Threadheads at Voodoo

[chicagomike]

Roll call.... I will be in NOLA tomorrow night. I will be attending all 3 days at City Park. Who else is going ?

[jolie]

Me! Me!
First on the list is Theresa Andersson Friday at WWOZ
Will we see you there???

We got 3 day passes... Dave might have to work Sunday.

[papafrog]

vooodoooo....im in...
african fest...check out the african tent at voodoo for more info..lots of good stuff going on in the city...

[i wanna be in NOLA]

We'll be there all three days.

[chicagomike]

Jolie and I are going to meet up Friday during Theresa's set.

[bigeasy711]

I will be there for 10 days and be there all 3 days of the Voodoo. I'm from NO and am standing in my cousin's wedding next week. We decided to kill 2 birds with one stone and do the Voodoo for the first time too.

What part of Chicago do you guys live? We just moved from Wrigleyville to Green Trails in Lisle.

[Corona]

me, me!! With 4 other girls....should hit the fest around 4 and will be there all weekend....JJ Grey and Mofro will be the first stop :)

Don't forget about Shamarr and Big Sam Saturday at 3:00!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I'm in southern Lake County -- just north of Lake-Cook Rd near Deerfield.

Mike, I don't know that I'll be there that early on Friday. We're helping someone with their house in the morning and the first must see(s) on my list are Bonerama and Galactic, both at 2:30.

Are either of you flying out tomorrow on American at 2 in the afternoon?

[piscesgirl]

I'm planning to be there on Sunday

[Corona]

BTW, we're doing MOMS Ball Saturday night at Howling Wolf....Johnny Sketch, Toubab Krewe and costumes :)
Tips Friday night for Dumpstaphunk and Frenchmen St. roaming Sunday night....yayy!!

[Corona]

I'm planning to be there on Sunday
We'll see ya for Shorty then??? :)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Me & my 16 year old son. This trip is for him. Hoping he returns with me in April. So, might miss some great music by spending time with him. Smashing Pumpkins here we come. Hope to see all of you great Theads. Doing Saturday only. Please, please if you see us tell my son how much Voodoo is like JF. Free beer for everyone who can help me out. I cannot believe the weather forecast. Sunny with high of 72.

[Corona]

Me & my 16 year old son. This trip is for him. Hoping he returns with me in April. So, might miss some great music by spending time with him. Smashing Pumpkins here we come. Hope to see all of you great Theads. Doing Saturday only. Please, please if you see us tell my son how much Voodoo is like JF. Free beer for everyone who can help me out. I cannot believe the weather forecast. Sunny with high of 72.
Well ya gotta sneak him over for Sam and Shamarr at 3 on Saturday......then we can tell him k? I think we're heading over to Ben Harper and Smashing Pumpkins after that.....might try and sneak back to the WWOZ stage for some Social Club though....seeing Ivan at Tips the night before so that's gonna be okay to miss. DYING to see Ben Harper though :) :)

[Amyloves...]

I'll be there with my almost 16 year old also. Not sure what time I'll get there Friday though...depends on some stuff at work. Saturday I've got a softball tournament in the morning and hopefully I'll get there in time for Big Sam. No conflicts on Sunday. Weather looks terrific. It was really cold and windy today though...felt colder than the temp.

[funkkjunkie]

Nothing like the wind off the mighty Mississippi.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Well ya gotta sneak him over for Sam and Shamarr at 3 on Saturday......then we can tell him k? I think we're heading over to Ben Harper and Smashing Pumpkins after that.....might try and sneak back to the WWOZ stage for some Social Club though....seeing Ivan at Tips the night before so that's gonna be okay to miss. DYING to see Ben Harper though :) :)

Will do, hope to see you & your krewe at Big Sam/Shamarr. Ben Harper/Pumpkins for sure!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

I'll be there with my almost 16 year old also. Not sure what time I'll get there Friday though...depends on some stuff at work. Saturday I've got a softball tournament in the morning and hopefully I'll get there in time for Big Sam. No conflicts on Sunday. Weather looks terrific. It was really cold and windy today though...felt colder than the temp.

