Introduce Yourself

[Staxsun]

Welcome to the bored, Sistah!

[duende]

I work at Highsteppin' Productions LLC and have been for the past year and a half- we manage Bonerama and Porter Batiste Stoltz. I'm currently the fan liaison... and love finding myself in New Orleans.[/B]

welcome from another former lurker and now obsessive board checker... and please tell Phil that Scott from Sac says hi and that it was great to see him at the Fest grounds this year - the bands are on fiya!

[Irishnms]

Hi Threadheads. My name is Ann. I've been an on again/off again lurker for many years. I've been to probably 10 out of the last 12 fests, and of course, made note of all the meet ups, but have never made one!! I moved from Virginia to Mississippi last year for a new venture, and have been working way too much. My New Years resolution was to get out more. N.O. is only 45 miles away from me, so I'd really like to make some new friends and share some good times.

Cheers.

[pokerchick66]

Hi Threadheads. My name is Ann. I've been an on again/off again lurker for many years. I've been to probably 10 out of the last 12 fests, and of course, made note of all the meet ups, but have never made one!! I moved from Virginia to Mississippi last year for a new venture, and have been working way too much. My New Years resolution was to get out more. N.O. is only 45 miles away from me, so I'd really like to make some new friends and share some good times.

Cheers.

Welcome, Ann. I used to live in Slidell and I pretty much lived at Casino Magic. lol, so glad I moved away.

Glad you decided to stop lurking and jump in. You WILL make lots of new friends here and good times are guaranteed. And we're gonna hold you to next year's meetup. :)

[festivalgirl]

Hi Threadheads. My name is Ann. I've been an on again/off again lurker for many years. I've been to probably 10 out of the last 12 fests, and of course, made note of all the meet ups, but have never made one!! I moved from Virginia to Mississippi last year for a new venture, and have been working way too much. My New Years resolution was to get out more. N.O. is only 45 miles away from me, so I'd really like to make some new friends and share some good times.

Cheers.

Welcome, Ann. Take advantage of being so close!! Those of us too far away can live vicariously through you. All work & no play makes Ann a dull girl........

[NYMAMA]

Welcome to the board Sistah and Irish. Only 337 sleepd untill Jazz Fest!:D

[Staxsun]

Welcome Irish Ann!

[Irishnms]

Thanks everyone. I am honored to be here!!

[ohio]

Hi Threadheads. My name is Ann. I've been an on again/off again lurker for many years. I've been to probably 10 out of the last 12 fests, and of course, made note of all the meet ups, but have never made one!! I moved from Virginia to Mississippi last year for a new venture, and have been working way too much. My New Years resolution was to get out more. N.O. is only 45 miles away from me, so I'd really like to make some new friends and share some good times.

Cheers.
Welcome. Do stop by a meet up, we don't bite! It's fun to put faces to the folks you're chatting with the other 358 days of the year.

[NeenAtlanta]

Welcome Sistah and Ann - great to have two more new faces on the board. Hang around and continue to post - you'll have a great time!

[Sistah Golden Hair]

Thanks Duende! I'll tell Phil you said 'ello. Hope to meet you on the road. I was a lurker but I'm now broken. How can I not talk about my favorite musicians with all of these fine funky people!

I feel welcome:-) Thanks to NeenAtlanta, Staxsun, and Jerseygirl for the warm welcome too!

Muffaletta, I a-like-a you already. Jug love is a 2.2 liter bottle that I fill up with water. I try to drink it everyday.


Y'all making it to crawfish in June?

[jerseygirl67]

Thanks Duende! I'll tell Phil you said 'ello. Hope to meet you on the road. I was a lurker but I'm now broken. How can I not talk about my favorite musicians with all of these fine funky people!

I feel welcome:-) Thanks to NeenAtlanta, Staxsun, and Jerseygirl for the warm welcome too!

Muffaletta, I a-like-a you already. Jug love is a 2.2 liter bottle that I fill up with water. I try to drink it everyday.


Y'all making it to crawfish in June?

There's the crawfish thread....lots of people going

[denideadhead]

Well, who I am in my title is obvious based on all 5 of my posts (going on six though) WOO HOO!

My Bag:

25 years old and all woman!

I am a dancer.

Born and raised in Western Mass - Williamstown and North Adams

I live in Cambridge, MA and love my apartment!

I work at Highsteppin' Productions LLC and have been for the past year and a half- we manage Bonerama and Porter Batiste Stoltz. I'm currently the fan liaison... and love finding myself in New Orleans.

I'm applying for grad school right now and plan on getting my masters in Dance Therapy. Dance is my life, as is music. I think it'd be difficult to not combine the two...

I've spent four months in Africa studying West African dance and drum in Guinea. Found my groove there. New Orleans is not so different I find.

I listen to: drums... DRUMS... give me a beat and you've got me hooked... i wont stop... til you do...

Pink Floyd - moe. - Keller Williams (and WMDs)

"My brain is like a drummer~
trying to hold a groove~
keeping time to time zone~
my brain constantly on the move"

Salif Keita - Phish - The Beatles - Ween - Cougar Magnum - Toto - Guster - Mogwai - Steve Miller Band - BONERAMA - Porter Batiste Stoltz - OAR - Jack Johnson - G Love and Special Sauce - mmw - Matisyahu - Particle - Michael Franti and Spearhead - Bob Marley - Ryan Montbleau Band - DMB - Van Morrison - John Lennon - Jackon Browne -Miles Davis - North Mississippi Allstars - 10, 000 Maniacs - America - The Marley Brothers - CCR - Madonna - Ani - Ben Harper - The Eagles - Simon and Garfunkel - Tenacious D - The Doors - Easy Star All Star - Explosions in the Sky - Gin Blossoms Jewel - Allman Brothers - Talking Heads - Tracy Chapman - Jimi Hendrix - Zeppelin - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Michael Jackson - Abba - The Band - Bela Fleck - Pretenders - Rahzel - Sigur Ros - Sublime - Flamming Lips - Peter Tosh - Pretenders - Umphrey's McGee - Radiohead - RHCP SCI - Tom Petty - Strangefolk - Clapton - Peter Tosh - Rusted Root - Galactic - The Roots - Toots and The Maytals - Tea Leaf Green - David Bowie - U-Melt Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra - The Bridge - Good 80's tunes - Reggae - Hip Hop - Funk - Jazz - New Orleans beats ... and there's so much more too.

My interests - just in case you were interested:
CHOREOGRAPHY. PHOTOGRAPHY. DANCE. ANTHROPOLOGY. READING. LANGUAGE. SLEEP . MUSIC. MUSHROOMS ... on my pizza. LIFE. NAKEDNESS . EXPRESSION. CLOTHES. EYES. LOVE. NEW ORLEANS. FRANCIS. LEARNING. PHILOSOPHY. HIPPIES . CHANGE. FRIENDS. CRUISIN'. PASSION. WATERFALLS. DOGS. CHALLENGES. MEMORIES. KIDS. MAKING UP WORDS. TEA. CREATIVITY. TRAVELING. LIVE MUSIC. IMAGINATION. HISTORY. THRIFT SHOPPING. YOGA. RISING ABOVE THE NORM. SPEAKING OUT. GOOD LOVIN'. LOBSTER. SOFT THINGS. SMILING. PEOPLE WATCHING. JUG LOVE. GREEN RABBITS. LAUGHING FITS. CONNECTIONS. CRAWFISH. RANDOMNESS. BROWNIES & BANANA BREAD. PICTURES. DECORATING. SEEING OL' FRIENDS. TOOTHPASTE (NATURAL PLEEEASE). SHOWERS. TEQUILA. PAUL & ELIZABETHS. STEPHANIE. TAPESTRIES. DEMONSTRATIONS. THE MOOSEWOOD COOKBOOK. FESTIVALS. BUMPER STICKERS. LARGE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (half baked of course). DREDLOCKS. GUITARS. DRUMS. LATE NIGHTS WITH ETHAN. COOKING. MEDITATION. AFRICA. GOOD KISSERS. LIPS. NEW PLACES. MAKING FRIENDS. ART. INTELLIGENCE. DREAMS. MY SOLID INTUITION. THUNDER AND LIGHTNING STORMS. CHAI AND MOCHA.

Well, now you know almost EVERYTHING there is to know about me! Does that make me less of a 6 post loser? I'm sure I'll see y'all time and again.

Peace Through Music,
~*~Sistah Snow~*~
WELCOME BABYGRL TO THE BOREDS AND THE MAGICAL REALM OF THE THREADHEADS
I AM SO VERY HAPPY TO SEE YOU HERE!!!!
YAY!!
LUV YA MUCH!!
D

[Reggies Chicago]

I'm Elle. 33, the talent buyer at Reggie's in Chicago. We're a new bar/club/record store in the South Loop. I've just started booking blues shows but i'm doing my best to try to keep the blues alive in Chicago! We also do a bunch of other types of music. I love it here and hope to coerce some of you into stopping by! We have GREAT food (just ask my waistline...) and such an incredible selection of beer.
Check us out.
www.reggieslive.com

[mightyradgumbo]

Welcome abored to y;'all Sistah and Elle!

Sistah good to see a resident of the "people's republic" posting.

[Staxsun]

I'm Elle. 33, the talent buyer at Reggie's in Chicago. We're a new bar/club/record store in the South Loop. I've just started booking blues shows but i'm doing my best to try to keep the blues alive in Chicago! We also do a bunch of other types of music. I love it here and hope to coerce some of you into stopping by! We have GREAT food (just ask my waistline...) and such an incredible selection of beer.
Check us out.
www.reggieslive.com

Hi Elle! Welcome! After reading your posts in the other forum, I would caution you to be careful about posting what in essence is a commercial here. If you are interested in talking about Jazzfest and music and other weird things, we welcome you to join in. If your purpose is solely to push this business you are involved in, then the moderators will deal with that. Several people on this board have commmercial enterprises they are involved in. Because they are our friends and only gently mention it occasionally, everyone is okay with that. There is a fine line, though. Anyway, I hope that you will participate and are interested in sharing your thoughts on all kind of subjects with us. We are a fun and crazy bunch.

[Reggies Chicago]

Thanks, I have never really been on a forum before and since we're a new venue I want people to see that we're actually here. This site is great because I get to see what people have to say about the artists and shows and festivals. I wasn't trying to be a total commercial-but my intent was definitely to let people know some of the cool things I have been trying to do. Jazz and Blues is so new to me. I have been booking Indie/Punk/Rock/Pop stuff for the past 10 years.
I'll be more careful about that.
Elle

[NYMAMA]

Welcome to the maddness Elle

[sophisticated sissy]

Jazz and Blues is so new to me.
Elle

Welcome, Elle!
You can earn a PHd in Jazz & Blues Education from this site and the people here that post. All kinds of information! We'd all be thrilled if your club successfully books lots of New Orleans/Louisiana acts and blues talent.:)

Good luck in your new endeavor!

[glinda]

Thanks, I have never really been on a forum before and since we're a new venue I want people to see that we're actually here. This site is great because I get to see what people have to say about the artists and shows and festivals. I wasn't trying to be a total commercial-but my intent was definitely to let people know some of the cool things I have been trying to do. Jazz and Blues is so new to me. I have been booking Indie/Punk/Rock/Pop stuff for the past 10 years.
I'll be more careful about that.
Elle
If you book some good blues/ jazz/ funk artists, the Chicago threadheads will be there! Martyrs and FitzGeralds have gotten good crowds with many of the New Orleans artists - ReBirth Brass Band, Bonerama, etc.

[Amyloves...]

Welcome Ann and Elle and Sistah! Stick around!

Sistah...you need to talk to papafrog. He plays drums and I think is very into the African drum thing.

Ann....no excuse not to be here often!

Elle....best of luck with your new work. You'll definitely hear a lot here.

[Irishnms]

Thank you Amyloves.

[ohio]

I'm Elle. 33, the talent buyer at Reggie's in Chicago. We're a new bar/club/record store in the South Loop. I've just started booking blues shows but i'm doing my best to try to keep the blues alive in Chicago! We also do a bunch of other types of music. I love it here and hope to coerce some of you into stopping by! We have GREAT food (just ask my waistline...) and such an incredible selection of beer.
Check us out.
www.reggieslive.com (http://www.reggieslive.com)
Welcome Elle! Interesting club there. I like the mix of music styles in the Music Joint. I'm dying to see Carlos Johnson and Elmore James Jr. I'll be in town in August for King Crimson, maybe I'll stop in!

[mrSteve]

Well, who I am in my title is obvious based on all 5 of my posts (going on six though) WOO HOO!

My Bag:

25 years old and all woman!

I am a dancer.

Born and raised in Western Mass - Williamstown and North Adams

I live in Cambridge, MA and love my apartment!

I work at Highsteppin' Productions LLC and have been for the past year and a half- we manage Bonerama and Porter Batiste Stoltz. I'm currently the fan liaison... and love finding myself in New Orleans.

I'm applying for grad school right now and plan on getting my masters in Dance Therapy. Dance is my life, as is music. I think it'd be difficult to not combine the two...

