VooDoo Fest

[Carolina Beadhead]

I'm gathering info for my boss who, along with her husband, is making hr first trip down to NOLA for VF. She's staying in the Quarter and will have no car. I've never done VF so I'm not sure of the differences between what I know about JF and what is done for VF.

I see there is a shuttle from the Marriott to City Park. Does anyone know how much it costs? Will the cabs be on a "Special Event" flat rate? Is the Canal St. Streetcar a viable option?

Anybody have any good advice/info I can pass on? (I'm desperately hoping that she'll "get it" so I'll have someone else to obsess with at work. Everybody else just smiles politely...)

[swag]

I'm sure the cabs will be on "special event" rates. Remember that the fare is the greater of the meter or the special event rate, so if she's solo and doesn't find someone to share with, she'll be paying the meter.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Thanks, Swag. I thought they probably would but wasn't sure. I'll pass on the info.

[ibjamn]

Sue, here's the website/travel info, apparently there are some shuttles:
http://voodoomusicfest.com/2006/travel/

• From The Boot (Freret St. & Broadway)
• From The Marriot dowtown (555 Canal St.)
• The shuttles will begin 30 minutes before gates open and run every hour on the 1/2 hour.
• The last shuttle leaving Voodoo will be 30 minutes after gates close.
• From Baton Rouge - pickup location Fred's Bar - departs at 10am returns 20 min. after last act on Sat. & Sun. - Must pre-purchase by calling 1-800-366-8882

Street Cars
#27 - Louisiana, #42 - Canal Bus, #47-48 - Canal Streetcar, #91 - Jackson-Esplanade (Click here for specific schedule and route information).

Taxi
• United Cabs - (504) 522-9771
• Checker Cab Company - (504) 525-3311
• Dixieland Taxi Service - (504) 258-5882

Lots of good info on that site!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Thanks, Jenn. I had found the site but wasn't sure about those few things. Like how close to the festival site does the streetcar drop off?

[ibjamn]

This year, the voodoo fest is in the front of the park, mostly in front of the Art museum. So, the streetcar lets you off 30 paces from the first tent. :)
We have been watching tents go up all week for the fest.

[Carolina Beadhead]

VERY cool! Thanks!

[ibjamn]

welcome, boo! :)

[windowman]

Sue, there is a big write-up and pull out section in this week's Gambit. You should be able to view some of this starting tomorrow on their site, bestofneworleans.com. If you buy a weekend pass or a VIP pass you can go in and out as you like. I purchased weekend passes in May, but Ticketmaster says my tickets have yet to be printed! There will be many local musicians at the fest this year, including Irma Thomas and Jon Cleary's first show in town since March. I would love to gussy up my posts, but I have not figured out all of the hieroglyphics yet.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Thanks! I'll check the site tomorrow.

I suspect they will just buy a ticket "at the door". They'll only be able to go on Saturday since their flight leaves early on Sunday.

I told her the FIRST thing she needs to know about visiting NOLA is that you NEVER make your return flight out early on Sunday. http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Amyloves...]

Excellent advice! I have never been to Voodoo so I can't be much help to you. Looks like I'll be there this year though.

[Corona]

Thanks! I'll check the site tomorrow.

I suspect they will just buy a ticket "at the door". They'll only be able to go on Saturday since their flight leaves early on Sunday.

I told her the FIRST thing she needs to know about visiting NOLA is that you NEVER make your return flight out early on Sunday. http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/images/icons/icon14.gif
some people have to learn the hard way. I'm trying to get my festal virgins to stay until Tues. after fest so they can have Monday to tour a bit. I hope your boss has a blast in Nola. Can you fill us in when she gets back Sue?

[NOLA]

Any T-heads going to Voodoo? I plan to check it out for the first time this year since they've included more New Orleans local acts. Plus it is walking distance from the house! Weather is supposed to be great this weekend too.

[Amy Winette]

I know Chicago Mike is going.

[Amyloves...]

Looks like I'm in. My son wants to go with some friends. It's going to be a chore to see the cool local music while he goes to his own stages, but I'll make the sacrifice. That's just the kind of mom I am. Sigh.

Hey Pisces....whatcha doing this weekend?

[breambob]

My niece (17yo) is going, her first trip to NO. Keeping an eye on the police reports, she's a wild child, fo sho.

[chicagomike]

I am hitting the road Thursday. In the past, I parked for free right at City Park. I am looking forward to seeing Anders at Le BonTemps Friday night and either MOMS or DDBB/Cleary at HOB on Saturday after Voodoo.

[Corona]

Wahoooo Mike!! Have a blast and we expect full reports okay? Hopefully you'll stick around and hook up with us next weekend for Swampfest.

[Amyloves...]

Chicagomike....send me your cell number at nola_wrenATyahooDOTcom. Otherwise I'll just look for the guy with the bulletproof vest.
Looks like I'll be there Saturday with the teens and Sunday with the spouse. Jimmy saw the lineup of local acts and said, "Um, I'll go!" after having zero interest in taking our teen to see Red Hot Chili Peppers. Bum!

[piscesgirl]

Hey Pisces....whatcha doing this weekend?

I'm flippin' moving, what do you think? God!!!

[Carolina Beadhead]

<mama voice>
Girls! Don't make me come down there!
</mama voice>

[Amyloves...]

Crap Napoleon I forgot about that! I have to remember EVERYthing. GOD!!! Jimmy's supposed to help Saturday too.

[Amy Winette]

Aimes, the Peppers are AWESOME live, you should check them out if you're not having FOMS with something else . . .

[NOLA]

Amyloves and Chicagomike, I'll keep an eye out for you around the local stages. I'm going for most of the day Sat. and then after the Saints game on Sun. I can't pass up a chance to see Irma....

[chicagomike]

Amy has my cell #. I am in NOLA now :D ..Anders tonight !

[windowman]

According to today's Lagniappe, the Meters are supposed to join RHCP to close out the show tomorrow after they finish their set. I am looking forward to Broken Social Scene and Secret Machines again, but the idea that the Preservation Hall Band and Wardell Quezerge will be there as well is really cool. The weather should be perfect for both days, 72 tomorrow and 75 Sunday, sunny and dry. If I get there Sunday, Ozomatli is on top of my list. This is going to be more like jazzfest than it used to and we are bringing our 12 y/o as well. He is really pumped! I'd love to go see Anders tonight, but the chores must get done...

[ibjamn]

Winn, call me, please!

[windowman]

okay, ibcalln in the mornin.

[Fables of Faubus]

Happy festin'! Sounds like a the makings of a wonderful weekend.

[Corona]

Happy festin'! Sounds like a the makings of a wonderful weekend.
Wow, that's gonna be just a wonderful weekend!!! See you next weekend Wynn! Wahooooooooo :)

[Corona]

no reports from voodoo yet?????

[ibjamn]

Waitin on Amyloves!! She's got some stories!!! ;)

[Amyloves...]

Hey yall....Voodoo was very cool. My son Connor was dying to go meet his friends and see Red Hot Chili Peppers. I actually didn't feel much like going but didn't want him there alone. it was a gorgeous day! Met Chicago Mike by the WWOZ stage and we had a couple of beers together before Trombone Shorty came on w/ his band. Mike was waiting for someone else so I saw Shorty's group with a few other friends and he was a lot of fun....he got the crowd into it. His band is really good. Then Mike and I had another beer when some rappers came on w/ Shorty. We left Mike again and wandered off for food (yuck) and saw Drive By Truckers. They were good too. Later on, the Original Meters closed out the OZ stage, ending around 8:30 or so I guess. What was funny was that I spend all freaking day tiptoeing around sloppy spots (it had rained all day the day before), but once it got dark you couldn't see a damn thing! You'd be walking along and then just be ankle deep. It was so freaking nasty and my feetses were gross! Hooked back up w/ Mike at Meters and it was a riot cause we're walking along having a conversation and in the middle of a sentence he'd yell, 'AW FUCK!! Oh, sorry." It happened over and over and it was too damn funny. The slop would catch you by surprise. It was just so dark out there. Anyway, once Meters ended, we wandered over to catch the rest of the Chili Peppers who were awesome. Connor was texting me and having a blast way up front with people body surfing above him. (causing maternal stress but I tried to ignore it.) Chili Peppers finally ended and come out for an encore joined by The Meters!! Mike and I were loving it! It was really really cool. They jammed together a long while and it was just cool to watch them play off of each other. Peppers did another encore alone and closed out the day around 10:30.

Overall...gorgeous day.....good crowd, younger but friendly.....bad food.....no chairs at all.....excellent music!! It's no Jazzfest but I'd go again for the right music for sure.

Good time hanging with ya Chicago Mike!

[mightyradgumbo]

Sounds like a good show, Amyloves. Thanks for the report. Glad everyone had a great time and see y'all next weekend.

[Corona]

Hey yall....Voodoo was very cool. My son Connor was dying to go meet his friends and see Red Hot Chili Peppers. I actually didn't feel much like going but didn't want him there alone. it was a gorgeous day! Met Chicago Mike by the WWOZ stage and we had a couple of beers together before Trombone Shorty came on w/ his band. Mike was waiting for someone else so I saw Shorty's group with a few other friends and he was a lot of fun....he got the crowd into it. His band is really good. Then Mike and I had another beer when some rappers came on w/ Shorty. We left Mike again and wandered off for food (yuck) and saw Drive By Truckers. They were good too. Later on, the Original Meters closed out the OZ stage, ending around 8:30 or so I guess. What was funny was that I spend all freaking day tiptoeing around sloppy spots (it had rained all day the day before), but once it got dark you couldn't see a damn thing! You'd be walking along and then just be ankle deep. It was so freaking nasty and my feetses were gross! Hooked back up w/ Mike at Meters and it was a riot cause we're walking along having a conversation and in the middle of a sentence he'd yell, 'AW FUCK!! Oh, sorry." It happened over and over and it was too damn funny. The slop would catch you by surprise. It was just so dark out there. Anyway, once Meters ended, we wandered over to catch the rest of the Chili Peppers who were awesome. Connor was texting me and having a blast way up front with people body surfing above him. (causing maternal stress but I tried to ignore it.) Chili Peppers finally ended and come out for an encore joined by The Meters!! Mike and I were loving it! It was really really cool. They jammed together a long while and it was just cool to watch them play off of each other. Peppers did another encore alone and closed out the day around 10:30.