Now that is what I need. Some other teens talking about how fun JF is. Might try to get him into the Rock & Bowl Saturday night. Hope our paths cross this Saturday.

[nola_funk]

i'll be there.
coming in tomorrow (thur) and doing all 3 days.

RAGE!!!!!

I have an extra 3 day pass for $90.00 if anyone needs it.
email me at nola_funk@yahoo.com

[papafrog]

Jolie and I are going to meet up Friday during Theresa's set.

ill be there for theresa also...will look for yall...just dont know how
i will know its you?.....any ideas?

[Zydekitten]

I'll be there all three days (volunteering behind the scenes) - woo hoo!! :D

[Corona]

Weather forecast looks good...a little nippy but SUNNY :)
http://www.weather.com/outlook/driving/interstate/tenday/USLA0338?from=search_10day

[Corona]

Festgiving temps look even better! :)

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Me & my 16 year old son. This trip is for him. Hoping he returns with me in April. So, might miss some great music by spending time with him. Smashing Pumpkins here we come. Hope to see all of you great Theads. Doing Saturday only. Please, please if you see us tell my son how much Voodoo is like JF. Free beer for everyone who can help me out. I cannot believe the weather forecast. Sunny with high of 72.

My 15 and 17 yo daughters will both be at Pumpkins. We'll probably be at WWOZ with Social Club. The younger one LOVES New Orleans. This is the first visit for the older one. Maybe they'll meet in the crowd!

[ibjamn]

Hey, ppapa, I bumped up a thread called "Threadhead Photos". Spend a little time looking at the pics & you'll recognize everybody. :)

[bigeasy711]

Low 70's is nippy? Come on, Corona, you're coming from Canada. I think you just like saying nippy. As a matter of fact, I like it too.

[papafrog]

Low 70's is nippy? Come on, Corona, you're coming from Canada. I think you just like saying nippy. As a matter of fact, I like it too.

yea but 49 and windy at nite in october is nippy for new orleans...

[piscesgirl]

We'll see ya for Shorty then??? :)


Sounds good, girl!!

[NYMAMA]

To all threadheads heading out to Voo Doo Fest have a WONDERFUL time!:D

[rosetree]

I'll be there all three days (volunteering behind the scenes) - woo hoo!! :D

Jumping in with both feet aren'tcha Baybee!!!! :cool: ;) :D

[jolie]

ill be there for theresa also...will look for yall...just dont know how
i will know its you?.....any ideas?

I have a few pictures on my profile. & Myspace. I usually just wander up to people and ask if they are a Threadhead??? I have met quite a few that way.

[ibjamn]

Again, there are hundreds of TH pics on the Threadhead photos thread...

[Corona]

Low 70's is nippy? Come on, Corona, you're coming from Canada. I think you just like saying nippy. As a matter of fact, I like it too.
nippy, nippy, nippy...yup, kinda fun ;)

I just remember Mirliton Fest last year and it was about 71 with a cool breeze and at times we had to wrap up in a blanket even though we had hoodies on....especially when the clouds came out...once the sun goes down and it hits the 50's...it's beyond nippy lol

[Corona]

To all threadheads heading out to Voo Doo Fest have a WONDERFUL time!:D
Thanks Mama!!!! :D :D

[MzJoey]

nippy, nippy, nippy...yup, kinda fun ;)

I just remember Mirliton Fest last year and it was about 71 with a cool breeze and at times we had to wrap up in a blanket even though we had hoodies on....especially when the clouds came out...once the sun goes down and it hits the 50's...it's beyond nippy lol

So Lis, I should bring something heavier than a sweatshirt?

[VWGal]

Hey y'all have a wunnerful wunnerful time! I will be thinking of all the fun you will be having -- in fact, I have thought about it enough that I think I will make the trip next year. Once a year for Jazzfest is just not enough!

[MzJoey]

...that was exactly how i got into this visiting twice a year dealeo! Pretty soon we'll just buy a company jet to get us all back & forth!

[ibjamn]

David is a pilot, I'm just sayin.......

