2009 Jazz fest

[Doubledown]

Who I would like to see @ next years fest : Aretha Franklin , Hank Williams jr., Steve Miller Band, Average white Band,Tina TurnerJohn Fogerty,Led Zepplin,:) hey I can wish..

[pokerchick66]

Annie Lennox, Annie Lennox and Annie Lennox.

[mfrankkk]

Annie Lennox, Annie Lennox and Annie Lennox.
You read my mind!!

[pokerchick66]

You read my mind!!

:D

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Dave Hole

[Corona]

Grace Potter!

[saturn]

All of the local NOLA musicians I love +

Sierre Leone Refugee Allstars
Was Not Was
Steve Earle
Ry Cooder
Southern Culture on the Skids
Ben Harper
Joe Bonamassa
Neil Young
REM

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Del Castillo

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Sorry, but I have a long wish list.

Another vote for Joe Bonamassa
Ana Popovic
Campbell Brothers
Allman Brothers
Ruthie Foster

[Muffaletta Diver]

Perhaps not the appropriate venue, but I've always thought it would be cool to see all of the musical Marley offspring do a show together, mixing their father's music with their own.

[bobatude]

thornetta davis

[saturn]

John Hiatt
Lyle Lovett

[marignygreg]

MarignyGregg.

[Lit]

(In addition to all of my New Orleans faves...)

Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings
Robert Earl Keen
The Gourds
Bonnie Raitt
Levon Helm

[tangledupinblue]

Bring OLU DARA back!

[hewboy22]

right on, Lit. totally was going to say sharon jones and levon too! :)

[glinda]

Perhaps not the appropriate venue, but I've always thought it would be cool to see all of the musical Marley offspring do a show together, mixing their father's music with their own.
ooh yea, from your mouth to jah's ears...

[jazzykeb]

right on, Lit. totally was going to say sharon jones and levon too! :)

Definitely was thinking of both of them too. And I am right on board with Corona, Grace Potter would be great at fest.

[Muffaletta Diver]

I'd also like to see a return of My Elastic Underwear Band.

[marignygreg]

I'd also like to see a return of My Elastic Underwear Band.

Last seen at The Johnson Extension show??

[Lit]

right on, Lit. totally was going to say sharon jones and levon too! :)

I've put them both on my list whenever asked here--including the threads started by Festydave asking for our input--for the last several years. Maybe it will work one of these years...

Hey, on another note, did you get to that Kermit show at Bullets? I think you were one of the folks with whom I was discussing it here, and I'm curious how it was this year.

[Belle]

Johnny Lang
Henry Butler again
John Scofield
Los Lobos

and most of those already mentioned.

[hewboy22]

Odadaa!

this past weekend, albany had it's annual tulip festival and on sunday i went to check out delfeayo marsalis and his band, including jason marsalis on drums. well, about half way through the set they brought out Yacub Addy who is the founder of Odadaa! and who lives just outside of albany. it was fantastic! he added some nice, subtle accents to the compositions and then he and jason took a collaborative solo. i have heard of Odadaa! before but had never seen a performance so this was quite the unexpected treat :)

so anyway, after reading up i just came to find out that he and wynton did a project together and played a show in Congo Square in spring of 2006. they also released it as a double disc. think i know what my next cd purchase will be. anyone on the board attend this show or know if Odadaa! has played Jazzfest before? this would seem to be a perfect fit.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Johnny Lang
Henry Butler again
John Scofield
Los Lobos

and most of those already mentioned.

How could I forget..... Looos Looobos!!!
Also another vote for Johnny Lang

[hewboy22]

I've put them both on my list whenever asked here--including the threads started by Festydave asking for our input--for the last several years. Maybe it will work one of these years...

Hey, on another note, did you get to that Kermit show at Bullets? I think you were one of the folks with whom I was discussing it here, and I'm curious how it was this year.

hi. you know, we almost made it to bullet's but did not. we had planned on it but got caught up over at HOB where my friend works, then ran into other folks and had drinks at ryan's. so it was a few hours after i landed that i actually got to my friends place to clean up and head out for the evening. it just didn't pan out.

we did go to dragonsmoke though. were you there? good times!

[hewboy22]

Johnny Lang
Henry Butler again
John Scofield
Los Lobos

and most of those already mentioned.

Sco!! ding! ding! ding! :)

either "solo" or with MMW, would be a a great addition to the jazz tent.

[mdfest]

Perhaps not the appropriate venue, but I've always thought it would be cool to see all of the musical Marley offspring do a show together, mixing their father's music with their own.

Ill second that. Was listening to Ziggy yesterday, thinking "how cool would it be..."

Cant forget the threadhead fave, Los Lonely Boys!

[Lit]

hi. you know, we almost made it to bullet's but did not. we had planned on it but got caught up over at HOB where my friend works, then ran into other folks and had drinks at ryan's. so it was a few hours after i landed that i actually got to my friends place to clean up and head out for the evening. it just didn't pan out.

we did go to dragonsmoke though. were you there? good times!

Yep, was there for Dragon Smoke and also thought it rocked as usual. By 2:00 a.m. I was approaching 14 hours straight on my feet for live music, and was wishing I had it in me for New Mastersounds with Karl Denson, but it was not to be as I had a morning flight home on Wednesday. I did manage to cactch a bit of Treme at Ray's, the awesome brass band of high school kids on the corner, and a bit of Jeremy Lyons at Dragon's Den in between the set break. Also tried to catch Kirk Joseph at Balcony Music Club but it was closed. Still don't know what was up with that.

[hewboy22]

right on. yeah, we stuck around for new mastersounds with karl, really enjoyed that show. also thought about checking out kirk jospeh, odd that the club was closed, had not heard about that.

OK, i'm going to answer my own question....Odadaa! first played Fest in '85. bring 'em back! :)

[McGregor]

Levon Helm

If you don't understand what this man did for music and the influence his band had on rock and roll, you are missing the boat.

I hope the powers at be at jazz fest will do everything they can to get him and his band to New Orleans.

Also
Tom Petty
Lyle Lovett

[Frosty]

Lindsey Buckingham

[Voodoohead]

2nds for Led Zepplin and Tina Turner. Also would like to see Tony Bennett, the Foo Fighters, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Zachary Richard, Original members of War, Joe Cocker, Black Eyed Peas with Sergio Mendez, The Marley Family, Corrine Bailey Rae, James Hunter, Albert Lee, Ashford and Simpson, Ohio Players, Eric Clapton, Tom Jones, and Joshua Redman.

[seadog]

Paul Westerburg & Ray Davies and Levon Helm.

[glinda]

Mavis Staples
Buddy Guy
Delbert McClinton
Sharon Jones
John Hiatt

and all my nola fav's

[UncleFester]

Neil Young
Ahmad Jamal
Keith Jarrett
Camper Van Beethoven
REM

[Lit]

If you don't understand what this man did for music and the influence his band had on rock and roll, you are missing the boat.

I hope the powers at be at jazz fest will do everything they can to get him and his band to New Orleans.