Overall...gorgeous day.....good crowd, younger but friendly.....bad food.....no chairs at all.....excellent music!! It's no Jazzfest but I'd go again for the right music for sure.

Good time hanging with ya Chicago Mike!
damn, that sounds like a great day! The dirty feet story cracks me up! My feet look like that at the end of every night during JF lol....can't dance in shoes so it's bare feet all the time :) So glad you and Mike hooked up too Amy. He still in for SF weekend? BTW, I hear ya on the body surfing thing. I got a text from Sam who was at a punk festival in Detroit this summer telling me she surfed a few times. Almost gave me a heart attack!!! lol

[Amyloves...]

I sent Connor a text message telling him not to surf. So later he's talking about how cool it all was etc. and says, "yeah, but I didn't surf cause people's shoes were falling off and I didn't wanna lose my flip flops." I was like, "um, did ya get the text message?" He says, "Oh yeah.....AND cause you told me not to."

Jackass!

[Corona]

what a good boy :)

[Amy Winette]

Sounds great! Love the chilli peppers :) And what's a festival without dirty feets??

[ohio]

Sounds great, Amyloves!

[windowman]

The best Voodoo fest ever, I think. Better location, much more scenic and the gate was right where the streetcar stops at Beauregard Circle. It would have been perfect except for the deluge Friday AM, but most of the field was dry by Sat. Heard a couple of tunes by Imagination Movers, Amanda Shaw's set, a tune by Ernie Vincent in the Preservation Hall tent (max. capacity 200 peeps), a terrific show by Broken Social Scene, bits and pieces of Brazilian Girls, Troy Andrews, Kinky, Drive-By Truckers and Yuerba Buenas set waiting for the Meters. Finally got Logan out of the Playstation 3 promo lounge to hear the Meters show, which was simulcast on 'OZ, along with everything else on that stage both days. They were great and the sound echoing off Bayou St. John was perfect.

We left Ms. windowman home on Sunday and arrived in time to catch Morning 40 and Logan wanted to see My Chemical Romance, who put on an entertaining show. He got too far into the crowd and had to escape to prevent becoming a surfer! I got to watch him sing along with the band doing their closer, "Helena" (?). MCR is one strange group, to me. The lead singer talked about how happy he was to be in N.O. and how the city was recovering and how proud we should be. Then he introduces a song with N.O. in mind, called "Cancer", a ballad by someone who is dying...?? Anyway, having escaped the inner circle in front of the Voodoo stage, it was back to PS3 for the 12 y/o. This freed me up to wander about. Ninety seconds of Juvenile convinced me he was named correctly, so I headed back to Pres. Hall to hear the end of Jon Cleary and wait for Irma Thomas. Irma sounded incredible! Most of the crowd was under 35, so it was good to see a younger audience for her. I wish that tent were larger, but the sound was good even though it was in between two large stages. The biggest problem with the new site is that it is too small for six stages, although I heard today that there is already talk of expansion for next year.

I saw the beginning of the Flaming Lips' show, very theatrical with lights and giant balloons and confetti. The crowd was huge and seemed to love the show. I am not familiar with their songs so no knowing the lyrics, I couldn't "get it" but I was definitely one of the few. I waited for Ozomatli, who blew me away at Jazzfest last year, but they started 45 minutes late and I had to bring the boy home at a decent hour, so I heard the opener and some of the set on the way home.

This Voodoo fest was different than the pre-K versions. Obviously, there was a concerted effort to book a lot of local music which gave it more of a jazzfest vibe. There were no body painting (Damn!) or piercing tents, and there were more booths promoting music and political organizations and fewer selling pipes and bongs. It still has a counter-culture edge to it, just not as blatant. The food still sucks, for the most part. They did have a food booth by the Galley doing shrimp po-boys and crab cakes with crawfish sauce, and if you looked hard enough, there was the same carribean fish and jamaican chicken from jazzfest in the craft area. The show does go on after dark at Voodoo, and at that point it has its own vibe, different from jazzfest. I don't think that would ever happen at jazzfest, but there is one thing that the Voodoo fest does that I wish Jazzfest would consider: Ban chairs.

Voodoofest gave out info on dowloading shows from this year and earlier years, supposedly. It was not working earlier this evening, but if anyone is curious the URL is:

voodoomusicfest.com/download

[Corona]

That sounds just great Windowman....I'm thinking this is where my kid will head next year if she wants to make another trip to Nola (which I assume she will!). I've been following alot of the write-ups about Voodoo and it doesn't seem to be as underground as in the past. Did it feel safer when it was dark? Sounds like your boy had a good time too :)
We gonna see you this weekend?

[ozzie]

Thanks for the reviews!

Amyloves... meloves the big fireman being taken down by puddles! Too funny!

Apologies Chicagomike, but with a firefighting macho brother... what can I say! I'll bring you a Cairns FD tee to make up for my mirth!

[Fables of Faubus]

Aimes, the Peppers are AWESOME live, you should check them out if you're not having FOMS with something else . . .

Did they wear their socks?
Inquiring minds wanna know...:)

[NOLA]

I agree with Windowman's review. Additional thoughts: Amanda Shaw's set was a bit edgier (and better) than I remembered from prior shows, more rock oriented and less cajun although still definitely influenced by the cajun fiddle sound. Troy Andrews and Orleans Avenue can definitely rock the house. Ernie Vincent is still a master of R&B. New Orleans is lucky to be represented by The Preservation Hall Jazz Band in its world-wide travels. The Brazilian Girls was a nice surprise, a great sounding group. It had been way too long since I had heard Jon Cleary - hopefully his absence from Jazz Fest 2006 will not be repeated next year. Irma Thomas continues to be one of my favorite New Orleans voices. Her voice is so strong in a small venue setting (like the Lion's Den and like the tent she played in on Sunday) - it loses something on the huge stages at Jazz Fest. Comments I heard suggested the food was a big improvement over prior Voodoo fests, and I was pleasantly surprised to find meat pies, pulled pork sandwiches and crab cakes with crawfish sauce. Finally, I'm afraid I'm on the other side of the chair debate - my lower back is screaming this week because I was on my feet so much over the weekend. I think a "chair zone" behind or to the side of the main stage areas wouldn't bother anybody and the people who want to stand can get right up front and do their thing. I am, however, against chair fencing to block off areas to those wanting to pass through, especially near the stage.

Overall, I was very happy the Voodoo organizers seem to be making a concerted effort to include more local names in the lineup, which can only help to expand their audience and improve the festival, in my opinion. As Windowman said, they need more room for the number of stages, to cut back on the sound bleed from one stage to the next.

On to Swampfest this weekend!

[chicagomike]

Hello from Halloween on Decatur Street. (the bullet-proof vest aint so funny now huh Amy? ) Anyway, had a very nice time at Voodoo. Amy is what we northern folks call "Good People"... I hope to meet a few more of you this upcoming weekend. I decided to stay in N.O. through Monday.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Hello from Halloween on Decatur Street. (the bullet-proof vest aint so funny now huh Amy? ) Anyway, had a very nice time at Voodoo. Amy is what we northern folks call "Good People"... I hope to meet a few more of you this upcoming weekend. I decided to stay in N.O. through Monday.

Damn straight she's good people! :)

I'll be setting my feet on NOLA ground at 12:10p on Thursday! See ya soon!!

[Amyloves...]

Awwwww.....thanks Mike and CBH! See you both again this weekend!
Win and Nola.....so glad yall enjoyed Voodoo too. Hey Win, I saw you but my brain went blank on your name so I couldn't holler to you. Mike, you were with me at the time I think .....he was the guy when I said, "Hey that's a threadhead! Crap, what's his name??" Sorry Win!

[Corona]

Hello from Halloween on Decatur Street. (the bullet-proof vest aint so funny now huh Amy? ) Anyway, had a very nice time at Voodoo. Amy is what we northern folks call "Good People"... I hope to meet a few more of you this upcoming weekend. I decided to stay in N.O. through Monday.
well look at you! Come meet us at Big Sam Friday night at the Maple Leaf?? We'll be there after dinner at Jacques Imos.....probably about 11:30 ish? We're doing Mirliton Fest on Saturday too....would love to see ya. You coming to Festgiving dinner?

[windowman]

Sorry I missed you, Amy. I'd like to meet Mike one day, maybe this weekend. We are coming Saturday, bringing some treats for everybody. Probably doing Swampfest Sunday, then to the Hornets game.

[NOLA]

So it seems like everyone is doing Mirliton Festival on Saturday and Swampfest on Sunday. Is anyone going to Swampfest on Saturday? I just like the lineup at the Zoo on Saturday too much to miss it. Either way, I'll see all you fine folks at Festgiving for sure.

[chicagomike]

Check out the jams...Especially the TRHCP/Meters....http://www.voodoomusicfest.com/2006/films/

[BigDag]

Bumping for Belle.

[Belle]

It looks like I am going to make some arrangements. I was looking at some B&B's on Esplanade, does that make sense. Seems close about 1 and half miles to the park.

Willing to try somewhere else than the quarter. Only be there Friday night through Sunday. Again a short trip;)

[bywterbro]

It looks like I am going to make some arrangements. I was looking at some B&B's on Esplanade, does that make sense. Seems close about 1 and half miles to the park.

Willing to try somewhere else than the quarter. Only be there Friday night through Sunday. Again a short trip;)
not a bad idea.....do you want to stay within walking distance of vodoo?
you can also check craigslist.org and possibly find something closer...
do you like the big festival feel that vodoo provides?
its also usually halloween weekend which is big time fun in new orleans...

if you like smaller, more homier feel, the following weekend is usually
swampfest at the zoo, and also mirliton fest in the bywater....
several threadheads have attended swamp and mirliton and can offer
you some positive feedback also....
last years mirliton had like 8 good bands in a small neighborhood park..
mainly neighborhood people......delicous food,etc....
from memory some of the bands were.....kermit ruffins...johnny sketch..
morning 40 federation...soul rebels, washboard chaz...etc....
swampfest is at the zoo with mainly cajun zydeco bands...heres a little
about last years fest....the zoo is a great place and worth a trip even
with out a fest going on..
ee your favorite swamp critters; chow down on Cajun food and dance to your favorite Cajun and Zydeco music at the Audubon Institute’s 22nd annual Louisiana Swamp Festival, held the first weekend in November at the world-class Audubon Zoo in New Orleans.