[Phatpapa]

Thanks for the bump on those pics Ibjamn I wish my son and I could make it to Voodoo as well as Swampfest. I hope I get to see a bunch of ya'll at the Festgiving on the 3rd as well as SF. Have fun ya'll

[VWGal]

David is a pilot, I'm just sayin.......

Boy, do we have a job for him! Something tells me the in-flight food would be SIGNIFICANTLY improved on Jamn Airlines!

[mightyradgumbo]

nippy, nippy, nippy...yup, kinda fun ;)

I just remember Mirliton Fest last year and it was about 71 with a cool breeze and at times we had to wrap up in a blanket even though we had hoodies on....especially when the clouds came out...once the sun goes down and it hits the 50's...it's beyond nippy lol

Not to mention the blood being thinned from previous night's alcohol consumption...it's science.

[rosetree]

Not to mention the blood being thinned from previous night's alcohol consumption...it's science.

SCIENCE!!!!
http://www.vh1.com/shows/series/the_greatest/one_hit_wonders/quiz/img/1.jpg

[Zydekitten]

Jumping in with both feet aren'tcha Baybee!!!! ;) :D
You know it, sugar!!! ;) :D

[VWGal]

SCIENCE!!!!
http://www.vh1.com/shows/series/the_greatest/one_hit_wonders/quiz/img/1.jpg

Now I have a goldarned Thomas Dolby earworm...

[rosetree]

Now I have a goldarned Thomas Dolby earworm...

It's poetry in motion.....
Good heavens Miss Sakomoto, you're beautiful...

(sorry)
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SCIENCE!!!!!;)

[Corona]

So Lis, I should bring something heavier than a sweatshirt?
I'd bring a windbreaker Jo...that helps a lot....

[Corona]

It's poetry in motion.....
Good heavens Miss Sakomoto, you're beautiful...

(sorry)
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SCIENCE!!!!!;)
ahhhh make it stop!! I hate that damn song!! lmao

[Amyloves...]

Well my morning's all freaked now with that earworm. Thanks Rosey....remind me to smack you when I see you next!

[Michelino]

SCIENCE!!!!
http://www.vh1.com/shows/series/the_greatest/one_hit_wonders/quiz/img/1.jpg

Did you know? Beyond being a one word wonder of the 1980s, Thomas has gone on to become the music director at the prestigious TED conferences:

http://www.ted.com/index.php/speakers/view/id/107

[chicagomike]

NOLA FUNK.. check your e-mail.

[rosetree]

Well my morning's all freaked now with that earworm. Thanks Rosey....remind me to smack you when I see you next!

Luv you too Baybee!!!!;) :D

[rosetree]

ahhhh make it stop!! I hate that damn song!! lmao

....but what a wonderful earworm!!!!

[Crawfish Fest]

Just a day trip for me on sat, mostly hangin at the wwoz stage. Any advice from the locals on getting there? Should i park near the park or park near FQ and take a street car. I wanna drink and i dont wanna hike. Thanks
m

[papafrog]

Just a day trip for me on sat, mostly hangin at the wwoz stage. Any advice from the locals on getting there? Should i park near the park or park near FQ and take a street car. I wanna drink and i dont wanna hike. Thanks
m
i got there at 11am today, and found a spot easy on city park ave,
real close....the earlier you get there the closer you will be...

[Crawfish Fest]

i got there at 11am today, and found a spot easy on city park ave,
real close....the earlier you get there the closer you will be...

i am thinking of parking in a garage, and taking a street car on canal, will that get me closer? yes, i am from baton rouge, lol
I wanna catch kermit first
thanks papafrog
m

[papafrog]

i am thinking of parking in a garage, and taking a street car on canal, will that get me closer? yes, i am from baton rouge, lol
I wanna catch kermit first
thanks papafrog
m

either way you will be pretty close if you get there fairly early..
but parking was very easy this morning....
i love the preservation hall tent....theres benches to sit on...lol...
ill look for you michael...

