Who is on your Must See List?

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

#1 on my list has to be The Allman Brothers Band.

[ozzie]

Haven't got my head around it all yet, so cant pick a #1... yet!

Will be interesting to see how George and the Destroyers have fared over the years. Last saw them in about 1981!

[Corona]

#1 on my list has to be The Allman Brothers Band.
I hear ya brother!!! Wahooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! Bonnie Raitt for me too....Counting Crows I think too....Ivan Neville for sure....John Boutte...Galactic...Papa Grows Funk....Eric Lindell.....Big Chief Monk Boudreaux..Hot 8 Brass Band....those are on my for sure, gotta split the cube if they're at the same time, list :)

[Jaypee]

SOULIVE, BABY!

I know they tour and have been in this area recently but I never seem to catch them. Now that will change. Thank you, Quint and JF!

[Corona]

SOULIVE, BABY!

I know they tour and have been in this area recently but I never seem to catch them. Now that will change. Thank you, Quint and JF!
oooh, yeah, how did I miss them? I saw them on tour with Dave Matthews and they were smokin' hot!!!!! Jaypee I think it was you who turned me onto them a couple of years ago!

[Belle]

Lucinda Williams for hubby
Bonnie Raitt and Rod Stewart and local music is a tie for me.

Getting so excited!!

[Corona]

I was so excited to see Bonnie and Jon Cleary back this year :) :) :)

[Corona]

Been dying to see Lucinda too. I'm so excited about this lineup....can you tell? lol

[ozzie]

I was so excited to see Bonnie and Jon Cleary back this year :) :) :)

Never seen them outside of the DVD player.... a must see for me!

I knew they could handle that long flight from Oz!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Zachary Richard, it has been a long time. Welcome back! Zack, Zack, Zack Attack!

[Dr. A.]

BNAs are nothing to get too excited about. Anyone know if Rod Stewart's current show is full of impotent romantic ballads or does he actually rock as much as a 60 year old man is capable of? (and i dont mean to be mean-rod in the day made some great records that achieved enormous commercial success and have stood the test of critical time). Van and Lucinda top my list of "well, what are we going to get today?" performers. (last time i saw Lucinda at JF was my all time disappointment). New Edition/George Benson/Richie Havens/JLL? Please.

That snidely said, some of the other BNAs, although i have little to no interest in seeing them (Norah, ZZ, Brad P, Crows) seem quite nice. For me, it will be making the rounds for the great great NOLA based talent, and that will suffice quite wonderfully.

Kudos for booking Rob Wagner Trio, specifically. And that Irma tribute to MJ sounds delightful as well. And then there is........(I, just like you, could do this all day long)

[peteup]

Same as Oz, there's so much it's hard to get my head around it all. Van, Lucinda, T Bone, Bonnie, Pharoah Sanders, Allmans, plus two outright legends like Jerry Lee Lewis and Mose Allison. And then all of the locals, all of 'em artists I've dreamed of seein' for years. And then I'm wide open to suggestions from anyone else. Couldn't it go for a little bit longer?

[Jaypee]

Corona, if you don't object to 'homemade jobs', I'll send you a Soulive sampler. They are addictive. shortysnh11@verizon.net

[NYMAMA]

Arturo Sanduval...Bonnie Raitt...Mose Allison...Dr John...I could go on and on I love the line up for the first weekend (usually go the 2nd but desided to switch it up this year) Is it time to leave for the fest yet? I see some serious FOMSW comming on.

[PaulC]

Never seen them outside of the DVD player.... a must see for me!

I knew they could handle that long flight from Oz!


Maybe you'll be on the same flight.......

I'm lookin' to find a seat next to Joss Stone...................

[ozzie]

Maybe you'll be on the same flight.......

I'm lookin' to find a seat next to Joss Stone...................

Maybe the same flight but surely not the same cabin class! And I'd fight you tooth 'n nail for a seat next to Joss!

[ac_deadhead]

allman's are definitely my must see... now i can only hope for an abb night show!

[PaulC]

You're on Oz..... Joss is mine,.. although I preferred the blond version....

I was goin' to mention you might be a few seats back... Here's a little tip that has worked for me more than a few times... get to the airport early,.. smile BIG,.. and get your name on the top of the "bump" list... If they don't need you to step aside they have been known to move you up into the free booze section now and then....

[kikimo]

Steely Dan, Van Morrison, Cowboy Mouth, Zackery Richard, Harry, ZZ Top, Allman brothers, Joss Stone, Marcia Ball, Taj Mahal and etc.....

Well, there goes any work my boss wanted me to do today.

[NeenAtlanta]

Richie Havens, Arturo Sandoval, Mose Allison, Percy Sledge, Van Morrison . . .

Just noticed a listing for first weekend called "Lady Tambourine", wonder if that is the amazing tambourine lady??

[mendelj2]

My wife won't like it - but I'll also be stalking Joss!

I want to see everybody!

Last summer Chuck Leavell played with the Allmans when he was in town with the Stones - Just amazing! Hopefully they do it again!

[Festvet]

Counting Crows & Lucinda Williams

[Mojo Rises]

Allman Brothers Band - If you haven't seen them lately you're in for a treat. IMO - Best live band today! High praise I know, but the boys are awesome. Wait till you see Trucks & Haynes together!

[dank_bass]

I cant buy a thrill, this lineup has me doing pretzel logic in my head. I cant believe the Royal Scam Ticketbastard is pulling this year, but I guess I'll just have to get over it and begin my countdown to ecstasy ... after all in a mere few months I'll be a nightfly on the town in New Orleans

[Amyloves...]

Dank...I'd be happy to purchase your tix here and send them to you. No ticketbastard fees that way.

[PaulC]

Dank...I'd be happy to purchase your tix here and send them to you. No ticketbastard fees that way.

Any chance that offer can be extended to a few others,... maybe 300 or so,.. or moi,.. because Paullovesthefest too.........;)

The end of the mail order thing just isn't cool....

[Headless Hornman]

Anyone know if Rod Stewart's current show is full of impotent romantic ballads or does he actually rock as much as a 60 year old man is capable of? (and i dont mean to be mean-rod in the day made some great records that achieved enormous commercial success and have stood the test of critical time).

Here's a review from last week:

http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/sptimes/access/1196623941.html?dids=1196623941:1196623941&FMT=FT&FMTS=ABS:FT&date=Jan+18%2C+2007&author=MARTY+CLEAR&pub=St.+Petersburg+Times&edition=&startpage=2.B&desc=Classic+Rod+wears+well

At Wednesday evening's show at the St. Pete Times Forum, Stewart offered a spotty but enjoyable retrospective. He went back to Faces days for Ooh La La, strummed an acoustic guitar for Dirty Old Town from his first solo record, and recollected some of his old fire on such hits as You Wear It Well, Every Picture Tells a Story and I'm Losing You.