Hear some of your favorite Cajun, Zydeco and - new this year – Country performers. Chow down on Cajun jambalaya and gumbo, fried alligator, boudin, crab cakes with crawfish sauce, catfish po-boys, crawfish bread, and cracklins from some of the best restaurants and caterers in Southern Louisiana.

Bring a piece of Louisiana’s heritage home with unique Cajun creations. Genuine Louisiana arts and crafts will be sold throughout the Zoo with a showcase of wood furniture, one-of-a-kind Louisiana paintings, woven cypress baskets, duck carvings and more.

Learn more about the Cajun culture with special animal feedings and hands-on encounters in addition to Cajun storytelling, pirogue-building, and wild fowl carving presentations in the now-famous Louisiana Swamp Exhibit.

Schedule of Events:

November 4
Capitol One Performance Pavillion

10:15am - 11:30am Savoy Family Band (Cajun)
11:55am - 1:10pm La Touche' (Cajun)
1:35pm - 2:50pm Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers
3:15pm - 4:45pm Doug Kershaw (Country Cajun)
Swamp Exhibit
12:00pm - 3:00pm The Pine Leaf Boys (Cajun)

November 5
Capitol One Performance Pavillion

10:15am - 11:30am Lafourche (Cajun)
11:55am - 1:10pm Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots (Zydeco)
1:35pm - 2:50pm Rosie Ledet (Zydeco)
3:15pm - 4:45pm Rockin' Dopsie & The Zydeco Twisters (Zydeco)
Swamp Exhibit
12:00pm - 3:00pm Tout Le Sois (Cajun)

[chicagomike]

I have made every Voodoo since 2002 and went to Swampfest last year as well. Good times. Let me plug for the Voodoo promoters once again. THEY HELD VOODOO IN NEW ORLEANS OCTOBER 2005 AT A HUGE FINANCIAL LOSS. THEY DID THE RIGHT THING WHEN THEY DIDNT HAVE TO. IT WAS A GREAT EVENT AT A VERY SAD TIME. I WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT THE VOODOO MUSIC EXPERIENCE !

[bywterbro]

I have made every Voodoo since 2002 and went to Swampfest last year as well. Good times. Let me plug for the Voodoo promoters once again. THEY HELD VOODOO IN NEW ORLEANS OCTOBER 2005 AT A HUGE FINANCIAL LOSS. THEY DID THE RIGHT THING WHEN THEY DIDNT HAVE TO. IT WAS A GREAT EVENT AT A VERY SAD TIME. I WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT THE VOODOO MUSIC EXPERIENCE !

yea u rite mike....i was amazed they pulled that off...and it was kind of at
the last minute.....it was the first fest in new orleans after the levees broke..
and it was up on the fly wasnt it?....they deserve alot of support for doing
that......and last year there was a free voodoo fest day at city park,
i think it was on friday...mainly local bands.....
belle cant you stay from voodoo all the way thru swampfest?

[chicagomike]

Bro.. Voodoo 2005 was indeed held at the Fly. There will be a special place in my heart for the local and national acts that played that day. I like the fact that there is a pretty diverse line-up each year. It is different then JF for sure, but it is a pretty damn good event.

[Belle]

not a bad idea.....do you want to stay within walking distance of vodoo?
you can also check craigslist.org and possibly find something closer...
do you like the big festival feel that vodoo provides?
its also usually halloween weekend which is big time fun in new orleans...

if you like smaller, more homier feel, the following weekend is usually
swampfest at the zoo, and also mirliton fest in the bywater....
several threadheads have attended swamp and mirliton and can offer
you some positive feedback also....
last years mirliton had like 8 good bands in a small neighborhood park..
mainly neighborhood people......delicous food,etc....
from memory some of the bands were.....kermit ruffins...johnny sketch..
morning 40 federation...soul rebels, washboard chaz...etc....
swampfest is at the zoo with mainly cajun zydeco bands...heres a little
about last years fest....the zoo is a great place and worth a trip even
with out a fest going on..
ee your favorite swamp critters; chow down on Cajun food and dance to your favorite Cajun and Zydeco music at the Audubon Institute’s 22nd annual Louisiana Swamp Festival, held the first weekend in November at the world-class Audubon Zoo in New Orleans.

Hear some of your favorite Cajun, Zydeco and - new this year – Country performers. Chow down on Cajun jambalaya and gumbo, fried alligator, boudin, crab cakes with crawfish sauce, catfish po-boys, crawfish bread, and cracklins from some of the best restaurants and caterers in Southern Louisiana.

Bring a piece of Louisiana’s heritage home with unique Cajun creations. Genuine Louisiana arts and crafts will be sold throughout the Zoo with a showcase of wood furniture, one-of-a-kind Louisiana paintings, woven cypress baskets, duck carvings and more.

Learn more about the Cajun culture with special animal feedings and hands-on encounters in addition to Cajun storytelling, pirogue-building, and wild fowl carving presentations in the now-famous Louisiana Swamp Exhibit.

Schedule of Events:

November 4
Capitol One Performance Pavillion

10:15am - 11:30am Savoy Family Band (Cajun)
11:55am - 1:10pm La Touche' (Cajun)
1:35pm - 2:50pm Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers
3:15pm - 4:45pm Doug Kershaw (Country Cajun)
Swamp Exhibit
12:00pm - 3:00pm The Pine Leaf Boys (Cajun)

November 5
Capitol One Performance Pavillion

10:15am - 11:30am Lafourche (Cajun)
11:55am - 1:10pm Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots (Zydeco)
1:35pm - 2:50pm Rosie Ledet (Zydeco)
3:15pm - 4:45pm Rockin' Dopsie & The Zydeco Twisters (Zydeco)
Swamp Exhibit
12:00pm - 3:00pm Tout Le Sois (Cajun)

Since I really don't know much about the area around City Park, I would like to stay within walking distance but have some charm and not just homes and such. I love Esplanade Street.

Yes I am up to a festival that looks big and hip. I do love the lineups for the following weekend but VooDoo, Halloween, hubbies b-day, and the day we married is too much to pass up. We came for Jazzfest to Celebrate our 25 year of the day we met...so this would be the Wedding celebration.

By looking at the website it does look crowded. What is the mix of folk? It is more open than JazzFest, like in and outs, what you can bring in and such?

Again thanks for the thoughtful note and any guidance is welcome.

[ibjamn]

I'm pretty sure there are no accomodations within walking distance; certainly no hotels. There may be a B&B, but it's pretty well hidden. David walks our dog in City Park every day & we've never noticed on, although I do think I've heard of a B&B further down Esplanade, but that was before the thing.
I'll poke around for ya.

It was mainly a kids festival, very young crowd. But in 2005 they added a "local" stage and had brass bands, Kermit, etc, which opened up a whole new crowd dynamic. Windowman & AmyLoves could tell you more about the crowd last year.

[jolie]

Since I really don't know much about the area around City Park, I would like to stay within walking distance but have some charm and not just homes and such. I love Esplanade Street.

Yes I am up to a festival that looks big and hip. I do love the lineups for the following weekend but VooDoo, Halloween, hubbies b-day, and the day we married is too much to pass up. We came for Jazzfest to Celebrate our 25 year of the day we met...so this would be the Wedding celebration.

By looking at the website it does look crowded. What is the mix of folk? It is more open than JazzFest, like in and outs, what you can bring in and such?

Again thanks for the thoughtful note and any guidance is welcome.

Belle you sound like you're down for Voodoo. Check out last year's line-up...there's def something for everyone... but it does lean towards newer music & there's plenty of local acts. I mean last year the oldest band was Duran Duran??? A nice mix of folk, rules tend to be similiar to that of jazz fest. Not alot of chairs though. The distance would be similiar to that of Jazz Fest, though I'm sure others could advise on hotel accomadations???

http://www.voodoomusicfest.com/2006/experience/line+up/

[chicagomike]

Hi Jolie.. We are looking forward to Voodoo !

[jolie]

Hi Jolie.. We are looking forward to Voodoo !

Soooo looking forward to it. I just e-mailed ya!

[jolie]

I stand corrected... I guess the Original Meters would be the oldest?:o

[mightyradgumbo]

I have yet to attend Voodoo but this is the year I think...Voodoo and Halloween and then Mirliton/Festgiving/Swampfest for sure. Glorious!

[Belle]

Found a great suite at a private residence between Orleans and Esplanade between N Broad and N Carrollton. Can't beat the walk to and from the park but what is it like there for restaurants and walking at night.

Thanks, wanted to hold off until after Satchmo but want to book it while it is available, depending of your recommendations.

[denideadhead]

I have yet to attend Voodoo but this is the year I think...Voodoo and Halloween and then Mirliton/Festgiving/Swampfest for sure. Glorious!
YAY!! Can't believe I have to go all way to NO to see ya!!
Bringing a Krewe of young uns and NOLA Newbies going to be interestin.

[denideadhead]

Belle you sound like you're down for Voodoo. Check out last year's line-up...there's def something for everyone... but it does lean towards newer music & there's plenty of local acts. I mean last year the oldest band was Duran Duran??? A nice mix of folk, rules tend to be similiar to that of jazz fest. Not alot of chairs though. The distance would be similiar to that of Jazz Fest, though I'm sure others could advise on hotel accomadations???

http://www.voodoomusicfest.com/2006/experience/line+up/
Last year was my first voodoo and I am so not missing this year. Yes a muchly younger crowd and a very different vibe than Jfest but the WWOZ sponsored stage was exclusively local and where I oh most of the TH's I ran into in attendance hung out with the occassional forays to the opposite stage to see the other more hip acts. Like a college fall fest with a little old school thrown in.
Decided to road trip it from CT but currently looking for affordable accomodations for 6. Any ideas very welcome!!

[Corona]

Last year was my first voodoo and I am so not missing this year. Yes a muchly younger crowd and a very different vibe than Jfest but the WWOZ sponsored stage was exclusively local and where I oh most of the TH's I ran into in attendance hung out with the occassional forays to the opposite stage to see the other more hip acts. Like a college fall fest with a little old school thrown in.
Decided to road trip it from CT but currently looking for affordable accomodations for 6. Any ideas very welcome!!
you can try www.kerlerechouse.com
This is where we stayed for JF and it was great. Just off Esplanade, by Port of Call. They have all different sized units and about $50 each a night (during fest) with full kitchen etc....hot tub in the courtyard, security gate and the landlady is really nice. Not huge places as they're old cottages but cute. We stayed in the Mardi Gras suite and had 6 peeps at one time......2 bedrooms and then a loft with just a flat bed for crashing. The place was small but it worked...

