainment the other 355 days of the year :p :)

[ohio]

So, are you going to renew your Moogis subscription in advance as he requests and get the 2010 NYC run at the discounted price?
Pretty sure I will...

[Lit]

Pretty sure I will...

I would too at that rate; thinking about signing up for a new subscription myself at the discounted rate they are offering for that.

[steeleye]

Oh boy, oh boy. Just catching up and I see ABB and Stanley Clarke!!! Beeeuuuteeful. Love da snowflakes.

[McGregor]

So, are you going to renew your Moogis subscription in advance as he requests and get the 2010 NYC run at the discounted price?

My name is McGregor and I'm the guy that will say he won't renew but will pull the trigger (for more money) ten minutes before the 1st show.

I'm weak like that.

[ohio]

I would too at that rate; thinking about signing up for a new subscription myself at the discounted rate they are offering for that.
I already ponied up the renewal as i had not finished grabbing the audio due to computer problems.

[Belle]

They closed Gentilly with a two hour set on 2nd Saturday in '07

I love Gentilly way more anyway....just saying

[ohio]

I love Gentilly way more anyway....just saying
me too! unless I win the lotto and buy Grand Marshall passes.....

[Dr. A.]

Yea for Joe Lovano.
Stanley Clarke.....maybe....what type of band does he tour with these days? if there is a synth anywhere around, count me out. i have no interest in revisiting RTF type music, liked it at 15, not so much now.

[jazzjones]

Yea for Joe Lovano.
Stanley Clarke.....maybe....what type of band does he tour with these days? if there is a synth anywhere around, count me out. i have no interest in revisiting RTF type music, liked it at 15, not so much now.

I agree about Stanley's smooth-jazz stuff, although I've never stopped liking his jazz-rock fusion work, and I have to say that I was knocked out by the recent RTF reunion tour, which I caught in Clearwater. Stanley, Chick Corea, Al D and Lenny White all were superb, and, for me, it was clear that their playing has benefited from the huge variety of musical experiences they've had since RTF officially called it quits several decades ago.

As a bassist whose earliest musical heroes (on bass) were Stanley and Jaco, I have to confess that any time Stanley is in range, I'll be there. In addition to his amazing chops on bass guitar, he's a terrific upright player - one of the best "doublers" out there, IMO, along with John Patitucci and Christian McBride, among others.

Not sure who Stanley is playing with at Jazz Fest, but he's lately been doing Europe and the U.S. with Corea, Clarke & White (basically, RTF minus Al). His latest CD, the Stanley Clarke Trio's "Jazz in the Garden" is basically a straight-ahead effort with White (drums) and pianist Hiromi.

That's the group I'd most like to see at Fest - unless he were to put together an all-star acoustic jazz group.

[ohio]

I agree about Stanley's smooth-jazz stuff, although I've never stopped liking his jazz-rock fusion work, and I have to say that I was knocked out by the recent RTF reunion tour, which I caught in Clearwater. Stanley, Chick Corea, Al D and Lenny White all were superb, and, for me, it was clear that their playing has benefited from the huge variety of musical experiences they've had since RTF officially called it quits several decades ago.

As a bassist whose earliest musical heroes (on bass) were Stanley and Jaco, I have to confess that any time Stanley is in range, I'll be there. In addition to his amazing chops on bass guitar, he's a terrific upright player - one of the best "doublers" out there, IMO, along with John Patitucci and Christian McBride, among others.

Not sure who Stanley is playing with at Jazz Fest, but he's lately been doing Europe and the U.S. with Corea, Clarke & White (basically, RTF minus Al). His latest CD, the Stanley Clarke Trio's "Jazz in the Garden" is basically a straight-ahead effort with White (drums) and pianist Hiromi.

That's the group I'd most like to see at Fest - unless he were to put together an all-star acoustic jazz group.Heartily agree! Stanley has done so many forms of jazz, played with so many greats, with so many differing styles. He played on one of my all time most favorite jazz albums- Joe Farrel's "Moon Germs", which either coincided or pre-dated RTF. In the 90's he teamed with George Duke, and Larry Carlton/Billy Cobham, and Rite of Strings w/ DiMeola & Ponty. Recent years have seen him team with Bela Fleck, and various projects w/ Lenny White. If you haven't heard any of the tour with Victor Wooten & Marcus Miller, it is very cool! No telling what he might do at Fest...