First concert I ever attended was Rod and the Faces with Free opening, 1972 at Tampa Stadium. My uncle took me--I was 12. I think Maggie May was number 1 on the charts then. Great show, as best I remember. The disco days have soured me on Rod; don't know if I'll catch any of his show at Fest. But I'll appreciate the short beer and portolet lines on the other side of the Fairgrounds.

[dank_bass]

Dank...I'd be happy to purchase your tix here and send them to you. No ticketbastard fees that way.

Thanks Amy, I just may take you up on that ... However, I'm really not that angry about it (though do have a general disdain for TicketF@#*er), If you know Steely Dan, you'd recognize that there are five or six album titles in my post, and I was trying to find clever ways to work them in.

[t.o..fester]

Maybe you'll be on the same flight.......

I'm lookin' to find a seat next to Joss Stone...................

You'll have to fight me for it! LOL.

[t.o..fester]

If I make it:
ABB-awesome!
Joss Stone-if Paul C. and I survive fighting over her!!
Rod-seen him 5 times over the years and he was great. (As long as he stays away from his romance re-makes, yech!)
Van, Norah, Bonnie, JLL, George Thorogood, Sonny, of course, Bluerunners, Richie H.
2nd Weekend,
In addition to ABB, and Josh,
Steely Dan!, ZZ Top!!, Snooks, Buckwheat, Frogman, Coco.

[ncfunk]

Dr. John, Rebirth, New Orleans Social Club, Davell Crawford, Lonnie Smith, Trombone Shorty, Jon Cleary, Runnin' Pardners, Bonerama, Kirk Joseph, Astral Project, Michael Ward, Irvin Mayfield, Soulive...

That's just second weekend..I KNOW there will be some tough choices to make when the cubes come out

[tangledupinblue]

nc, I think you meant that is just 1st week-end. I am only able to hit 2nd week-end and all those wonderful names you mentioned I have to miss!!!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

After the Allmans and Sonny Landreth, next on my list is Lucky Peterson. I've been buzzing all morning, what a great lineup.

[PaulC]

Dr. John, Rebirth, New Orleans Social Club, Davell Crawford, Lonnie Smith, Trombone Shorty, Jon Cleary, Runnin' Pardners, Bonerama, Kirk Joseph, Astral Project, Michael Ward, Irvin Mayfield, Soulive...

That's just second weekend..I KNOW there will be some tough choices to make when the cubes come out


Great picks,.. one and all... If Davell Crawfor brings a band anywhere near as good as the one he had on stage with him a few years back at Piano Night get ready to enjoy the groove....

t.o.,.. you had better come ready to rumble........

[pokerchick66]

Just got out the highlighter. So far, my must sees are:

Harry Connick, Jr. (#1)
Jerry Lee Lewis
Steely Dan
Van Morrison
Joss Stone
Norah Jones
Jill Scott
ZZ Top (again)
George Thorogood (again)
Ingrid Lucia
Allman Bros. (again)
Percy Sledge
Bonerama
Alexa Ray Joel
Clarence "Frogman" Henry

And that's just at first glance, lol.

[ncfunk]

nc, I think you meant that is just 1st week-end. I am only able to hit 2nd week-end and all those wonderful names you mentioned I have to miss!!!

Oops, yep first weekend. I've always gone second weekend, but I've also always made plans before the lineup was announced. No plans yet this year, so based on the lineup, I gotta change it up and go first weekend (although I might stick around through the week and catch second Friday before heading home).

[mangoon]

Way too many to count but,

Thorogood
Tab Benoit
Kirk Joseph
Pine Leaf Boys( never saw them,but you guys raved about em so they are on the must see list)
Mem Shannon
Bluerunners
Bonerama
Mofro


and cant freaking believe I'm going to miss ZZ Top and Joss Stone. SNIFF SNIFF.

[PaulC]

Thorogood
Tab Benoit
Kirk Joseph
Pine Leaf Boys( never saw them,but you guys raved about em so they are on the must see list)
Mem Shannon
Bluerunners
Bonerama
Mofro


and cant freaking believe I'm going to miss ZZ Top and Joss Stone. SNIFF SNIFF.

The choices are incredible both weekends... Hard to believe that Tab is scheduled for the 1st weekend,.. he's almost always a 2nd weekender...

If I can get Joss to stop goin' on and on about my peanut,.. I'll give her your regards....

[mangoon]

Lol. Thanks paul, your a good man. At least I have Theresa Andersson the first weekend. How the hell did I leave her off my list.

[PaulC]

Lol. Thanks paul, your a good man. At least I have Theresa Andersson the first weekend. How the hell did I leave her off my list.

The list just goes on and on,... and on... but you're right,.. how the h e double hockey sticks did you forget Theresa???.... Just for that,.. you're off my "Joss is goin' to love to hear this" list....

[steffie]

My head is spinning. this line up is the bomb!!!!!:D

[Amy Winette]

I cannot possibly pick yet. I have been sitting on the couch pouring over all of this for 2 hours and it is still sinking in. WOW!!

[mangoon]

The list just goes on and on,... and on... but you're right,.. how the h e double hockey sticks did you forget Theresa???.... Just for that,.. you're off my "Joss is goin' to love to hear this" list....

OUCH!!!

[funkkjunkie]

rolflmao, paulc. Your peanut is probably what will put you head and shoulders above the others for her attention.

1st weekend
bonnie raitt
soulive
neworleanssocial club
mofro
trombone shorty
secondline til you drop
some injuns

2nd weekend
stephen marley(since I cant get bob, I'll check out stephen)
irma's tribute to mahalia
anders
ivan neville
woodshed feat roland guerin and james singleton
maurice brown
some injuns

[ibjamn]

I LOVE Maurice Brown, kk!!

[PaulC]

I LOVE Maurice Brown, kk!!

I didn't know a thing about Maurice Brown or Soulive until today,.. and thanks to you t-heads I do now... goooood stuff....

Soulive is a definite big time maybe for me at the fest (dependin' on the level of FOMS at that point)... Maurice Brown I would love to see in a small venue....

[ibjamn]

The first time I saw Maurice Brown, he played with Ellis Marsallis in the jazz tent 3 or so years ago. I was thinking, who is this kid, then he ripped the roof off the place!!

[electric_lady]

Van Morrison, Lucinda Williams, Calexico, Rebirth, Gillian Welch, T-Bone Burnett, Kermit, Sonny Landreth, Mofro, Rosie Ledet, the Blueruners, the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band???? Seriously?????? All in the first weekend?
Someone must like me.