[denideadhead]

thanks Lis! This looks cozy I will definitely propose it to the Krewe.

[NOLA]

Found a great suite at a private residence between Orleans and Esplanade between N Broad and N Carrollton. Can't beat the walk to and from the park but what is it like there for restaurants and walking at night.

Thanks, wanted to hold off until after Satchmo but want to book it while it is available, depending of your recommendations.

The closer you are to Esplanade and to Carrollton, the better.

There are several restaurants on Esplanade nearby. Cafe Degas (French - excellent), Lola's (Spanish), there is also a Japanese place next door to Cafe Degas and a pizza/Italian place where Gabrielle used to be (and that I cannot remember the name of) across Esplanade from Lola's. Liuzza's by the Track is on Lopez near the entrance to Jazz Fest. A bit further down Esplanade (toward Broad) is a CC's coffee. And the Fair Grinds Coffee House is on Ponce de Leon just behind Cafe Degas.

The closer you are to Orleans and Broad, the less you'll want to walk around at night...

[chicagomike]

Look for Big Al at the Asian Pacific Cafe on Esplanade next to Cafe Degas. He is a friend of ours. Good sushi.

[Corona]

thought this was a funny one....poor dude. How embarrassing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYvvZTw4W-g

[Belle]

The closer you are to Esplanade and to Carrollton, the better.

There are several restaurants on Esplanade nearby. Cafe Degas (French - excellent), Lola's (Spanish), there is also a Japanese place next door to Cafe Degas and a pizza/Italian place where Gabrielle used to be (and that I cannot remember the name of) across Esplanade from Lola's. Liuzza's by the Track is on Lopez near the entrance to Jazz Fest. A bit further down Esplanade (toward Broad) is a CC's coffee. And the Fair Grinds Coffee House is on Ponce de Leon just behind Cafe Degas.

The closer you are to Orleans and Broad, the less you'll want to walk around at night...

Thank you so much for your time. This house is right in the middle of the streets. The folks are professionals who have lived in New Orleans since 95. A very old restored home. He is a photographer for the TP. Can't wait to meet them. Thanks again. Heck being near Liuzza's is a big bonus and walking home from VooDoo will be great.

Look for Big Al at the Asian Pacific Cafe on Esplanade next to Cafe Degas. He is a friend of ours. Good sushi.

Will do. We love sushi! Thanks

[NOLA]

Look for Big Al at the Asian Pacific Cafe on Esplanade next to Cafe Degas. He is a friend of ours. Good sushi.

Mike, thanks for filling in the blank in my brain where that information used to reside! Asian Pacific Cafe is indeed a very good sushi place.

[Belle]

We are confirmed. So now I can walk to and from without the hassle of taxi's, shuttles or busses. That is a huge bonus. And Luizzas on the side:)

[bywterbro]

We are confirmed. So now I can walk to and from without the hassle of taxi's, shuttles or busses. That is a huge bonus. And Luizzas on the side:)

congrats Belle....
by the way did you ask the owners of the property how they felt
about walking around there at nite?

[Belle]

congrats Belle....
by the way did you ask the owners of the property how they felt
about walking around there at nite?


They feel very safe but since they work lots (she is a chemical engineer currently in Malaysia) (he is a Times photographer) they don't walk much at night. They do have a list of walkable dinner venues but again we will be at VooDoo till late so it might not matter. We are more interested in lunch as they provide breakfast, with them or saved if we sleep in.

I can't wait to meet them and enjoy a B&B. First time for us. The sharing of personal space seems strange but I want to be close to the Park as hubby still has issues with his ankle and we didn't like the "finding a ride" after the event. Spoiled I guess?

[funkkjunkie]

I hear Liuzza's bbq shrimp poboy is most excellent. And of course you've heard about their bloody marys. Down esplanade the other direction is Lil Dizzy's. Delicious food there, too. Are you on the side of city park where voodoo will be? That's a really big park.

[Belle]

You all know better than me.

the addie is 3600 DELGADO DR, New Orleans, LA, 70119 I know very little if nothing of Voodoo stages. Tried to pull up a map to paste cut couldn't

I am hoping I did good.

[jolie]

You all know better than me.

the addie is 3600 DELGADO DR, New Orleans, LA, 70119 I know very little if nothing of Voodoo stages. Tried to pull up a map to paste cut couldn't

I am hoping I did good.

Delgado is about 2-3 blocks West of the Esplanade Entrance, which was the main entrance last year for Voodoo. I'd say thats pretty good

[Belle]

Delgado is about 2-3 blocks West of the Esplanade Entrance, which was the main entrance last year for Voodoo. I'd say thats pretty good


Jolie baby!!! Thanks so much for the comfort. Hubbie's ankle is not working well.

[jolie]

I say West but I guess actually it would be River vs. Lake, anyway you get the idea.

[ibjamn]

I hear Liuzza's bbq shrimp poboy is most excellent. And of course you've heard about their bloody marys. Down esplanade the other direction is Lil Dizzy's. Delicious food there, too. Are you on the side of city park where voodoo will be? That's a really big park.

I honestly would not recommend Lil Dizzy's. Zachary's (Wayne Bacquet's previous restaurant.) was one of my all time faves, but we have been very disappointed in Dizzy's. We've eaten there 3 times, once before the thing & twice after, the last time was since JF.

[Belle]

I honestly would not recommend Lil Dizzy's. Zachary's (Wayne Bacquet's previous restaurant.) was one of my all time faves, but we have been very disappointed in Dizzy's. We've eaten there 3 times, once before the thing & twice after, the last time was since JF.

Thanks for the heads up:D

[NOLA]

You all know better than me.

the addie is 3600 DELGADO DR, New Orleans, LA, 70119 I know very little if nothing of Voodoo stages. Tried to pull up a map to paste cut couldn't

I am hoping I did good.

You did real good, Belle. Its a real easy and short walk to VooDoo from there, and on that side of Bayou St. John you should really have no trouble day or night. Plus you are close to a couple of restaurants on Carrollton in addition to the ones mentioned on and near Esplanade.

If you can get the same place for Jazz Fest, you should go for it - it is an easy walk to the Fair Grounds as well.

[funkkjunkie]

Yay! I was worried about hubby's leg holding up.
I loved the trout lil dizzy's had at fest. And I liked what I ate there prething but jenn sure knows better than me. That meal was years ago. It was the day Neen unknowingly asked the former mayor to take our table's picture!

[ibjamn]

Yay! I was worried about hubby's leg holding up.
I loved the trout lil dizzy's had at fest. And I liked what I ate there prething but jenn sure knows better than me. That meal was years ago. It was the day Neen unknowingly asked the former mayor to take our table's picture!

The trout Bacquet at the fest this year was delicious, I don't know what's wrong with the restaurant. This last time we went, the fried chicken (which he is known for) was tiny pieces and sitting under a heat lamp for a long time, red beans out of a can. They have a steam table with the chicken & sides on it & the waiter serves your plate from that. Not too good.

[McGregor]

I haven't read this entire thread so excuse me if this has already been posted but have they announced yet what acts are on what days yet?

I have a wedding to attend that weekend in LA (a McIlhenny of Tabasso fame, should be a cool wedding) and may as well drop back through NO on Sunday night and catch the last day of the fest.

[funkkjunkie]

Doesn't look like it, mcg. I know mofro is on Friday because i was thinking about a quick trip down to see them so i checked their website but cant miss work.

[McGregor]

Doesn't look like it, mcg. I know mofro is on Friday because i was thinking about a quick trip down to see them so i checked their website but cant miss work.

Thanks funkJ!

[funkkjunkie]

Speaking of soul food, ibj, have you been to Cafe Reconcile lately?

[McGregor]

Updated Pollstar Voodoo Fest dates list
Fri 10/26/07
Craig Karges Ernest N. Morial Conv. Ctr
Toubab Krewe Maple Leaf
JJ Grey & Mofro New Orleans City Park
Jason Isbell New Orleans City Park
Porcupine Tree New Orleans City Park
Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes Tipitina's Uptown

Sat 10/27/07
Papa Grows Funk Maple Leaf
Ben Harper New Orleans City Park
Bonerama New Orleans City Park
Earl Greyhound New Orleans City Park
Henry Butler New Orleans City Park
Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk New Orleans City Park
Mute Math New Orleans City Park
New Orleans Social Club New Orleans City Park
Porter - Batiste - Stoltz New Orleans City Park
Sinead O'Connor New Orleans City Park
Tiesto New Orleans City Park
Lifesavas Tipitina's Uptown
Sinead O'Connor Voodoo Fest
Howlin Wolf - MOM's Ball
Pontchartrain Vineyards - Theresa Andersson at 6:30

Sun 10/28/07
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (B.R.M.C.) New Orleans City Park
Christian Scott New Orleans City Park
Dr. John New Orleans City Park
Kings Of Leon New Orleans City Park
Paolo Nutini New Orleans City Park
The Black Crowes New Orleans City Park
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue New Orleans City Park
Wilco New Orleans City Park
Zap Mama New Orleans City Park


After ten minutes of thinking it over, we're in! :D

[linza22]

Updated Pollstar Voodoo Fest dates list


After ten minutes of thinking it over, we're in! :D

MAN, I really need to win the lottery so i can come down again for this festival!!!:(

[Corona]

oh PLEASE don't put Shorty on at the same time as the Black Crowes!!!!
Saturday's lineup puts me at the local stage almost all day I think. Talk about packing the funk into one day huh?

[McGregor]

Talk about packing the funk into one day huh?

My sentiments exactly. Sat is the day you don't want to miss.

[Corona]

yayyyyy!!! Somehow I gotta see Ben Harper though....that's where the serious FOMS is going to be for that day......betcha he's gonna be up against D-phunk or da Bones.....We should know in a couple of more weeks!

[chicagomike]

It is pretty easy to cruise around the park Lis... As long as they keep the set-up the same as last year.

[Corona]

From what I read they aren't doing it at the Marconi Meadows spot this year...they're going back to their old spot??? not sure where that is...

[ibjamn]

From what I read they aren't doing it at the Marconi Meadows spot this year...they're going back to their old spot??? not sure where that is...