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Being a huge Bela fan I was surprised at how much I thought Stanley stole the show when we saw Trio (Bela, Stanley, Jean-Luc Ponty) perform.

[Baconwrapped]

Saw Stanley Clarke with Chick Corea and Lenny White at the Hollywood Bowl a few months ago and it was just astounding. Both Clarke and White were in superb form, and Clarke was very funny and humble when he was given the mic to introduce some of the pieces. (Bill Connors was a special guest for a few pieces, making it a reunion of the early RTF lineup...)

[Baconwrapped]

oh, and Jean-Luc Ponty also guested on that show... so quite the evening! Plus a bonus of Chaka Khan and, during a song showcasing her, someone was brought out from the side of the stage and turned out to be.... Steve Wonder! Did a harmonica solo and then dueted with Chaka....

[jazzjones]

Being a huge Bela fan I was surprised at how much I thought Stanley stole the show when we saw Trio (Bela, Stanley, Jean-Luc Ponty) perform.

Yeah, I thought the same thing when I saw them in 05 at the Clearwater Jazz Holiday. Hard to believe it's been that long ago - had to look it up.

[Baconwrapped]

uh, I mean StevIE wonder.... I'm not on that personal a basis with him to call him Steve. :o

[jazzjones]

I like to call him the Stevester, or Wonder Guy. He doesn't usually mind.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Did someone say ABB? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lit]

I like to call him the Stevester, or Wonder Guy. He doesn't usually mind.

So you know, he prefers "Steverino."

[ohio]

So you know, he prefers "Steverino."
Around here he goes by The Stevemeister...

[Baconwrapped]

but to his mom and dad he was Steveland.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevie_Wonder

[Lit]

but to his mom and dad he was Steveland.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevie_Wonder

Stevland, actually. Only one "e."

Sheesh, what is it with you and this guy's name? First you're leaving letters out; now you're adding extra ones. You'd think a music critic could get it right.

Well, on second thought, maybe not...

[Baconwrapped]

Stevland, actually. Only one "e."

Sheesh, what is it with you and this guy's name? First you're leaving letters out; now you're adding extra ones. You'd think a music critic could get it right.

Well, on second thought, maybe not...

I resemble that remark!

What can I say... copy editors really earn their keep.

[completejohn]

Irma Thomas - Friday 4/23
Irma Thomas - Saturday 5/1
Marcia Ball - Sunday 4/25

[kapeman]

Ruthie Fosters web page shows May 2nd- but 8 PM???????

[Baconwrapped]

Ruthie Fosters web page shows May 2nd- but 8 PM???????

must be a club show.

[funkkjunkie]

Yabbadabbadoooooooooooooooo! Thanks for that one, kapeman.

[sophisticated sissy]

Quint On A Golf Cart ~ Every damn day!:D

[Corona]

wahoooo!! Funkk texted me when she first heard. This is just fantastic news about ABB!! Their 07 set was just incredible!! :D

[chrisjoseph]

Ruthie Fosters web page shows May 2nd- but 8 PM???????

She is playing at the fest. not a club show. Burp.

[mariena]

wahoooo!! Funkk texted me when she first heard. This is just fantastic news about ABB!! Their 07 set was just incredible!! :D

I couldn't agree more, I love ABB, very excited to see them again.
Mariena

[radi8tors]

[QUOTE=Corona;295527]wahoooo!! Funkk texted me when she first heard. This is just fantastic news about ABB!! Their 07 set was just incredible!! :D[/QUOTE


YYR! I was lucky enough to have a Gentilly Stage Pass that I got from the band, and was on stage during the set. I've been looking for pix of it ever since. Anybody have any?

[Gards]

[QUOTE=Corona;295527]wahoooo!! Funkk texted me when she first heard. This is just fantastic news about ABB!! Their 07 set was just incredible!! :D[/QUOTE


YYR! I was lucky enough to have a Gentilly Stage Pass that I got from the band, and was on stage during the set. I've been looking for pix of it ever since. Anybody have any?

