Festival International Lineup Announced

[AtPontchartrain]

I notice that the Lafayette fest has set up a tribute to Andy Palacio of Garifuna Collective ... he died just a few days ago. Kudos to Lafayette for putting that together so fast! Also, the Duhks on two days! I was in a hotel room in San Diego next to the Duhks for three days, and they practiced and jammed with visiting musicians nonstop the entire time. Then they and The Mammals would go parading around the hotel grounds. It was great. Go see them!

APRIL 23

T-Salé Cajun Band (Louisiana), Chris Ardoin & NuStep (Louisiana)

APRIL 24

Blind Boys of Alabama with Preservation Hall Jazz Band Horns (U.S./Louisiana), Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk (Louisiana), Babylon Circus (France), Sonny Landreth (Louisiana), March Fourth Marching Band (U.S.), Mamadou Diabate Ensemble (Mali), Charlene Howard (Louisiana)

APRIL 25

Babylon Circus (France), The Duhks (Manitoba), Habib Koïte (Mali), March Fourth Marching Band (U.S.), Tribute to Andy Palacio: The Garifuna Collective with Special Guest Umalali (Belize), Ode a l'Acadie (New Brunswick), Menwar (Mauritius), Joaquin Diaz (Dominican Republic/Québec), Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys (Louisiana), Rosie Ledet (Louisiana), Vavavoom (France/Louisiana), Hardrive Jumpers (U.S.), Louisiana International Music Exchange (LIME) at Cité des Arts, UL Dance Department (Louisiana) (Danse), PASA presents: The Renaissance of Zora (Louisiana) (Théâtre), Acting Up presents: Sustained Winds (Louisiana) (Théâtre), Nyasha Laing's Punta Rock! (Andy Palacio documentary) (Belize) (Cinéma)

APRIL 26

MOOV Women's Carnival (Martinique), Hot 8 Brass Band (Louisiana), Habib Koïte (Mali), Javier García (Cuba/Spain), New Orleans Bingo! Show (Louisiana), The Duhks (Manitoba), Tribute to Andy Palacio: The Garifuna Collective w/ Special Guest Umalali (Belize), Benwela (Québec), Alain Francois (Québec), Etran Finatawa (Niger), Mamadou Diabate Ensemble (Mali), Erendiras Mariachi Femenil Los de San Antonio (Texas), Samarabalouf (France), Geno Delafose (Louisiana), Ode a l'Acadie (New Brunswick), Red Stick Ramblers (Louisiana), Feufollet (Louisiana), The Creole Cowboys (Louisiana), La. Folk Roots Presents: Women's a capella singing (Louisiana), The Figs (Louisiana), La. Folk Roots Presents: The Lost Bayou Ramblers - Influences in Music (Louisiana), La. Folk Roots Presents: Bois Sec Ardoin Tribute (Louisiana), Brice Kapel (Togo), Vavavoom... (more)

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And still... "More announcements are scheduled to be coming soon, according to Dana Cañedo, the festival's executive director." !!

[BillericayDicky]

Taking in the Festival International on Sunday 26th prior to JF 2nd weekend. It's a great free day. Great food and wonderful atmosphere.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

I've been waiting for their lineup. Thanks for posting.
Might do the Thursday before JF.

[Orleansnj]

I've been waiting for their lineup. Thanks for posting.
Might do the Thursday before JF.

I HIGHLY recommend that everyone who is in town for the Jazz Fest try to catch some of this festival - it is really amazing.

[bluesgirl]

I am headed out there for the 24th. I went in 2006. It is a great fest and a lot of fun. Not like Jazz Fest, more laid back in a way and in the middle of town. The food was awesome there, too. :D

[Orleansnj]

For all of those who are interested, and want to check it out - they have their own site. I don't think that NOJHF would mind me posting it here because from what I have seen on these boards the people who do post seem to be all about promoting the festival - but Louisiana as well. If I offend, sorry.......

http://www.festivalinternational.com/site47.php

[AtPontchartrain]

I'm shocked.

[Orleansnj]

I'm shocked.

LOL......

;)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

I am headed out there for the 24th. I went in 2006. It is a great fest and a lot of fun. Not like Jazz Fest, more laid back in a way and in the middle of town. The food was awesome there, too. :D

See ya up front on the 24th for Sonny.

[AtPontchartrain]

That's probably an evening show. We might go too, if the restaurant Tsunami (http://www.servingsushi.com/Awards/Awards.asp) is open that night.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

That's probably an evening show. We might go too, if the restaurant Tsunami (http://www.servingsushi.com/Awards/Awards.asp) is open that night.

Sounds like this could be a preJF Thead party............
Can only do Thursday, must be in NOLA for all 7 days of fest.

[electric_lady]

wow... I might have to switch my plans to come to JF first weekend so I can check this out at least one day. It looks amazing.
Where do people stay in Lafayette?

[ohio]

The Duhks are great!

[AtPontchartrain]

wow... I might have to switch my plans to come to JF first weekend so I can check this out at least one day. It looks amazing.
Where do people stay in Lafayette?

Any hotels that turn up on the regular sites are fine. My sister has stayed here, a few miles out of town (http://www.cajuncottages.com/) and enjoyed it. There is plenty of parking in the city around the part of downtown where the festival is held. We pay a little to stay in the First Methodist lot on Johnston & Main Street just because Methodists seem like nice people.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

The Duhks are great!

Will have to check them out. Thanks for the info, I trust your taste in music.

[bluesgirl]

wow... I might have to switch my plans to come to JF first weekend so I can check this out at least one day. It looks amazing.
Where do people stay in Lafayette?

Out on Evangeline Thruway is good if you have a car. When I stayed on Oct., I stayed at the Extended Stay near the airport. I've also stayed at a very nice Marriott which is also near the airport. Some friends have stayed at a B&B downtown and they liked it.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

wow... I might have to switch my plans to come to JF first weekend so I can check this out at least one day. It looks amazing.
Where do people stay in Lafayette?

Come on down, see ya in Lafayette for Sonny/Blind Boys.

[bluesgirl]

See ya up front on the 24th for Sonny.

Why would I be there? :D ;) :p

Oh, yeah, I booked a car and airfare today.

[ohio]

Will have to check them out. Thanks for the info, I trust your taste in music.Thanks. I've seen them a couple times, once w/ Bela Fleck (I think he produced their last cd). A compelling mix of roots, folk, soul, irish, zydeco sorta thing. and the gals are kinda cute too!

[AtPontchartrain]

Duhks with John Paul Jones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaxtDCuCQAQ

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Thanks. I've seen them a couple times, once w/ Bela Fleck (I think he produced their last cd). A compelling mix of roots, folk, soul, irish, zydeco sorta thing. and the gals are kinda cute too!

Sounds interesting. To bad they are playing 1st Friday. Must be out at the Fairgrounds Friday.