Last year they were in front of the art museum.

[NOLA]

From what I read they aren't doing it at the Marconi Meadows spot this year...they're going back to their old spot??? not sure where that is...

Its in the same place as last year, Lis. Before THAT it was in Marconi Meadows, north of I-610, right across the Orleans Canal from my house. Now it is on either side of the street leading up to the Art Museum from Esplanade. The map of the grounds is up on the Voodoo website...

[McGregor]

How much were single day passes last year? I doubt we go all 3 days.

And where's that map you spoke of, can't locate it on the site?

[Belle]

You did real good, Belle. Its a real easy and short walk to VooDoo from there, and on that side of Bayou St. John you should really have no trouble day or night. Plus you are close to a couple of restaurants on Carrollton in addition to the ones mentioned on and near Esplanade.

If you can get the same place for Jazz Fest, you should go for it - it is an easy walk to the Fair Grounds as well.


We just reserved the same house for Fest. Looks like from the patry to 2nd weekend for us this year. I will bring the good weather.:D

[NOLA]

How much were single day passes last year? I doubt we go all 3 days.

And where's that map you spoke of, can't locate it on the site?

You are right, I was looking at the 2006 site (although it had the 2007 dates at the top). But I'm pretty sure I've read in the local press that they are using the same site this year. Here's what I was looking at:

http://voodoomusicfest.com/2006/experience/

I don't recall the single day prices. It may depend on how many weekend passes they sell...

[Corona]

okay....so that's good? It was hard to understand the old site vs. the new when I've never been to city park before...thanks for clarifying....

[jolie]

Here's the latest site... I really hope the layout is the same as last year cause it really flowed nicer than when it was at Marconi Meadows. Huh, Mike???

http://www.voodoomusicfest.com/2007/index.html

I believe we payed around $40.00 for single day tickets last year, plus fees. Def worth paying ahead of time as I recall the lines to buy tickets there VERY long.

[McGregor]

That may be one of the most annoying websites I've ever encountered, there's to much loading going on and not enough information.

Okay, I'll quit my bitching now. :)

[jolie]

Yeyyyyyyyy!!! From a press article:

"The sprawling festival takes place Oct. 26-28 and will be located for a second consecutive year in front of the New Orleans Museum of Art."

[chicagomike]

I will pay to park at Shell again. Hi Jolie !

[NOLA]

That may be one of the most annoying websites I've ever encountered, there's to much loading going on and not enough information.



My thought exactly.

[Corona]

Yeyyyyyyyy!!! From a press article:

"The sprawling festival takes place Oct. 26-28 and will be located for a second consecutive year in front of the New Orleans Museum of Art."
okay cool :)

[ibjamn]

okay cool :)

Remember during Satchmo when we were going out to Dorignac's & I had David drive into City Park, toward the museum, where all the new trees are planted? That's the area the fest will be in. :)

[funkkjunkie]

Schweeeeeeeet, Belle!

[rosetree]

We just reserved the same house for Fest. Looks like from the patry to 2nd weekend for us this year. I will bring the good weather.:D

Cool Belle, you can make it to Rosetreefest!:cool: ;) :D

[Belle]

Cool Belle, you can make it to Rosetreefest!:cool: ;) :D


That is the plan sweetie. Now to just my hands of the Patry tix.

[windowman]

The price to get in the fest walking in last year was $60, and I cannot believe that it will be any lower this year. If you are planning on going more than one day, I would go ahead and get the pass as it allows you to go in and out.

I have heard that the festival site will be expanded to the northwest side of the museum to accomadate one of the stages that was squeezed into last year's layout. The daily lineups are supposed to be announced in September and I expect that single day tix will go on sale then.

[windowman]

The 3-day pass is now $115. They started out at $85, which is starting to look like a bargain, right Lis?;)

[Corona]

Yupperz......and it's going to keep going up as it gets closer. So much easier to have scooped the weekend pass.

Jenn, I remember now....that's gonna be great! I can't remember but how long of a ride is it from your place to City Park?

I'm soooooo excited for this fest!!! Hey guys, how have the local stages been? Is it easy to get up front if ya wanna? I know there's no way in hell I'm camping out for the Pumpkins or Rage....and have no idea who I'm gonna see until the schedule comes out....but I'm hoping the other stages and potties won't be as bad as at the main stage. Thoughts?

[McGregor]

The price to get in the fest walking in last year was $60

Wow, that's steep.

[NOLA]

Hey guys, how have the local stages been? Is it easy to get up front if ya wanna? I know there's no way in hell I'm camping out for the Pumpkins or Rage....and have no idea who I'm gonna see until the schedule comes out....but I'm hoping the other stages and potties won't be as bad as at the main stage. Thoughts?

Last year there was a very small stage inside a tent sponsored by Preservation Hall - it was frequently very packed inside, with more people lingering outside during the sets. For some reason they had Irma Thomas singing in there and it was jammed. The other "local" music stage was never very crowded that I recall. There was plenty of room to get right up front for Trombone Shorty last year, for example...

[McGregor]

I emailed voodoo fest for single day ticket info. They replied with this:
Hi Bartley,

Three day tickets went on sale June 29th. The only information I can give you about one day tickets is that they will go on sale if there are any available after the three day ticket sale period. I would suggest that you purchase a three day ticket as to avoid any disappointment in the case that one day tickets do not go on sale.

Join the Experience and stay connected by texting "ritual" to 67067.

Please contact me with any further questions or concerns.

Thank you,
Melanie

Voodoo Music® Experience
Worship the Music
www.voodoomusicfest.com

So I may not be able to attend unless I buy the 3-day pass? Please. I'm not sure I like that business decision by them very much. If I ran a festival or any business and someone wanted to pay me for a ticket or my product, I would not stop them.

[Corona]

Last year there was a very small stage inside a tent sponsored by Preservation Hall - it was frequently very packed inside, with more people lingering outside during the sets. For some reason they had Irma Thomas singing in there and it was jammed. The other "local" music stage was never very crowded that I recall. There was plenty of room to get right up front for Trombone Shorty last year, for example...
that's a perfect example :D

[Corona]

I emailed voodoo fest for single day ticket info. They replied with this:


So I may not be able to attend unless I buy the 3-day pass? Please. I'm not sure I like that business decision by them very much. If I ran a festival or any business and someone wanted to pay me for a ticket or my product, I would not stop them.
There'll be single day passes but not until the schedule comes out....in late September..... I guess they just want to maximize their tickets sales right now.....

[McGregor]

There'll be single day passes but not until the schedule comes out....in late September..... I guess they just want to maximize their tickets sales right now.....

It seems like that sort of limits the people who can only afford a single day. The email said no single day passes if it sells out so no guarantees on that.

I can afford all 3 days, just not sure I want to go all 3 days. I'm sure there are many who can only afford one day though which sucks for them.

[Corona]

I don't think it's gonna sell out though...I really don't...I think they just want to maximize their weekend package tix...don't sweat it Mac...

[jolie]

It seems Voodoo is being pretty tight lipped about the lineup right now, probably because some of it's BNA are playing Vegoose the same weekend...details have probably not been ironed out. In trying to figure out what days I might like to go... I did some investigatin

This is what I know: No times yet

Friday, October 26th

JJ Grey & MOFRO
Galactic
Kings of Leon
Hot 8 Brass Band
Preservation Hall Band
Dax Riggs
Toubab Krewe
Liquidrone

Saturday, October 27th

Ben Harper
Bonerama
NO Social Club
Soul Rebels
Porter-Batiste-Stoltz
Henry Butler
Dumpstaphunk
Mete Math
Motion City Soundtrack
Coheed & Cambria
Earl Greyhound
Triesto
Ghostland Observatory
The Jamie McLean Band

Sunday October 28th

The Black Crowes
Dr. John
Trombone Shorty
Amanda Shaw
Wilco
Fall Out Boy
Wilco
Dan Dyer
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

I'm going buy the 3 day pass

[jolie]

Also right now it looks like their selling the single day pass for $30.00, which I'm sure will go up as it nears.

[linza22]

now i want to come down for voodoo fest! geesh i need a second job!

[McGregor]

Also right now it looks like their selling the single day pass for $30.00, which I'm sure will go up as it nears.

where did you see that info?

[jolie]

where did you see that info?

Tickmaster:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B003E749C868BF0?artistid=840263&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=52

[McGregor]

Tickmaster:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B003E749C868BF0?artistid=840263&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=52

HA! That's a good start I guess. :p

Seems odd that 3 day passes don't equal a weekend pass.

[jolie]

HA! That's a good start I guess. :p

Seems odd that 3 day passes don't equal a weekend pass.

:confused: Ahhh, you're right!! At one time the passes were $85, then $100, now $115 plus about $15/each fees.

I might have to go back and change that order....

[jolie]

I just tried... and tickets are not available at that $30.00 rate???? Still just passes. Don't know why it's there. As I previously posted... we paid about $40.00 for single day ahead of time when they went on sale last year...

[McGregor]

we paid about $40.00 for single day ahead of time when they went on sale last year...

That seems pretty reasonable.

[windowman]

I am not sure what the "friends & family" tickets pertain to, but I tried to purchase two and the site won't allow it to go through. The pass does allow you to go in and out, but the single day tickets never have before.

[Amyloves...]

Jolie I think you're right that the single days were $40 ahead of time. They were either $60 or $65 at the gate. Made sure I bought ahead of time this year!

We'll definitely need a threadhead meetup plan at Voodoo.

[chicagomike]

I second ALF's motion.

[jolie]

Jolie I think you're right that the single days were $40 ahead of time. They were either $60 or $65 at the gate. Made sure I bought ahead of time this year!

We'll definitely need a threadhead meetup plan at Voodoo.

Definately.... With MOFRO and Galactic playing Friday, it wasn't hard to convince the hubby to go for the 3 days.

[McGregor]

Definately.... With MOFRO and Galactic playing Friday, it wasn't hard to convince the hubby to go for the 3 days.

Those are the two bands pulling me in for Friday as well. Galactic does play Sat night at Tips but I want to see Mofro again. I saw them this spring and they were excellent.

[jolie]

We don't usually get to do too many night shows during fest as we have to drive back in forth across the lake. But we've been known to get a room in the FQ on occasion. Wish we had a friend that might offer it as a gift;)

[McGregor]

Wish we had a friend that might offer it as a gift;)

No doubt, what a great friend. We were shocked at the offer, what a nice wedding gift.