I've spent four months in Africa studying West African dance and drum in Guinea. Found my groove there. New Orleans is not so different I find.

I listen to: drums... DRUMS... give me a beat and you've got me hooked... i wont stop... til you do...

Pink Floyd - moe. - Keller Williams (and WMDs)

"My brain is like a drummer~
trying to hold a groove~
keeping time to time zone~
my brain constantly on the move"

Salif Keita - Phish - The Beatles - Ween - Cougar Magnum - Toto - Guster - Mogwai - Steve Miller Band - BONERAMA - Porter Batiste Stoltz - OAR - Jack Johnson - G Love and Special Sauce - mmw - Matisyahu - Particle - Michael Franti and Spearhead - Bob Marley - Ryan Montbleau Band - DMB - Van Morrison - John Lennon - Jackon Browne -Miles Davis - North Mississippi Allstars - 10, 000 Maniacs - America - The Marley Brothers - CCR - Madonna - Ani - Ben Harper - The Eagles - Simon and Garfunkel - Tenacious D - The Doors - Easy Star All Star - Explosions in the Sky - Gin Blossoms Jewel - Allman Brothers - Talking Heads - Tracy Chapman - Jimi Hendrix - Zeppelin - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Michael Jackson - Abba - The Band - Bela Fleck - Pretenders - Rahzel - Sigur Ros - Sublime - Flamming Lips - Peter Tosh - Pretenders - Umphrey's McGee - Radiohead - RHCP SCI - Tom Petty - Strangefolk - Clapton - Peter Tosh - Rusted Root - Galactic - The Roots - Toots and The Maytals - Tea Leaf Green - David Bowie - U-Melt Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra - The Bridge - Good 80's tunes - Reggae - Hip Hop - Funk - Jazz - New Orleans beats ... and there's so much more too.

My interests - just in case you were interested:
CHOREOGRAPHY. PHOTOGRAPHY. DANCE. ANTHROPOLOGY. READING. LANGUAGE. SLEEP . MUSIC. MUSHROOMS ... on my pizza. LIFE. NAKEDNESS . EXPRESSION. CLOTHES. EYES. LOVE. NEW ORLEANS. FRANCIS. LEARNING. PHILOSOPHY. HIPPIES . CHANGE. FRIENDS. CRUISIN'. PASSION. WATERFALLS. DOGS. CHALLENGES. MEMORIES. KIDS. MAKING UP WORDS. TEA. CREATIVITY. TRAVELING. LIVE MUSIC. IMAGINATION. HISTORY. THRIFT SHOPPING. YOGA. RISING ABOVE THE NORM. SPEAKING OUT. GOOD LOVIN'. LOBSTER. SOFT THINGS. SMILING. PEOPLE WATCHING. JUG LOVE. GREEN RABBITS. LAUGHING FITS. CONNECTIONS. CRAWFISH. RANDOMNESS. BROWNIES & BANANA BREAD. PICTURES. DECORATING. SEEING OL' FRIENDS. TOOTHPASTE (NATURAL PLEEEASE). SHOWERS. TEQUILA. PAUL & ELIZABETHS. STEPHANIE. TAPESTRIES. DEMONSTRATIONS. THE MOOSEWOOD COOKBOOK. FESTIVALS. BUMPER STICKERS. LARGE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (half baked of course). DREDLOCKS. GUITARS. DRUMS. LATE NIGHTS WITH ETHAN. COOKING. MEDITATION. AFRICA. GOOD KISSERS. LIPS. NEW PLACES. MAKING FRIENDS. ART. INTELLIGENCE. DREAMS. MY SOLID INTUITION. THUNDER AND LIGHTNING STORMS. CHAI AND MOCHA.

Well, now you know almost EVERYTHING there is to know about me! Does that make me less of a 6 post loser? I'm sure I'll see y'all time and again.

Peace Through Music,
~*~Sistah Snow~*~

Welcome Sistah! It's about time we see you around here, and once again thanks for the contribution from Bonerama to the Patry! Will you be in chicago on July 4th for Bonerama at Fitzgeralds?

[mrSteve]

I'm Elle. 33, the talent buyer at Reggie's in Chicago. We're a new bar/club/record store in the South Loop. I've just started booking blues shows but i'm doing my best to try to keep the blues alive in Chicago! We also do a bunch of other types of music. I love it here and hope to coerce some of you into stopping by! We have GREAT food (just ask my waistline...) and such an incredible selection of beer.
Check us out.
www.reggieslive.com

Hi Elle, welcome! Long tiome Chicago blues fan here and you have a couple shows that look interesting to me, I may try to stop by during bluesfest depending on what kind of shape I'm in!

[peterjudi]

We are a married couple from New Jersey. We have 3 children, all in college. New to this site and looking forward to our first nojazzfest in 09. 2009 will be our 10 yr anniversary. Our plan was to go to Italy, but in these tougher economic times, we thought we would stay in the states. I have been to NO once and Judy has always wanted to see NO, sooo, we thought the jazzfest would be perfect.

[ibjamn]

We are a married couple from New Jersey. We have 3 children, all in college. New to this site and looking forward to our first nojazzfest in 09. 2009 will be our 10 yr anniversary. Our plan was to go to Italy, but in these tougher economic times, we thought we would stay in the states. I have been to NO once and Judy has always wanted to see NO, sooo, we thought the jazzfest would be perfect.

Welcome! Lots of folks who post here this weekend are up in New Jersey for Crawfish Fest, but jump on in. There is lots to learn about Jazz Fest here.
Spend some time looking around www.swagland.com (http://www.swagland.com), you'll be glad you did.

[peterjudi]

Tks!. Can ya tell we are new to this? We didn't know there was a jazz fest in NJ. :) Tks for the info

[Staxsun]

We are a married couple from New Jersey. We have 3 children, all in college. New to this site and looking forward to our first nojazzfest in 09. 2009 will be our 10 yr anniversary. Our plan was to go to Italy, but in these tougher economic times, we thought we would stay in the states. I have been to NO once and Judy has always wanted to see NO, sooo, we thought the jazzfest would be perfect.

Welcome!!!! Let us know a little about your musical taste. Jazzfest has very diverse music, all great, and I'm sure you'll fall in love with it. It is also a great crafts festival, has the best food anywhere, and has an atmosphere unlike any other festival. Since part of this is about seeing New Orleans and enjoying your anniversary, I have one main suggestion. That is - plan to stay more days than you might originally think. There is so much to see and do and enjoy, and you will get more bang for your buck if you stay longer. You'll find it hard to leave.

[crashkahuna]

Hi everybody,

I am a musician and sax & woodwind repairer/restorer from Iowa. I've been listening to wwoz pretty regularly for a year or so. I like all kinds of music but lately what I hear coming out of that station just really grabs me. To much to mention but of course Sun Ra, Meters, Radiators, Ray Bonneville etc etc and even the traditional country stuff. I really want to come to next years Jazz Fest!

[Mexi]

Hi everybody,

I am a musician and sax & woodwind repairer/restorer from Iowa. I've been listening to wwoz pretty regularly for a year or so. I like all kinds of music but lately what I hear coming out of that station just really grabs me. To much to mention but of course Sun Ra, Meters, Radiators, Ray Bonneville etc etc and even the traditional country stuff. I really want to come to next years Jazz Fest!

Welcome Crashkahuna!! :)

If that music is grabbing you, you have come to the right place & MUST come to Jazzfest!! Two of my very favorite artists are from Iowa- Greg Brown & Bo Ramsey. I hope they play at JF sometime!

[ibjamn]

Hi everybody,

I am a musician and sax & woodwind repairer/restorer from Iowa. I've been listening to wwoz pretty regularly for a year or so. I like all kinds of music but lately what I hear coming out of that station just really grabs me. To much to mention but of course Sun Ra, Meters, Radiators, Ray Bonneville etc etc and even the traditional country stuff. I really want to come to next years Jazz Fest!

Hi Steve and welcome to our crazy little corner of the world! Just by chance, are you the same Steve who emailed me through Fest4Kidz email recently?

[Carolina Beadhead]

Welcome to all of you just joining us! Stick around and jump right in! Lots of information can be gotten from this group... even stuff you may never have wanted to know. ;)

[ozzie]

Welcome to all of you just joining us! Stick around and jump right in! Lots of information can be gotten from this group... even stuff you may never have wanted to know. ;)

Ha, ha... ya got that right! Welcome everyone!

[NeenAtlanta]

Welcome Pete & Judi and Steve! So glad you decided to post and come out of "lurkdom". Hope to see you around this forum a lot. I think you'll enjoy it. Don't be hesitant to jump in on any old thread and chime in.

Hope we meet you at 2009 Fest!

[crashkahuna]

Welcome Crashkahuna!! :)

If that music is grabbing you, you have come to the right place & MUST come to Jazzfest!! Two of my very favorite artists are from Iowa- Greg Brown & Bo Ramsey. I hope they play at JF sometime!

Oh yeah, They are great artists. I've seen Bo before. He and Pieta Brown just did a show here in town and I notice Bo's also touring with Greg. Good stuff!!

[crashkahuna]

Hi Steve and welcome to our crazy little corner of the world! Just by chance, are you the same Steve who emailed me through Fest4Kidz email recently?

Hi and thanks for the post. Yes, I am the one who emailed you looking for a current forum on JazzFest. This is obviously the place. I am expecting to get a sax into my shop that could be donated to Fest4Kidz after I overhaul it. -- Steve

[ibjamn]

Hi and thanks for the post. Yes, I am the one who emailed you looking for a current forum on JazzFest. This is obviously the place. I am expecting to get a sax into my shop that could be donated to Fest4Kidz after I overhaul it. -- Steve

Very nice! And you are definatley in the right place. It's after Jazz Fest right now, so we might be talking about other fests, but we always talk about all kinds of music and things of interest, so feel free to jump in anywhere, it's a very wecoming group!



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[Sistah Golden Hair]

Welcome Sistah! It's about time we see you around here, and once again thanks for the contribution from Bonerama to the Patry! Will you be in chicago on July 4th for Bonerama at Fitzgeralds?


I sure hope I'll be there for Bonerama in Chicago on the 4th! The night should be epic:-) I'm glad to help anytime. Thanks for you're help too. Would you be willing to spread the Boneword by hangin' up some posters around town?! Let's keep the buzz strong my friend!

Glad to be apart of it all. Take care!

[pennywise999]

Hi everyone!!

My name is Geoff and i'm from Ventura, Ca. I've been here since the old board, but post very infrequently. My first and only Jazzfest was in 2006 for first weekend only, but next year i plan on going for both weekends and daze between. Plan on doin it up right. Gonna see lots of shows and hopefully be at the threadhead patry. Looking forward to meeting lots of you this year. The countdown is on!!:D

[ibjamn]

Welcome Geoff! I remember you/your screen name only because clowns in general and pennywise in particular freak me out. But now that I know a bit more about you, you're not a "scary clown" anymore! :)
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[Mexi]

Hi everyone!!

My name is Geoff and i'm from Ventura, Ca. I've been here since the old board, but post very infrequently. My first and only Jazzfest was in 2006 for first weekend only, but next year i plan on going for both weekends and daze between. Plan on doin it up right. Gonna see lots of shows and hopefully be at the threadhead patry. Looking forward to meeting lots of you this year. The countdown is on!!:D

Hello Geoff!

Nice to see a neighbor on here! You're plan sounds like a good one for next year!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Hi everyone!!

My name is Geoff and i'm from Ventura, Ca. I've been here since the old board, but post very infrequently. My first and only Jazzfest was in 2006 for first weekend only, but next year i plan on going for both weekends and daze between. Plan on doin it up right. Gonna see lots of shows and hopefully be at the threadhead patry. Looking forward to meeting lots of you this year. The countdown is on!!:D

Welcome, Geoff!! Good for you doing the whole thing next fest. There's nothing like it!

Better start training NOW! :D

[pennywise999]

Welcome, Geoff!! Good for you doing the whole thing next fest. There's nothing like it!

Better start training NOW! :D

Oh yes the training has begun!! I see you are from Mooresville, i have family friends in Huntersville. My wife and i are considering eventually relocating to the Charlotte area. So we may be neighbors;)

[pennywise999]

Hello Geoff!

Nice to see a neighbor on here! You're plan sounds like a good one for next year!

Yea, i saw that you are from SB. How are you doin up there with the fire and all?? Hopefully all your friends and family are safe.

[NYMAMA]

Geoff welcome! Lookining forward to meeting you both atfest this year. Last year was the first time we did both weekends and it was maaaaavolus.

[ohio]

welcome newbies!

[eZe]

Greetings from Maryland!

I have been lurking for a few months and figured I'd jump on board (so to speak). Been fortunate enough to even met some of you nice folks in my travels to New Orleans and New York. I don't recall who said it but you all certainly know how to make someone feel right at home. Anyway, keep doing what you are doing because you certainly are touching a lot of lives and having a great time to boot.

[ibjamn]

Hey eZe, welcome! Stick around and join in the conversation!