:)

[ohio]

Allman Brothers Band - If you haven't seen them lately you're in for a treat. IMO - Best live band today! High praise I know, but the boys are awesome. Wait till you see Trucks & Haynes together!
Saw them this summer and was wowed! Greg is the weak link....

[PaulC]

Someone must like me. :)

Duh.................. we're only human....

[PaulC]

O.K.,.. I've almost got my must see list...

Now I need but two things...

A typist who doesn't tire easily,... and five clones..............................

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now Just saw the lineup! This might be the BEST line up for my personal tastes I have seen in my 11 consecutive years of attendance. Van, George Benson, Bonnie Raitt, Counting Crows, The Allmans, Soulive... Of course local acts Radiators, George Porter, Subdudes, Galatic.... The only missing link is the Nevilles/Meters and I still hold firm faith that there will be performances by both.... This will be a year that Jazzfest will resonate on a global scale (for good or ill) If you love live music, I can not see missing Fest 07. God Bless New Orleans!!!

[funkkjunkie]

That same year he was in the jazz tent was the year he was part of 7 sets at the FG and that was just first weekend! Then he played instruments a comin and lord knows how many more shows.

[Stella Blue]

I will probably look forward to seeing the two Marsalises during the second weekend. I won't be there the first weekend, but I totally recommend Pharoah Sanders.
I caught him for the first time this holiday season at a jazz club in NYC. He opened up with an amazing version of "My Favorite Things'' that would have made Coltrane proud. He played a couple of ballets and a couple of upbeat numbers. I wanted desperately to stay for the second set, but I had to catch a train. Don't miss him. You might never get the chance again.

[Jaypee]

Dank - loved the Dan-isms! I was trying to figure out how to do something clever with Gaucho and Kamakiriad, and somehow it ain't workin'...

Enjoy F&B! I will miss them at the Fest.

[Amy Winette]

Whew, okay, having had all day to marinate on this after getting some work done, I'm going to use Neen's handy dandy grid list to try to narrow this down a bit . . . These are probably the more I'd like to sees if there were no such thing as FOMS.

Rod Stewart ('m intrigued and curious based on the report that this will be no standard set)
Van Morrison
Norah Jones
Brad Paisley
Ludacris (take that, and rewind it back, oh, or is that an usher song, either way gonna be fun!) ;)
Soulive
Rebirth Brass Band
George Thorogood & the Destroyers
Gillian Welch
The New Orleans Social Club
Marcia Ball
Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers
Sonny Landreth
JJ Grey & MOFRO
Tab Benoit
Amanda Shaw
Subdudes
Bonerama
Henry Butler
Alexa Ray Joel
Kirk Joseph's Backyard Groove
Astral Project
Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys
Theresa Andersson Group
Hot 8 Brass Band

[pokerchick66]

Whew, okay, having had all day to marinate on this after getting some work done, I'm going to use Neen's handy dandy grid list to try to narrow this down a bit . . . These are probably the more I'd like to sees if there were no such thing as FOMS.

Rod Stewart ('m intrigued and curious based on the report that this will be no standard set)
Van Morrison
Norah Jones
Brad Paisley
Ludacris (take that, and rewind it back, oh, or is that an usher song, either way gonna be fun!) ;)
Soulive
Rebirth Brass Band
George Thorogood & the Destroyers
Gillian Welch
The New Orleans Social Club
Marcia Ball
Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers
Sonny Landreth
JJ Grey & MOFRO
Tab Benoit
Amanda Shaw
Subdudes
Bonerama
Henry Butler
Alexa Ray Joel
Kirk Joseph's Backyard Groove
Astral Project
Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys
Theresa Andersson Group
Hot 8 Brass Band

Amy, Steely Dan and Harry CJ isn't on there.

[Amy Winette]

2nd Weekend:

Harry Connick Jr.
Steely Dan
ZZ Top
Counting Crows
Allman Brothers Band (Warren Haynes plays with them, right?)
Better Than Ezra (love these guys!)
Joss Stone
Stephen Marley featuring Jr. Gong
Taj Mahal
Cowboy Mouth (Are you with me?? In 10 years I've never seen them at fest, they've always been first weekend, sooo excited!!)
Galactic
The Radiators
Irma Thomas' Tribute to Mahalia Jackson
Anders Osborne
John Boutte
Papa Grows Funk
Ivan Neville (is this Dumpstaphunk?)
The Iguanas
Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots with guest Al "Carnival Time" Johnson
Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes
Benjy Davis Project (love these guys too, I love drinking, and I love New Orleans!) :)
Morning 40 Federation (just based on what's been on the board recently!)
Ingrid Lucia
Nouveau String Band (I don't know anything about this actually but do love string bands!)

[Amy Winette]

Amy, Steely Dan and Harry CJ isn't on there.

I know, that was JUST first weekend!!

Just posted my 2nd weekend picks ;)

[rosetree]

Amy: You are going to be one busy girl!!! You are going to Burn the calories just running from stage to stage!!!;)

[pokerchick66]

I know, that was JUST first weekend!!

Just posted my 2nd weekend picks ;)

lol, just saw that. We're going to see a lot of the same things again. Mine wasn't as detailed as yours but I see you listed almost all the same ones I posted.

There's also a couple you listed that I might check out, too. i.e. Stephen Marley and Cowboy Mouth.

[Amy Winette]

Amy: You are going to be one busy girl!!! You are going to Burn the calories just running from stage to stage!!!;)

Yeah, I know I'm not going to get to see all of them :) I think I had 25 first weekend and 23 second, shoot, what are there, 5 acts a stage per day, max I could get in a weekend sitting through all sets is 15 I suppose. With some running around I may get in more than that. I'm hoping the fest gods put a lot of my faves at the same stage each day :)

[Amy Winette]

lol, just saw that. We're going to see a lot of the same things again. Mine wasn't as detailed as yours but I see you listed almost all the same ones I posted.

Not surprised PC, we like a lot of the same things :) We'll hold down a good spot again this year, I hope it's an easy decision as to which stage at least most days!!

[VWGal]

So much to choose from, but top of mind:

Steely Dan (they could suck and I'd think it was out of this world, as I have loved them forever
Van Morrison (for those who are wondering what we're gonna get, I'll send on a little report next month as my pal the promoter is presenting Van on Feb 27/28 in Alberta and I'll see him in Calgary. Van's rider says "no alcohol backstage or in hotel room" in a font that's about one inch high. Van has dried out.)
Bonnie and Jon (sure hope we get to see Jon on his own too)
Nora, Lucinda, Gillian, Irma, Ingrid, Marcia, Teressa
ABB
HC Jr
Bonerama and Boutte

Really there's no one I don't want to see, may have to toss a coin in some time slots.

[pokerchick66]

Not surprised PC, we like a lot of the same things :) We'll hold down a good spot again this year, I hope it's an easy decision as to which stage at least most days!!