[funkkjunkie]

So when's the date, mcg?

[McGregor]

So when's the date, mcg?

We are actually having a little ceremony in a friend's backyard in his garden and then going out to lunch with some family/close friends on Oct 25 (thur) and then leaving for NOLA!! We are very excited and also moving in the next month so it's all a bit overwhelming. I'll be one happy camper when I get in the car and start heading southbound on that Thursday.
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Updates on Voodoo and night acts (new additions in blue)!

Thursday 10/25/07
Rebirth/Trombone Shorty - Tips

Fri 10/26/07
Fest
JJ Grey & Mofro
Jason Isbell
Porcupine Tree
Kings Of Leon

Night Acts
Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes Tipitina's Uptown
Craig Karges Ernest N. Morial Conv. Ctr
Maple Leaf - Toubab Krewe
Tips - Dumpstaphunk + Johnny Sketch and Dirty Notes (YESYESYES!)

Sat 10/27/07
Fest
Ben Harper
Bonerama
Earl Greyhound
Henry Butler
Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
Mute Math
New Orleans Social Club
Porter - Batiste - Stoltz
Sinead O'Connor
Tiesto New
Sinead O'Connor
Smashing Pumpkins

Night Acts
Lifesavas Tipitina's Uptown
Circle Bar - Little Freddie King
Howlin Wolf - MOM's Ball
Pontchartrain Vineyards - Theresa Andersson at 6:30
Maple Leaf - Papa Grows Funk
Tips - Galactic $25
Tips French Quarter - Smithsonian's Louisiana CultureFest Presents A Louisiana Musical Journey featuring Dr. Anthony Brown, Donald Harrison, Big Sam's Funky Nation, African Drummers, & Congo Nation $20
Howlin Wolf - Johnny Sketch and Dirty Notes

Sun 10/28/07
Fest
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (B.R.M.C.)
Christian Scott
Dr. John
Kings Of Leon
Paolo Nutini
The Black Crowes
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Wilco
Zap Mama

[Corona]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! I knew we should have come in on Thursday!!!!!! Dammit....I wanna see Shorty at Tips. I've NEVER made one of his night shows and am dying to!!

[Corona]

ALF!! I love it Ames :)
Yup, we do need a meet up.....preferably somewhere near the Nola stage....Saturday would be a great day cuz the line up is SWEET :)

[Corona]

We are actually having a little ceremony in a friend's backyard in his garden and then going out to lunch with some family/close friends on Oct 25 (thur) and then leaving for NOLA!! We are very excited and also moving in the next month so it's all a bit overwhelming. I'll be one happy camper when I get in the car and start heading southbound on that Thursday.
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Updates on Voodoo and night acts (new additions in blue)!
MAC! Congrats, that sounds so perfect!!! :D

[Amyloves...]

ALF!! I love it Ames :)
Yup, we do need a meet up.....preferably somewhere near the Nola stage....Saturday would be a great day cuz the line up is SWEET :)

Yeah Mr. Chicago still calls me ALF from the old board days (amylovesthefest). He's got me in his phone as Alf too.

I sure do hope a lot of that Saturday lineup is in the afternoon cause I am playing in a softball tournament earlier. It's my company tournament and it gets scheduled around LSU games so that's the day unfortunately. Guess I'll just need to make sure we're knocked out early! Looking forward to Voodoo...I love October weather here.

[ShaSha]

Alright, so this trip won't be as last minute as Satchmo was for me. =) I'm just about to book my VooDoo flights (super-excited to get back to this event!) and was wondering if anyone had the scoop on the MOM's ball?

[ohio]

Yeah Mr. Chicago still calls me ALF from the old board days (amylovesthefest). He's got me in his phone as Alf too.

I sure do hope a lot of that Saturday lineup is in the afternoon cause I am playing in a softball tournament earlier. It's my company tournament and it gets scheduled around LSU games so that's the day unfortunately. Guess I'll just need to make sure we're knocked out early! Looking forward to Voodoo...I love October weather here.So Alf, you wouldn't throw the game....would you?

http://sch.ci.lexington.ma.us/%7Edrolfe/009D2DBB-0119ED2A.0/alf.jpg

[ibjamn]

Alright, so this trip won't be as last minute as Satchmo was for me. =) I'm just about to book my VooDoo flights (super-excited to get back to this event!) and was wondering if anyone had the scoop on the MOM's ball?

From ALF:

Johnny Sketch's website shows they're playing at the MOMS ball on Sat.
10/27 at Howlin Wolf.

[ShaSha]

Reading is FUNdamental! Thanks, Jenn! =)

[funkkjunkie]

Congrats to you and your lady, mcg. Where have you decided to stay?

[Belle]

Congrats to you and your lady, mcg. Where have you decided to stay?

Are you coming KK?

[Corona]

yayyyyy Sha!! how long you stayin' girl?

[funkkjunkie]

My heart will be with yall, belle. I arrive on Halloween.

[nolanole]

M.I.A. will be at Voodoo and has a new album Rolling Stone just gave 4 and a half stars. She is a Sri Lankan rapper. Here is "Paper Planes". Very cool! That's The Clash's "Straight To Hell" she's sampling. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCFN1XwDOqE&more=related&search=

[ShaSha]

yayyyyy Sha!! how long you stayin' girl?

=)

problee 'til Monday. Maybe Tuesday...=)

[nola_funk]

any of you guys ever seen the new orleans bingo show?

i caught them last year at voodoo fest and really liked them.

looking forward to seeing them this year.

if you're going to voodoo fest, check these guys out.

[Belle]

any of you guys ever seen the new orleans bingo show?

i caught them last year at voodoo fest and really liked them.

looking forward to seeing them this year.

if you're going to voodoo fest, check these guys out.

I will be there for sure. Email me at bosltyler at yahoo dot com as we get closer

[Corona]

cool!! :D

[linza22]

My heart will be with yall, belle. I arrive on Halloween.


ok...don't laugh, cause it probably sounds like a stupid question to you oldtimers....if i come down on halloween, what do we do? where do we go? i'm clueless....thanks! stop snickering....:confused:

[ibjamn]

The one time I think Bourbon St. is a blast is on Halloween, Lots of great costumes, Frenchman st too, just not as elaborate....

[linza22]

The one time I think Bourbon St. is a blast is on Halloween, Lots of great costumes, Frenchman st too, just not as elaborate....

thanks Jen! i was coming down for Festgiving, and i'm gonna try and sqeeze in halloween too!

[Corona]

ok...don't laugh, cause it probably sounds like a stupid question to you oldtimers....if i come down on halloween, what do we do? where do we go? i'm clueless....thanks! stop snickering....:confused:
It's easy...ya do whatcha wanna :) ;) I'll be around somewhere but already have plans made with some non-threadheads for Halloween. Will likely turn up on Frenchmen St. sometime that night. Depends on who is playing where.

[linza22]

It's easy...ya do whatcha wanna :) ;) I'll be around somewhere but already have plans made with some non-threadheads for Halloween. Will likely turn up on Frenchmen St. sometime that night. Depends on who is playing where.

cool. i just didn't know if it was a huge street festival type thing. i love halloween.

[Corona]

From what I hear....yup....big street party and lots of wild costumes.

[chicagomike]

Having spent quite a few Halloweens in New Orleans I can safely say you will not be dissapointed. In fact, I maintain Halloween in New Orleans is more fun than 99% of most places.... This includes Halloween 2005.... The one where the New York State Police were patroling the French Quarter.;)

[chicagomike]

Dont forget the parade that starts at Molly's on Decatur !

[linza22]

Dont forget the parade that starts at Molly's on Decatur !

thank you very much! that's the stuff i was lookin for! i hope i can make down there for sure!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Hi there! I've been lurking for a bit and want to say hey! The Mr and I are big fans of JF and NOLA. We travel down from Chicagoland whenever we get the opportunity. We'll be bringing our teenage daughters down in October for Voodoo Fest as a belated birthday present for my husband. I can't imagine a better way to celebrate a birthday than a fest in New Orleans.

[ibjamn]

Hi there! I've been lurking for a bit and want to say hey! The Mr and I are big fans of JF and NOLA. We travel down from Chicagoland whenever we get the opportunity. We'll be bringing our teenage daughters down in October for Voodoo Fest as a belated birthday present for my husband. I can't imagine a better way to celebrate a birthday than a fest in New Orleans.

Hey! Welcome & stick around - lots of Chicagoans here. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_3_36.gif

[mrSteve]

Hey! Welcome & stick around - lots of Chicagoans here. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_3_36.gif

somebody lock up misseebass!

[nola_funk]

Dont forget the parade that starts at Molly's on Decatur !

when is the parade?


Hi there! I've been lurking for a bit and want to say hey! The Mr and I are big fans of JF and NOLA. We travel down from Chicagoland whenever we get the opportunity. We'll be bringing our teenage daughters down in October for Voodoo Fest as a belated birthday present for my husband. I can't imagine a better way to celebrate a birthday than a fest in New Orleans.

i wish more of the lurkers would post! welcome to the wonderful of posting :D

you will love voodoo fest. (ESP. your teenage daughters)
halloween in nola is a blast.
voodoo fest is a blast!
have fun!!!

[almarco]

Hmmm thinkinh halloween might have som outfits a little stranger than I hav seen other tims that I hav ben in nola....might b worth the trip!

[nola_funk]

Hmmm thinkinh halloween might have som outfits a little stranger than I hav seen other tims that I hav ben in nola....might b worth the trip!

yes, it will be well worth the trip.

do it...do it...do it...do it

[almarco]

ok looks like my e key is dying ...lol , its easy for me to decide since air fare dosent matter , have to check my vacation, have a week coming up in oct.

[Corona]

Hi there! I've been lurking for a bit and want to say hey! The Mr and I are big fans of JF and NOLA. We travel down from Chicagoland whenever we get the opportunity. We'll be bringing our teenage daughters down in October for Voodoo Fest as a belated birthday present for my husband. I can't imagine a better way to celebrate a birthday than a fest in New Orleans.
Welcome Wanna! Voodoo is gonna be a blast :)

[Belle]

Welcome Wanna! Voodoo is gonna be a blast :)

Glad you stopped lurking and started posting. Sounds like our kinda girl and family for that matter! Welcome to the bored.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Thanks for the warm welcome. It took awhile but we found a place to stay and locked in our flights yesterday. Now we need to decide on renting a car. We rented one in April for JF, but we were there for an extra few days and used it for non-fest travel. Does anyone know if there will be bus transportation from the river or Canal St similar to JF?