I have some photos from that gig somewhere,I will try and dig them up.
We have discussed before the sound problems at Gentily that happened that day,heres hoping for a great show next year.
If ABB are are anywhere as good as the were at Wanee this year,everyone will be very happy;)

[Corona]

[QUOTE=Corona;295527]wahoooo!! Funkk texted me when she first heard. This is just fantastic news about ABB!! Their 07 set was just incredible!! :D[/QUOTE


YYR! I was lucky enough to have a Gentilly Stage Pass that I got from the band, and was on stage during the set. I've been looking for pix of it ever since. Anybody have any?
I might be able to dig up a few....but I was way back in the comfy zone at Gentilly....I might have stolen one or two from Ib who was right up front!

[radi8tors]

Thanks y'all. Hopefully I'll be back up there again this year.

[Belle]

I love Gentilly....oh yah I have said that before....love it

[johnb]

C'mon,somebody give me some more snowflakes and BNA's.The suspense is killing me.I can't wait until Tues.There's got to be some leaks or educated guesses out there!Heck,make something up!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Less than 48 hours to go!!

[NYMAMA]

Less than 48 hours to go!!
Do you beleive I have a training class all day!!!!!

[glinda]

I'll be in a meeting 8-3 and then on a plane flying home. I know what I'll be doing with my airport waiting time!

[jazzjones]

C'mon,somebody give me some more snowflakes and BNA's.The suspense is killing me.I can't wait until Tues.There's got to be some leaks or educated guesses out there!Heck,make something up!

Okay, I'll make something up for BNA: Paul McCartney, with or without special guest Ringo Starr.

More made-up BNAs: David Byrne, Prince, Black Crowes, Levon Helm, Los Lobos, Radiohead, Steely Dan, Them Crooked Vultures, TV on the Radio, Rickie Lee Jones, Son Volt, Umphrey's McGee.

And, you know, who's this year's Bon Jovi? You know, lowest-common-denominator rock/pop act that seems most out of place at Jazz Fest. BJ lovers, don't flame me. :p

[chrisjoseph]

snowflake.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Do you beleive I have a traing class all day!!!!!

No! So frustrating :(

[BigDag]

What time is the news going to come down? And what's the quickest way to get the information?

[sophisticated sissy]

RaDiOhEaD.

[completejohn]

Isn't Brittney Spears a good ol' Louisiana girl? New album out - on tour - babies are now old enough (4 years old) to stay by themselves for a few days while mama hits NOLA fest - needs ca$h for K-Fed's "career" - wants to duet with Bon Jovi - likes the "Grenades" that are advertised on planes circling Jazz Fest - will show her breasts for beads, bubble gum, nickles, beers, winks, etc. - could play Congo Square so there are no TV cameras to show lip-synching - bought one of those hats that Aretha wore in january ...

It all adds up!

[Gards]

Isn't Brittney Spears a good ol' Louisiana girl? New album out - on tour - babies are now old enough (4 years old) to stay by themselves for a few days while mama hits NOLA fest - needs ca$h for K-Fed's "career" - wants to duet with Bon Jovi - likes the "Grenades" that are advertised on planes circling Jazz Fest - will show her breasts for beads, bubble gum, nickles, beers, winks, etc. - could play Congo Square so there are no TV cameras to show lip-synching - bought one of those hats that Aretha wore in january ...

It all adds up!

Interesting premise,but I for one could do without her presence.
And recent evidence,down in my neck of the woods seems to show that lip-synching properly is also beyond her capabilities at present.

[MaloGator]

Just woke up to a BIG PILE OF SNOW!

[Gards]

Just woke up to a BIG PILE OF SNOW!

There is plenty to shovel through,hope you enjoy.

[NYMAMA]

Hey I know I haven't been around alot , but.......WHERE ARE THE SNOWFLAKES?

[noah]

Well let me kick it off:


Dianne Reeves
Apr 29th

[sophisticated sissy]

5-2-12 ~ Wednesdays At the Square ~ Long Tall Marcia Ball ( or is this one engraved in stone?:) )

[John Redcorn]

For whatever reason she gets that tween wed in the square gig every year. I dig Marcia just fine and Wednesday in the square is a really great event, but I'd love to see them shake this up a bit. Pretty much been there done that for me now and I will probably seek other options that afternoon.