Also
Tom Petty
Lyle Lovett

I would add that, as great as it would be to have Levon at Fest as I have requested repeatedly, folks are really missing the boat if they do not make the trek to Levon's home in Woodstock to see a Midnight Ramble. I have seen hundreds and hundreds of shows by countless performers in various settings over the past 25+ years, and, except for the patry, nothing has come close to the experience of attending a Ramble at Levon's barn. He is one of the last of a dying breed of musicians from a vital time in the history of the music that I love. I have been to three Rambles at his barn (so far) and I am certain that when he's done performing I will only regret that I did not make it to even more, because there are no other opportunities of which I am aware to see (and meet) a legend in such an intimate, conducive setting. I will rue the day when I can't go there anymore. The only thing I can compare it to is Jerry's death, since which I still get frequent pangs of sadness knowing that I can't go to that wonderful place that was a Dead or Jerry show anymore.

[nolanole]

Love the Levon Helm suggestions.
As always 1st pick for me Neil Young.
Some others not mentioned yet:
Dick Dale, Alex Chilton, Lou Reed.

[Frosty]

Mavis Staples
Buddy Guy
Delbert McClinton
Sharon Jones
John Hiatt

and all my nola fav's

Mavis! I didn't include her since I've seen her up here several times.

Can see Buddy Guy up here easily at his club.

I see a lot of people responding with artists hwo have played Jazz Fest in the past few years. I think personaly, I'm thinking of someone who A) hasn't played or hasn't played in a long time, and B) I can't see easily locally. Hence my skipping the legendary Mavis Staples.

[PaulC]

a re-do on ruthie foster for us that missed her obvious talent.... have been listinin' to her on the puter,.. great sound... would love to see her in place where dancin' was welcome....

bonnie raitt is always welcome....

grace potter would be an ideal fit for the fairgrounds.... she was in town the 2nd friday nite this year at the cac with gov't mule....

and i havta' agree whole heartedly with some otha's,.. that johnny lang kid is a must at some point... he is way, way too talented to wait this long for an invite...

and i'll close with anotha' natural for fest,.. james hunter............

speakin' of great fests,.. check this bay-bee out....

http://www.waterfrontbluesfest.com/

and though they don't list them as the top headliners,.. the list is long and loaded with much in the way of louisiana talent,.. plus ms. foster and mr. hunter.... givin' it some serious thought.......

[Belle]

Love the Levon Helm suggestions.
As always 1st pick for me Neil Young.
Some others not mentioned yet:
Dick Dale, Alex Chilton, Lou Reed.

Might fine for sure.

[PaulC]

oh,..

and extend a lifetime invite to those incredible bees and that elder babb fellow...

that is a must do..............

[Belle]

THE CAMPBELL BROTHERS!!! Pretty please!

[PaulC]

THE CAMPBELL BROTHERS!!! Pretty please!

they too need a lifetime invite......

[Mexi]

RE: LEVON HELM--If you don't understand what this man did for music and the influence his band had on rock and roll, you are missing the boat.I hope the powers at be at jazz fest will do everything they can to get him and his band to New Orleans.



Damn straight!!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

I'm willing to help, just let me book the Blues Tent for both weekends. :)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Paul, if you make it to Water Front Blues Fest then try to catch Ms Carolyn Wonderland. She is Houston's best kept secret.
Nice lineup, wish I could be there.

Add Carolyn Wonderland to my JF wish list.

[stlbarb]

i would like to NOT see any BNA's that sell out stadiums or other huge venues.

while i often enjoy these performers/bands, it just makes fest too crowded.

[Mexi]

Here what I picked last year for 2008:


Greg Brown
Bo Ramsey
Allison Krauss
Alexa Ray Joel, again, with her dad this time!!
Meters / Neville Bros.
Aretha
Voice of the Wetlands w /Tab Benoit
Stevie Wonder
Bluerunners
Van Morrison
Neil Diamond


So 6 out of 12 appeared this year..not bad.

2009 I Would love to see:

LEVON HELM!!
Mudcrutch
Greg Brown
the Word

[Goose]

Paul, if you make it to Water Front Blues Fest then try to catch Ms Carolyn Wonderland. She is Houston's best kept secret.
Nice lineup, wish I could be there.

Add Carolyn Wonderland to my JF wish list.

LOVE Carolyn Wonderland! She was my new fave at the High Sierra Music Festival (Nor Cal fest every 4th of July weekend) last summer. She'd be awesome at Jazzfest. :)

Cindy

[ibjamn]

Los Babies Del Merengue
Zachary Richard
Neil Young (and/or CSNY reunion)
Grace Potter
Ruthie Foster (every year)
Ricky Scaggs
Andy J. Forest

diversity thy name is ibjamn...... ;)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

LOVE Carolyn Wonderland! She was my new fave at the High Sierra Music Festival (Nor Cal fest every 4th of July weekend) last summer. She'd be awesome at Jazzfest. :)

Cindy

YES!!! We need to get the word out. Carolyn for JF 09. Please.........
She is very talented and plays several different instruments.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

My wish list last year.

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Joe Bonamassa (Plays a mean guitar)
Olabelle (Great folk, roots and gospel group out of NYC)
Chris Duarte (We need you back in Houston/Austin)
Olu Dara (What can I say, think 2008)
Watermelon Slim (Never seen live but is on my long list "to see")
Derek Trucks Band (ASAP)
Ruthie Foster (That woman has soul!)
Terraplane (My type of Blues, would be nice to see them at JF)
Dave Hole (The monster on slide)

[Michelino]

Yea to Levon Helm...wish his club was still in NOLA, gotta make the trek to a Midnight Ramble now that I didn't win it in the raffle.

Also:

Jazz Tent:
Omar Sosa
Zanussi Five
est
Bill Frisell
John Scofield Trio
Stanley Clarke (PLEASE!!)
Catherine Russell
McCoy Tyner
The Bad Plus (!! THANKS FOR THIS YEAR !!)

Gospel/Blues:
Campbells with Eric Bibb (add Mark Stone's Band for a real blast)
Dixie Hummingbirds

Fais Do Do:
Hot Club of Cowtown and/or Elana James

Economy Hall:
Byron Stripling

Anywhere at Fest:
Pink Martini


Congo:
WYNTON - THE NEVILLES CAME HOME TO FEST - WON'T YOU JOIN THEM?

[funkkjunkie]

Ruthie Foster
Olu Dara
Campbell Brothers
The Word
Angelique Kidjo
Midnite Disturbers
a Marley contingent(we had one last year, muff)
Michael Franti and Spearhead
Derek Trucks

[pokerchick66]

I would like to add to Annie Lennox:

David Clayton Thomas of Blood, Sweat & Tears (and he's Canadian! ;) )
Earth, Wind & Fire w/Chaka Kahn again

[Chas_P]

Blues Tent

John Mayall

Jazz Tent

Stanley Clarke (or Return To Forever)

Fais Do-Do

Kid Creole and the Coconuts
Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks

Gentilly

Jamie Cullum

[sophisticated sissy]

Cant forget the threadhead fave, Los Lonely Boys!




Be careful what you wish for, Md! :p Besides, I'm sure they'd be a lot of fun at the fairgrounds.

While I think the Fest always does a fantastic job w/ all the talent, I respectfully submit the following:


1) Magnum Band from Haiti.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZfH3-bw_OQ

2) Los Lobos www.loslobos.org

3) Latin Playboys www.latinplayboys.org

4) Los Tremolocos www.lostremolocos.com

5) Ruben Blades www.maestravida.com

6) CAFE TACUBA www.cafetacuba.com.mx/

7) Los Straitjackets

8) Cindy Cashdollar www.cindycashdollar.com

9) Jack & Jorma & Electric Hot Tuna

10) Roy Book Binder www.roybookbinder.com

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~BONUS ACT~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Kinky Friedman & Willie Nelson:)


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~BNA~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

John Mellencamp

[Doubledown]

I would also like to add Johnny Lang, BNA -Tom Petty, John Melloncamp.