YYR. We had good spots last year, huh? Like 8th and 9th row. (9th for Jimmy Buffett and 8th for Paul Simon and Lionel Richie). I'm so glad you're going to see Ingrid, too. I've not seen her do a full set yet. I'm so excited about that one. Wanna see Bonerama, too. I just know the cubes are gonna boggle my mind this year. It will be torturous.

[pokerchick66]

So much to choose from, but top of mind:

Steely Dan (they could suck and I'd think it was out of this world, as I have loved them forever
Van Morrison (for those who are wondering what we're gonna get, I'll send on a little report next month as my pal the promoter is presenting Van on Feb 27/28 in Alberta and I'll see him in Calgary. Van's rider says "no alcohol backstage or in hotel room" in a font that's about one inch high. Van has dried out.)
Bonnie and Jon (sure hope we get to see Jon on his own too)
Nora, Lucinda, Gillian, Irma, Ingrid, Marcia, Teressa
ABB
HC Jr
Bonerama and Boutte

Really there's no one I don't want to see, may have to toss a coin in some time slots.

I can't wait to meet you, vw. :)

[VWGal]

We have met, ever so briefly at the patry last year. I was holding up the balcony for a time, and then danced behind you, Corona, my mecca and Amy for a long time. I will never forget Amy's high heels -- I could feel her pain. But a little time with HCJr. would take all that away I am sure!;)

[Corona]

We have met, ever so briefly at the patry last year. I was holding up the balcony for a time, and then danced behind you, Corona, my mecca and Amy for a long time. I will never forget Amy's high heels -- I could feel her pain. But a little time with HCJr. would take all that away I am sure!;)
hey that was you with the cutest black hat with the dangly things on it right? :)

[petegumbo]

I'm only in for 1st weekend, whew, it's an excellent line-up I'm grinning ear to ear....gonna arrive early & stay late-----OK here's a few I've never seen before that I plan on seeing: Bobby Charles; Jill Scott; Banda el Recodo; Gillian Welch; T-Bone Burnett; Percy Sledge; Mose Allison; Norah Jones; Arturo Sandoval; Pine Leaf Boys; then there's my annual LA favorites: Dr. John; Irma Thomas; ReBirth; Trombone Shorty; Eddie Bo; Astral Project; Rosie Ledet; Crownseekers; Lil Buck Sinegal & Rudy Richard; Indians Brass Bands & Second Lines.....BNA's: Rod Stewart; Van Morrison; Bonnie Raitt; Jerry Lee Lewis; Pharoah Sanders; Richie Havens; Johnny Rivers; Soulive; I'm not sweatin' the cubes, if there's a conflict I do half-hour here, half-hour there, keep movin' in a circle or X pattern.....

[jonnygospeltent]

The Plowboys.

[Amy Winette]

We have met, ever so briefly at the patry last year. I was holding up the balcony for a time, and then danced behind you, Corona, my mecca and Amy for a long time. I will never forget Amy's high heels -- I could feel her pain. But a little time with HCJr. would take all that away I am sure!;)

Haha, yep, that lasted for all of 2 sets ;) But I will be trying it again this year, got the perfects shoes!!

[pokerchick66]

Haha, yep, that lasted for all of 2 sets ;) But I will be trying it again this year, got the perfects shoes!!

Absolutely bonkers.

[Corona]

Absolutely bonkers.
roflmao...I know! :)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Another must see on my list. After 25 years of doing JF, George Benson (maybe 1989) is still one of the top 5 shows I've seen.

[Corona]

The New Orleans Social Club....and the Underdawgs....and the Allmans....and....lol....

[funkkjunkie]

Tell me about George Benson, tx.

[MzJoey]

,,,i want to see GrisGris, Juana, Mac, Lis, Amy, Jeff, Jennifer, DavebJammin, Texas Fred, MyMecca Ellen, Swampie, Tom (please say you are coming!), Vicki Lover, Neen.....and.....

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Hello Mz Joey! You have a long must see list. LOL Are you doing both weekends? See you in New Orleans soon.

[Amy Winette]

Aww, YYR Joey! I mostly want to see THREADHEADS :)

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

funkkjunkie: George Benson played one of the JF evening concerts in 1989. It was one of those magical nights that you will never be able to duplicate. We all entered the "zone" that night. When the music takes over your body and soul. The place was rocking that night. Everyone, even the people in the balcony were standing and dancing. I will never forget that show. Like I said above, one of the top 5 shows in 25 years of JF. btw: I had to add Bruce to that list in 2006.

[pokerchick66]

,,,i want to see GrisGris, Juana, Mac, Lis, Amy, Jeff, Jennifer, DavebJammin, Texas Fred, MyMecca Ellen, Swampie, Tom (please say you are coming!), Vicki Lover, Neen.....and.....

Ahem.

[peteup]

I've had a nightmare attack of the FOMS ever since the bill went up. The only way I'm gonna deal with the anxiety is have only 3 musts sees per weekend and if they clash, well just shoot me. First weekend, JLL, Van Morrison and New Orleans Social Club. Second weekend, Irma's tribute to Mahalia Jackson, Buckwheat and the Allmans.

[funkkjunkie]

Just wanted to mention The Woodshed again. The first woodshed was in the jazz tent in 04 and featured Terrence Higgins vs Stanton Moore. Drummers duking it out. They each chose their band members and as I recall, it went like this: Higgins's song of choice, Moore's song of choice, each interprets the same song. Then jamming and playing off each other. OMG! By the end, the rail area in front of the chairs that is usually kept void of musiclovers was jampacked and no way were we going anywhere.
This time: Roland Guerin vs. James Singleton. Bass players going at it. Oh, yeaaah.

[grisgris]

,,,i want to see GrisGris, Juana, Mac, Lis, Amy, Jeff, Jennifer, DavebJammin, Texas Fred, MyMecca Ellen, Swampie, Tom (please say you are coming!), Vicki Lover, Neen.....and.....

Well if the creek don't rise & the good Lord take don't me before I Will be there Mz Joey with rings on my fingers & bells on my toes. Can't wait to see you & a whole lot more fine folks. 90 days & counting. WooooooHoooooooooo:D :) :cool:

[MzJoey]

...and of course gotta get some shuggah from that darlin' Southern Lass...hey Moni, hey Moni!!!!!! Howrya doin Sassy Momma???

[MzJoey]

Mel..if that ole creek rises...you can just float down to us!

[mymecca]

i hear you's comin' round here in late feb...gonna catch that zig/george/ivan/renard patry at the independent...how do you do? that is mighty fine...can't wait...