[swag]

Hi, eZe. :)

[Carolina Beadhead]

Oh yes the training has begun!! I see you are from Mooresville, i have family friends in Huntersville. My wife and i are considering eventually relocating to the Charlotte area. So we may be neighbors;)

Cool! We need more festers in the Carolina Contingent! :D

[Carolina Beadhead]

Greetings from Maryland!

I have been lurking for a few months and figured I'd jump on board (so to speak). Been fortunate enough to even met some of you nice folks in my travels to New Orleans and New York. I don't recall who said it but you all certainly know how to make someone feel right at home. Anyway, keep doing what you are doing because you certainly are touching a lot of lives and having a great time to boot.

Welcome, eZe! Jump on in!!

[NYMAMA]

Greetings from Maryland!

I have been lurking for a few months and figured I'd jump on board (so to speak). Been fortunate enough to even met some of you nice folks in my travels to New Orleans and New York. I don't recall who said it but you all certainly know how to make someone feel right at home. Anyway, keep doing what you are doing because you certainly are touching a lot of lives and having a great time to boot.
Welcome EZE are you festing this year?

[eZe]

My first fest was French Quarter fest....loved it. Didn't get to Jazz Fest this year but already have it on my calender for next year. There are things I have learn since Mardi Gras this year (also my first)...a) never leave Mardi Gras before Fat Tuesday, b) Jazz Fest is 10 days period! If you only do one weekend you will suffer from the worse case of FOMs and c) its a marathon and not a sprint. Might make it to Satchmo :)

Thanks for the warm welcome folks!

[eZe]

Hi ya SWAG :)

[Corona]

Hi ya SWAG :)
Hey eZe! Hope you make it to Satchmo...nice and easy having a meet up there :) Welcome!!

Also a big welcome to Peter and Judi, Elle, Sistah the dancer! Hope I didn't miss anyone.

Sistah, you sound fantastic and I LOVE your taste in music. My daughter's a dancer and is studying at Wayne State U in Detroit....Dance is her life too. She's a Jazzfester but not a Threadhead. We'll be at the Detroit Jazzfest on Labor day weekend...what are the chances that you'll be there for that one? Would love to meet you!

[Corona]

Hey eZe! Hope you make it to Satchmo...nice and easy having a meet up there :) Welcome!!

Also a big welcome to Peter and Judi, Elle, Sistah the dancer! Hope I didn't miss anyone.

Sistah, you sound fantastic and I LOVE your taste in music. My daughter's a dancer and is studying at Wayne State U in Detroit....Dance is her life too. She's a Jazzfester but not a Threadhead. We'll be at the Detroit Jazzfest on Labor day weekend...what are the chances that you'll be there for that one? Would love to meet you!
oops missed Pennywise and Crash....welcome you guys. Yay!!! Love all the new people joining this board :) :)

[NYMAMA]

oops missed Pennywise and Crash....welcome you guys. Yay!!! Love all the new people joining this board :) :)
yes it's great to see so many newbies in OFF SEASON too

[jerseygirl67]

yes it's great to see so many newbies in OFF SEASON too

Ya have to join offseason...;there's lots to learn, people to get to know, vocabulary/dictionary to memorize...

[tabasco]

My first fest was French Quarter fest....loved it. Didn't get to Jazz Fest this year but already have it on my calender for next year. There are things I have learn since Mardi Gras this year (also my first)...a) never leave Mardi Gras before Fat Tuesday, b) Jazz Fest is 10 days period! If you only do one weekend you will suffer from the worse case of FOMs and c) its a marathon and not a sprint. Might make it to Satchmo :)

Thanks for the warm welcome folks!

Yahoo! eZe is out of the shadows! :D Welcome! Plan on doing my first Mardi Gras this upcoming year, I hope! But I tend to be a sprinter during Jazz Fest...I saved my sleepy time for the 2nd weekend at home.:( Did 8 nights this year, both weekends are tough with kids still in school!

[RadsFan]

Scott here. Currently from Dallas/Fort Worth area. Long time Radiators fan, 2009 will be my first fest. Will have 4-6 friends joining me from other parts of the country. I registered to find tips on housing, transportation, etc. Cant wait!

[jerseygirl67]

Yahoo! eZe is out of the shadows! :D Welcome! Plan on doing my first Mardi Gras this upcoming year, I hope! But I tend to be a sprinter during Jazz Fest...I saved my sleepy time for the 2nd weekend at home.:( Did 8 nights this year, both weekends are tough with kids still in school!

Welcome EVERYONE! Cause, I am brain fried and can't remember....
But a nicer more helpful bunch of people you will NEVER meet....

Specially Tabasco....has helpful tips on crawfish eating....LOL :eek:

[ibjamn]

Scott here. Currently from Dallas/Fort Worth area. Long time Radiators fan, 2009 will be my first fest. Will have 4-6 friends joining me from other parts of the country. I registered to find tips on housing, transportation, etc. Cant wait!

Welcome, Scott!! Also check out swag's site for great tips:
www.swagland.com (http://www.swagland.com)

[ciscokid]

My first fest was French Quarter fest....loved it. Didn't get to Jazz Fest this year but already have it on my calender for next year. There are things I have learn since Mardi Gras this year (also my first)...a) never leave Mardi Gras before Fat Tuesday, b) Jazz Fest is 10 days period! If you only do one weekend you will suffer from the worse case of FOMs and c) its a marathon and not a sprint. Might make it to Satchmo :)

Thanks for the warm welcome folks!

thinking i have already had the pleasure of meeting Ms. eZe at a chinese restaurant here then a disappointing day at belmont.

welcome to the bored and enjoy :)

[festbabe]

Hey to all, special shout out to Scott RadsFan in Dallas/Ft Worth. We're increasing the Metroplex Contingent!

[eZe]

Ciscokid: Great meeting you (and everyone). Chinese resturant was awesome as were the cannolis from Little Italy! Maybe next year will be the year for the Triple Crown!!!

Tabasco: Yep, I pulled on my big girl britches and finally ventured out :) I'm a long way from learning how to pace myself (last couple NOLA visits included much water drinking and stealing cat naps on random couches) but maybe by Jazz Fest I'll be in shape.

[J_Marshall]

Greetings all the way from Calgary, Canada!!

My wife surprised me with a jazzfest holiday this year. It was our first, but definitely not our last. We'll be back when our new arrival is old enough to fly!

[Lester_leaps_in]

Greetings all the way from Calgary, Canada!!

My wife surprised me with a jazzfest holiday this year. It was our first, but definitely not our last. We'll be back when our new arrival is old enough to fly!

Congratulations and welcome.

We expect pictures of little ones, ya know.

[NYMAMA]

Greetings all the way from Calgary, Canada!!

My wife surprised me with a jazzfest holiday this year. It was our first, but definitely not our last. We'll be back when our new arrival is old enough to fly!

Wonderful news. Jazz Fest can do that sometimes. ;)

[Carolina Beadhead]

Welcome, J! And congrats on the baby! Sounds like we'll see you in '10! (boy, that sounds wierd, doesn't it??)

[VWGal]

Greetings all the way from Calgary, Canada!!

My wife surprised me with a jazzfest holiday this year. It was our first, but definitely not our last. We'll be back when our new arrival is old enough to fly!

Well howdy to another Cowtowner! I am thrilled to have another Calgarian on these boreds! Next year marks my sixth Jazzfest...and congratulations on your new addition! My youngest will be 21 on April 1 and is making her first trip to New Orleans for 2009 Fest. I think her mother's mania for music has definitely rubbed off. Make sure you stick around and keep up on all the NOLA music happenings you'll only learn about here.

[charlotte]

My name is Charlotte/aka Beer Slut to some of the PDKK - from Duluth, MN on Lake Superior, birthplace of Bob Dylan. I am new to this forum, but I have met some of the folks here at past Fests and PDKK crawfish boils/music gatherings: Neen Atlanta, Funkjunkie/Vicki, RossVegas, Jenn & David, LisaRI, MamaRoux, Maggie, and maybe others I don't know the nicknames of here.

I love music, especially NOLA music, but I have very eclectic musical taste, so including many other kinds of music as well. I am a keyboard player (piano/organ), mostly with church/classical training. I work for a local county office (St. Louis County), and have a grown daughter, who shares my love for music.

I haven't been to JazzFest for a few years, but am jonesing Fest & NOLA fer sure!

If anyone would be so kind as to help me get an avatar picture here, I would be most grateful!

[NYMAMA]

welcome charloett. I'm sure one of these nice TH's will help with your avatar I'm computer challenged myself. Are you planning on going to JF in 09?

[Carolina Beadhead]

My name is Charlotte/aka Beer Slut to some of the PDKK - from Duluth, MN on Lake Superior, birthplace of Bob Dylan. I am new to this forum, but I have met some of the folks here at past Fests and PDKK crawfish boils/music gatherings: Neen Atlanta, Funkjunkie/Vicki, RossVegas, Jenn & David, LisaRI, MamaRoux, Maggie, and maybe others I don't know the nicknames of here.

I love music, especially NOLA music, but I have very eclectic musical taste, so including many other kinds of music as well. I am a keyboard player (piano/organ), mostly with church/classical training. I work for a local county office (St. Louis County), and have a grown daughter, who shares my love for music.

I haven't been to JazzFest for a few years, but am jonesing Fest & NOLA fer sure!

If anyone would be so kind as to help me get an avatar picture here, I would be most grateful!

Hi, Charlotte! Welcome!

I'll be glad to help you with your avatar. Send me the pic you want to use and I'll get it ready for you. rowdymom81 at aol dot com

[Lester_leaps_in]

Beer Slut?!? You're gonna fit in here quite nicely.

Welcome!!!

[ohio]

We welcome all beer sluts!
Welcome Charlotte, I used to chat on PDKK regularly, but sorry I don't remember you.

[ibjamn]

My name is Charlotte/aka Beer Slut to some of the PDKK - from Duluth, MN on Lake Superior, birthplace of Bob Dylan. I am new to this forum, but I have met some of the folks here at past Fests and PDKK crawfish boils/music gatherings: Neen Atlanta, Funkjunkie/Vicki, RossVegas, Jenn & David, LisaRI, MamaRoux, Maggie, and maybe others I don't know the nicknames of here.

I love music, especially NOLA music, but I have very eclectic musical taste, so including many other kinds of music as well. I am a keyboard player (piano/organ), mostly with church/classical training. I work for a local county office (St. Louis County), and have a grown daughter, who shares my love for music.

I haven't been to JazzFest for a few years, but am jonesing Fest & NOLA fer sure!

If anyone would be so kind as to help me get an avatar picture here, I would be most grateful!

HEY CHAR!!! WELCOME WELCOME!! :D

[swag]

Hi Char :)

[VWGal]

Hey Charlotte, anyone who has the handle Beer Slut can come here and chat anytime! But...maybe it should be Abita Slut if we're keepin it in the NOLA family???? ;)

[NeenAtlanta]

My name is Charlotte/aka Beer Slut to some of the PDKK - from Duluth, MN on Lake Superior, birthplace of Bob Dylan. I am new to this forum, but I have met some of the folks here at past Fests and PDKK crawfish boils/music gatherings: Neen Atlanta, Funkjunkie/Vicki, RossVegas, Jenn & David, LisaRI, MamaRoux, Maggie, and maybe others I don't know the nicknames of here.

I love music, especially NOLA music, but I have very eclectic musical taste, so including many other kinds of music as well. I am a keyboard player (piano/organ), mostly with church/classical training. I work for a local county office (St. Louis County), and have a grown daughter, who shares my love for music.

I haven't been to JazzFest for a few years, but am jonesing Fest & NOLA fer sure!

If anyone would be so kind as to help me get an avatar picture here, I would be most grateful!


Yay Char - so glad you made it over here. There are LOTS of folks on here that you know. Hope to see you back at fest one of these days SOON.

[dank_bass]

Ciscokid: Great meeting you (and everyone). Chinese resturant was awesome as were the cannolis from Little Italy! Maybe next year will be the year for the Triple Crown!!!

Tabasco: Yep, I pulled on my big girl britches and finally ventured out :) I'm a long way from learning how to pace myself (last couple NOLA visits included much water drinking and stealing cat naps on random couches) but maybe by Jazz Fest I'll be in shape.

Welcome from another Marylander!!

[OnlyASaintOnSunday]

Hi everyone, Hope all are well! My name is Sherri, currently in NC. I am moving to NOLA in the fall to finish school and really excited about it, minus the packing part! I am looking for work as an RN in the city, so I appreciate any information on the Hospitals there. Nice to meet everyone here!





Please...somebody won't you take me..to the city beneath the sea!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Hi everyone, Hope all are well! My name is Sherri, currently in NC. I am moving to NOLA in the fall to finish school and really excited about it, minus the packing part! I am looking for work as an RN in the city, so I appreciate any information on the Hospitals there. Nice to meet everyone here!





Please...somebody won't you take me..to the city beneath the sea!

Welcome, Sherri! Congrats on the move! We have a couple of nurses on here that might be able to point you in the right direction.

What part of NC are you in?