[sophisticated sissy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fen8i7mtQf8


From S.O.B.'s NYC, Magnum Band's guitarist.

[sophisticated sissy]

Ever hear of Tabou Combo?



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOARK5O-W0s




Almost as much fun as the Neville Brothers!:)

[drdennis]

neil young

[Frosty]

Leon Russell ...... if he sings Cajun Love Song

[frangooch]

Mark Knopfler
Ry Cooder
David Lindley
Steve Earle
Los Lobos
EmmyLou Harris
Bunny Wailer
Africando
Culture
Wycliffe Gordon
Roy Hargrove
Agree on Neil Young--he's a natural for the event.

[Mexi]

Earth, Wind & Fire w/Chaka Kahn again

Ooh yeah....
good one

[festivalgirl]

Arlo Guthrie
Joe Jackson
Lyle Lovett
Regina Carter

[saturn]

Yea to Levon Helm...wish his club was still in NOLA, gotta make the trek to a Midnight Ramble now that I didn't win it in the raffle.

Also:

Jazz Tent:
Omar Sosa
Zanussi Five
est
Bill Frisell
John Scofield Trio
Stanley Clarke (PLEASE!!)
Catherine Russell
McCoy Tyner
The Bad Plus (!! THANKS FOR THIS YEAR !!)



Maybe we could have Return To Forever?? :)

[Frosty]

Fats Domino

[jmac]

THE METERS!!!!!!!!!!!...Derek Trucks, North Mississippi Allstars, John Hiatt, Gov't Mule, THE METERS!!!!!!...Keith Frank, Dr John backed by the Meters or the fUNKY Meters....

[Frosty]

If we are serious about bringing a younger crowd, how about R. Kelly.

[pokerchick66]

When I think of young, I think Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus). Hey, we could have Billy Ray AND Miley! :D

Or what about Carrie Underwood?

[Frosty]

When I think of young, I think Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus). Hey, we could have Billy Ray AND Miley! :D

Or what about Carrie Underwood?

It was a bad joke:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-r-kelly-trial-05-may05,0,1816911.story

[sophisticated sissy]

When I think of young, I think Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus). Hey, we could have Billy Ray AND Miley! :D




A jazz musician and a country musician were traveling together in South America when they were taken hostage by a group of revolutionaries. Each musician was granted one last wish before facing the firing squad.

Country Musician: Oh, if I could just hear "Achy, Breaky Heart" one more time! "

Jazz Musician: "Shoot me first."
:)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

A jazz musician and a country musician were traveling together in South America when they were taken hostage by a group of revolutionaries. Each musician was granted one last wish before facing the firing squad.

Country Musician: Oh, if I could just hear "Achy, Breaky Heart" one more time! "

Jazz Musician: "Shoot me first."
:)

LOL

[pokerchick66]

It was a bad joke:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-r-kelly-trial-05-may05,0,1816911.story

lmao, Frosty, I wasn't sure and I didn't want to say anything cuz I didn't want to offend you! I was like, "THIS is who he chooses for young people? lol, the young people would probably be running from him!" ;)

I wasn't used to your using dry humor . . . sorry! :D

[pokerchick66]

A jazz musician and a country musician were traveling together in South America when they were taken hostage by a group of revolutionaries. Each musician was granted one last wish before facing the firing squad.

Country Musician: Oh, if I could just hear "Achy, Breaky Heart" one more time! "

Jazz Musician: "Shoot me first."
:)

Hey! I like Billy Ray! :D lol, he's alright but I really don't listen to country music a whole lot. I can't tell you how much chicklet is into Hannah, though! :p

[MaggotBrain]

How 'bout
Earth Wind and Fire
George Clinton and the P-Funk Allstars
John Scofield (is this the 3rd or 4th vote)
JJ Grey and Mofro
Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra
Maceo Parker
George Duke
New Mastersounds
Corey Harris
Lee Fields and the Explorers

[sophisticated sissy]

Hey! I like Billy Ray! :D lol, he's alright but I really don't listen to country music a whole lot. I can't tell you how much chicklet is into Hannah, though! :p


Her and about a million other little girls! HM is the new "Spice Girls!" :)

The BRC joke pretty much sums him up, don't you think? You either love him or wish you were dead when his top tune hits the airwaves, no middle ground there!:) No offense intended, my friend. One of the reasons America is great is all the musical choices!

[Phatpapa]

Leftover Salmon
Warren Haynes/Govt Mule
More Bluegrass (doesn't matter who, just as long as they are good)
Rodrigo y Gabriela
New Monsoon
Tea Leaf Green
Blue Turtle Seduction
Tom Petty and the Heart Breakers

[MaggotBrain]

i wonder if Jazzfest could get Bill Withers out of retirement

[Phatpapa]

i wonder if Jazzfest could get Bill Withers out of retirement


Now, that would be saweeet.

[pokerchick66]

Her and about a million other little girls! HM is the new "Spice Girls!" :)

The BRC joke pretty much sums him up, don't you think? You either love him or wish you were dead when his top tune hits the airwaves, no middle ground there!:) No offense intended, my friend. One of the reasons America is great is all the musical choices!

You didn't offend me, chica. As a matter of fact, Achy Breaky Heart is about the only song I know he sings. I think the song is funny, though. :D

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Joe Bonamassa
Joe Satriani
Gary Moore
Mark Knopfler
Tom Petty
Johnny Sketch
Bluerunners

Oh -- and this guy named Sonny something or other :D

[Belle]

Leon Russell ...... if he sings Cajun Love Song


Have you seen Leon in the last several years? Awful if ya ask me. Now his daughter is another matter entirely.;)

[marignygreg]

You didn't offend me, chica. As a matter of fact, Achy Breaky Heart is about the only song I know he sings. I think the song is funny, though. :D

Billy Ray in da 9th Ward.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrVGzbJ7RXU

[Michelino]

Have you seen Leon in the last several years? Awful if ya ask me. Now his daughter is another matter entirely.;)

He's been playing like a Disney World automaton version of himself for a while, but I did see him last year where he appeared to have shed a few years and he sounded like he was into it again. Relatively speaking.

[MaggotBrain]

Now, that would be saweeet.

Though Bill Withers hasn't officially played since 1988, it isn't out of the question. He was going to play at an event where he was honored last month (http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/04/bill_withers_refuses_to_sing.html) it didn't happen but I I found this recent pic of him floating around out there, it gives me serious hope:
http://members.cox.net/cosmicgoof/bill_withers.jpg
I'll see if I can scrounge up some contact info. for him. Maybe get it passed on to the right channels.

Here is a video interview from December if you're interested (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1xQv6GhNSs)

Also an NPR interview from February 07 (http://mustv.com/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7236327)

[Phatpapa]

Though Bill Withers hasn't officially played since 1988, it isn't out of the question. He was going to play at an event where he was honored last month (http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2008/04/bill_withers_refuses_to_sing.html) it didn't happen but I I found this recent pic of him floating around out there, it gives me serious hope:
http://members.cox.net/cosmicgoof/bill_withers.jpg
I'll see if I can scrounge up some contact info. for him. Maybe get it passed on to the right channels.