[MzJoey]

Heya...yup that be true I shall be in yo 'hood weekend of mz wino's birfday...can' wait to hook up with y'all and I just love boppin up to the City any ding dang lil chance i get....buya a beer...k? shoutout Heya to mr greg too!

[Amy Winette]

My tix to that one arrived in the mail this week, yay!

[MzJoey]

...my tix for independent just arrived via the post...

[pokerchick66]

...and of course gotta get some shuggah from that darlin' Southern Lass...hey Moni, hey Moni!!!!!! Howrya doin Sassy Momma???

Heyyy baby! Happy as can be; it's been a fine week this week. So when are you gonna be here? I'm coming for both weekends, thank goodness. No FOMS over that one. Can't wait to see you, girlie! Oh, the fun we will have . . .http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/a-dance1.gif

[mymecca]

that's gonna kill...whole weekend...now to drift back to the subject at hand...i must see jerry lee lewis, the true king of rock & roll, this year...i'm gonna see a whole lottta other shakers goin on durin fest time...but cannot miss the killer...

he's the number one rock and roll c&w boogie blues man...puts on a show and really let theirselves go...and let the warm up band do the tender...

[mymecca]

Heyyy baby! Happy as can be; it's been a fine week this week. So when are you gonna be here? I'm coming for goth weekends, thank goodness. No FOMS over that one. Can't wait to see you, girlie! Oh, the fun we will have . . .http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/a-dance1.gif

sounds scary ;0)

[grisgris]

Heyyy baby! Happy as can be; it's been a fine week this week. So when are you gonna be here? I'm coming for goth weekends, thank goodness. No FOMS over that one. Can't wait to see you, girlie! Oh, the fun we will have . . .http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/a-dance1.gif

Goth weekends? Damn I didn't want to dress all in black & wear combat boots both weekends.

[MzJoey]

I saw him back in the 70's opening for Chicago or someone like that...I remember standing at the stage front, like nobody was even paying attention to him, thinking "Wow"...what is this???
I'll be in April 24 (i think) until May 9...maybe a girls night out (ok, just part of a night)...at a dance hall place like Michaul's or sumptin...we can dink, shake our asses and dink..uh I mean dance...
And Moni...i'm gonna be right up there w/ ya for Harry!

[pokerchick66]

Goth weekends? Damn I didn't want to dress all in black & wear combat boots both weekends.

LMAO! I just noticed that. Okay, I'm going back to edit now . . .

[MzJoey]

...buy makeup and lots of black mascara....bring torn black stockings...hehe Mel I would love to see ya in Goth BABY!!!

[Amy Winette]

I saw him back in the 70's opening for Chicago or someone like that...I remember standing at the stage front, like nobody was even paying attention to him, thinking "Wow"...what is this???
I'll be in April 24 (i think) until May 9...maybe a girls night out (ok, just part of a night)...at a dance hall place like Michaul's or sumptin...we can dink, shake our asses and dink..uh I mean dance...
And Moni...i'm gonna be right up there w/ ya for Harry!

I always love me some dancing!! For me a required part of the trip will always be singing a few karaoke tunes at Cat's Meow but that's just me ;)

[pokerchick66]

I saw him back in the 70's opening for Chicago or someone like that...I remember standing at the stage front, like nobody was even paying attention to him, thinking "Wow"...what is this???
I'll be in April 24 (i think) until May 9...maybe a girls night out (ok, just part of a night)...at a dance hall place like Michaul's or sumptin...we can dink, shake our asses and dink..uh I mean dance...
And Moni...i'm gonna be right up there w/ ya for Harry!

Yahoo! Yes, I will be up front for Harry. Iyiyi! http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o231/monica7966/36_3_7.gif

[stlbarb]

all the friends i have met at previous jazz fests.
close second: all the new frineds i will make this year.

[dank_bass]

Dank - loved the Dan-isms! I was trying to figure out how to do something clever with Gaucho and Kamakiriad, and somehow it ain't workin'...

Enjoy F&B! I will miss them at the Fest.

I was starting to think no one got them at all!!

SD ib this lineup is just icing on an already sweet cake!!!

[dank_bass]

Tell me about George Benson, tx.

If there is any truth to your Threahhead handle, you'll wanna see hime play

[funkkjunkie]

Well, then I'll highlight him, dank.

[Bluesthinker]

It's been too many years since Zachery Richards was at fest......this is a must.

[ibjamn]

It's been too many years since Zachery Richards was at fest......this is a must.


YYR, BT!!

[stlbarb]

they must have upped the stipen.

[stlbarb]

seems i will be bumping into you a lot, their on my list - although i don't always adhere to it.

sq: who's Kirk Joseph?

[ibjamn]

Frog Joseph's son.

[funkkjunkie]

Kirk Joseph plays sousaphone with the Dozen and has his own band, Kirk Joseph's backyard groove. They closed out one day at the heritage stage last year. A gnat got onstage and shook her hair around. a couple years ago he led a tribute to his dad at economy. Kirk played with the Underdawgs when we saw them in Nov at Les Bon Temps Roule.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

1st weekend: Lucky Peterson for some good guitar slinging Blues!

[bracojam]

does anyone know how to look up at what times the bands are playing????
please ...help!

[ETinCali]

Gotta wait...be patient....hang in there ......soon, soon....

[bracojam]

i am new to this forum and this is the first time to go to "Jazz Fest" but do you know how to look up times that the bands are playing ...the lineup with dates and times????? thanks KT

[funkkjunkie]

Welcome, bracojam. The lists of who is performing each day will be out in a couple weeks. The times, aka the cubes or daily schedule, won't be out until late March or April. Visit the Everything you wanted to know about jazzfest subforum for lots of great info. And visit www.swagland.com for swag's awesome site that is cram packed with great info for newbies. And we love to answer questions here. We love jazzfest virgins!

[pokerchick66]

I'm gonna predict Feb. 8 for the daily lineups. :D

[southside_girl]

I have no idea which weekend to go...I wish we could go both weekends! My choices:
1st:
Dr. John
Norah
Bonnie
Soulive
Arturo
Percy
Tab
really wanna check out Alexa Ray - is she old enough to be performing?? Man I'm old.

2nd:
ZZ Top
Counting Crows
New Edition (flashback to my high school days!)
Stephen Marley
Taj Mahal
Galactic
John Mooney
Buckwheat

And, of course of bunch of local bands. Gospel on Sunday.

Hey, does anyone think there will be a "Latin Day" at the Congo Stage again?? I really enjoyed it in 05.

[luvdancin]

I hope so, too. That was really awesome that day and the crowd was really into it. Cha Cha Cha

[NeenAtlanta]

I hate that I won't get to see Taj Mahal at fest this year (I'm first weekend).

If you haven't caught him at the fest- be sure to make him a must-see! He always puts on a teriffic set with the most wonderful vibe for Jazz Fest. It makes me so happy just remembering the good times watching him at JF.