[larrybalmur]

What, no Martha in the Park! Next thing you know the Rads won't close stage 1 and Harry Connick Jr will close Fess stage one year. Sacrilidge!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

4/27 Poncho Sanchez
5/4 Terri Lyne Carrington/Mosaic Project/Tia Fuller

[chrisjoseph]

For whatever reason she gets that tween wed in the square gig every year. I dig Marcia just fine and Wednesday in the square is a really great event, but I'd love to see them shake this up a bit. Pretty much been there done that for me now and I will probably seek other options that afternoon.

I couldn't agree more. Time to allow others to shine in that slot.

[festivalgirl]

4/27 Poncho Sanchez
5/4 Terri Lyne Carrington/Mosaic Project/Tia Fuller

Is Pancho playing Fest with Terrence Blanchard? They just put out a really good album together.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Is Pancho playing Fest with Terrence Blanchard? They just put out a really good album together.

His website only has him listed, but this is JF. I bet we see Terrence on stage with him.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

1 vote here for Marcia!

[festivalgirl]

1 vote here for Marcia!

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia ...... ;)

[festivalgirl]

His website only has him listed, but this is JF. I bet we see Terrence on stage with him.

I like the album Chano y Dizzy. They are nice enough to be playing a show the day after my bday in Feb. Chucho Valdes as well.

[Jim]

I like the album Chano y Dizzy. They are nice enough to be playing a show the day after my bday in Feb. Chucho Valdes as well.

Chucho Valdes is an incredible pianist. One of the best I have ever seen.

[ohio]

I couldn't agree more. Time to allow others to shine in that slot.
+2 !

[festivalgirl]

Chucho Valdes is an incredible pianist. One of the best I have ever seen.

Yes he is. Wasn't hard to figure out what I wanted for my birthday!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

2012 Gala 4/26: Trombone Shorty & Big Sam's Funky Nation

[chrisjoseph]

2012 Gala 4/26: Trombone Shorty & Big Sam's Funky Nation

The same night as the 3rd Annual Threadhead Thursday.

[swag]

The same night as the 3rd Annual Threadhead Thursday.

And a lot more expensive.

Still, some year, when I'm rich, I'd like to attend the gala.

Headlining the gala is another sign of how far up Shorty has moved. Previous galas have starred Buddy Guy, Dr John, Allen Toussaint, Little Richard, Al Jarreau. That's some nice company there...

[larrybalmur]

I like the album Chano y Dizzy. They are nice enough to be playing a show the day after my bday in Feb. Chucho Valdes as well.

Wow, just listened to a free download. Great stuff. I'll be front and center of jazz tent friday 4/27.......unless of course it's up against........ FOMS already?

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Headlining the gala is another sign of how far up Shorty has moved. Previous galas have starred Buddy Guy, Dr John, Allen Toussaint, Little Richard, Al Jarreau. That's some nice company there...


FYI:
Trombone Shorty's talent and intense work pace has been rewarded with a No. 1 album debut on Billboard's Contemporary Jazz chart. Released September 13, 2011, 'For True,' also debuted at No. 72 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Shorty not only occupies the No.1 spot but his last CD 'Backatown' is currently No. 4 on the Contemporary Jazz chart after a full 74 weeks on the chart

[sophisticated sissy]

And a lot more expensive.

Still, some year, when I'm rich, I'd like to attend the gala.

Headlining the gala is another sign of how far up Shorty has moved. Previous galas have starred Buddy Guy, Dr John, Allen Toussaint, Little Richard, Al Jarreau. That's some nice company there...

One thing to remember, though, is that a ticket to the Gala includes a pass
that gets you into the Jazz Festival for all 7 days.

[chrisjoseph]

One thing to remember, though, is that a ticket to the Gala includes a pass
that gets you into the Jazz Festival for all 7 days.

And: a ticket to Threadhead Thursday also gets you into.....Threadhead Thursday.

[mariena]

One thing to remember, though, is that a ticket to the Gala includes a pass
that gets you into the Jazz Festival for all 7 days.