[Crawfish Fest]

either way you will be pretty close if you get there fairly early..
but parking was very easy this morning....
i love the preservation hall tent....theres benches to sit on...lol...
ill look for you michael...
sounds good
i like benches, big guy does not like standing up all day then hiking 3 miles to get to the car, last year i almost got stuck, i spun mud for at least 200 feet, i knew if i stopped, the suv would sink.
see ya there
michael

[995webmaster]

Anyone in the crowd for Rage Against the Machine last night?

I was in the photo pit, and it was kind of scary. Before Rage came on, the crowd was going absolutely bonkers, passing people up over the barricade into the photo pit--dozens and dozens of them. At one point, security got so nervous they had the NOPD on horseback enter the pit. I almost got trampled by one of the horses--I was literally pinned against the speakers and tap dancing like Larry Craig to avoid hooves. This was like a half hour before the band started. Thank heavens it wasn't hot, or I someone might have died. In the end, the crowd seemed to spend its energy, and the first three songs were great. As per the schedule, after 3 songs, they closed the photo pit and I was out of there... Hope the Smashing Pumpkins crowd is slightly less insane...

I'll post some pics of all three days on Monday.

[funkkjunkie]

Corona and her girls were there. Glad you are a good toetapper,995. did you get pix of yourself dancing?

[jolie]

Anyone in the crowd for Rage Against the Machine last night?

I was in the photo pit, and it was kind of scary. Before Rage came on, the crowd was going absolutely bonkers, passing people up over the barricade into the photo pit--dozens and dozens of them. At one point, security got so nervous they had the NOPD on horseback enter the pit. I almost got trampled by one of the horses--I was literally pinned against the speakers and tap dancing like Larry Craig to avoid hooves. This was like a half hour before the band started. Thank heavens it wasn't hot, or I someone might have died. In the end, the crowd seemed to spend its energy, and the first three songs were great. As per the schedule, after 3 songs, they closed the photo pit and I was out of there... Hope the Smashing Pumpkins crowd is slightly less insane...

I'll post some pics of all three days on Monday.

I was in the crowd... nowhere near the photo pit. A bit to the left of the sound stage. There was some friendly moshing going on around me (I got knocked a few times and was apologized to?) and heard of a girl who was hurt and taken out in the back of the crowd.

The show itself was great from beginning to end.

Dare I say I'm getting too old to hang around drunken, moshing 18 year olds??
Skipping the Pumpkins tonight

[where yat brah]

Toubab Krewe ROCKS. Wish I were there.

[Zydekitten]

Amyloves and I were there . . . way in the back near the huge globe light and the SoCo compound . . . Kitten doesn't do mosh pits, stage diving or crowd surfing!

Also, Toubab Krewe DOES rock; we got to dance onstage with New Orleans Social Club (and the Tambourine Lady) last night at the WWOZ stage!!! Woo to the Hoo, y'all! :D

Smashing Pumpkins seemed almost sedated and the sound was muted - a very different band from the one I first saw in the 90's at the Fillmore . . . looking forward to today's lineup :)

[tangledupinblue]

Amyloves and I were there . . . way in the back near the huge globe light and the SoCo compound . . . Kitten doesn't do mosh pits, stage diving or crowd surfing!

Also, Toubab Krewe DOES rock; we got to dance onstage with New Orleans Social Club (and the Tambourine Lady) last night at the WWOZ stage!!! Woo to the Hoo, y'all! :D

Smashing Pumpkins seemed almost sedated and the sound was muted - a very different band from the one I first saw in the 90's at the Fillmore . . . looking forward to today's lineup :)

Thanks for the update....tell amy hello!!! Have fun kitty!

[Zydekitten]

Thanks for the update....tell amy hello!!! Have fun kitty!
You're very welcome, Tangie!!! I'll say hi to the krewe from you - wish you were here though . . . :)

[VWGal]

[QUOTE=Zydekitten;102788] we got to dance onstage with New Orleans Social Club (and the Tambourine Lady) last night at the WWOZ stage!!! Woo to the Hoo, y'all! :D QUOTE]

Well well, there I was last night watching the streaming of NOSC and squinting like mad at the dancers behind the band....thinking there HAS to be a threadhead up there....d'ya think I could find a familiar face???? That was a great set as was Dumpstaphunk earlier! Glad you are all having such a large time!