[ohio]

Second Taj!
And Soulive first w/e- Krasno cooks!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Ohio, taking notes. Soulive added to my long list. I've never seen them live. If you get a chance, when the cubes come out, highlight Lucky Peterson if you have never seen him.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

This artist is on my must see more than once list. The master of the slide, Mr Sonny Landreth.

[NYMAMA]

Arturo Sandoval
Mose Allison
Dr Lonnie Smith
Bonnie Rati
Marcia Ball Kermit...


OMG FOMS!!!!!!!

[ohio]

Ohio, taking notes. Soulive added to my long list. I've never seen them live. If you get a chance, when the cubes come out, highlight Lucky Peterson if you have never seen him.
Will do, thanks Fred!

[Jada]

I know it's not really possible to see everyone, but these are my first weekend picks:

Dr. John, Van Morrison, Irma Thomas, Bonnie Raitt, Jerry Lee Lewis, Soulive, Rebirth Brass Band, Richie Havens, Pete Fountain, Arturo Sandoval, The New Orleans Social Club, Percy Sledge, Marcia Ball, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, Sonny Landreth, JJ Grey & MOFRO, Tab Benoit, Amanda Shaw, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews & Orleans Avenue, Subdudes, George Porter, Jr. & Runnin' Pardners, Marva Wright, Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Bonerama, Eddie Bo, Shannon McNally, Rockin' Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, Henry Butler, Kirk Joseph's Backyard Groove, Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, Pine Leaf Boys, Bob French & the Original Tuxedo
Jazz Band, The Crescent City Allstars feat. James Andrews, Lady Tambourine,
Charmaine Neville Band, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Burnside Exploration, Mem Shannon & the Membership, C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Crown Seekers, George French, Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys, Theresa Andersson Group, Lil Ray Neal Blues Band, Guitar Slim, Jr.,
Fredy Omar con su Banda, Hot Club of New Orleans, Hot 8 Brass Band, Bryan Lee & the Blues Power Band, Li'l Freddie King Blues Band, Black Seminoles and Carrollton Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Big Chief Peppy & the Golden Arrows, Golden Star Hunters and the Red White & Blue Mardi Gras Indians, Yellow Jackets and Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians.

[Jada]

Second weekend picks:

Harry Connick Jr., Steely Dan, Allen Toussaint, Allman Brothers Band, Joss Stone, Stephen Marley featuring Jr. Gong, Taj Mahal, Cowboy Mouth, Branford Marsalis, Galactic, The Radiators, Irma Thomas' Tribute to Mahalia Jackson, Clarence "Frogman" Henry, Anders Osborne, Nicholas Payton, John Mooney & Bluesiana, Snooks Eaglin, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, John Boutte, Lil' Band o' Gold, Papa Grows Funk, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Eric Lindell, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Deacon John, Ivan Neville, Ellis Marsalis, Donald Harrison, Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste, Big Sam's Funky Nation, The Iguanas, Buckwheat Zydeco, Terrance Simien, The Woodshed feat. Roland Guerin and James Singleton, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots with guest Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, Germaine Bazzle, Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band feat. Thais Clark, Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, Morning 40 Federation, The Revealers, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, Ingrid Lucia, Treme Brass Band, New Orleans Jazz Vipers, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, Yi Yi Mardi Gras Indians, New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Rhythm Section, Chops Funky 7, Wild Apaches Mardi Gras Indians, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles

[mymecca]

i thought i had a couple to add, but you just covered the bases...even with lady tambourine...i would like to add pharoah sanders...

[Jada]

Note to self: Bring rocket propelled sneakers :D

[Jordan]

First Weekend

Stay for the whole set no matter what:
JJ Grey & Mofro, Bobby Lounge, Geno Delafose, Imagination Movers (with my kids), Bingo, Grayson Capps, Palmetto Puppet Theater (kids again)

Stay for as much as I can:
Bonnie Raitt, New Orleans Social Club, Tab Benoit, Davell Crawford, Subdudes, Kirk Joseph, Steve Riley, Jackson Travellers, CJ CHeneir, Crownseekers, Bluerunners

Stop by and see what happens:
Van Morrison, Jill Scott, Lucinda Williams, Kermit Ruffins, Shannon McNally, Bonerama, Lady Tambourine, NO Klezmer All-Stars, Rosie Ledet, Ray Neal, David & Roselyn, Higher Dimensions of Praise, Sonny Landreth

Second Weekend:

Stay for the whole set no matter what:
Galactic, Twangorama, Morning 40 Federation, 007, Taj Mahal, Holmes Brothers, Eric Lindell, Ivan Neville

Stay for as much as I can:
Allman Brothers, Better Than Ezra, Irma Thomas, Elder Baab & the Madison Bumble Bees, Dirty Dozen, John Boutte, Beausoleil, Woodshed, Zion Harmonizers, Coolie Family

Stop by and see what happens:
John Mooney, Papa Grows Funk, Iguanas, Big Sam's Funky Nation,
ZZ Top, Counting Crows, Allen Toussaint, Sunpie Barnes, Johnny Sketch, Henry Grey, Ingrid Lucia, Melody Clouds

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Jordan: I like your different categories. "Stop by and see what happens:" Never thought of it like that. For my must see list I guess it would be, Arrive early and stay for the whole set.

[mightyradgumbo]

Note to self: Bring rocket propelled sneakers :D

You sure you didn't miss anyone, Jada? LOL :D

[stynger]

[QUOTE=Jordan;24481]First Weekend
Stop by and see what happens:
Van Morrison, Jill Scott, Lucinda Williams, Kermit Ruffins, Shannon McNally, Bonerama, Lady Tambourine, NO Klezmer All-Stars, Rosie Ledet, Ray Neal, David & Roselyn, Higher Dimensions of Praise, Sonny Landreth


Hey Jordan this is just my 2 cents but i'd put Rosie in the "stay for the whole set no matter what". You won't regret it.

[NeenAtlanta]

Hey Stynger,

Rosie is playing here in Atlanta on March 10th, as part of the ACZA schedule (Atlanta Cajun Zydeco Association). Not sure where yet. Here's the link:

http://www.aczadance.org/schedule.htm

You and the Lady planning to go?

Neen

[stynger]

Hey Stynger,

Rosie is playing here in Atlanta on March 10th, as part of the ACZA schedule (Atlanta Cajun Zydeco Association). Not sure where yet. Here's the link:

http://www.aczadance.org/schedule.htm

You and the Lady planning to go?

Neen

Oh yeah we'll be there. It's at The Knights of Columbus.

Did YOU know Geno is going to be here April1st? At a yet to be determined site. We'll be there too.

We'll we see you at either?