Then again, there will be four of us this time. It might be worth it to pay for parking rather than bus transportation for four. Thoughts?

[Belle]

I am very sad to report, we will not be making VooDoo. Sure was looking forward to it but it is Senior night at the Friday night football game. Our son is captain of the team and is a senior. So the choice is not really one at all.

Sure will miss NOLA but will miss my boy when he is gone too.

[Amyloves...]

Awwww belle....we'll miss you. But mama's gotta do what mama's gotta do right?

[rosetree]

I am very sad to report, we will not be making VooDoo. Sure was looking forward to it but it is Senior night at the Friday night football game. Our son is captain of the team and is a senior. So the choice is not really one at all.

Sure will miss NOLA but will miss my boy when he is gone too.

CRAP!!!
I guess that means our "date" to make your bowl is off too....:( :(
Congrats to your son...I'm sure that he worked hard to be where he is! Mom duties should come first!...We'll re-schedule...no problem...

[Carolina Beadhead]

I am very sad to report, we will not be making VooDoo. Sure was looking forward to it but it is Senior night at the Friday night football game. Our son is captain of the team and is a senior. So the choice is not really one at all.

Sure will miss NOLA but will miss my boy when he is gone too.

Where's the problem? They don't have early Sat. am flights to NOLA??

:D

[denideadhead]

Where's the problem? They don't have early Sat. am flights to NOLA??

:D
yes indeed ;0

[rosetree]

$99 from DC to NO Departs 8:35AM gets to NO 10:21AM;) USAir.....I'm just sayin'.....

[Amyloves...]

Y'all are smart cookies! Come on Belle.

[ozzie]

C'mon Belle... you're a woman, you CAN do everything!

[Corona]

I am very sad to report, we will not be making VooDoo. Sure was looking forward to it but it is Senior night at the Friday night football game. Our son is captain of the team and is a senior. So the choice is not really one at all.

Sure will miss NOLA but will miss my boy when he is gone too.
noooo, dammit Belle :( Come for the rest of the weekend and stay til Tues or something?

[Corona]

$99 from DC to NO Departs 8:35AM gets to NO 10:21AM;) USAir.....I'm just sayin'.....
all you'd miss is Friday night....still 2 FULL days of fest plus club gigs etc.....do it, do it!!! You got your tix already right?

[Belle]

You guys are so sweet. I will talk to hubby tonight and see. We paid the deposit on the B and B but not flights.

One other issue with same child ....Some of you know our son is in a garage band and just won the areas "Battle of the Band" contest so he has been invited to play two gigs that weekend too. So we will see. Maybe we will leave him the suburban and take his truck to the airport so it might work.

Pretty cool though...one of the gigs is for a band that was on this summers Vans Warped Tour wants them to open for a private party. Pretty cool stuff.

I will let you know. Sounds like the Saturday, Sunday, Monday thing night be a possibility. I am always up for it but its pretty busy during the week here with work and sports.

[Blumie]

Hey, all, I've had my flights and hotel booked for a while now and just purchased my 3-day pass (I hate f***ing ticketmaster; and what is the deal with the friends and family pass?).

Anyhow, I just wanted to put in my plug for a couple of acts that I don't see getting any attention in this thread: Morning 40 Federation and Ratty Scurvics. They both were playing at One Eyed Jacks this past New Years Eve (I was on my way from Boston to LA to attend the Rose Bowl, so I detoured to NOLA, pulled an all-nighter, and then slept on the flights to LA). The combination of these two, together with a fair bit of Bombay Sapphire, was like living a David Lynch movie. I highly recommend it!

[Belle]

Hey, all, I've had my flights and hotel booked for a while now and just purchased my 3-day pass (I hate f***ing ticketmaster; and what is the deal with the friends and family pass?).

Anyhow, I just wanted to put in my plug for a couple of acts that I don't see getting any attention in this thread: Morning 40 Federation and Ratty Scurvics. They both were playing at One Eyed Jacks this past New Years Eve (I was on my way from Boston to LA to attend the Rose Bowl, so I detoured to NOLA, pulled an all-nighter, and then slept on the flights to LA). The combination of these two, together with a fair bit of Bombay Sapphire, was like living a David Lynch movie. I highly recommend it!

You do have adventure in your heart Blumie. Sounds like you had a great time, sure will check out the two bands you mentioned. Hoping to pull this one off. Leave AM Saturday and come home Monday in time for a football game.

[Corona]

You do have adventure in your heart Blumie. Sounds like you had a great time, sure will check out the two bands you mentioned. Hoping to pull this one off. Leave AM Saturday and come home Monday in time for a football game.
hunni...2 nights in NOLA is better than NO nights in NOLA!!!!

[ozzie]

hunni...2 nights in NOLA is better than NO nights in NOLA!!!!

Ya got dat right sistah! [sigh]

[Amyloves...]

Voodoo just released the entire schedule on its website. Way at the bottom and tiny, there's a pdf option for printing.

Weekend passes are now $115 and the daily ones are $40 right now, but I'm sure they'll be higher by Monday.

http://voodoomusicfest.com/2007/experience_schedule/

[Corona]

Printing as I write this :) Let the FOMS set in......

[Corona]

JEEZUS mutherf'in...%*%$&$*%&!!!!! Hot 8 Bonerama and friggin Galactic all at the same time and I don't get in until 3!!!!! They all start at 2:30.....sonofabitch! I miss Stanton, Shamarr and da Bones....in one fell swoop....I don't want to look any further..I'm askairt :(

[Corona]

I'm dyin' here...Ben Harper against Dumpstaphunk....Sinead O'Connor against Big Sam....the one thing that DID work out is Shorty on Sunday...and the Black Crowes....this is worse than JF :(

[rosetree]

JEEZUS mutherf'in...%*%$&$*%&!!!!! Hot 8 Bonerama and friggin Galactic all at the same time and I don't get in until 3!!!!! They all start at 2:30.....sonofabitch! I miss Stanton, Shamarr and da Bones....in one fell swoop....I don't want to look any further..I'm askairt :(

Too bad sweetie! That really sucks...but aren't you going to be down here for a couple of weeks??? You can probably catch your favs in a club in a more comfortable setting.....I'm just thinking....:)

[Corona]

I'm thinkin but I wanted Tips on Friday night for Ivan and then Rock n Bowl Sat. for Bonerama....BUT they want BOURBON ST. and I have mostly newbies with me......I may skip Ivan at Tips and do Bourbon the first night and then music clubs the next two...gotta see which way it shapes up....Bourbon and Frenchmen would likely be done in the same night..easy for me to sneak away and find me later :)

[Corona]

ugggh....but I want to see Ben Harper....AND D'phunk....see what I mean? FOMS sucks sh*t.

[NOLA]

Voodoo just released the entire schedule on its website. Way at the bottom and tiny, there's a pdf option for printing.

Weekend passes are now $115 and the daily ones are $40 right now, but I'm sure they'll be higher by Monday.

http://voodoomusicfest.com/2007/experience_schedule/

Crap, it won't let me print. In fact, it won't even come up in pdf. I may not have the latest version of Adobe - for some reason my inept IT dept. won't support it since "its not Microsoft". Since when did Microsoft have a freakin' patent on all the software you might ever want to use? Amy, can you email it to me? Thx!

[Amyloves...]

I'm thinkin but I wanted Tips on Friday night for Ivan and then Rock n Bowl Sat. for Bonerama....BUT they want BOURBON ST. and I have mostly newbies with me......I may skip Ivan at Tips and do Bourbon the first night and then music clubs the next two...gotta see which way it shapes up....Bourbon and Frenchmen would likely be done in the same night..easy for me to sneak away and find me later :)

Aaaaaaaaaaand she's off!

[Amyloves...]

Crap, it won't let me print. In fact, it won't even come up in pdf. I may not have the latest version of Adobe - for some reason my inept IT dept. won't support it since "its not Microsoft". Since when did Microsoft have a freakin' patent on all the software you might ever want to use? Amy, can you email it to me? Thx!

I'll try right now.

[Corona]

Aaaaaaaaaaand she's off!
spin spin spin.....like I don't have enough to spin about right now lol! Just got my sis spinning about this too....gotta share the pain :)

[nola_funk]

JEEZUS mutherf'in...%*%$&$*%&!!!!! Hot 8 Bonerama and friggin Galactic all at the same time:(

that sucks. i want to see all of those bands.
i'll have to go with galactic.

i'm glad no one is on while rage is playing, because i would have to miss them. (who ever was on at the same time as RATM)
rage is gonna, well RAGE!!!

on saturday, i'll take new orleans social club over the smashing pumpkins.
sucks that nola bingo show is at the same time.

[windowman]

Crap, it won't let me print. In fact, it won't even come up in pdf. I may not have the latest version of Adobe - for some reason my inept IT dept. won't support it since "its not Microsoft". Since when did Microsoft have a freakin' patent on all the software you might ever want to use? Amy, can you email it to me? Thx!

I had a problem with Adobe reader a couple of months back and stopped using it. I am using Foxit reader and it works very well and uses much less memory to run. Check it out at http://www.foxitsoftware.com/

[Corona]

that sucks. i want to see all of those bands.
i'll have to go with galactic.

i'm glad no one is on while rage is playing, because i would have to miss them. (who ever was on at the same time as RATM)
rage is gonna, well RAGE!!!

on saturday, i'll take new orleans social club over the smashing pumpkins.
sucks that nola bingo show is at the same time.
frustrating FOMS huh? We actually talked about changing our flights to an earlier one so we don't have to miss 1/2 of Friday.....man I wish I knew it was starting that early! People on the forum were telling me gates would be opening late afternoon. That just sucks :(

[jolie]

Voodoo just released the entire schedule on its website. Way at the bottom and tiny, there's a pdf option for printing.

Weekend passes are now $115 and the daily ones are $40 right now, but I'm sure they'll be higher by Monday.

http://voodoomusicfest.com/2007/experience_schedule/

Wow... just got my first look. Though I had an idea who was playing what days - 5 stages?!?! This looks awesome! Friday is looking like my favorite so far.