[mightyradgumbo]

sounds like a large time being had by TH nation in the land of Voodoo...can't wait to meet up with yas next weekend for festgiving and dem Saints

[Carolina Beadhead]

sounds like a large time being had by TH nation in the land of Voodoo...can't wait to meet up with yas next weekend for festgiving and dem Saints

And it just AIN'T coming fast enough.... :)

[grisgris]

Got an text message earlier that Shorty was kicking major ass.

[chicagomike]

Troy DID kick ass. It was nice to tell him so and give him a hug during the good Dr.'s set. Got to meet some TH's. The weather was perfect. Not a shabby weekend at all.

[papafrog]

did anybody make it for rebirth closing out the fest at the african stage??
there was like 1,000 people crameed into a small tent going crazy...
all the other stages had closed.....so all t he crazies left were in
there, and rebirth put on the best show id ever seen them do...
t hey had some guests also....and then a wild percussion band from
haiti joined them on stage....and then a stilt waker and the haitian
band led a second line to the gate....phew....

[papafrog]

toubab krewe rocks......and real nice guys from asheville, n.c....
they studied in africa for six months...they know their shit...
zap mama was unique, highly recommended...dr. john still has good strong
pipes, .....
tribute to ernie k doe was also interesting, even tho the tent was empty...
mute math as per windowmans recommendation was real good...
and voodoo fest in general is highly recommended...theres a certain
vibe, it being halloween, and the youthful crowd...and the setting at
city park...some good food 2......vooooooooodddddoooooooooooo yallll...

[Zydekitten]

It was a tremendous weekend of vibes and beats!

I was lucky enough to work the WWOZ Artists check-in yesterday as part of my VoodooFest volunteer duty and was in hog heaven checking in: Shorty and his krewe (in a pimptastic Suburban limo), Big Sam and his lovely wife, Jon Cleary (who kicked azz at the Preservation Hall Jazz Tent - which needs to be MUCH bigger next year) and his lovely wife, Marc Broussard (who was amazing), Christian Scott, Craig Klein, our honorary T-head, Shamarr, Rev. Goat (part of Dr. John's krewe).

Fave music from yesterday: Irma Thomas, Zap Mama, Marc Broussard, Dr. John and that redonkulus finale of Rebirth and some Haitian musicians to close out the night and VoodooFest '07 . . . good times! :D

[glinda]

wow, papa & kitten, sounds like a great time. That rebirth closing sounds incredible. Maybe next year.....???

[yehyourite]

Excellent reports all! Kitten did you have big time? ;)

[Belle]

did anybody make it for rebirth closing out the fest at the african stage??
there was like 1,000 people crameed into a small tent going crazy...
all the other stages had closed.....so all t he crazies left were in
there, and rebirth put on the best show id ever seen them do...
t hey had some guests also....and then a wild percussion band from
haiti joined them on stage....and then a stilt waker and the haitian
band led a second line to the gate....phew....


So happy you got to experience that Papafrog!! Hugs baby

[windowman]

I am glad you enjoyed Mute Math, papafrog! I was only able to come late on Sunday, but I did get to hear some of Zap Mama, The Black Crowes, Dr. John w Leo and Wilco in about three hours time. I think that the location and layout for this year was the best by far, but that doesn't mean it won't change again. I was in the Quarter the whole weekend and it was alive like I have not seen since the storm, which was just great to see. I am really happy that so many threadheads came for Voodoo and enjoyed it, but I just couldn't be there much this year to see ya'll. It seems that ya'll managed a mighty large time by yaselves!

[chicagomike]

I agree with Windowman. You really could catch a lot of different acts. I battled a stubborn little cold all weekend (havent been sick in a year) so I didnt get too crazy. Voodoo did a terrific job exposing the great sounds of New Orleans to a younger crowd who might not normally listen to or even have a clue about these treasures. It was kind of neat seeing such people as Troy Andrews and John Sinclair enjoying the same music. Voodoo isnt jazzfest but it has many of its own charms.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Voodoo Festival: Great location & weather! If JF ever moves from the "Holy Land" of the Fairgrounds this would be the place.