Here is a video interview from December if you're interested (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1xQv6GhNSs)

Also an NPR interview from February 07 (http://mustv.com/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7236327)

Brilliant Idea MB. He came out with a "best of" last year so he's not completely done. Let me know if I can help

[funkkjunkie]

Put your foot on the rock and don't stop.

[Frosty]

Have you seen Leon in the last several years? Awful if ya ask me. Now his daughter is another matter entirely.;)

I didn't but a freind of mine went to see him at Fitzgeralds last summer and enjoyed the show.

[Frosty]

lmao, Frosty, I wasn't sure and I didn't want to say anything cuz I didn't want to offend you! I was like, "THIS is who he chooses for young people? lol, the young people would probably be running from him!" ;)

I wasn't used to your using dry humor . . . sorry! :D

Not used to my dry humor? After all the time we spent together at the Patry with our second row seats we got from that guy on Ebay!

BTW, I know ALL about Hannah Montana. She's like a 3rd daughter to me, except for the posing for pictures with her part.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Joe Bonamassa
Joe Satriani
Gary Moore
Mark Knopfler
Tom Petty
Johnny Sketch
Bluerunners

Oh -- and this guy named Sonny something or other :D

Sonny, who is Sonny?
I like your taste....will add Satriani & Moore to my list also.

[mfrankkk]

How about Queen Latifah?? She is always a crowd pleaser!
Saw her at Lilith Faire one year and she stole the show!!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Sonny, who is Sonny?
I like your taste....will add Satriani & Moore to my list also.

Why, thank you.

And if I wanted to add a pie in the sky name to the list it would be Steve Winwood.

[Frosty]

Why, thank you.

And if I wanted to add a pie in the sky name to the list it would be Steve Winwood.

I don't think he is pie in the sky as I recall not seeing him in '05 when we were there. I'd love to see him but chose a local artist at a smaller stage to close Fest that year.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Why, thank you.

And if I wanted to add a pie in the sky name to the list it would be Steve Winwood.

How I remember the last time Winwood played JF. There was a small crowd of us fools (maybe 5,000 at Acura) as the "weather" was moving in. Winwood kept looking as the black clouds were moving in and kept playing.
Priceless..............

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

I don't think he is pie in the sky as I recall not seeing him in '05 when we were there. I'd love to see him but chose a local artist at a smaller stage to close Fest that year.

You were one the the smart ones and wanted to stay dry.

[Frosty]

You were one the the smart ones and wanted to stay dry.

It really had more to do with seeing people we couldn't see elsewhere vs. somebody who we could see at home. Especially for it being our first Fest. It was all about Louisiana music. Although, Winwood is not on tour very often and I would LOVE to see him.

[mightyradgumbo]

First wish for JF 09
Dry Skies

I second Levon and Los Lobos
-FATS!
-Winwood and John Fogerty are two guys whose shows have got better with age so they would be cool to see
-Warren Haynes with anyone, especially again with just a guitar
-Grace Potter for sure
-The Police
-Sierra Leone Refugee all-stars
-The Dead (or Phil and Friends or Ratdog)-sorry non-jam/dead fans
-another vote for the Campbell brothers
-a vote for TH Mark Stone (His show at the Old Point w/Betty Harris was fantastic)
-Fest4kidz band

[pokerchick66]

I'd like to see George Thoroughgood come back, too.

[aardy90210]

PRINCE.

also, while I think they are about to start focusing on side projects, i think the greyboy allstars deserve a fairgrounds set...

this is a tough one for me, cause i got THREE out of the four BNA that i wished for last year (stevie, santana, al green).

i know he is coming off some kinda surgery, but prince would sooooo dope. i am with whoever said it earlier tho - i go for a lot of the local stuff, so as long as treme, rebirth, hot8, newbirth, the rads, dr. john, bonerama, etc, etc are there, i will be juuuuuuust fine!

[Phatpapa]

add:

Tony Furtado
Robert Randolph and his Family Band
Whitewater Ramble
Tori Amos
G-Love and Special Sauce
Emmit/Nershi Band

[pokerchick66]

add:

Tony Furtado
Robert Randolph and his Family Band
Whitewater Ramble
Tori Amos
G-Love and Special Sauce
Emmit/Nershi Band

How about Nelly Furtado? ;)

[tabasco]

I think it time for Gov't Mule at the fest. They are always there for night shows but when was the last time they played the fest??? Its been a while!

[bluesbaby]

Wow, I cast add'l votes for:
Bonnie Raitt
Johnny Lang
Ruthie Foster
Grace Potter
Los Lobos

and add to that:

Coco Montoya
Tommy Castro
and last but certainly not least...please, please don't let them break up - BETTER THAN EZRA!!

[drdennis]

I think it time for Gov't Mule at the fest. They are always there for night shows but when was the last time they played the fest??? Its been a while!
can't remember when gov't mule last played at fest, but warren haynes did a great solo set a couple of years ago.

and last but certainly not least...please, please don't let them break up - BETTER THAN EZRA!!
better than ezra put on a great show at fest in '02 (or maybe '03). while everyone was crowded around the acura stage for jimmy buffett, i got to watch bte with a very chill audience from about 20' from the stage. good times.

[bluesbaby]

can't remember when gov't mule last played at fest, but warren haynes did a great solo set a couple of years ago.


better than ezra put on a great show at fest in '02 (or maybe '03). while everyone was crowded around the acura stage for jimmy buffett, i got to watch bte with a very chill audience from about 20' from the stage. good times.

Better THan Ezra was the whole reason I came to my very first Jazz Fest last year. Their set was short, just coming off that horrific rainstorm, but worth every splash of mud!!

[Phatpapa]

I think it time for Gov't Mule at the fest. They are always there for night shows but when was the last time they played the fest??? Its been a while!

Amen to that....It aint the Gospel tent but Lord, Bring It On.......

[NeenAtlanta]

Tom Petty
ZZ Top
Peter Gabriel
Los Lobos
REM
B-52's
Ricki Lee Jones
Lyle Lovett
James Taylor
Tom Waits
Etta James
MACEO PARKER
Shemekia Copeland
Francine Reed
Michael Stern
Edgar Meyer w/anyone (especially YoYo Ma)

[i wanna be in NOLA]

add:

Tony Furtado
Robert Randolph and his Family Band
Whitewater Ramble
Tori Amos
G-Love and Special Sauce
Emmit/Nershi Band

I heard Tony Furtado for the first time in a small club setting last month. I really enjoyed him, bought 2 cds, and listen to them regularly.

[Corona]

add:

Tony Furtado
Robert Randolph and his Family Band
Whitewater Ramble
Tori Amos
G-Love and Special Sauce
Emmit/Nershi Band
ooh, I like your taste in music Phat :)

[Bluesthinker]

"Don't You Just Know It"

The missing link to the hit generation of New Orleans...Huey "Piano" Smith.

[brooklyngal]

Wood Brothers. And for all of you NYC folks--they are playing at the Bowery on Saturday night (5/17) for only $17 at the door.

[brooklyngal]

Wow, I cast add'l votes for:
Bonnie Raitt
Johnny Lang
Ruthie Foster
Grace Potter
Los Lobos

and add to that:

Coco Montoya
Tommy Castro
and last but certainly not least...please, please don't let them break up - BETTER THAN EZRA!!

I just saw on HD Music channel Bonnie Raitt and Lyle Lovett playing together. They were soooooo good!!!!!!!!!