[ibjamn]

Hi everyone, Hope all are well! My name is Sherri, currently in NC. I am moving to NOLA in the fall to finish school and really excited about it, minus the packing part! I am looking for work as an RN in the city, so I appreciate any information on the Hospitals there. Nice to meet everyone here!

Hi Sherri, I'm an RN and you are welcome to email me anytime:
ibjamn50 AT yahoo DOT com

and, welcome! :)

[OnlyASaintOnSunday]

I am in Winston-Salem now. Moved from Hickory area last year. Are you in Carolina? Sherri

[OnlyASaintOnSunday]

Hi there Ibjamn, I will email you soon and get your advice. So many changes since Charity closed with the hospitals, I am not even sure where to apply. I heard that University does not have many openings now. I am coming down during Voodoo to find a place to live. I will certainly chat with you before then, and thanks for the offer of advice. Have a good week! Sherri

[ozzie]

Welcome to our new part-time Saint! Hope all goes well with job and lodgings.

[Carolina Beadhead]

I am in Winston-Salem now. Moved from Hickory area last year. Are you in Carolina? Sherri

Yeah, I'm in Mooresville. Originally from Lenoir.

We have a couple of other posters from Charlotte & Raleigh. :)

[sophisticated sissy]

Hi everyone, Hope all are well! My name is Sherri, currently in NC. I am moving to NOLA in the fall to finish school and really excited about it, minus the packing part! I am looking for work as an RN in the city, so I appreciate any information on the Hospitals there. Nice to meet everyone here!


Hi, Sherri,

Welcome to the NOJ&HF forum! Congrats to you on your upcoming move to New Orleans. You may want to check in w/ the Oschner in NOLa. My husband is the director of clinical trials for a company that manufactures a surgical device and they have received the go-ahead for a large study there. Good luck!

[mightyradgumbo]

Hi everyone, Hope all are well! My name is Sherri, currently in NC. I am moving to NOLA in the fall to finish school and really excited about it, minus the packing part! I am looking for work as an RN in the city, so I appreciate any information on the Hospitals there. Nice to meet everyone here!





Please...somebody won't you take me..to the city beneath the sea!

Welcome Sherri and as a recently transplanted New Orleanian I welcome one and all to move to my new home! Hope your move goes smooth and maybe we will see you at Voodoofest.

[OnlyASaintOnSunday]

Yeah, I'm in Mooresville. Originally from Lenoir.

We have a couple of other posters from Charlotte & Raleigh. :)

Well, it is a small world...I lived in Lenoir from 97-06. Sold my house there in 06 and lived in Hickory for a year. I spent a lot of time in Mooresville/Huntersville at My Ortho Doc with OrthoCarolina...nice area.

Did you grow up in Lenoir? Not much going on there, but I still miss it sometimes.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Well, it is a small world...I lived in Lenoir from 97-06. Sold my house there in 06 and lived in Hickory for a year. I spent a lot of time in Mooresville/Huntersville at My Ortho Doc with OrthoCarolina...nice area.

Did you grow up in Lenoir? Not much going on there, but I still miss it sometimes.


Yep... but waaay before your time. I left there in '77. My dad is still there.

I miss the mountains & foothills, too, but, YYR, there's not much there.

[OnlyASaintOnSunday]

Welcome Sherri and as a recently transplanted New Orleanian I welcome one and all to move to my new home! Hope your move goes smooth and maybe we will see you at Voodoofest.

Oh, another question! How did you find your place? Nola.com or Craigs? Just wondering. Thanks, Sherri

[rosetree]

Oh, another question! How did you find your place? Nola.com or Craigs? Just wondering. Thanks, Sherri

Welcome to our madness/obsession/family!
Dan posted his info on another thread....here ya go...
"a great website that Jada and I used was http://www.makeneworleanshome.com/ -very useful information for everyday stuff. Good luck!"

[sharon_loves_fats]

Welcome Sherri! This group will be a great resource for your move!

[Corona]

I've been terrible keeping up with this thread but welcome Sherri! :)

[OnlyASaintOnSunday]

Yep... but waaay before your time. I left there in '77. My dad is still there.

I miss the mountains & foothills, too, but, YYR, there's not much there.

Yep, I miss driving to Blowing Rock in just 20 minutes for a good ice cream cone and sitting in the park! The people there were lovely too....I miss my friends and don't get back often. This reminds me to make a trip soon!

[OnlyASaintOnSunday]

Welcome to our madness/obsession/family!
Dan posted his info on another thread....here ya go...
"a great website that Jada and I used was http://www.makeneworleanshome.com/ -very useful information for everyday stuff. Good luck!"

Thanks!!!! Love your quote. That is sooooo true!

[mightyradgumbo]

Oh, another question! How did you find your place? Nola.com or Craigs? Just wondering. Thanks, Sherri

yeah what he said lol we actually lucked out through a friend of a friend but there are some great resources.

[BLV1960]

Bryan is my name. Joined a few minutes ago. 48, not married, live in Gonzales ever since K. Jazz Fest is my only really big indulgence for the year. Nothing is as big or fun as this.

[glinda]

Bryan is my name. Joined a few minutes ago. 48, not married, live in Gonzales ever since K. Jazz Fest is my only really big indulgence for the year. Nothing is as big or fun as this.
Hi Bryan, and welcome to the "bored" and a whole bunch of people whose best 10 days of the year are the same as yours!

[ozzie]

Welcome Bryan. Good thing about the bored is you can focus on those 10 days all year. Cheers!

[ibjamn]

Bryan is my name. Joined a few minutes ago. 48, not married, live in Gonzales ever since K. Jazz Fest is my only really big indulgence for the year. Nothing is as big or fun as this.

Hey Bryan, welcome!!

[Lester_leaps_in]

Bryan is my name. Joined a few minutes ago. 48, not married, live in Gonzales ever since K. Jazz Fest is my only really big indulgence for the year. Nothing is as big or fun as this.

Welcome to the nuthouse, Bryan. You'll like it here.

[ohio]

Bryan is my name. Joined a few minutes ago. 48, not married, live in Gonzales ever since K. Jazz Fest is my only really big indulgence for the year. Nothing is as big or fun as this.
Cool, another Bryan! Welcome.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Bryan is my name. Joined a few minutes ago. 48, not married, live in Gonzales ever since K. Jazz Fest is my only really big indulgence for the year. Nothing is as big or fun as this.

Welcome, Bryan!

Stick around. There are quite a few "permanent board residents" here and the rest will start checking back in in January.

[funkkjunkie]

Hey, BLV, we love our fest, eh?! Welcome to the place where it's alright to talk about the jazzfest yearround.

[NYMAMA]

welcome BLV. A better group of people you'll never meet then here.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Welcome Bryan!

[Corona]

Bryan is my name. Joined a few minutes ago. 48, not married, live in Gonzales ever since K. Jazz Fest is my only really big indulgence for the year. Nothing is as big or fun as this.
Welcome Bryan! This is the place to be if you've got Jazzfest in your blood :)

[MaloGator]

I'd like to take the opportunity, on this historic day, to announce that I will lurk no longer...I"M IN!

Hi everyone! I'm Dave, I'm from Boston, 42 and unmarried. I do preservation and restoration of historic homes for a private non profit oganization all over New England. No profit for them means not a lot of profit for me, so I bartend (or tarbend) at the institution known as "Cheers" on the weekends. Please don't call me Woody.

I've been Jfestin' since 1995, but missed a couple along the way (making sure THAT never happens again!). Friends who had gone were trying to get me down for JF,although I loved and listened to all types of music, I had no interset in a "JazzFest". I finally went, and, as you probably can guess, it changed my life. (Why didn't you guys TELL me...).

Anyway, I was lucky enough to attend The Patry this past year with my friend Lit (Hi Kev) and needless to say it was the highlight. I met some of you; Had my crawdads with Belle and Mr Belle (Richard ?), talked some hockey with MightyRad and met and remet Staxson (that's not the shirt you had on a minute ago...) and some others. Everyone was warm and welcoming which was great, as I was a bit shy in the beginning.

I've booked for the first w/e thru the daze and already I'm jonesin'! I look forward to meeting some/all down there. And let me say that everyone's support of the local music scene thru THrecords and the provision of instruments for the youth groups is amazing! I hope to contribute as well!

I'll post a picture of some kind once i figure out this whole avatar thang...And you can call me Malo, a shortening of my last name. I'll drop the Gator when I figure that one out too.

[Corona]

Wahooo!! Welcome Malo :) :) Thanks for leaving lurkerdom and moving into the light :D

[Staxsun]

Congratulations on delurking, Dave! If you know Lit, you can't be all Malo. Look forward to some interesting posts from you!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Welcome Bryan & Malo!!!

[Belle]

I'd like to take the opportunity, on this historic day, to announce that I will lurk no longer...I"M IN!

Hi everyone! I'm Dave, I'm from Boston, 42 and unmarried. I do preservation and restoration of historic homes for a private non profit oganization all over New England. No profit for them means not a lot of profit for me, so I bartend (or tarbend) at the institution known as "Cheers" on the weekends. Please don't call me Woody.

I've been Jfestin' since 1995, but missed a couple along the way (making sure THAT never happens again!). Friends who had gone were trying to get me down for JF,although I loved and listened to all types of music, I had no interset in a "JazzFest". I finally went, and, as you probably can guess, it changed my life. (Why didn't you guys TELL me...).

Anyway, I was lucky enough to attend The Patry this past year with my friend Lit (Hi Kev) and needless to say it was the highlight. I met some of you; Had my crawdads with Belle and Mr Belle (Richard ?), talked some hockey with MightyRad and met and remet Staxson (that's not the shirt you had on a minute ago...) and some others. Everyone was warm and welcoming which was great, as I was a bit shy in the beginning.

I've booked for the first w/e thru the daze and already I'm jonesin'! I look forward to meeting some/all down there. And let me say that everyone's support of the local music scene thru THrecords and the provision of instruments for the youth groups is amazing! I hope to contribute as well!

I'll post a picture of some kind once i figure out this whole avatar thang...And you can call me Malo, a shortening of my last name. I'll drop the Gator when I figure that one out too.

Glad to see you on the bored my friend. Those were some mighty goods eats shared with some great peeps. So looking forward to seeing you in our favorite place on earth!
Ya your right about Staxson. I had a few moments of losing him looking for the last shirt he had on.

Glad you are here!

[NYMAMA]

Welcome Malo

[glinda]

HI Malo. Welcome a-bored on this historic day.

[ohio]

welcome Malo! great first post.

[ibjamn]

I'd like to take the opportunity, on this historic day, to announce that I will lurk no longer...I"M IN!

Hi everyone! I'm Dave, I'm from Boston, 42 and unmarried. I do preservation and restoration of historic homes for a private non profit oganization all over New England. No profit for them means not a lot of profit for me, so I bartend (or tarbend) at the institution known as "Cheers" on the weekends. Please don't call me Woody.

I've been Jfestin' since 1995, but missed a couple along the way (making sure THAT never happens again!). Friends who had gone were trying to get me down for JF,although I loved and listened to all types of music, I had no interset in a "JazzFest". I finally went, and, as you probably can guess, it changed my life. (Why didn't you guys TELL me...).

Anyway, I was lucky enough to attend The Patry this past year with my friend Lit (Hi Kev) and needless to say it was the highlight. I met some of you; Had my crawdads with Belle and Mr Belle (Richard ?), talked some hockey with MightyRad and met and remet Staxson (that's not the shirt you had on a minute ago...) and some others. Everyone was warm and welcoming which was great, as I was a bit shy in the beginning.

I've booked for the first w/e thru the daze and already I'm jonesin'! I look forward to meeting some/all down there. And let me say that everyone's support of the local music scene thru THrecords and the provision of instruments for the youth groups is amazing! I hope to contribute as well!

I'll post a picture of some kind once i figure out this whole avatar thang...And you can call me Malo, a shortening of my last name. I'll drop the Gator when I figure that one out too.

Welcome MaloDave!!

[Staxsun]

Glad to see you on the bored my friend. Those were some mighty goods eats shared with some great peeps. So looking forward to seeing you in our favorite place on earth!
Ya your right about Staxson. I had a few moments of losing him looking for the last shirt he had on.

Glad you are here!

I promise to wear this shirt until at least 5:30 today. In fact, it looks just like the one I wore all day yesterday and the day before.

[Delta]

I promise to wear this shirt until at least 5:30 today. In fact, it looks just like the one I wore all day yesterday and the day before.


ROFL! And the one you'll wear tomorrow and Friday, too?

[Staxsun]

ROFL! And the one you'll wear tomorrow and Friday, too?
How did you know?

[Carolina Beadhead]

I'd like to take the opportunity, on this historic day, to announce that I will lurk no longer...I"M IN!

Hi everyone! I'm Dave, I'm from Boston, 42 and unmarried. I do preservation and restoration of historic homes for a private non profit oganization all over New England. No profit for them means not a lot of profit for me, so I bartend (or tarbend) at the institution known as "Cheers" on the weekends. Please don't call me Woody.