[NeenAtlanta]

Oh yeah we'll be there. It's at The Knights of Columbus.

Did YOU know Geno is going to be here April1st? At a yet to be determined site. We'll be there too.

We'll we see you at either?

Yeah I saw Geno listed too. I hope to go to Rosie, but probably can't make Geno.

Hey - if you aren't doing anything Friday, come on out to Maddy's Rib Joint in Decatur (on Scott Blvd). Joe's jump blues band is playing (Andy Makely Band). I think you'd enjoy them - killer horn section.

[BigDag]

I had the pleasure of seeing Pete Fountain at the Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis this past weekend. Even though he's pushing 77 years old, the guy can still bring it. He and his band took turns kicking out licks for a bunch of New Orleans standards. And the best part of all was the sheer joy he expressed as he performed. The man is a treasure, and should be on your "must see" list at Jazzfest.

[Jordan]

Stynger,

I do love Rosie, but it just depends on how much I can dance (recovering from neck surgery). Hopefully, I'll be 100% by JF.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

1st Weekend Must See List.... Does not include Sonny Landreth, Marcia Ball, Tab Benoit, or several more that I know I will see either during the day or evenings.
Van Morrison (not in any type of order)
Burnside EX
Dr John
Zachary Richard
JJ Grey & MOFRO
Soulive
Lucky Peterson
Bonnie Raitt

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

2nd Weekend: (Several not on list that I know at some point will see them)
Allman Brothers
George Benson
Deacon John (Might have to catch him Sun evening)
Chuck Leavell (Wonder if he will play with the Allmans)
Radiators
John Mooney
Taj Mahal
Harry Connick (Should be great, if you never seen him then you might be surprised)
The good thing about my list is: Benson (Fri) Allmans (Sat) Connick (Sun)

[Corona]

excellent! Sent this on to my newbies. Thanks!!

[Stella Blue]

I am already experiencing of heavy FOMS in anticipation of how this festival may close -- Harry Connick on the main stage, Allen T. on the other, and Branford Marsalis in the Jazz Tent. If so, my inclination would be to see Branford first, then try to pull myself away to catch Allen T. on the way out --- unless, of course, Allen T. is available to catch the "Daze Between'' at Snugs or something.
I wish all my choices in life were like this. Anyone seeing this shaking out differently, I mean the stage arrangements at the end? I am assuming Steely Dan and then Connick to close the main stage
It may seem counter-intuitive, but my "must sees'' change depending on what else is going on. Looking at the dailies, The Allman Brothers are becoming a must see, since they won't be playing the same date and time as Marsalis, for example.
So far, I have underlined on the dailes --George Benson, Ivan Neville, World Saxophone Group (sounds cool; anyone know anything about it?) Ellis Marsalis, Amanda Shaw, AB, Galactic, Nicholas Payton, Papa Grows Funk in addition to the ones I mentioned above.
Christ, I am getting excited just thinking about this!

[Stella Blue]

I see by reading another post I missed the fact The Rads are playing last Sunday and will probably close that stage. That doesn't make ANY of this any easier!

[funkkjunkie]

From Wiki: The World Saxophone Quartet is a jazz group founded in 1977.

The original members were Julius Hemphill (alto and soprano saxophone, flute), Oliver Lake (alto and soprano saxophone), Hamiet Bluiett (baritone saxophone, alto clarinet), and David Murray (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet). The first three had worked together as members of the Black Artists' Group in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1989, Hemphill left the group due to illness, and several saxophonists have filled his chair in the years since. The first of these was Arthur Blythe, followed by Eric Person, James Spaulding, and John Purcell.

The group principally recorded and performed as a quartet, usually with a lineup of two altos, tenor, and baritone (reflecting the composition of a classical string quartet), but were also joined occasionally by drummers, bassists, and other musicians.

[NeenAtlanta]

World Sax Quartet - They are definitely a "must see"! They play with such abandon and joy and plain wackiness. They can take it pretty out sometimes.

[Corona]

From Wiki: The World Saxophone Quartet is a jazz group founded in 1977.

The original members were Julius Hemphill (alto and soprano saxophone, flute), Oliver Lake (alto and soprano saxophone), Hamiet Bluiett (baritone saxophone, alto clarinet), and David Murray (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet). The first three had worked together as members of the Black Artists' Group in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1989, Hemphill left the group due to illness, and several saxophonists have filled his chair in the years since. The first of these was Arthur Blythe, followed by Eric Person, James Spaulding, and John Purcell.

The group principally recorded and performed as a quartet, usually with a lineup of two altos, tenor, and baritone (reflecting the composition of a classical string quartet), but were also joined occasionally by drummers, bassists, and other musicians.
hey funkk....Trish is a diehard drumline fan. Can you recommend any drum corps that we can see.....isn't the there a Fife and something group that you love? Are they there this year?

[chrisjoseph]

From allmusic.com

Biography by Chris Kelsey

Probably the first of several saxophone-only ensembles who proliferated in jazz after 1975, the WSQ is unquestionably the most commercially (and, arguably, the most creatively) successful. Of course, commercial success is a relative thing in jazz, especially when one is speaking of an avant-garde group. But unlike most free jazz artists, the WSQ managed to attract an audience of significant size; large enough to have garnered a major-label record deal in the '80s, an almost unheard-of occurrence in that retro-jazz decade. The band did it on merit, too, with only a hint of compromise (manifested mainly by albums of R&B and Duke Ellington covers). By the time their first record on Elektra/Musician came out in 1986, the band had evolved from their fire-breathing, free-improvising, ad-hoc beginnings into a smooth-playing, compositionally minded, well-rehearsed band. At their creative peak, the group melded jazz-based, harmonically adventurous improvisation with sophisticated composition. All of the group's original members (Julius Hemphill, alto; Oliver Lake, alto; David Murray, tenor; and Hamiet Bluiett, baritone) were estimable composers as well as improvisers. Each complimented the whole, making them even greater than the considerable sum of their parts. As a composer, Hemphill drew on European techniques (though his tunes were not without an unalloyed jazz component), while Bluiett was steeped in blues and funk. Lake and Murray fell somewhere in between. As soloists and writers, the early WSQ covered all the bases.

The WSQ were founded in 1976 after the four original members (all of them well-established solo artists) accepted an offer by Ed Jordan, the chairman of the music department at Southern University in New Orleans, to conduct a series of clinics and performances with and without a local rhythm section. The enthusiastic audience response to the unaccompanied saxophones convinced the musicians to develop the concept. They played a gig at the (now defunct) Tin Palace in New York, calling the group the Real New York Saxophone Quartet. They were later forced to change the name after reportedly being threatened with a lawsuit by the preexisting New York Saxophone Quartet; hence, the World Saxophone Quartet. In 1977, the band recorded their first album, an almost completely improvised effort called Point of No Return, for the Moers Music label. Later releases on Black Saint document the band's increasing interest in composition. The membership stayed constant until Hemphill's departure in 1989. Arthur Blythe was the first of Hemphill's several replacements. Blythe was with the band from 1990-1992, and from 1994-1995. James Spaulding joined briefly in 1993, and was quickly replaced by Eric Person. In 1996, after Blythe's second tenure, John Purcell took and held the chair.