[mangoon]

Robert Randolph
Tom Petty
Shannon Curfman
Popa Chubby
Joe Bonamassa
Better than Ezra
CC Adcock and Doyle Bramhall( i know They were there this Year, but want to see them again:) )
Pearl Jam ( a pipe dream, but I can wish anyway)

[Staxsun]

"Don't You Just Know It"

The missing link to the hit generation of New Orleans...Huey "Piano" Smith.

I used to ask for this every year. They did everything they could and he backed out on them. The only way this is going to happen is if someone will pay them a lot more if he backs out than he's going to get paid to play.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Another short wish list:

Bruce Springsteen (Seeger Sessions)
Ana Popovic
Roy Rogers
Little Feat
Buddy Guy
Watermelon Slim
Robbin Ford
Rory Block
Steven Stills
Lil Ed
Dave Hole
Ruthie

[mightyradgumbo]

Better THan Ezra was the whole reason I came to my very first Jazz Fest last year. Their set was short, just coming off that horrific rainstorm, but worth every splash of mud!!

That was a really great set and a great way to shake off the r*#n

[mightyradgumbo]

I think it time for Gov't Mule at the fest. They are always there for night shows but when was the last time they played the fest??? Its been a while!

I don't remember the Mule ever playing Fest itself, but then again I thought that Warren show a couple of years ago was the first set of the day....damn monkey balls

[mangoon]

I don't remember the Mule ever playing Fest itself, but then again I thought that Warren show a couple of years ago was the first set of the day....damn monkey balls

They played 2002. It was either right before Blues Traveler or The black Crowes. The years are starting to jumble up on me.

[NeenAtlanta]

Wood Brothers. And for all of you NYC folks--they are playing at the Bowery on Saturday night (5/17) for only $17 at the door.

Yay BrooklynGal - the Wood Brothers are great. Glad someone else knows about them. Oliver Wood has been a shining star in the Atlanta area with his band King Johnson. And of course his kid brother plays in a little thing called Medeski Martin and Wood.

Hope folks can catch this show and check them out!

[Doubledown]

I always see some new I like the Fest, Shannon Mcnally with DR John was mine this year, to bad there was some audio trouble. how about http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTTsyk-pyd8&feature=related for 09' :D

[MaggotBrain]

Bob Schneider should get the call. Austin songwriting talent that kicks major ass (from country to folk to hip hop to rock and everything in between).

Check these out:
Link 1 (snippets of a few songs) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbaKTHHLZic)
link 2 (recent Bob) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4vLVKrPnRc&feature=related)
link 3 (funky in the mudhouse) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEC8jilSnOI&feature=related)
link 4 (rockin' in c'mon baby video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NNfDVBPjRs&feature=related)
Link 5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqNfdb_FBdM)

Here's his website
http://www.bobschneidermusic.com/

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Two more......

Larry Carlton
Scott Henderson

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I'll add Larry Carlton to my list too. I'm not familiar with Scott Henderson

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Bob Schneider

[NYMAMA]

ROARY BLOCK
ROY RODGERS

[Frosty]

Solomon Burke

[Delta]

Soloman Burke

Ohhh....good choice. I pulled out "Don't Give Up on Me" last night to take on the long drive.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

ROARY BLOCK
ROY RODGERS

Yes!!! and Yes!!!

[ohio]

I don't remember the Mule ever playing Fest itself, but then again I thought that Warren show a couple of years ago was the first set of the day....damn monkey balls
Warren's set still ranks as one of my all time fav fest sets!

I'll add him to:
Mule
Joe Bonamassa
C or S or N or Y- or all of 'em!
TOP- again!
Original Lowriders
Watermelon Slim
Grace Potter
Dave Alvin
B-52's would be a hoot!
Greyboy All Stars- good call Aardy!
Fest4Kidz Band- great call Dan!

[Sistah Golden Hair]

moe.
keller williams
otis grove
toubab krewe
grace potter
Bonerama with OK Go
Perpetual Groove
Phil and Friends
Entrain
Robert Randolph and the Family Band
Mule
Porter Batiste Stoltz and Friends (Mickey Hart, Page McConnell, Bob Dylan, Carlos Santana, Bonnie Rait, Art Neville, Paul McCartney, David Byrne, Snooks, Tori Amos... *breath*...) - a girl can dream, eh?

WILD!

[Lit]

moe.
keller williams
otis grove
toubab krewe
grace potter
Bonerama with OK Go
Perpetual Groove
Phil and Friends
Entrain
Robert Randolph and the Family Band
Mule
Porter Batiste Stoltz and Friends (Mickey Hart, Page McConnell, Bob Dylan, Carlos Santana, Bonnie Rait, Art Neville, Paul McCartney, David Byrne, Snooks, Tori Amos... *breath*...) - a girl can dream, eh?

WILD!


What, no America with a handle like yours?

Seriously though, I had to chuckle when I saw Entrain on your list. Are you a vineyarder? I've seen them out there since they were formed but never thought I'd see mention of them on this bored. I've seen members of Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish at Fest (and various Taylors), but all as attendees and not as performers (except for James of course).

[mfrankkk]

How about Erykah Badu, Return to Forever, Pat Metheny, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Ringo Starr, Ben Harper, Etta James, Coldplay, CSN, and Rolling Stones!

[Doubledown]

Hank Williams jr playing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQPEsa5e7K0&feature=related

[ohio]

Hank Williams III smokin'! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEY8ARSGHTU&feature)

[festivalgirl]

Hank Williams III smokin'! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEY8ARSGHTU&feature)

Trey is pretty cool!!!

[Doubledown]

Hank Williams III smokin'! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEY8ARSGHTU&feature)

what a Sweet love song :o I like this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0ulRpr56Uw&feature=related Paddle faster I hear Banjos!

[Doubledown]

Nice banjo work http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xxh492o2aM&feature=related

[Chas_P]

Now don't laugh, but Tom Jones.

Was surfing the tube last night and they had him in concert on one of the channels. I have much more respect for him now at 68 then I did some 40 years ago. He still has the voice and he had a great backup band. Plus he did great versions of "You Can Leave Your Hat On" and "Momma Told Me Not To Come".

[NeenAtlanta]

Now don't laugh, but Tom Jones.

Was surfing the tube last night and they had him in concert on one of the channels. I have much more respect for him now at 68 then I did some 40 years ago. He still has the voice and he had a great backup band. Plus he did great versions of "You Can Leave Your Hat On" and "Momma Told Me Not To Come".

Oh hell yes - I'd be all over that one. Tom is one hip dude, and still has a good voice, as you said.

[ohio]

Now don't laugh, but Tom Jones.

Was surfing the tube last night and they had him in concert on one of the channels. I have much more respect for him now at 68 then I did some 40 years ago. He still has the voice and he had a great backup band. Plus he did great versions of "You Can Leave Your Hat On" and "Momma Told Me Not To Come". Saw that concert a while back- yyr, he still has it!

[ohio]

what a Sweet love song :o I like this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0ulRpr56Uw&feature=related Paddle faster I hear Banjos!
bwahahahaha! I loved the redneck bride being hoisted above the keg, and the guy using a leaf rake to roast a dozen hot dogs at once. But the store sign that read "Guns/Wedding Gowns/Cold Beer kinda says it all!

[festivalgirl]

Now don't laugh, but Tom Jones.