I've been Jfestin' since 1995, but missed a couple along the way (making sure THAT never happens again!). Friends who had gone were trying to get me down for JF,although I loved and listened to all types of music, I had no interset in a "JazzFest". I finally went, and, as you probably can guess, it changed my life. (Why didn't you guys TELL me...).

Anyway, I was lucky enough to attend The Patry this past year with my friend Lit (Hi Kev) and needless to say it was the highlight. I met some of you; Had my crawdads with Belle and Mr Belle (Richard ?), talked some hockey with MightyRad and met and remet Staxson (that's not the shirt you had on a minute ago...) and some others. Everyone was warm and welcoming which was great, as I was a bit shy in the beginning.

I've booked for the first w/e thru the daze and already I'm jonesin'! I look forward to meeting some/all down there. And let me say that everyone's support of the local music scene thru THrecords and the provision of instruments for the youth groups is amazing! I hope to contribute as well!

I'll post a picture of some kind once i figure out this whole avatar thang...And you can call me Malo, a shortening of my last name. I'll drop the Gator when I figure that one out too.

Welcome, Dave!!! Glad to see you've uncloaked! Stick around...

[Lester_leaps_in]

Welcome, Malo. You already know this is a good place to be. I'm glad you decided to participate more actively.

[Delta]

The Malo is strictly a reference to your last name and not the band?

And welcome!

[Lit]

I'd like to take the opportunity, on this historic day, to announce that I will lurk no longer...I"M IN!

Hi everyone! I'm Dave, I'm from Boston, 42 and unmarried. I do preservation and restoration of historic homes for a private non profit oganization all over New England. No profit for them means not a lot of profit for me, so I bartend (or tarbend) at the institution known as "Cheers" on the weekends. Please don't call me Woody.

I've been Jfestin' since 1995, but missed a couple along the way (making sure THAT never happens again!). Friends who had gone were trying to get me down for JF,although I loved and listened to all types of music, I had no interset in a "JazzFest". I finally went, and, as you probably can guess, it changed my life. (Why didn't you guys TELL me...).

Anyway, I was lucky enough to attend The Patry this past year with my friend Lit (Hi Kev) and needless to say it was the highlight. I met some of you; Had my crawdads with Belle and Mr Belle (Richard ?), talked some hockey with MightyRad and met and remet Staxson (that's not the shirt you had on a minute ago...) and some others. Everyone was warm and welcoming which was great, as I was a bit shy in the beginning.

I've booked for the first w/e thru the daze and already I'm jonesin'! I look forward to meeting some/all down there. And let me say that everyone's support of the local music scene thru THrecords and the provision of instruments for the youth groups is amazing! I hope to contribute as well!

I'll post a picture of some kind once i figure out this whole avatar thang...And you can call me Malo, a shortening of my last name. I'll drop the Gator when I figure that one out too.

Hey Malo. Funny seeing you here. Not sure whether it makes me feel like more or less of a freak to have a "real world friend" join in with my "internet friends." Either way, glad you finally jumped in.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Hey Malo. Funny seeing you here. Not sure whether it makes me feel like more or less of a freak to have a "real world friend" join in with my "internet friends." Either way, glad you finally jumped in.

At least you'll have someone in real life who understands the jokes...

[MaloGator]

Hey Malo. Funny seeing you here. Not sure whether it makes me feel like more or less of a freak to have a "real world friend" join in with my "internet friends." Either way, glad you finally jumped in.
I know, it took me long enough. I was logging on just about everyday, and felt like I was getting to know some of you. I had to make myself known. It was the right thing to do...and the freak meter remains steady. DOH!

[MaloGator]

The Malo is strictly a reference to your last name and not the band?

And welcome!
In college, a new friend decided he would shorten my last name for me. And ever since then I haven't been able to shake it. Some people don't even know my first name. Sad, really.

[festbabe]

Howdy, Malo, welcome to the Freakdom.

[Orleansnj]

Welcome Malo !

[swag]

In college, a new friend decided he would shorten my last name for me. And ever since then I haven't been able to shake it. Some people don't even know my first name. Sad, really.

That's where "swag" came from, too.

[MaloGator]

That's where "swag" came from, too.
So do you have a first name, or is that on a need to know basis?

Totally unrelated...You being the omnipotent, finger-on-the-pulse dude, can you tell me how to add my location to my posts? and how would I edit my screen name? I was hoping it could be done without starting a new account.

[swag]

So do you have a first name, or is that on a need to know basis?

Totally unrelated...You being the omnipotent, finger-on-the-pulse dude, can you tell me how to add my location to my posts? and how would I edit my screen name? I was hoping it could be done without starting a new account.

You can set your location here:
http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/profile.php?do=editprofile

I don't think screen names are changeable, but you can certainly re-register using a different email address, and geta new one that way.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Welcome to the bored, Malo!

[Cap'n Jewk Joint]

Greetings Threadheads! My name is Brian, and I just wanted to say hello to all and briefly introduce myself. I spent the first half of my life prowling the Jersey Shore but fell in love with New Orleans in the early 1980s and in 1992 moved permanently to the city. I had been a professional fisherman for more than 25 years when my course was radically altered by Hurricane Katrina. Presently I am in graduate school working on a Master's Degree in the discipline that encompasses the study of the whole world (a.k.a. geography). Now that the sea no longer beckons, I have more time to enjoy festing. My girlfriend, Celtic Kimbeaux, and I love exploring the region where the blues originated, and we frequent several of the festivals that are held throughout the Delta during the course of the year where often we can be found lurking in a dark corner of some juke joint or another. The study of New Orleans 'backstreet culture' is another of our loves, and most Sundays finds us either traipsing through the 'hood alongside one of the numerous SAPCs while the raw energy of a brass band sets the pace or chasing one of the many feather and bead suited Indian gangs that lay claim to their territory through myriad song and chant. An open invitation to join us on any Sunday that we are out and about in the streets is extended to anyone with similar interests. Kimbeaux and I have attended several Threadhead events and have thoroughly enjoyed meeting and carousing with everyone that we have met. (Staxsun; Delta; funkkjunkie; ibjamn; mightyradgumbo, to name just a few.) The civic minded, charity oriented accomplishments of this group of like-minded individuals has particularly impressed me, and I would like to get involved on some level. I really look forward to meeting more Threadheads with whom which I can continue the celebration of life.

[Belle]

Greetings Threadheads! My name is Brian, and I just wanted to say hello to all and briefly introduce myself. I spent the first half of my life prowling the Jersey Shore but fell in love with New Orleans in the early 1980s and in 1992 moved permanently to the city. I had been a professional fisherman for more than 25 years when my course was radically altered by Hurricane Katrina. Presently I am in graduate school working on a Master's Degree in the discipline that encompasses the study of the whole world (a.k.a. geography). Now that the sea no longer beckons, I have more time to enjoy festing. My girlfriend, Celtic Kimbeaux, and I love exploring the region where the blues originated, and we frequent several of the festivals that are held throughout the Delta during the course of the year where often we can be found lurking in a dark corner of some juke joint or another. The study of New Orleans 'backstreet culture' is another of our loves, and most Sundays finds us either traipsing through the 'hood alongside one of the numerous SAPCs while the raw energy of a brass band sets the pace or chasing one of the many feather and bead suited Indian gangs that lay claim to their territory through myriad song and chant. An open invitation to join us on any Sunday that we are out and about in the streets is extended to anyone with similar interests. Kimbeaux and I have attended several Threadhead events and have thoroughly enjoyed meeting and carousing with everyone that we have met. (Staxsun; Delta; funkkjunkie; ibjamn; mightyradgumbo, to name just a few.) The civic minded, charity oriented accomplishments of this group of like-minded individuals has particularly impressed me, and I would like to get involved on some level. I really look forward to meeting more Threadheads with whom which I can continue the celebration of life.


Welcome Brian. Glad you are here and loved reading your introduction.

[Point Krewe Chief]

I just found the introduction thread so I thought I'd pitch in. I was told about this site by Michael Arnone from Crawfish Fest over a year ago and registered then. For some reason I couldn't post until now though. I've really enjoyed keeping up with this community and have checked in regularly. I've met and befriended DeniDeadHead, great person, and got put onto one of my favorite shows ever from a post by Belle when she wrote about the Junco Pardners at the 8x10 Club last year. Thank you Belle, I am in your debt for that. I live near Harrisonburg Virginia where I have a furniture shop, and have been a bass player for 29 years. I got turned onto the Meters about 12 years ago and have never looked back. I've been to Voodoo Fest 3 times now and Crawfish Fest twice and try to never miss a New Orleans band when they come within about 3 hours of here. I brought 6 families with me up to camp at Crawfish Fest in the TH Village last year and 5 of those families have their tix for CFF '09 already. I play in a couple of bands in the Shenandoah Valley and only my wife and kids rank higher than my enthusiasm for music for me. Nice to finally be able to contribute to the community, Peace, Love and Funk - Bob
PS, Belle, to try and return your favor, a great funk band called The New Mastersounds, from England no less, are playing in Roanoke tonight. If you can deal with the short notice, I highly recommend this show. They have certainly digested their share of Meters and fire it out with amazing energy and skill - Bob

[ibjamn]

Welcome, Bob!!

[Staxsun]

Welcome Brian and Bob! I look forward to meeting you Bob. Brian, I'm sure we'll see each other again soon. It's about time you made it over to posting. I always enjoy hanging out with you and Kim.

[Belle]

I just found the introduction thread so I thought I'd pitch in. I was told about this site by Michael Arnone from Crawfish Fest over a year ago and registered then. For some reason I couldn't post until now though. I've really enjoyed keeping up with this community and have checked in regularly. I've met and befriended DeniDeadHead, great person, and got put onto one of my favorite shows ever from a post by Belle when she wrote about the Junco Pardners at the 8x10 Club last year. Thank you Belle, I am in your debt for that. I live near Harrisonburg Virginia where I have a furniture shop, and have been a bass player for 29 years. I got turned onto the Meters about 12 years ago and have never looked back. I've been to Voodoo Fest 3 times now and Crawfish Fest twice and try to never miss a New Orleans band when they come within about 3 hours of here. I brought 6 families with me up to camp at Crawfish Fest in the TH Village last year and 5 of those families have their tix for CFF '09 already. I play in a couple of bands in the Shenandoah Valley and only my wife and kids rank higher than my enthusiasm for music for me. Nice to finally be able to contribute to the community, Peace, Love and Funk - Bob
PS, Belle, to try and return your favor, a great funk band called The New Mastersounds, from England no less, are playing in Roanoke tonight. If you can deal with the short notice, I highly recommend this show. They have certainly digested their share of Meters and fire it out with amazing energy and skill - Bob
Coaching tonight but thanks for the heads up...I do like it funky. You are only an hour and a bit away. We will surely cross paths real soon. Post on your area shows and I will continue to do the same. On January 9th The New Mastersounds are coming to the 8x10 on a FRIDAY night!! Sounds good to me.
Welcome to the boards and I do look forward to meeting up with another Valley Virginian!

[Point Krewe Chief]

Coaching tonight but thanks for the heads up...I do like it funky. You are only an hour and a bit away. We will surely cross paths real soon. Post on your area shows and I will continue to do the same. On January 9th The New Mastersounds are coming to the 8x10 on a FRIDAY night!! Sounds good to me.
Welcome to the boards and I do look forward to meeting up with another Valley Virginian!
I did'nt see that date on their site until you mentioned it. We will have to get a sitter for that night. I love the 8x10, Cheers - Bob

[Mexi]

Welcome Cap'n & Chief!

[Phatpapa]

Greetings Threadheads! My name is Brian, and I just wanted to say hello to all and briefly introduce myself. I spent the first half of my life prowling the Jersey Shore but fell in love with New Orleans in the early 1980s and in 1992 moved permanently to the city. I had been a professional fisherman for more than 25 years when my course was radically altered by Hurricane Katrina. Presently I am in graduate school working on a Master's Degree in the discipline that encompasses the study of the whole world (a.k.a. geography). Now that the sea no longer beckons, I have more time to enjoy festing. My girlfriend, Celtic Kimbeaux, and I love exploring the region where the blues originated, and we frequent several of the festivals that are held throughout the Delta during the course of the year where often we can be found lurking in a dark corner of some juke joint or another. The study of New Orleans 'backstreet culture' is another of our loves, and most Sundays finds us either traipsing through the 'hood alongside one of the numerous SAPCs while the raw energy of a brass band sets the pace or chasing one of the many feather and bead suited Indian gangs that lay claim to their territory through myriad song and chant. An open invitation to join us on any Sunday that we are out and about in the streets is extended to anyone with similar interests. Kimbeaux and I have attended several Threadhead events and have thoroughly enjoyed meeting and carousing with everyone that we have met. (Staxsun; Delta; funkkjunkie; ibjamn; mightyradgumbo, to name just a few.) The civic minded, charity oriented accomplishments of this group of like-minded individuals has particularly impressed me, and I would like to get involved on some level. I really look forward to meeting more Threadheads with whom which I can continue the celebration of life.


Glad to see you made the plunge to post on the bored. Hey, how long have you been in the burg? What is the name of your shop? I grew up there and moved to Colorado in 1994.