And a really nice dinner with unlimited drinks and a tax deduction. It's not a bad deal.

[Staxsun]

And: a ticket to Threadhead Thursday also gets you into.....Threadhead Thursday.

.....and a bunch of really cool people to hang out with.

[sophisticated sissy]

And: a ticket to Threadhead Thursday also gets you into.....Threadhead Thursday.

It is a ticketed event next year?

[chrisjoseph]

No, it's absolutely free. It was just a feeble attempt at humor. :)

[Jacquesimomo]

So how much is the ticket for the gala?

[rosetree]

And: a ticket to Threadhead Thursday also gets you into.....Threadhead Thursday.

I'll throw in that a ticket to Threadhead Thursday will gain you free entrance to RosetreeFest! ;) :D
more humor here

[swag]

So how much is the ticket for the gala?

Last year's price was $500.

[Maggie]

BeauSoleil New Orleans, LA
New Orleans Fair Grounds April 27, 2012 - 2:00 pm

Listed on BeauSoleil Avec Michael Doucet FB page.

[hercules9273]

Looking forward to that.

Just as they were kicking in at the Cajun Zydeco Festival the sky broke loose.

[sophisticated sissy]

No, it's absolutely free. It was just a feeble attempt at humor. :)

Great! So that means no ticketmaster charges as well?

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Possibility Natalie Cole.
Tour: Baton Rouge 4/15.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Will Buddy Guy stop off in NOLA during JF on his way to Vegas?
Tour:
4/21/12 Gainsville, FL
5/19/12 Las Vegas

[saturn]

Palmetto Bug Stompers at Jazz Fest Sunday May 3 at Economy hall Stage and Washboard Rodeo at Jazz Fest Thurs. April 29 at Lagniappe Stage

[Tweet from Washboard Chaz]

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

5/3 Banu Gibson
banugibson.com

[groovy1967]

Palmetto Bug Stompers at Jazz Fest Sunday May 3 at Economy hall Stage and Washboard Rodeo at Jazz Fest Thurs. April 29 at Lagniappe Stage

[Tweet from Washboard Chaz]

That just made my day!

I'm thrilled that both of these excellent bands will be getting their chance to shine at Fest!

If anyone out there is a fan of either Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys or Asleep At The Wheel, you owe it to yourself to pickup a copy of Washboard Rodeo. It's a fantastic album of Western swing.

[swag]

That just made my day!

I'm thrilled that both of these excellent bands will be getting their chance to shine at Fest!

If anyone out there is a fan of either Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys or Asleep At The Wheel, you owe it to yourself to pickup a copy of Washboard Rodeo. It's a fantastic album of Western swing.

A nice piece yesterday from a Dallas Morning News columnist suggesting Ray Benson for their "Texan of the Year" award:

Asleep at the Wheel veteran Ray Benson is my top Texan

- Jacquielynn Floyd

The Texas Legislative Conference, a bipartisan forum of the state’s top political and business leaders, beat me to the punch in my choice for the 2011 Dallas Morning News Texan of the Year.

Back in March, they awarded their own “Texan of the Year” title — an honor whose previous recipients include Barbara Jordan and Laura Bush — to Ray Benson.

Who, you say?

The oversized, longhaired, baritone-voiced cowboy who has fronted the legendary Texas swing band Asleep at the Wheel for nearly half a century. Oh, yeah — that guy!

Benson (or “Brother Ray” as I sometimes think of him, taking the liberty as a longtime fan) is first and foremost about the music.

But he’s also a kinetic force of superhuman proportions, an unlikely mover and shaker with a dozen projects on the stove at any given time, frequently with a view to helping somebody out.

Benson, based in Austin since the early 1970s, has sheltered new talent and founded his own recording studio. He co-founded or sits on boards of organizations that assist Texas musicians when they fall on hard times.

He co-wrote and stars in A Ride With Bob, the Bob Wills tribute play. He records the occasional solo album — all while touring with the Wheel as many as 150 nights a year.

And it was Benson who, together with another Austin musician, hatched the idea in September to stage an all-star concert to benefit victims of the wildfires that wiped out more than 1,600 homes in Central Texas on Labor Day weekend.