Was surfing the tube last night and they had him in concert on one of the channels. I have much more respect for him now at 68 then I did some 40 years ago. He still has the voice and he had a great backup band. Plus he did great versions of "You Can Leave Your Hat On" and "Momma Told Me Not To Come".

Saw him at the Hollywood Bowl last year. He rocked!! People actually threw undies on stage.

[mymecca]

so i'm gonna take the same approach for tina turner...oh please, oh please, oh please

[VWGal]

Now don't laugh, but Tom Jones.

Was surfing the tube last night and they had him in concert on one of the channels. I have much more respect for him now at 68 then I did some 40 years ago. He still has the voice and he had a great backup band. Plus he did great versions of "You Can Leave Your Hat On" and "Momma Told Me Not To Come".

He's in town next week -- I tried to get tickets -- sold right out. He's on my bucket list as I think he still kicks it too. I have always thought I'd throw some huge-ass grannie panties at him if I do get to go....but I don't want to injure the poor man. ;)

[pokerchick66]

He's in town next week -- I tried to get tickets -- sold right out. He's on my bucket list as I think he still kicks it too. I have always thought I'd throw some huge-ass grannie panties at him if I do get to go....but I don't want to injure the poor man. ;)

I love Tom Jones.

[VWGal]

I love Tom Jones.

Well, if you lived closer, we'd drive to the show in your grannie-mobile, stop at WalMart to buy two pairs of big-ass grannie panties (cause we...ahem... don't wear those :o ), down several PaulC's margaritas and get on down!

[pokerchick66]

Well, if you lived closer, we'd drive to the show in your grannie-mobile, stop at WalMart to buy two pairs of big-ass grannie panties (cause we...ahem... don't wear those :o ), down several PaulC's margaritas and get on down!

lol, Tom doesn't know what he's missing. ;)

[rosetree]

I love Tom Jones.

It's not unusual...;) :D

[Irishnms]

Tom Jones is at the HoB at the end of the month!!!!! I may go, but don't think I'm brave enough for the grannies!!

[Irishnms]

Oh, and Englebert is coming to the Hollywood here in sunny Bay Saint Louis!!!

[pokerchick66]

Tom Jones is at the HoB at the end of the month!!!!! I may go, but don't think I'm brave enough for the grannies!!

You need a grannymobile. ;)

[glinda]

we're talking Tom Jones & Englebert???? :eek: bwaaahahhah

[Irishnms]

I apologize for my ignorance, but please describe the granniemobile to me???

[glinda]

Something like 25 years ago, I was out at a Rush Street Italian restaurant with a group of friends after a loooong happy hour. Pretty slurged. My friend looks over at the next table - and spots Tom Jones! It's Tom F***ing Jones! It's Tom F***ing Jones! Ever since I can only call him by his full name: Tom F***ing Jones!

OK, Guess I can talk Tom Jones too.

[Irishnms]

OMG ... that is toooo funny! I like it!!

[funkkjunkie]

YYR. As in Humperdinck.

[pokerchick66]

It's not unusual...;) :D


http://youtube.com/watch?v=qzxMQAAx_4Q

[pokerchick66]

I apologize for my ignorance, but please describe the granniemobile to me???


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/EbayMarch2008010.jpg

That's my car. Mdfest told me it looked like a granny car.

[Irishnms]

Wow ... he's become very hip, hasn't he??

[pokerchick66]

Wow ... he's become very hip, hasn't he??

He drives a minivan.

[Irishnms]

Alrighty then!! Bring the grannymobile on down!!

[Irishnms]

Mdfest or Tom??

[saturn]

I apologize for my ignorance, but please describe the granniemobile to me???

http://www.animationplayhouse.com/bug20and20granny.gif

And, for sure, it has one of these:

http://images.cafepress.com/product/221125124v1_240x240_Front.jpg

[pokerchick66]

Mdfest or Tom??

Md, of course. ;)

[Irishnms]

Very nice indeed!!

[Irishnms]

Haha ... I LOVED my minivan 'till I totaled it!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Mdfest or Tom??

LOL I knew THAt was coming.

Irish, you might want to hit Quote when you reply to a post. It cuts down on confusion. And, lord knows, we are a confused bunch under the best of circumstances. :D

[Irishnms]

LOL I knew THAt was coming.

Irish, you might want to hit Quote when you reply to a post. It cuts down on confusion. And, lord knows, we are a confused bunch under the best of circumstances. :D

Got it (I think)!

[Irishnms]

Yep, it worked!!

[pokerchick66]

Yep, it worked!!

Yahoo! :D

[rosetree]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=qzxMQAAx_4Q

I can't think of Tom Jones without this....;) :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxdauqh3epw&feature=related

[Delta]

Whooo hoooo! Another Mississippian...and one from "da Bay" at that! (Fenton and the Kiln, before you ask, but Jackson now.)

[pokerchick66]

Whooo hoooo! Another Mississippian...and one from "da Bay" at that! (Fenton and the Kiln, before you ask, but Jackson now.)

You mean the Kill??? Brett Favre country! :D ;) :p

(I went to high school in Poplarville)

[Irishnms]

Whooo hoooo! Another Mississippian...and one from "da Bay" at that! (Fenton and the Kiln, before you ask, but Jackson now.)

Very nice! I've never been called a "Mississipian" before!!!!! A first! Very funny!

[pokerchick66]

I can't think of Tom Jones without this....;) :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxdauqh3epw&feature=related

lmao, I love Carlton! Look at this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSpnneXeDKY&feature=related

[Doubledown]

lmao, I love Carlton! Look at this one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSpnneXeDKY&feature=related

:D

[Mojo Rises]

Allman Brothers
North Mississippi All-stars
Drive By Truckers
Neil Young
Kings of Leon
Dylan
Black Crowes

[Delta]

Very nice! I've never been called a "Mississipian" before!!!!! A first! Very funny!

What are you usually called?

[Irishnms]

What are you usually called?

That seems to change with the breeze! But seriously, being called a Mississippian made be feel more at home! Thank you. :)

[Delta]

You're more than welcome. Are you not originally from MS?

And I didn't know P'ville was big enough to have a high school! :D

[Irishnms]

You're more than welcome. Are you not originally from MS?

And I didn't know P'ville was big enough to have a high school! :D


No Delta. I've been here just a year. I arrived 5/3 of last year, and made it to Jazz Fest for something like 3 hours on the last day!!!!! I have an Americanized British accent, but am totally Irish. I spent 22 years in Richmond, Virginia. It's been tough settling in here. Bay Saint Louis and Waveland I think have had a particularly rough time with the rebuilding effort. A long way to go still!!

[Delta]

They have had a very rough go of it. We were down there about 2 weeks after the storm and there were still cars hanging in the trees on 603. I have a picture of one of the old cabins on the Jourdan propped up against a telephone pole too. It didn't so much as break the railing around the porch, but it's at a 45 degree angle supported by the pole. My grandmother was raised in what is now known as the Stone House on Kiln-Delisle rd. The Bay lost so much more than just property too. All the history of their art district is gone, although last time I was down there the Mardi Gras tree was still standing.

[Irishnms]

Where's the Mardi Gras tree?

[pokerchick66]

And I didn't know P'ville was big enough to have a high school! :D

Ha ha . . . funny! You should remember; we kicked your butts a few times in football. ;)

When I left in 86, our town had a population of a little more than 2,000. :D

Good place to live, though. Good times. :)

[Delta]

On Washington st. As you're going towards the beach it's on the left about a block north of the.....ummmm....started to say the antique store that used to be there on the right, but that's no help to you! Maybe 4-5 blocks north of Beach blvd on the left. I'm pretty sure it's an oak and the top branches are covered in old MG beads and faded silk roses.