[Point Krewe Chief]

Glad to see you made the plunge to post on the bored. Hey, how long have you been in the burg? What is the name of your shop? I grew up there and moved to Colorado in 1994.
I moved to the 'Burg in 1987. Played in a band around 1989-1994 called Jim's Legal Fees and and some with the reggae band Full Stop before that. I also played a lot of jazz at T.G. Armidillos. I didn't start my shop until '96. It is Lower Rawley Woodworks though. Did you play music here before you left? - B

[Cap'n Jewk Joint]

Welcome Brian and Bob! I look forward to meeting you Bob. Brian, I'm sure we'll see each other again soon. It's about time you made it over to posting. I always enjoy hanging out with you and Kim.

Likewise Tom. When last we met, Kim and I came back to look for you with two plates of BBQ from the first place winner but could not find you. I hope you were able to get some before heading back to Memphis.

We are probably going to stick around the New Orleans area until spring (Renn Fair and Mardi Gras) but will be heading to Clarksdale in April for Juke Joint and then to the Robert Johnson Heritage Foundation Blues Fest in Jackson after which we will be going to Jazzfest and then to Highway 61 in June, so we will be seeing you before too long.

[Delta]

I hope you mean the RJ festival in Crystal Springs and not Jackson. If not, we've let an RJ fest slip past us. And a word to the wise about the Crystal Springs festival. Claude only gets a license on the copyright for something like 50 t-shirts, so grab one quick if you're into that. There was a line before they ever got the boxes unloaded last year.

[Cap'n Jewk Joint]

I hope you mean the RJ festival in Crystal Springs and not Jackson. If not, we've let an RJ fest slip past us. And a word to the wise about the Crystal Springs festival. Claude only gets a license on the copyright for something like 50 t-shirts, so grab one quick if you're into that. There was a line before they ever got the boxes unloaded last year.

I found this on the Web:


2009 ROBERT JOHNSON MUSIC FESTIVAL

In May of 2009 The Robert Johnson Blues Foundation intends to increase the size and visibility of their annual music festival.
The festival will move from Crystal Springs, MS to a larger venue in Jackson, MS.
National headline artists will be invited to perform as part of the CD project currently under development.


It is too bad that it has been so poorly attended. Chautauqua Park is a really cool place to have the festival.

[Delta]

Thanks for the info! We hadn't heard a word about the possibility of a move. I'll be curious to see where they have it, too. Smith-Wills would be nice.

[Staxsun]

Thanks for the info! We hadn't heard a word about the possibility of a move. I'll be curious to see where they have it, too. Smith-Wills would be nice.

Speaking of festivals in Jackson, this Saturday at a festival in Jackson they are screening "M for Mississippi" a great documentary about delta blues. They are also having performances from some of the artists in it. I can't make it down, but I do recommend this.

[Delta]

I'll grab a JFP when I get back to town and check it out, unless you have the details? Sometimes they screen stuff like that at the museum and sometimes at the theatre where they have the Crossroads film festival. Thanks for the heads-up on it!

[Cap'n Jewk Joint]

I'll grab a JFP when I get back to town and check it out, unless you have the details? Sometimes they screen stuff like that at the museum and sometimes at the theatre where they have the Crossroads film festival. Thanks for the heads-up on it!


I just got off the phone with Roger (Cathead), and he said that the lineup for the music associated with the film screening at the Jackson St. Fall Festival this Saturday is tenatively scheduled as such:

4:00 Bill Abel & Cadillac John

5:30 Jimmy "Duck" Holmes

7:00 Screening of M for Mississippi

8:30 L.C. Ulmer



Also, I called Steven Johnson to confirm the move to Jackson of the Robert Johnson Blues Jam in May and am waiting to hear back from him. He is really good about returning phone calls, and I will post what I find out me when he does.

[Staxsun]

I just got off the phone with Roger (Cathead), and he said that the lineup for the music associated with the film screening at the Jackson St. Fall Festival this Saturday is tenatively scheduled as such:

4:00 Bill Abel & Cadillac John

5:30 Jimmy "Duck" Holmes

7:00 Screening of M for Mississippi

8:30 L.C. Ulmer



Also, I called Steven Johnson to confirm the move to Jackson of the Robert Johnson Blues Jam in May and am waiting to hear back from him. He is really good about returning phone calls, and I will post what I find out me when he does.

I own a copy of this on dvd, and it is the best documentary that's been out on this subject in a while. I highly recommend it.

[Corona]

Is there a way we can buy it? I can't find it on amazon....this would make a great christmas gift for Ed.....

[Corona]

http://www.mformississippi.com/about.html
Found it...free shipping anywhere in the world too! $40 for DVD and CD. Cool. Thanks!

[Shoeless]

Due to the encouragement of Paul Sanchez and the lovely jada, I am popping onto your board.

I'm a great admirer of all you do and would love to know of and participate in Threadhead events in the future.

looking forward ~Shoeless

[Staxsun]

Great to have you here! I don't suppose your name is Joe Jackson? Hang around and contribute. Great folks here.

[ibjamn]

Due to the encouragement of Paul Sanchez and the lovely jada, I am popping onto your board.

I'm a great admirer of all you do and would love to know of and participate in Threadhead events in the future.

looking forward ~Shoeless

Welcome to the madness, shoeless! We're happy to have you here. :)

[Jada]

Hiya Shoeless,

Glad to have ya. Welcome! I'm sure we'll bump into to each other at Gumbo Fest Saturday. :)

[sharon_loves_fats]

Welcome Shoeless! Glad to have ya on the board!

[mamaroux]

Hello... my name is Jacki (no e, please, that's my brother or other two male cousins) or Jax, AKA MamaRoux... and it's nice to be back here.

I hate having to remember passwords, especially ones that are stored in your computers keychain, but then a fluky thing occurs and you have to try to remember it yourself.... ugh... I have CRS disease any more!

[rosetree]

Hello... my name is Jacki (no e, please, that's my brother or other two male cousins) or Jax, AKA MamaRoux... and it's nice to be back here.

I hate having to remember passwords, especially ones that are stored in your computers keychain, but then a fluky thing occurs and you have to try to remember it yourself.... ugh... I have CRS disease any more!

Welcome Jacki.....you remind me of someone that used to post here from Joisey!:p ;)

Good to see you got back on bored....

[mamaroux]

Welcome Jacki.....you remind me of someone that used to post here from Joisey!:p ;)

Good to see you got back on bored....

Thanks smart a$$! LOL Missed ya, boo.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Welcome to the bored Jacki-no-E! This is a fun group, stick around and post awhile :p

[mightyradgumbo]

Due to the encouragement of Paul Sanchez and the lovely jada, I am popping onto your board.

I'm a great admirer of all you do and would love to know of and participate in Threadhead events in the future.

looking forward ~Shoeless

Hey Shoeless, good to see you on da bored, man. It was great hanging with you at Paul's dba show this past thursday.

[djgriff]

Hello... my name is Jacki (no e, please, that's my brother or other two male cousins) or Jax, AKA MamaRoux... and it's nice to be back here.

I hate having to remember passwords, especially ones that are stored in your computers keychain, but then a fluky thing occurs and you have to try to remember it yourself.... ugh... I have CRS disease any more!

You look vaguely familiar.... have we met?

[Lester_leaps_in]

Hello... my name is Jacki (no e, please, that's my brother or other two male cousins) or Jax, AKA MamaRoux... and it's nice to be back here.

I hate having to remember passwords, especially ones that are stored in your computers keychain, but then a fluky thing occurs and you have to try to remember it yourself.... ugh... I have CRS disease any more!

Welcome back, Jacki. Hope we get to do breakfast again this year. Thanks for showing me that place.

[kdogg6977]

WOOHOOOO, im Baaaaaaack!! What a crazy year this has been!! A new addition to the family, Devin, now 6 months old!! I was planning on attending this year with my entire family, but with the new addition, it looks like another solo adventure. I will be attending this year with my new "family" my Jazz fest family, that is!! I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED!! Hopefully this year I can attend the threadhead patry and Rosetree Fest '09. How many days left??? LOL

[Belle]

Hello... my name is Jacki (no e, please, that's my brother or other two male cousins) or Jax, AKA MamaRoux... and it's nice to be back here.

I hate having to remember passwords, especially ones that are stored in your computers keychain, but then a fluky thing occurs and you have to try to remember it yourself.... ugh... I have CRS disease any more!


WOOHOOOO, im Baaaaaaack!! What a crazy year this has been!! A new addition to the family, Devin, now 6 months old!! I was planning on attending this year with my entire family, but with the new addition, it looks like another solo adventure. I will be attending this year with my new "family" my Jazz fest family, that is!! I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED!! Hopefully this year I can attend the threadhead patry and Rosetree Fest '09. How many days left??? LOL

Welcome back Jacki and kdogg!!! And a big WooHoo for the new addition kdogg.

[ohio]

Welcome to the party Shoeless! And welcome back Kdog, congats on the new young 'un!

Jacki--- wtf? Didn't we meet on the WTDD board (walk the dog delegation) ;)

[Corona]

Due to the encouragement of Paul Sanchez and the lovely jada, I am popping onto your board.

I'm a great admirer of all you do and would love to know of and participate in Threadhead events in the future.

looking forward ~Shoeless
Hi Shoeless! Welcome to the Threadheads! So glad you decided to join in :)

kdogg!! Welcome back and congrats on the new baby boy!! Devin is a boy right? Just making sure...anyways lol, CONGRATS :) :)

[das709]

Hi,
My wife and I will be visiting New Orleans for the first time together during the '09 Jazz Festival. We live in St. John's, Newfoundland and we'll be in New Orleans for both festival weekends.
If anyone has any tips for festival first timers it would be appreciated.

Dean & Cathie Simms

[swag]

Hi,
My wife and I will be visiting New Orleans for the first time together during the '09 Jazz Festival. We live in St. John's, Newfoundland and we'll be in New Orleans for both festival weekends.
If anyone has any tips for festival first timers it would be appreciated.

Dean & Cathie Simms

Welcome, D&C!

Check my site linked in my signature line below - lots of first-timer tips there. :)

[Belle]

Hi,
My wife and I will be visiting New Orleans for the first time together during the '09 Jazz Festival. We live in St. John's, Newfoundland and we'll be in New Orleans for both festival weekends.
If anyone has any tips for festival first timers it would be appreciated.

Dean & Cathie Simms


OH MY GOD!!!! My favorite band is from Newfoundland!!!! I just gotta meet you, email or something. Ever hear of Great Big Sea?

Welcome to the bored and first time in NOLA and doing fest? What a way to get acquainted. You are good in my book. Go to the meetups at Lenas Beer tent. You will find the most amazing folks.

[ibjamn]

Welcome Dean & Cathie! My hope is that you fall in love with New Orleans and Jazzfest, the way all of us on this board have.
Definately check out Swag's website and feel free to ask any questions here. We are a friendly krewe and welcome newcomers. :)

[funkkjunkie]

Welcome D and C! Congrats on your trip. Jazzfest virgins are amongst us! Yay! And remember it's a marathon, not a sprint. :D

[ohio]

Welcome das! Don't touch that dial...you'll learn more here about Fest than you might want to know!

[mightyradgumbo]

Great more Canajuns!!!! I love the Canajuns, y'all are such cool peeps! Welcome and hope you enjoy Fest and the bored as much as we do!

[Carolina Beadhead]

Welcome to the board

Don't be shy! Jump on in. We were all newcomers once...

[sharon_loves_fats]

Welcome to the bored Dean & Cathie! Y'all are going to have a grand time at JF!

[Staxsun]

Welcome Dean and Cathie! Between the people on this board there are centuries of Jazzfest experience. Anything you need to know, you can find here. A large number of New Orleanians inhabit this place, so you can find out about the city as well. Contribute, because the more you put in - the more you get out.

[saturn]

Between the people on this board there are centuries of Jazzfest experience.

Are you insinuating that some of us are old? :eek: ;)

[SassboxLA]

Hi - I'm Lila, a South Louisiana native now transplanted to Annapolis, MD. I'm a JazzFest vet, having attended every year but one since 1999. I enjoy nearly all genres of music and declared 2008 my Year of The Festival. In keeping with that theme, I attended SXSW, JazzFest, Sasquatch, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Virgin Fest and Austin City Limits! I also saw my favorite band, My Morning Jacket, in Austin (2x), Manchester, TN, Nashville, Louisville, Red Rocks, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Milwaukee and, finally (!!!), I'll be seeing them at MSG on New Year's Eve. It's been a fantastic year!

Edit: every year since 1989, not 1999, which will make 2008 my 20th JF!

[swag]

Hi - I'm Lila, a South Louisiana native now transplanted to Annapolis, MD. I'm a JazzFest vet, having attended every year but one since 1999. I enjoy nearly all genres of music and declared 2008 my Year of The Festival. In keeping with that theme, I attended SXSW, JazzFest, Sasquatch, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Virgin Fest and Austin City Limits! I also saw my favorite band, My Morning Jacket, in Austin (2x), Manchester, TN, Nashville, Louisville, Red Rocks, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Milwaukee and, finally (!!!), I'll be seeing them at MSG on New Year's Eve. It's been a fantastic year!