The concert, pulled together in an absurdly quick five weeks, featured such headliners as Willie Nelson, George Strait, the Dixie Chicks and (of course) Asleep at the Wheel. That single event raised three-quarters of a million dollars for fire victim relief.

Although the Wheel has earned nine Grammys over the years, Benson resisted in April when a proposal was floated to see Texas swing designated the “Official Music of Texas.”

“I would hate to have to stand next to my fellow musicians who play blues, rock and roll, jazz, opera and say, ‘Your music is not our official Texas music,’” he told The Dallas Morning News.

Benson has never been particularly awestruck by his celebrity status. “I don’t like limos; I like buses,” he told music journalist Joe Nick Patoski in a 2003 interview. “I don’t want to be a superstar at all.”

How he endures the grueling pace is a mystery. The secret to the Wheel’s phenomenal longevity is its frequent infusion of fresh talent as road-weary veterans leave the band.

In 40 years, it has seen 90 members. Benson, the heart of the Wheel, is its constant unifying element.

And how a 6-foot-5 Jewish kid from Philadelphia came to embody what’s best about Texas — energy, talent, generosity, humility — is too long a story to tell here.

Let’s just say we could use a lot more Texans like Ray Benson.

[Ron]

Palmetto Bug Stompers at Jazz Fest Sunday May 3 at Economy hall Stage and Washboard Rodeo at Jazz Fest Thurs. April 29 at Lagniappe Stage

[Tweet from Washboard Chaz]

These dates are mixed up though. April 29 is a Sunday and May 3 is a Thursday.

[saturn]

These dates are mixed up though. April 29 is a Sunday and May 3 is a Thursday.

I have realized that since. I just cut and pasted from the Twitter message.

[johnb]

According to wwwiguanas.com: The Iguanas will be performing on Thurs.May 3rd at the Jazzfest.It didn't say which stage.
Also,on Ingrid Lucia 's website:she"ll be at Jazzfest on May 6th(12:25-1:15)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

4/27 Beth Patterson & Potent Bathers
4/28 Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue

[johnb]

Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys:Sun.April 29th 3:00 PM

[Corona]

+2 !
+3!

[Headless Hornman]

With the announcement hours away it really doesn't matter, but Steve Earle announced during his Tampa show Friday that he and the band will be at JF on May 5th.

[Maggie]

James Cotton 5/3 and Dianne Reeves 4/29 on Pollstar for JF (don't know if they were listed here earlier, if so sorry).

[MormonMatthew]

I can't do the story justice in writing, but any Deadheads who are fans of James Cotton, remind me to tell you my little story about meeting him, and his heartfelt words about playing with Jerry Garcia....

[festivalgirl]

With the announcement hours away it really doesn't matter, but Steve Earle announced during his Tampa show Friday that he and the band will be at JF on May 5th.

He's been announcing the during the whole tour. So, unless he's a big fat liar .....

[NeenAtlanta]

I just received an email that the Moody Blues are playing in Atlanta on March 24th. Wanna bet they will wind up being one of the BNA's at fest?

[bRETT]

I just received an email that the Moody Blues are playing in Atlanta on March 24th. Wanna bet they will wind up being one of the BNA's at fest?

I enjoy the Moodies, but they dont seem the kind of band that Jazzfest tends to book (ie, not connected to roots music and not a massive commercial success, at least not lately). If they want to get an old prog band, Yes and Rush are out there...

[windowman]

I just received an email that the Moody Blues are playing in Atlanta on March 24th. Wanna bet they will wind up being one of the BNA's at fest?

They were here last year the Wednesday before opening day at UNO. I would be surprised to see them back down here so soon and also at the fest.

[completejohn]

I'm still gonna go to church tonight a pray that God delivers me a Bieber Jazz Fest show. Maybe Trombone Shorty would join him on stage? Or at least Beatle Bob!

[mfrankkk]

I'm still gonna go to church tonight a pray that God delivers me a Bieber Jazz Fest show. Maybe Trombone Shorty would join him on stage? Or at least Beatle Bob!

You are truly sick! LOL

[completejohn]

Yep, Bieber Fever! Catch it!

[snookums]

Yep, Bieber Fever! Catch it!

think I've got it ~ complete with the nausea that accompanies it...