Although they're a sax-oriented group, the WSQ's members have been multi-instrumentalists. The band always incorporated a wide variety of woodwinds into their sound. After Rhythm & Blues (1986, Elektra/Musician), the WSQ began using other musicians in their recordings and performances. Metamorphosis (1990, Elektra/Musician) added African drummers and electric bassist Melvin Gibbs. Later records utilized pianists, vocalists, bassists, and drummers. In adding other musicians, the band sacrificed part of their distinctiveness. The novelty of the band's original approach, and their ability to swing so hard sans rhythm, set them apart. By the end of the '90s, the WSQ had lost their major-label deal and much of their identity.

[funkkjunkie]

YYR, but Rising Star drum and fife band will not be at fest this year. I did see a drum circle listed one day.

[Corona]

Ahh, that was the name. Okay, will try to find the drum circle.....you think that's like a "drumline" or like the spiritual type of drumming? anyone? I always thought drum circles were more of a spiritual kind of deal....

[socaleric]

I must see:
John Legend
Taj Mahal
Cowboy Mouth

[funkkjunkie]

I'm sure it will be on the cubes. I couldn't tell ya what it's gonna be. Maybe festy can clue us in.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

From Wiki: The World Saxophone Quartet is a jazz group founded in 1977.

The original members were Julius Hemphill (alto and soprano saxophone, flute), Oliver Lake (alto and soprano saxophone), Hamiet Bluiett (baritone saxophone, alto clarinet), and David Murray (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet). The first three had worked together as members of the Black Artists' Group in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1989, Hemphill left the group due to illness, and several saxophonists have filled his chair in the years since. The first of these was Arthur Blythe, followed by Eric Person, James Spaulding, and John Purcell.

The group principally recorded and performed as a quartet, usually with a lineup of two altos, tenor, and baritone (reflecting the composition of a classical string quartet), but were also joined occasionally by drummers, bassists, and other musicians.

World Sax 4 My never ending "Must see List" FOMS.......

[Frosty]

I must see somebody I've never heard of before and realize they were the band I had to see.

[GratefulDawg]

YYR, but Rising Star drum and fife band will not be at fest this year. I did see a drum circle listed one day.

Man, I miss Othar Turner. His picnics in Mississippi were some of the greatest experiences I've ever had.

[eat_mo_crawfish]

Pete Fountain
Tony Joe White
Softshell Crab (with special guests "Bread 'n Hot Sauce")

[funkkjunkie]

Aw dawg, now you got me started on "my kids". We were at otha's last picnic. My best friend won the raffle for one of his handmade fifes and it still resides in a place of honor in my home. My friend juana and I try to see the current Rising star band any time we can. It includes Sharde, who is now 16 and brings the most beautiful sound out of the fife and has a lovely voice, Little Bill, and two more younguns whose names escape me, who are otha's grandkids or nephews. AND they still have the picnic every last weekend in August. They played at NMAS's 10 year anniversary party in Memphis and at Kenny Brown's picnic. I expect to see them again at the picnic-June 28 and 29 in Potts Camp, MS. It was my fave fest of the summer in 06. Oh, and Sharde plays a mean djembe too.

[Yangety!]

From Wiki: The World Saxophone Quartet is a jazz group founded in 1977.

The original members were Julius Hemphill (alto and soprano saxophone, flute), Oliver Lake (alto and soprano saxophone), Hamiet Bluiett (baritone saxophone, alto clarinet), and David Murray (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet).

David Murray is *outstanding*. If he is part of the WSG this year, it will be a "can't miss" event, in the cherished tradition of all things FOMS.... ;)

One of my favorite all-time musical experiences from Fest was David Murray at the Jazz Tent (back when it was on the grass near Congo Square/Fais-Do-Do). He did a set with his Group, and also had special guest Archie Shepp, another legendary-but-not-well-known sax player from the Coltrane era. It was DUMPING rain that day, but we got over to the Jazz Tent one song before the end of the previous band, and David Murray Group was the last Jazz Tent act of that day...our prediction of timing worked, and right when the previous act ended, an older couple got up from center aisle 4th row seats, and we scored a sweet spot!! 15 minutes later, DMG started and proceeded to blow me away for the next hour-plus -- forgot all about the rain and my wet socks! Since them I have always tried to catch him whenever he played in my area, though he does experiment with many styles of music, so it's always something different -- usually very good -- whenever you see him on tour. Kind of like Donald Harrison Jr. and his varying ventures into jazz, funk, African, traditional New Orleans, etc.

Highly recommended CD - David Murray - "Shakill's Warrior"

Also, for fellow Dead fans out there, David Murray Octet released an album of reworked instrumental GD covers called "Dark Star: Music of the Grateful Dead" - for a "cover" album, it is a very strong album.

[Lester_leaps_in]

I saw her in Syracuse. She puts on a really fun show (if you like classic jazz).

http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/programs/20000610/images/gibson_banu_250.jpg

[stlbarb]

http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/programs/20000610/images/gibson_banu_250.jpg
I saw her in Syracuse. She puts on a really fun show (if you like classic jazz).
or pretty redheads.

[funkkjunkie]

Thanks for the info, yangety. I'll likely be checking them out. Now can you edit out the r word from your post? Or do you say screw superstiition?

[mightyradgumbo]

World Sax Quartet - They are definitely a "must see"! They play with such abandon and joy and plain wackiness. They can take it pretty out sometimes.

Neen, you are so right. As someone else mentioned if David Murray is playing with them, the performance will definitely be a must see.

[mightyradgumbo]

Ahh, that was the name. Okay, will try to find the drum circle.....you think that's like a "drumline" or like the spiritual type of drumming? anyone? I always thought drum circles were more of a spiritual kind of deal....

Any drum circle I have ever observed is strictly of the groove or spiritual kind, Corona. There was always bound to be one or a few in the lots at dead shows and I have seen them in the spiritual context of pow-wows. Interesting to see which one does perform.

[Chas_P]

While the list of wanna-see's is long, the musts are

Subdudes
Van Morrison
Sonny Landreth
C.J Chenier
Zachary Richards
Irma Thomas
Dr Lonnie Smith
Lucky Peterson
Trombone Shorty
Kermit Ruffins

Hope those cubes are nice to me!