[jolie]

Just got another look - that would be 6 stages!!!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

The schedules are printed and the girls are excited. Looks like we'll be buying three-day passes for all. Is anyone else bringing teenagers?

[windowman]

add this to the FOMS pile:

Funky Meters 10/27 @ HOB, 8 PM. tix on sale 9/15

Too early if you are planning to catch the Pumpkins, maybe they will push it back.

[nola_funk]

add this to the FOMS pile:

Funky Meters 10/27 @ HOB, 8 PM. tix on sale 9/15

Too early if you are planning to catch the Pumpkins, maybe they will push it back.

funky meters would be good, but i'm sticking around for new orleans social club.
too bad the funky meters isn't a late show.

[Corona]

I know,it's kinda nutty huh? We're skipping the Pumpkins for the Social Club too and then will probably leave straight to Rock n Bowl for some Bones.....or maybe we'll have time for a quick change, doubt it though.....

[Calypsogirl]

If you had a second job, would you have time to go??? it might defeat the purpose!

[Calypsogirl]

I forgot to include LInza's post but I lost it, and it may have been from last year...apparently I am currently lost somewhere in this thread! lol.

Lis, how long are you going to be in NOLA???

[Corona]

lol...I was wondering what the heck you were talking about!!!

I'm going to be there from Oct. 26th until Nov. 5th....Canajun krewe is with me until Monday the 29th....then Festgiving the next weekend :) Never needed a trip more than I do this one. Counting the days now....45

[Blumie]

I'm thinkin but I wanted Tips on Friday night for Ivan and then Rock n Bowl Sat. for Bonerama....BUT they want BOURBON ST. and I have mostly newbies with me......I may skip Ivan at Tips and do Bourbon the first night and then music clubs the next two...gotta see which way it shapes up....Bourbon and Frenchmen would likely be done in the same night..easy for me to sneak away and find me later :)Bourbon Street should take no more than 15 minutes, half hour tops. Then head off to the good stuff!

[McGregor]

add this to the FOMS pile:

Funky Meters 10/27 @ HOB, 8 PM. tix on sale 9/15


That's what you get for buying Galactic tix early:(

Anyone know what time they go onsale Sat? I couldn't find anything on the HOB site.

[NOLA]

Never needed a trip more than I do this one. Counting the days now....45

LOL you say that every time! :) You'll be here before you know it...

[nola_funk]

Sat. 10-27-07 @ Le Bon Temps Roule - Mike Dillon’s Go Go Jungle

After VooDoo Fest.

These guys are out there.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=61089658

Normally no cover at Le Bon Temps Roule, but every now and then they will charge a $5.00 cover. (never more than $5.00)

Le Bon Temps Roule is a great place to see live music.
You guys should meet me there :D

[funkkjunkie]

Did I already say this here? Well, if I did, here comes a repeat. Just saw Mike Dillon's go go jungle in Fayetteville in north arkansas this weekend and they are some wild and crazy dudes. Loved it. Also saw 3/4 of the funky meters because PBS was there too! It was totally groovy, funky shit. And then there was Steve Kimock and friends, which included Porter on bass, Melvin Seals on keys, Jeff Sipes on drums, Steve Pryor on guitar and vocals and Donna Jean on vocals. Sweet set.

[nola_funk]

Did I already say this here? Well, if I did, here comes a repeat. Just saw Mike Dillon's go go jungle in Fayetteville in north arkansas this weekend and they are some wild and crazy dudes. Loved it. Also saw 3/4 of the funky meters because PBS was there too! It was totally groovy, funky shit. And then there was Steve Kimock and friends, which included Porter on bass, Melvin Seals on keys, Jeff Sipes on drums, Steve Pryor on guitar and vocals and Donna Jean on vocals. Sweet set.


that would be a great show to see.

mike dillon is one hell of a drummer and a mad man on vibes.

[windowman]

That's what you get for buying Galactic tix early:(

Anyone know what time they go onsale Sat? I couldn't find anything on the HOB site.

McGregor, the onsale is at 10AM central. The show is posted on the site now and if you don't want to wait until Saturday, just become a "member" (register) and you will probably be able to buy them ahead of time. I think that you are okay either way.

Lisa, if you are looking for shows on Halloween, Johnette Napolitano of Concrete Blonde is doing a solo acoustic show at the Parish and New Pornographers headline a triple-header downstairs at HOB. You could probably do both shows if you wanted.

[Corona]

LOL you say that every time! :) You'll be here before you know it...
lol...I know. But THIS time, I really mean it!!!

[rosetree]

lol...I know. But THIS time, I really mean it!!!

I'll buy ya a beer Baybee!!!!:D

[Corona]

Sat. 10-27-07 @ Le Bon Temps Roule - Mike Dillon’s Go Go Jungle

After VooDoo Fest.

These guys are out there.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=61089658

Normally no cover at Le Bon Temps Roule, but every now and then they will charge a $5.00 cover. (never more than $5.00)

Le Bon Temps Roule is a great place to see live music.
You guys should meet me there :D
I love the Bons Temps especially when you get there early enough to sit on top of the piano. My feet are usually blown out so bad by night time and that's pretty much the only place to sit with a great view :)

[Corona]

McGregor, the onsale is at 10AM central. The show is posted on the site now and if you don't want to wait until Saturday, just become a "member" (register) and you will probably be able to buy them ahead of time. I think that you are okay either way.

Lisa, if you are looking for shows on Halloween, Johnette Napolitano of Concrete Blonde is doing a solo acoustic show at the Parish and New Pornographers headline a triple-header downstairs at HOB. You could probably do both shows if you wanted.
hmmm....Halloween night is kinda open....we're gonna bum around Frenchmen mostly....not sure yet but that does sound like an interesting show.

Hey Wynn, we're gonna get to see you at Voodoo right?

RT- are you saying you're gonna be in town after all????!!!!!! :)

[rosetree]

hmmm....Halloween night is kinda open....we're gonna bum around Frenchmen mostly....not sure yet but that does sound like an interesting show.

Hey Wynn, we're gonna get to see you at Voodoo right?

RT- are you saying you're gonna be in town after all????!!!!!! :)

I'll be here the weekend of Voodoo and the next week (M,T,W), not for Festgiving.
I EXPECT to see you at some time!!!;) :D

[windowman]

hmmm....Halloween night is kinda open....we're gonna bum around Frenchmen mostly....not sure yet but that does sound like an interesting show.

Hey Wynn, we're gonna get to see you at Voodoo right?

RT- are you saying you're gonna be in town after all????!!!!!! :)

It looks like I will only be at Voodoo on Sunday. I have serious family obligations on Friday and Saturday and I will just have to get by with the one day, although I am not working that Monday so I am planning on making the most of it. I do have tickets for New Pornographers FWIW.

[Corona]

I'll be here the weekend of Voodoo and the next week (M,T,W), not for Festgiving.
I EXPECT to see you at some time!!!;) :D
ooh, I wanna come over during the week. I'll see if I can bug Shamarr to take me over Tuesday or Wed. I need some fan pulls (4 of them)......2 in brown/gold and 2 in blues......would that be possible?

[Corona]

It looks like I will only be at Voodoo on Sunday. I have serious family obligations on Friday and Saturday and I will just have to get by with the one day, although I am not working that Monday so I am planning on making the most of it. I do have tickets for New Pornographers FWIW.
nice! So maybe we'll see ya at Shorty's set?

[funkkjunkie]

Hey, rosie, do you have pictures of your fan pulls on your site? Or does anyone else have a pix?

[rosetree]

Hey, rosie, do you have pictures of your fan pulls on your site? Or does anyone else have a pix?

Not on my site (don't ask me why)....I can email you one manana...:D

[Amyloves...]

Hey Rosey are you going to Voodoo at all?

[rosetree]

Hey Rosey are you going to Voodoo at all?

OK here's the blasphemy....I don't do well in crowds, I don't sit in one place well...there I said it! ( I can't believe I am posting this..please be kind friends :o )

[Amyloves...]

OK here's the blasphemy....I don't do well in crowds, I don't sit in one place well...there I said it! ( I can't believe I am posting this..please be kind friends :o )

We love you anyway Rosey. I'm just glad the rest of us aren't quirky at all. :D

[rosetree]

We love you anyway Rosey. I'm just glad the rest of us aren't quirky at all. :D

Thanks Baybee....
I was going to write that I won't go to a show unless I can force my way up front and dance facing the crowd! :D

[Corona]

OK here's the blasphemy....I don't do well in crowds, I don't sit in one place well...there I said it! ( I can't believe I am posting this..please be kind friends :o )
oooh hunni....my husband is exactly like that....to each his own right? No worries.

[Corona]

Thanks Baybee....
I was going to write that I won't go to a show unless I can force my way up front and dance facing the crowd! :D
bwahahaha!!! :D :D

[rosetree]

bwahahaha!!! :D

..knew you'd like that!!!!!;) :D :D

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I just bought our three-day passes. I tried to make a choice for single day tickets just to see if the order would go through. Not yet -- only three day passes available at this point.

[nolanole]

Web site says individual day tix go on sale this Sat 9/15. One big advantage of the weekend pass is that they allow re-entry.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Ah, glad the date is posted somewhere. I avoid the web site because it takes forever to load. Does it still say they'll be available for $30.00?

[nolanole]

Now $40/day and the price will go up as event draws nearer.

[bywterbro]

single day tix are now on sale...

[McGregor]

Just added weekend show
Fri 10/26/07 Big Sam's Funky Nation Blue Nile

[windowman]

add this to the FOMS pile:

Funky Meters 10/27 @ HOB, 8 PM. tix on sale 9/15

Too early if you are planning to catch the Pumpkins, maybe they will push it back.

Looks like the show has been pushed back to 10 PM as TM has posted that doors open at 9, limit six tickets per person.

[Corona]

Just added weekend show
night FOMS has begun...DAMMIT :( lol
Ivan vs. Big Sam
Bonerama vs. Funky Meters

here we go......

[Corona]

night FOMS has begun...DAMMIT :( lol
Ivan vs. Big Sam
Bonerama vs. Funky Meters

here we go......
where have you been looking to find the night shows? not finding much in my search.....on wwoz.org....

[McGregor]

where have you been looking to find the night shows? not finding much in my search.....on wwoz.org....

if you check 'pollstar new orleans', they highlight the updates
Event added/changed in the last 72 hours.