[Delta]

Ha ha . . . funny! You should remember; we kicked your butts a few times in football. ;)

When I left in 86, our town had a population of a little more than 2,000. :D

Good place to live, though. Good times. :)


No argument from me on that. I've always loved that area and get down around Columbia fairly often.

[Irishnms]

On Washington st. As you're going towards the beach it's on the left about a block north of the.....ummmm....started to say the antique store that used to be there on the right, but that's no help to you! Maybe 4-5 blocks north of Beach blvd on the left. I'm pretty sure it's an oak and the top branches are covered in old MG beads and faded silk roses.


I'm going to search for it. I'm not too far from Washington, on Central.

[marignygreg]

Tom Jones is at the HoB at the end of the month!!!!! I may go, but don't think I'm brave enough for the grannies!!

I heard Tom Jones hit the Apple Barrell on Frenchmen Street, the night before his H.O.B. show, AND....he performed !!! Sang his heart out and even played some guitar. Now that would have been a fun night out, in the tiny confines of The Apple Barrell. Yes, It Is Unusual...

[Jim]

I would love to see Willy Deville. I don't understood why he never played Jazzfest when he lived in New Orleans.

[AFew2Many]

My short 2009 wish list. There is not enough room for the long list.
David Byrne
Ben Harper
Eric Lindell (missing from the fairgrounds last year)

[DenverDestinDarlin']

Wish we had this beautiful October weather then.

[jazzfestchic]

Grace Potter!

Yes Yes Yes!!!! She Rocks!!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Yes Yes Yes!!!! She Rocks!!

Hey Vicky, e me your cell #. See ya soon at voodoo.
Thanks...
fredtexasjffanatic at yahoo

[Jim]

I think there is a good chance John Scofield will be playing next year. He has recorded a cd with Jon Cleary, George Porter and Ricky Fataar and will tour with them in November & December in Europe and the US sometime in the spring of 2009. I can't imagine them not playing Jazzfest.

[johnb]

Dave Alvin,David Bromberg,Ryan Shaw,The Dixie Hummingbirds,Los Straitjackets,Joe Ely,Flaco Jimenez,Big Sandy,Paul Cebar

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Dave Alvin,David Bromberg,Ryan Shaw,The Dixie Hummingbirds,Los Straitjackets,Joe Ely,Flaco Jimenez,Big Sandy,Paul Cebar

You must be from Texas with a wish list like that.

One more on my list:
Mike Farris

[McGregor]

Levon Helm sure would be cool.

[funkkjunkie]

Some new wishes.
Sam Kininger
Lettuce
Southern Culture on the Skids
Cedric Burnside and Lightning Malcolm
Willie King
Groovesect
Stanton Moore Trio

[duende]

hear, hear, to David Bromberg & Ben Harper! Haven't seen David since 1978, or so, and still haven't seen Ben...

I must be listening to some strange combinations lately, but how 'bout:

Gnarls Barkley
Los Lobos (and guests)
Steve Ferguson & the Midwest Creole Ensemble (if they could reconstitute)
NRBQ

and then put "Big Band" behind the following:
Lyle Lovett
Brian Setzer
Joe Jackson

[festbabe]

and then put "Big Band" behind the following:
Lyle Lovett
Brian Setzer
Joe Jackson

I'm there with you on those.

[NYMAMA]

Roary Block
Charlie Musslewhite
Maceo Parker
Roy Rodgers
Maria Muldouer(sp)
Just a few I thought of off the top of my head

[Festvet]

My Morning Jacket and Assembly of Dust.

[McGregor]

My Morning Jacket

I don't think they make stages big enough for their lead singer. He keeps falling off the stage and breaking stuff. :p

Anyone that needs to run around the stage like is a lil' suspect in my book.

[hewboy22]

I think there is a good chance John Scofield will be playing next year. He has recorded a cd with Jon Cleary, George Porter and Ricky Fataar and will tour with them in November & December in Europe and the US sometime in the spring of 2009. I can't imagine them not playing Jazzfest.

great call! :)

and since they are reuniting at the end of the year, i'd love to see Karl Denson's Tiny Universe again!

also, Robert Walter. either with the 20th Congress or his trio with Johnny V. and Singleton :)

[Carolina Beadhead]

Roary Block
Charlie Musslewhite
Maceo Parker
Roy Rodgers
Maria Muldouer(sp)
Just a few I thought of off the top of my head

oooh, yeah. I love me some Roy Rodgers....

[Michelino]

I think there is a good chance John Scofield will be playing next year. He has recorded a cd with Jon Cleary, George Porter and Ricky Fataar and will tour with them in November & December in Europe and the US sometime in the spring of 2009. I can't imagine them not playing Jazzfest.

Scofield would be good. Sounds like another good project and a can't miss for NOJHF

Last year I got two of my best wishes granted, The Bad Plus and Mamadou Diabate. And these were two incredible sets

This year, I am hoping again for

Byron Stripling
Djabe
King Sunny Ade
Dixie Hummingbirds
Stanley Clarke
Joe Sample
Pink Martini
Eric Bibb and the Campbell Brothers
Billy's Band

If we get two or more of that list...I think I just have to send somone a big thank you.

and then of course
Neslort
Gringo do Choro among 100 or so LA acts

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

The lineup for Merle Fest April 23-26 2009 looks interesting.
Maybe some of the bands playing MF will stop off in NOLA during JF.
Wish List:
Rory Block
Ollabelle!!!!!
The Greencards
David Holt
Sam Bush

http://www.jambase.com/Articles/15594/MerleFest-2009-Lineup

[AFew2Many]

One more 2009 wish, Bob Mould.

[Jordan]

Campbell Brothers
Mofro
Ollabelle
Waifs
Grace Potter
Joan Osbourne
Calexico
Scrapomatic
Govt Mule
Chris Smither
James McMurtry
Jonathan Richman
Bela Fleck
New Mastersounds
Theivery Corporation
Asylum Street Spankers
Guy Forsyth
Railroad Earth
Ben Harper
Abi Tapia
You am I
Cyro Baptista & Beat the Donkey
Grayson Capps
G Love & Special Sauce
Vinx
Paul Weller
Alexi Murdoch
Hapa
Tim Reynolds
Trout Fishing in America
Afroskull
Joe Satriani
Sly & Family Stone
Lyle Lovett
Eels
Victor Wooten
Pete Seeger
Steve Earle
Billy Bragg
CSNY

At least one of those national acts has ties to NOLA

And of course -- LOTS AND LOTS OF LOCAL MUSICIANS - even more than before.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Snarky Puppy

http://www.last.fm/music/Snarky+Puppy

[Uncle Slayton]

Fred, what do you know about Snarky Puppy? My cousin's son, Justin Stanton, is/was playing trumpet/keyboards with them. I've only seen him play once, but he's was very good.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qMTbQUOYeLM/SOM0YviBItI/AAAAAAAAArY/LgldlVmcibc/s400/IMG_4174.jpg
He's the last one on the right in this pic.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Fred, what do you know about Snarky Puppy? My cousin's son, Justin Stanton, is/was playing trumpet/keyboards with them. I've only seen him play once, but he's was very good.

