Band recommendation

[Genny Yeager]

I have visited this site many times but never jumped in and posted something so here goes (be kind)...
I go to LSU (geaux Tigers!) and we have had the band Swampnoise in concert here a few times and would like to recommend them for Jazz Fest and Voodoo Fest.
They are from the Ms Gulf Coast and also came back from Katrina...from their website (www.myspace.com/swampnoisemusic) I know they have played in New Orleans with NOLA bands Dumpstaphunk, Papa Gros, and other national bands like 3 Doors Down, Blues Traveler, etc. I also saw them at Bayfest in Mobile 2 weeks ago. The Jazz Fest is so much fun I think they would add to it! Young guys with cool funky music!

[Belle]

I have visited this site many times but never jumped in and posted something so here goes (be kind)...
I go to LSU (geaux Tigers!) and we have had the band Swampnoise in concert here a few times and would like to recommend them for Jazz Fest and Voodoo Fest.
They are from the Ms Gulf Coast and also came back from Katrina...from their website (www.myspace.com/swampnoisemusic) I know they have played in New Orleans with NOLA bands Dumpstaphunk, Papa Gros, and other national bands like 3 Doors Down, Blues Traveler, etc. I also saw them at Bayfest in Mobile 2 weeks ago. The Jazz Fest is so much fun I think they would add to it! Young guys with cool funky music!

My understanding is they have to apply...

here is the info...better hurry..this is from the JF site under frequently asked questions..

How can I apply to perform at the Jazz & Heritage Festival?

Jazz Fest’s 2009 Application Guidelines for Musicians Announced

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell will accept
press kit submissions for bands wishing to perform at the 2009 Festival
between September 1 and November 1, 2009.

The Festival respectfully limits applicants to bands living and working in
Louisiana, and those bands who lived in Louisiana up until Hurricanes
Katrina and Rita, but have not yet been able to return home. The mission
of the Festival is to preserve, perpetuate, and promote the music and
culture of New Orleans and Louisiana.

All qualified applicants may submit their press kits between
Sept. 1 and Nov. 1 to:

[ibjamn]

You beat me to the punch, lynda. :) So, let me just say, "Welcome, Genny"!! Post more often! :)