Sounds like you'll fit in here just fine. :)

Welcome, Lila!

[VWGal]

Hi,
My wife and I will be visiting New Orleans for the first time together during the '09 Jazz Festival. We live in St. John's, Newfoundland and we'll be in New Orleans for both festival weekends.
If anyone has any tips for festival first timers it would be appreciated.

Dean & Cathie Simms

Hey Dean and Cathie -- welcome aboard! Lots of fellow Canajuns here online, jump on in and enjoy the ride. Just noticed Air Canada has cut fares until November 2009 significantly, and there's great deals to NOLA if you haven't already booked. But you have to book by Monday, so hop on it if you're interested!

Looking forward to meeting you behind Ms. Lena's at the Threadhead meetups! We don't bite and you'll find a lot of Canajuns in the bunch.

[Staxsun]

Hi - I'm Lila, a South Louisiana native now transplanted to Annapolis, MD. I'm a JazzFest vet, having attended every year but one since 1999. I enjoy nearly all genres of music and declared 2008 my Year of The Festival. In keeping with that theme, I attended SXSW, JazzFest, Sasquatch, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Virgin Fest and Austin City Limits! I also saw my favorite band, My Morning Jacket, in Austin (2x), Manchester, TN, Nashville, Louisville, Red Rocks, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Milwaukee and, finally (!!!), I'll be seeing them at MSG on New Year's Eve. It's been a fantastic year!

Edit: every year since 1989, not 1999, which will make 2008 my 20th JF!

Welcome to the craziness!!!

[Belle]

Hi - I'm Lila, a South Louisiana native now transplanted to Annapolis, MD. I'm a JazzFest vet, having attended every year but one since 1999. I enjoy nearly all genres of music and declared 2008 my Year of The Festival. In keeping with that theme, I attended SXSW, JazzFest, Sasquatch, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Virgin Fest and Austin City Limits! I also saw my favorite band, My Morning Jacket, in Austin (2x), Manchester, TN, Nashville, Louisville, Red Rocks, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Milwaukee and, finally (!!!), I'll be seeing them at MSG on New Year's Eve. It's been a fantastic year!

Edit: every year since 1989, not 1999, which will make 2008 my 20th JF!


Welcome to the world of Jazz Fest and lovers of New Orleans.

If you go to shows in the DC/Baltimore or NOVA area shout out to the board. Quite a few of us here. Have you got yourself to Rams Head yet?

[joe kramer]

hi guys

my dad and i will come to jazzfest all the way from austria (the one with mozart, not the one with kangaroos;)) - obvious to say, that this will be our first time at jazzfest.

we would like to know if it's worth to buy these krewe of jazzfest tickets.
did i get it right that there will be only 500 tickets available for each weekend?

we're really looking forward to visit the city where all this wonderful music started.

best
josef & dieter

[swag]

Hi Joe,

There are 3 types of VIP tickets, so first consider what your musical tastes are, and how hearty you and your Dad are. How old is Dad?

I mention tastes, because the Krewe of Jazzfest seats will only be located at the biggest stage (Acura), where most of the headliners play. But there are 6 stages and 4 tents, all with great, world-class musicians. If you plan to spend a lot of time in the Jazz or Blues or Gospel tents, then the Krewe of Jazzfest is a waste of your money.

The more-expensive Big Chief package includes private seating at the 3 biggest stages and the 2 biggest tents. Both packages include access to private bathroom/port-o-let facilities, which should have shorter lines and be cleaner than the ones for the non-VIP's. The seating areas for both packages are way to the side and maybe halfway back.

One concern is that they will not release the stage schedule until about a month before the fest. Some of the names that seem like headliners may end up at the #2 Gentilly stage, not Acura. If you buy the K of J tickets to ensure a comfy seat for your favorite band, you run a risk that they may not be at the one stage with K of J seats.

The Grand Marshall VIP package provides no amenities, but allows front-row access (standing room, no chairs allowed) at the 3 biggest stages. It's a unique (but expensive) way to get close up views of some superstar performers.

All VIP tickets are limited in number. I don't know what that number is (where did you see 500?); in the past, they have sometimes sold out, but usually not until at least March.

Most here do not get VIP. You can have a great and fairly comfortable time just on a General Admission ticket, as long as you don't need to be right up front. Bring your own chairs if you like (you can buy them when you get to New Orleans).

Check my site linked in my signature line for more info.

And welcome! You're going to have a great trip!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Hey Josef, welcome to the board! All the way from Austria for your first Jazzfest, that's great. You'll absolutely love the Fest and the city. As for the tickets, it's all about personal preference. Krewe of Jazzfest provides a covered area w/chairs at the main stage. For me it would not be worth it since I spend time at many different stages each day. There's a thread called "Tickets" where lots of posters have chimed in with their opinions on all the different options. Have fun planning your first Jazzfest!!!

[kdogg6977]

Thank You soooo much for the WARM welcome back!! Merry X-mas to all and a safe and music filled New Year!! Any word on Rosetree Fest?? I KNOW I KNOW, it IS still early, but plans are being made and I REALLY wanna get back to Rosetree Fest!! My Jedi-Jazz Fest masters really enjoyed the adventure there and the "fest"!!

PS..... Yes Devin is my new little boy!! Next year will be a family affair for fest!!


PSS.....The title was written with an "Electric Company" voice.

[rosetree]

Thank You soooo much for the WARM welcome back!! Merry X-mas to all and a safe and music filled New Year!! Any word on Rosetree Fest?? I KNOW I KNOW, it IS still early, but plans are being made and I REALLY wanna get back to Rosetree Fest!! My Jedi-Jazz Fest masters really enjoyed the adventure there and the "fest"!!

PS..... Yes Devin is my new little boy!! Next year will be a family affair for fest!!


PSS.....The title was written with an "Electric Company" voice.

Hey kdogg....I like your enthusiasm about Rosetreefest!
We will be having the 3rd annual Rosetreefest this year. It will be in its usual spot on the Wednesday 'tween daze. The starting time is the only thing in question right now. It depends on my acceptance to the Fest and which weekend. Most likely I will be showing the 2nd weekend and Rosetreefest will be from 12:00-5:00. We have to shorten the hours because we have to set up for Fest that Wednesday morning and won't be back in the studio until noon.
I will make a more formal announcement on da Bored as soon as I hear from the Fest, so keep checking back! (and welcome back!):D

[joe kramer]

thanks for your detailed answer - we're just skimming through your fantastic site.... aaaand looking forward :)

Hi Joe,

There are 3 types of VIP tickets, so first consider what your musical tastes are, and how hearty you and your Dad are. How old is Dad?

I mention tastes, because the Krewe of Jazzfest seats will only be located at the biggest stage (Acura), where most of the headliners play. But there are 6 stages and 4 tents, all with great, world-class musicians. If you plan to spend a lot of time in the Jazz or Blues or Gospel tents, then the Krewe of Jazzfest is a waste of your money.

The more-expensive Big Chief package includes private seating at the 3 biggest stages and the 2 biggest tents. Both packages include access to private bathroom/port-o-let facilities, which should have shorter lines and be cleaner than the ones for the non-VIP's. The seating areas for both packages are way to the side and maybe halfway back.

One concern is that they will not release the stage schedule until about a month before the fest. Some of the names that seem like headliners may end up at the #2 Gentilly stage, not Acura. If you buy the K of J tickets to ensure a comfy seat for your favorite band, you run a risk that they may not be at the one stage with K of J seats.

The Grand Marshall VIP package provides no amenities, but allows front-row access (standing room, no chairs allowed) at the 3 biggest stages. It's a unique (but expensive) way to get close up views of some superstar performers.

All VIP tickets are limited in number. I don't know what that number is (where did you see 500?); in the past, they have sometimes sold out, but usually not until at least March.

Most here do not get VIP. You can have a great and fairly comfortable time just on a General Admission ticket, as long as you don't need to be right up front. Bring your own chairs if you like (you can buy them when you get to New Orleans).

Check my site linked in my signature line for more info.

And welcome! You're going to have a great trip!

[jeanvi]

I'm thinking that we need to do this again on the new board. Maybe it'll coax some of the new people coming along to jump in.

I'm Susan, forty-fourteen, married w/2 (grown) children, from Mooresville, NC - self-proclaimed center of the NASCAR world. I currently keep my almost 2 y/o granddaughter, Piper, during the day... It's the best job I've ever had! :D 2009 will be my 8th fest.

My board names comes from the fact that I'm a Terrance Simien fan (aka Beadheads). I'm also known as CBH.

Next?
OK, it worked, I'm Jean, 41 & single living in USVI, began the annual pilgrimage to my Mecca in 2004. Newbie to TH.
Probably saw you (CBH) last year at the Fais Do Do stage as Terrence smiled & strutted on stage sporting the Grammy.

I plan on doing Jazzfest every year until I die. Is it April yet? Already craving red beans & Abita.
HAPPY JAZZFEST!!

[linza22]

OK, it worked, I'm Jean, 41 & single living in USVI, began the annual pilgrimage to my Mecca in 2004. Newbie to TH.
Probably saw you (CBH) last year at the Fais Do Do stage as Terrence smiled & strutted on stage sporting the Grammy.

I plan on doing Jazzfest every year until I die. Is it April yet? Already craving red beans & Abita.
HAPPY JAZZFEST!!



welcome!!!! getting ready to toast in the new year?

[festbabe]

OK, it worked, I'm Jean, 41 & single living in USVI, began the annual pilgrimage to my Mecca in 2004. Newbie to TH.
..


Hey Jean, welcome abored!

[Carolina Beadhead]

OK, it worked, I'm Jean, 41 & single living in USVI, began the annual pilgrimage to my Mecca in 2004. Newbie to TH.
Probably saw you (CBH) last year at the Fais Do Do stage as Terrence smiled & strutted on stage sporting the Grammy.

I plan on doing Jazzfest every year until I die. Is it April yet? Already craving red beans & Abita.
HAPPY JAZZFEST!!

Ha! Hooked another one! :D

Welcome, Jean!

[ibjamn]

OK, it worked, I'm Jean, 41 & single living in USVI, began the annual pilgrimage to my Mecca in 2004. Newbie to TH.
Probably saw you (CBH) last year at the Fais Do Do stage as Terrence smiled & strutted on stage sporting the Grammy.

I plan on doing Jazzfest every year until I die. Is it April yet? Already craving red beans & Abita.
HAPPY JAZZFEST!!

Hi Jean! Welcome to the board, hope to see you at fest!

[LBIFESTER]

Ha! Hooked another one! :D

Welcome, Jean!

Good job!! Heck, I might even show up this year!
And welcome to Jean and the rest.

And don't forget in that music education department there some of us that have a heap of Bluegrass and Americana smarts in our genes. Which makes me really happy to see Guy Clark is playing JF this year. That's a don't miss set.

[jasz13]

My name is Jessica, I am 33 yrs. old and I live in Brooklyn, NY. I can't figure out how to upload a profile picture! I think this will be my 5th Jazz Fest. I have been coming every year since I started with a work colleague of mine who's friendship grew over our passion for music. We are both socialworkers and despite some mild harrassment on my part we still have yet to book anything! We are also taking some fest virgins with us this time...I think another work colleage or two, we are wondering just how many of us can get vacation time approved for the same weeks without anything looking too suspicious :).

[ozzie]

My name is Jessica, I am 33 yrs. old and I live in Brooklyn, NY. I can't figure out how to upload a profile picture! I think this will be my 5th Jazz Fest. I have been coming every year since I started with a work colleague of mine who's friendship grew over our passion for music. We are both socialworkers and despite some mild harrassment on my part we still have yet to book anything! We are also taking some fest virgins with us this time...I think another work colleage or two, we are wondering just how many of us can get vacation time approved for the same weeks without anything looking too suspicious :).


Hey Jessica, we can help you with the profile pic... well, um, not me but someone who can will chime in!

Corona is a social worker too... tough job.

Stick around and join in the fun as Fest gets closer! Maybe y'all should just move your office and then vacation in Brooklyn. :D

[ozzie]

Okay, I'm calm now. Join photobucket.com (free) and upload a photo at avatar size. Then in your profile follow the directions to upload the pic... I think it needs to be a url link which is why you need photobucket.

If that doesn't work... revert to Plan A and wait for someone (Carolinabeadhead) to assist. Cheers!

[ibjamn]

My name is Jessica, I am 33 yrs. old and I live in Brooklyn, NY. I can't figure out how to upload a profile picture! I think this will be my 5th Jazz Fest. I have been coming every year since I started with a work colleague of mine who's friendship grew over our passion for music. We are both socialworkers and despite some mild harrassment on my part we still have yet to book anything! We are also taking some fest virgins with us this time...I think another work colleage or two, we are wondering just how many of us can get vacation time approved for the same weeks without anything looking too suspicious :).

Welcome, Jessica!! There are a few New Yorkers and one or two social workers here. Stick around & join in the fun!