Well, driving across Louisiana late Sunday night they were playing several songs on KRVS 88.7 out of Lafayette by SP. Maybe you can get your cousin to send a package to JF for 2009, if its not to late.

MICHAEL LEAGUE: basses
CHRIS MCQUEEN: guitars
BERNARD WRIGHT: keyboards
ROBERT "SPUT" SEARIGHT: drums
NATE WERTH: percussion
JUSTIN STANTON: trumpet/flugelhorn, keyboards
BRIAN DONOHOE: saxophone, effects

joined occasionally by...
BILL LAURANCE: keyboards
ZACH BROCK: violin
BOBBY SPARKS: organ
MIKE MAHER: trumpet
BOB LANZETTI: guitar
CHRIS BULLOCK: tenor sax
CLAY PRITCHARD: tenor sax, bass clarinet
SARA JACOVINO: trombone

[Uncle Slayton]

Didn't know he was playing flugelhorn too. His dad owned the record store I worked in back in HS/College. I've talked music to him and told him he needed to do NO/'Fest. Sent him a Marcia Ball CD one time tryin' to round him out from the hard core contemporary jazz. (don't think it worked from what I've heard.)

[swag]

Maybe you can get your cousin to send a package to JF for 2009, if its not to late.



Deadline was Halloween. :(
http://www.jazzandheritage.org/nojhf_newsDetail.php?articleID=66

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Deadline was Halloween. :(
http://www.jazzandheritage.org/nojhf_newsDetail.php?articleID=66

Swag, have you seen Snarky Puppy in concert?

fyi:
Snarky Puppy are an instrumental jazz ensemble from Texas. They play their own unique blend of jazz, funk, jam, soul/R&B and more.

[swag]

Swag, have you seen Snarky Puppy in concert?

fyi:
Snarky Puppy are an instrumental jazz ensemble from Texas. They play their own unique blend of jazz, funk, jam, soul/R&B and more.

Nope. Where in TX are they from?

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Nope. Where in TX are they from?

Hailing from the unassuming Texas town that produced Roy Orbison, The Eagles, and Blood, Sweat, & Tears, Snarky Puppy is spreading its infectious blend of original jazz/funk/world fusion to an audience hungry for soulful, inspired music.

Made up entirely of past and present music students and adjunct faculty from the highly esteemed University of North Texas (affectionately referred to as "the Juilliard of the South"), the band effortlessly blends a strong sense of musicality and virtuosity with raw, organic musical instincts. The 9-piece group is doing something very relevant, and something very honest- they're making music as part of a generation immersed in diversity. Bjork, Dave Holland, D'Angelo, Wayne Krantz, Pat Metheny, and Radiohead resonate within the compositions to form the unified, unique, soulful sound that is unmistakably Snarky Puppy

[duende]

OK, I was bored... and thanks to Swag's grid rescue project, I was able to build a matrix of likely suspects. Discounting regional artists, perennial performers (usually reg. artists), deceased artists, defunct bands, and no-longer-relevant artists (subjective on my part), it boiled down to approx 175 "big name acts". There does seem to be a curious benefit to buying a house and becoming a resident of New Orleans, or doing a lot of recording there, or having a prominent and beloved NOLA musician featured in your band, but I'll let others judge nepotism for themselves - hey, if it helps get you the gig - it's fair!

Based on performance year trend, or frequency interval, you could expect repeat performances soon by:
Allmans Bro's
Blues Traveler
Ani DiFranco
Fats Domino
Bob Dylan
Buddy Guy
Etta James
BB King
Little Feat
Los Lobos
Dave Matthews
John Mayer
North Miss. Allstars
Bonnie Raitt
Paul Simon
Joss Stone
James Taylor
Steve Winwood
Yerba Buena

Artists that seem due for another appearance after an absence:
Willie Nelson
Maceo Parker
Roomful of Blues (w/ Duke Robillard?)
Johnny Winter
Blind Boys of Alabama
Wynton Marsalis
Lucinda Williams
NRBQ

Artists that do shows during Jazzfest but haven't been at the fairgrounds lately:
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
Gov't Mule

Can't believe they never played before (at least in the post-'84 era):
Joe Ely
Medeski, Martin & Wood
John Scofield
Police
(then again... REO Speedwagon never played either - best not to tempt fate!)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Here is another one. Artists that seem due for another appearance after an absence.
Los Lobos
opps....you had them listed sorry............

[swag]

Sadly, I'd be surprised if Fats was ever invited back. His status as New Orleans living legend royalty is unmatched, but I just don't think Quint would risk another last-minute cancellation.

[Irishnms]

I don't think Earth, Wind & Fire have played since 1196/97!

[Irishnms]

Oooooo ... and George Benson!

[duende]

I don't think Earth, Wind & Fire have played since 1196/97!

sometimes it was more shocking to see that an artist, or group, only played once than realizing that one of my fav's hadn't played at all...

I'd attach my excel worksheet, but it seems I don't have that capability - or am I being blocked at my end?

[swag]

sometimes it was more shocking to see that an artist, or group, only played once than realizing that one of my fav's hadn't played at all...

I'd attach my excel worksheet, but it seems I don't have that capability - or am I being blocked at my end?

Well, from the way overdue for a return department, the top of the list has to be Aretha Franklin. After all, she's the greatest singer of all time (http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/showthread.php?t=7782), she's touring again, and hasn't played Fest since 1994.

And it's not you, this board does not support attachments.

[festivalgirl]

Tom Petty

[mfrankkk]

Alicia Keys
Annie Lenox
Jason Mraz
That 1 Guy
Stanley Clarke
Ryan Adams
Paul McCartney
Eric Clapton
Madonna
Tom Prtty
John Mayer
BB King
Buckethead
Aretha Franklin

Its a wish list! What can I say?

[Moon]

I could really care less about BNA as long as Calexico, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, and Ruthie Foster are asked back. That might get me to hold up a convenience store so I can go next year.

[swag]

I could really care less about BNA as long as Calexico, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, and Ruthie Foster are asked back. That might get me to hold up a convenience store so I can go next year.

I suspect they will all be back, but not in '09. Non-Louisiana acts rarely get invited two years in a row.

[trixie]

Tom Petty

I have one of those feelings about this. I just think he will be there 2009. Let's see if we are right.

[Uncle Slayton]

JJ Cale
The Waifs
Robert Earl Keen
John Hiatt
Monte Montgomery
Alvin Lee
Sam Bush Band
Old Crow Medicine Show
Snarky Puppy
Carolyn Wonderland

[sophisticated sissy]

Eden Brent!!!... pleasepleaseplease!:)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Los Lobos plays Houston International Festival 4/26/09.
Maybe, just maybe..................

[festivalgirl]

I have one of those feelings about this. I just think he will be there 2009. Let's see if we are right.

just as long as it's not 1st friday - the only day we're missing.

[frangooch]

Mark Knopfler
Willy DeVille
Wycliffe Gordon
Sonny Rollins
JJ Cale
David Lindley
Jerry Douglas
Los Lobos
Africando
James Hunter
Merle Haggard!!
The Mavericks
Culture
The Heptones

[Jordan]

Mark Knopfler
Willy DeVille
Wycliffe Gordon
Sonny Rollins
JJ Cale
David Lindley
Jerry Douglas
Los Lobos
Africando
James Hunter
Merle Haggard!!
The Mavericks
Culture
The Heptones

Nice call on Mark Knopfler