Had to check out Big Sam's web site for the name of his guitar player. Casey Robinson was smokin Saturday. We enjoyed Big Sam and PBS. Only caught their last two songs but have to agree with ya about Mute Math.

[chicagomike]

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Courtesy of Jolie. Some Threadheads enjoying a beautiful Sunday in New Orleans.

[chicagomike]

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Jolie, Amy and Mike at City Park Friday.

[Carolina Beadhead]

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Courtesy of Jolie. Some Threadheads enjoying a beautiful Sunday in New Orleans.

L-R - Nolafunk, Amyluvs, Chicago Mike, Papafrog and in the back, Seefood (Mz Seebass)

[jolie]

Stop that Mike!!!

Beautiful weekend of music & weather
Left my voice in City Park
Looks like everyone got the music covered. Zap Mama was indeed a great surprise... glad I decided to leave the Black Crows early & catch some of funky stuff!!

Awesome meeting some new THs finally... Amyloves, NolaFunk, Papafrog, Corona (where'd you go?), Picesgirl....

And catching up with with ChicagoMike, ZKitty, Seebass

[jolie]

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Courtesy of Jolie. Some Threadheads enjoying a beautiful Sunday in New Orleans.

Actually that would be NolaFunk, AmyLoves, Chicago Mike, Papafrog, Seebass

I never did meet up with Fred....... or did I??????:confused:

[Carolina Beadhead]

Actually that would be NolaFunk, AmyLoves, Chicago Mike, Papafrog, Seebass

I never did meet up with Fred....... or did I??????:confused:

LOL!! Well, he looks alot like Mike! :D

<going back to edit my post :o>

[Zydekitten]

Excellent reports all! Kitten did you have big time? ;)
You know I did, baybee!!! It was too cool for school and I was having a VoodooFest "hangover" today . . . way tired and somewhat wore out just generally - but SO worth it, what a BIG time indeed!!

It was great to see the T-heads that I did (as I was working so much of the time, I didn't get to socialize as much), and hope more of the Threadhead Nation will be able to make it down for next year! :D

[i wanna be in NOLA]

toubab krewe rocks......

best performance of the weekend, imo.

What a weekend! Gorgeous weather, great music, happy crowds, the best food in the world all in the one city that has it all. What else could one ask for?

Favorite performances included toubab krewe, toots, christian scott, t-shorty (were those folks up on stage during his set T-heads?), 'lil band of gold, and amanda shaw (wow!). I was disappointed not to see no social club but my younger daughter wasn't feeling well on Saturday so we left early.

The girls were both thrilled with the other side of the park and have mentioned rage, porcupine tree, circa survive, red jumpsuit apparatus, and fallout boy as favorites. We missed the last two acts of Sunday because we were done in.

All in all it was another great trip to new orleans. Hope to meet some of you next time (chicago mike looks familiar).

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Actually that would be NolaFunk, AmyLoves, Chicago Mike, Papafrog, Seebass

I never did meet up with Fred....... or did I??????:confused:

Nope, maybe our paths will cross in 2008. Only Thead we ran into was JazzFestchic with her Krewe.

[Amy Winette]

Great pix everyone, keep em coming!! :)

Jeff & a bunch of our krewe jumped right into the pit at Rage at Vegoose on Sunday, just looked (and sounded) scary to me! ;)

[chicagomike]

Rage= The angriest millionaires I have ever heard of. ;)

[Corona]

Got an text message earlier that Shorty was kicking major ass.
hehehe..that was me...I just couldn't contain myself and had to share with with the T-nation!! He tore it up in a serious way!

[Festngator]

Voodoo 2007 - Irma Thomas, Toots & The Maytals, Bonerama & JJ Grey - City Park, New Orleans, Louisiana - October 26 & 28, 2007 - Freezer's Gift - WWOZ-FM

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