[Staxsun]

My name is Jessica, I am 33 yrs. old and I live in Brooklyn, NY. I can't figure out how to upload a profile picture! I think this will be my 5th Jazz Fest. I have been coming every year since I started with a work colleague of mine who's friendship grew over our passion for music. We are both socialworkers and despite some mild harrassment on my part we still have yet to book anything! We are also taking some fest virgins with us this time...I think another work colleage or two, we are wondering just how many of us can get vacation time approved for the same weeks without anything looking too suspicious :).

Welcome, Jessica! Be sure and get your time off approved first. It is possible to have a co-worker shoot you out of the saddle while you're making plans. Trust me on that. Once upon a time I worked in the administrative end of social work. Grant funding changed my career path. No matter how long you've been going to the fest, you will always learn much here. Stick around and contribute.

[dancingantsy]

My name is Jessica, I am 33 yrs. old and I live in Brooklyn, NY. I can't figure out how to upload a profile picture! I think this will be my 5th Jazz Fest. I have been coming every year since I started with a work colleague of mine who's friendship grew over our passion for music. We are both socialworkers and despite some mild harrassment on my part we still have yet to book anything! We are also taking some fest virgins with us this time...I think another work colleage or two, we are wondering just how many of us can get vacation time approved for the same weeks without anything looking too suspicious :).

Flights are really cheap right now out of Laguardia...i booked mine for 263 RT, for the first weekend :)

[jasz13]

thanks y'all for all the welcomes and advice. I am still having trouble figuring out how to get a url for my profile picture so i can add it. I tried photobucket but had no luck. Anyhow, today is the day I am supposed to gather my pals for a phone coference so we can actually book this thing before prices sky rocket and everything is unavailable. I'll keep you posted, once again thanks for all the info and suggestions.

[Carolina Beadhead]

thanks y'all for all the welcomes and advice. I am still having trouble figuring out how to get a url for my profile picture so i can add it. I tried photobucket but had no luck. Anyhow, today is the day I am supposed to gather my pals for a phone conference so we can actually book this thing before prices sky rocket and everything is unavailable. I'll keep you posted, once again thanks for all the info and suggestions.

Welcome, Jasz13!

Email me the pic you want to use at rowdymom81 at aol dot com. I'll crop/size it for you and give you instructions for the rest.

[msdazey]

not a new member :cool: ... just a returning member

peeking around a bit and seeing how all are doing.
nice to see some familiar names.

[Staxsun]

not a new member :cool: ... just a returning member

peeking around a bit and seeing how all are doing.
nice to see some familiar names.

Good to see you back!!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

not a new member :cool: ... just a returning member

peeking around a bit and seeing how all are doing.
nice to see some familiar names.

Welcome Back!!! Come on in & join the fun.

[Carolina Beadhead]

not a new member :cool: ... just a returning member

peeking around a bit and seeing how all are doing.
nice to see some familiar names.

Welcome back! Hang around awhile!

[ashefestfreak]

Time to jump in. I'm Ron from Asheville NC. This year will be my 21 JF. I'm having some old friends crap out on me this year, which bums me out a bit. But I'll be there for sure! I rent a basement apartment over on Ursalines and can walk to the fairgrounds from there. Would love to meet some Threadheads this year. Plus some new friends that I will round up to share the apartment!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Welcome ashefestfreak! There will be Threadhead meetups at the Fairgrounds each day (time TBD), a perfect opportunity to meet some people from the bored.

[ibjamn]

Time to jump in. I'm Ron from Asheville NC. This year will be my 21 JF. I'm having some old friends crap out on me this year, which bums me out a bit. But I'll be there for sure! I rent a basement apartment over on Ursalines and can walk to the fairgrounds from there. Would love to meet some Threadheads this year. Plus some new friends that I will round up to share the apartment!

Welcome, ROn! A basement apartment in NOLA? God bless ya! ;)
Stick around, join in some of the mindless conversation and Sharon is right, make it to a few of the meet-ups and you'll have friends all over the fairgrounds. :)

[BigDag]

Time to jump in. I'm Ron from Asheville NC. This year will be my 21 JF. I'm having some old friends crap out on me this year, which bums me out a bit. But I'll be there for sure! I rent a basement apartment over on Ursalines and can walk to the fairgrounds from there. Would love to meet some Threadheads this year. Plus some new friends that I will round up to share the apartment!

Wow, 21 Jazzfests! How come it took you so long to find us?

These folks on the bored are really friendly; hang around & participate. By the time Jazzfest rolls around, you'll have plenty of friends that you've never met.

[phunkluva]

HEY HEY from the durty south!!!! Mizzihippie


http://www.youtube.com/phunkyglass


http://www.flickr.com/photos/30797990@N05/

[Runaround Al]

Runaround Al here, aka Alan from Baltimore. Closing in on 50. I try to see as much live music as possible. First JZ was '93 and like many I swore I'd be back every year. I've missed a few since then but been to way more than I've missed. Before joining today I've lurked on this here bored for several years. Kind of used it to get myself all fired up pre-JF. I must say I was quite touched by the activity on the bored post "the storm". What a wonderful community! In fact, visiting the JF bored post K combined with a NOLA friend's X-mas gift of an Offbeat subscription a couple of years ago has motivated me to get down to my favorite patry city much more than I had in the past when visits were strictly for JF.

Count me among those who spend much more time at the smaller stages and tents than where the BNA's play. Some of my fondest moments early on were seeing Coco R at the old Blues stage doing Dylan's I Shall Be Released, having the hair on my neck stand up upon first visit to the Gospel tent during a solo from an older woman from a choir (still haven't felt anything like it in the Gospel tent since - the soloist literally had to "shake herself out" when she was done she was so in to it ), seeing L'l Queenie doing a Sly tune with her krewe of female background singers, seeing Chris Smither at Lagniappe, Katie Webster, Anders, Marcia, Rockin Doopsie, Nathan, Kim Carson doing Ring of Fire and oh so, so many other magical musical moments.

Figured it was time to jump in. Thanks for having me.

Alan

[saturn]

Welcome Alan. Glad to have you on the bored.

[BigDag]

Hi Al! Welcome!

[eZe]

Woohoo....another Marylander!!! Enjoy.

[funkkjunkie]

Welcome, al and phunkluva and anyone I missed!

[glinda]

Welcome to all the newbies and lurkers venturing out!

Makes me get all excited that fest must be just around the bend to see all the new folks showing up.

OK all you other lurkers and shy people hiding out there, come on in and say hi....

[ohio]

Welcome newbies & returnees, it only gets funner from here on!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Figured it was time to jump in. Thanks for having me.

Alan

Welcome Al! Glad to have ya on the bored!

[Lester_leaps_in]

Welcome, Al. Your gonna like it here.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Welcome to all of the new folks!

[CEfromLA]

Hey everyone!
After weeks of trying to be able to post, I'm finally here!

I had a major registration problem and I want to thank Chris for getting it straightened out!

We've been going to New Orleans at least once a year for the last 18 years. We go to French Quarter Fest every year without fail, and then we hit Jazzfest or Mardi Gras on alternate years.

We live in SoCal; yeah, I'm a Valley Girl (is it possible to still be a Valley Girl when you're in your very early 50's and clinging onto your youth with your fingernails?)!

We're going for FQF and staying through the first weekend of Jazzfest this year, since they're one right after another this year. It'll be a long, strange trip if we're lucky!

[funkkjunkie]

Yay! Welcome CE! We will help you raise your excited for fest level until you are just spinning out of control, right along with the rest of us! :D

[linza22]

Hey everyone!
After weeks of trying to be able to post, I'm finally here!

I had a major registration problem and I want to thank Chris for getting it straightened out!

We've been going to New Orleans at least once a year for the last 18 years. We go to French Quarter Fest every year without fail, and then we hit Jazzfest or Mardi Gras on alternate years.

We live in SoCal; yeah, I'm a Valley Girl (is it possible to still be a Valley Girl when you're in your very early 50's and clinging onto your youth with your fingernails?)!

We're going for FQF and staying through the first weekend of Jazzfest this year, since they're one right after another this year. It'll be a long, strange trip if we're lucky!

welcome sista! yeah....50 is the new 22!

[Phatpapa]

Welcome CE

Only 99 more days to fest:)

[Orleansnj]

welcome to everyone ! woo hoo ! Less than 100 days til fest !!!!!!!!!!!!

[kdogg6977]

Get out those new dancin shoes and get em broken in......the music is soon to make those feet move ALL DAY AND NIGHT@@@@!!!!!!

[linza22]

Welcome newbies & returnees, it only gets funner from here on!


and funnier and funnier as we get all giddy....and have...what was that called?...ummm....school picnic stomach!

[BigDag]

Wow CE! Another sister of a different mother we didn't know about. Thanks for posting!

[Corona]

Hey everyone!
After weeks of trying to be able to post, I'm finally here!

I had a major registration problem and I want to thank Chris for getting it straightened out!

We've been going to New Orleans at least once a year for the last 18 years. We go to French Quarter Fest every year without fail, and then we hit Jazzfest or Mardi Gras on alternate years.

We live in SoCal; yeah, I'm a Valley Girl (is it possible to still be a Valley Girl when you're in your very early 50's and clinging onto your youth with your fingernails?)!

We're going for FQF and staying through the first weekend of Jazzfest this year, since they're one right after another this year. It'll be a long, strange trip if we're lucky!
Wahooo for you CE! Welcome to the board :D

[NYMAMA]

Welcome all newbies and yes we are under the big 100! WOOOOOWHOOO!

[NeenAtlanta]

Welcome all the newbies and de-lurkers. Stick around - the wildness is just beginning! In case you haven't yet, here are some great sites to check out:

http://jazzfest.swagland.com/
Our very own Swag's website filled with amazing information on everything fest, including bidding info on hotels

http://www.jazzfestgrids.com/
A threadhead tradition - this site will list all of the night shows in the clubs during fest. If you see any club listings, be sure to let us know!

http://www.threadheads.org/
Our own website filled with lots of fest info and links to lots of charities we support. Be sure to keep an eye on the Raffle page coming soon!

http://www.cafepress.com/jfthreadhead
Order cool Threadhead wear so we can spot you in the Fest crowds and say hello.

http://www.threadheadrecords.com/
Our newest project - a non-profit record label to help New Orleans musicians record and release cd's

See y'all in 100 days!!!

[Ron]

I've been lurking for a few years. I'm a 50 something music fan from Virginia. 2009 will be my 6th Jazz Fest. Coming for the second weekend this year.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Welcome, Ron... and all the other newbies!

Stick around and join in! We were all newbies once...

[pokerchick66]

I've been lurking for a few years. I'm a 50 something music fan from Virginia. 2009 will be my 6th Jazz Fest. Coming for the second weekend this year.

Welcome, Ron! I'm gonna be there second weekend as well. Hopefully we'll get to meet you at a meetup! :)

[Belle]

I've been lurking for a few years. I'm a 50 something music fan from Virginia. 2009 will be my 6th Jazz Fest. Coming for the second weekend this year.

What part of Virginia are you in? I am outside Winchester and there are a few of us scattered about. Glad you are here and making it to fest this year!

[Ron]

What part of Virginia are you in? I am outside Winchester and there are a few of us scattered about. Glad you are here and making it to fest this year!
We are in Fairfax just off I-66.

[ibjamn]

We are in Fairfax just off I-66.

Welcome Ron and all the newbies & lurkers! :)

[jdg715]

Hi, my name is Jeff and I live in Baltimore, MD in winter and try to live in Bangor, ME during summer months. Have been going to JF since late 1990's. Exact dates seem to get fuzzy when you hit 60. Even stopped in Miami one year (JF 2000)to get a T-shirt from Steve. Had a good time at boil, but Steve wasn't there. Have been a reader (Delphi, PDKK and JF)for all this time. I usually go the second weekend, so Dr John playing 2nd for first time I remember is a big plus for me.

[jonnygospeltent]

Welcome aboard Jeff.

[Mexi]

We welcome you to Threadheadland! :D

[Belle]

We are in Fairfax just off I-66.

Very cool. Hubby works in Springfield mostly~I stay closer to home....What venues do you go to? We attend shows at Wolf Trap (Barnes and Filene), State Theater, Birchmere, 930, 8x10, Rams Head Live in Baltimore and we have a great place here closer to home. Heck we trabel to Philly if it is good. Hope to see you around.

Give some shout outs for shows you are seeing and if the same here we will see ya.

[Staxsun]

Welcome Ron and Jeff to the wildness and weirdness!

[Phatpapa]

I've been lurking for a few years. I'm a 50 something music fan from Virginia. 2009 will be my 6th Jazz Fest. Coming for the second weekend this year.

From one Virginian to another, welcome the madness of the forum, Ron. Glad you stopped lurking.

I used to live in Harrisonburg and move to Colorado years ago. I hope to share a cold, cold beer with ya at fest

[glinda]

We welcome you to Threadheadland! :D
I suddenly had this vision of 3 miniature threadheads in striped tights presenting the newbies with lollipops.