Introduce Yourself

[Staxsun]

Welcome Leanne and Ecosense! Great to have you with us. As for those questions, ask away! It will give us something to do in the coming months.

[Swen]

I really fell in love with your city, and even though it was such a brief visit, I somehow felt at home and comfortable… I truly feel that I left a part of my soul there; it’s just something about the people, culture, music, food and atmosphere that left an imprint on me. I’ve never met a bunch of people so open and friendly before… and SO MUCH FUN!! Nobody here at home understands my seemingly unfounded passion.

I have about 100 questions to ask and I know I’m in the right place for any information I need. I’ve observed you all interacting with each other and any Newbies that come along, and I can tell that Threadheads really encompass the attitude and welcoming nature that seems to be so typical of your fine city… I can’t wait to be a part of it all.


Welcome Leanne! With the initial reaction to NOLA that you've described, you'll never regret a decision to return, and you're absolutely right about how great and how helpful the community on this bored is!

[rosetree]

Welcome abored to our newbies!
Leanne....why don't you post a question a day, you'll get lots of info, and still have plenty of time before Fest! ;)

[Swen]

Hi All,
am one of the "lurkers" who have been mentioned lately! :)
I LOVE New Orleans and Jazzfest as well! Started my Jazzfest odyssey in 1989 and went to almost every one until about 5 years ago, when April started becoming TOO full and haven't been able to make more than one in the last 5-6 years. Am hopeful that I can get over for Jazzfest 2012!
Thanks for the site, the nce emails keeping us posted, and just for the wonderful energy everyone feels for this special city and festival!

Welcome Ecosense!

[funkkjunkie]

Ah, leanne, that was an awesome testimony!
Welcome, ecosense!
Come on out, lurkers! you don't wanna be purged by festydave, do you?!

[Nancy10016]

Welcome Leanne and Ecosense.... and of course to Lindseyloves.....

Lindsey- it was great to see you at fest- and one day your friends will get it too! You can show them the way.....

Leanne and Ecosense... glad you came out from lurking....... I was there for years too at first.... look forward to meeting you down the road......

[lalocaleanne]

Thanks for the welcome everyone!! Nancy: I look forward to meeting you too (and everyone). :)

Staxsun and Rosetree: I'll get some questions posted for you real soon, I look forward to your help and input.

Matthew: sorry for my brief reply... at 1.45am I was fading fast! But I totally agree; with all the research I've been doing over the past few months, there definately appears to be two schools of people. Either you fall absolutely in love with the city or you simply don't 'get it'. I'm glad I'm of the first category and now I'm part of this bored, I can learn more and more.

Bring it ON!! :p

[HP40]

Hi. My wife and I are going to have a hard time filling the Radiators Gap.Maybe they'll sit in with others instead of vice versa. I think we'll still manage to have some fun!

[ozzie]

Gidday to our newbies!

lalocaleanne.... oh, you have no idea! Grisgris (Our Lady of Perpetual Introductions and Birthday Queen) says that if that special 'dust' falls on you then you are in love with nola for life!

[snookums]

Hi. My wife and I are going to have a hard time filling the Radiators Gap.Maybe they'll sit in with others instead of vice versa. I think we'll still manage to have some fun!

Welcome HP40, Leanne and Ecosense!
Going thru Rad withdrawals myself!
Looking forward to seeing the New Orleans Suspects this weekend at the Bamboo Room!
Heard that they might be playing the Mag Fest also :-)

[lalocaleanne]

G'day Ozzie!!! Could you send us some sunshine from up you're way, please?? It's been nothing but torrential rain here for days and it's getting a little old :) I love the quote about the dust, very cute.

[ozzie]

G'day Ozzie!!! Could you send us some sunshine from up you're way, please?? It's been nothing but torrential rain here for days and it's getting a little old :) I love the quote about the dust, very cute.

aaaahh, winter in Cairns is the best!

[lalocaleanne]

aaaahh, winter in Cairns is the best!

I'll bet it is!

[jdg715]

Hello,
My name is Jeff and I have been a silent observer ever since the PDKK days. I have been attending JF's since 1997-1998. Actually went to Miami to get a 2000 PDKK T-shirt. Forget who I ordered it from, but it still hangs in my closet. Unfortunately, I have only been able to attend the second weekend and beyond due to timeshare restrictions and braincell damage if I spent two weeks.

Nice to meet all of you and thanks for the many hours of total enjoyment.

[jonnygospeltent]

Hello,
My name is Jeff and I have been a silent observer ever since the PDKK days. I have been attending JF's since 1997-1998. Actually went to Miami to get a 2000 PDKK T-shirt. Forget who I ordered it from, but it still hangs in my closet. Unfortunately, I have only been able to attend the second weekend and beyond due to timeshare restrictions and braincell damage if I spent two weeks.

Nice to meet all of you and thanks for the many hours of total enjoyment.

Nice to meet you,Jeff.Please chime in once in a while it's a bit slow here in summer.

[NeenAtlanta]

Hello,
My name is Jeff and I have been a silent observer ever since the PDKK days. I have been attending JF's since 1997-1998. Actually went to Miami to get a 2000 PDKK T-shirt. Forget who I ordered it from, but it still hangs in my closet. Unfortunately, I have only been able to attend the second weekend and beyond due to timeshare restrictions and braincell damage if I spent two weeks.

Nice to meet all of you and thanks for the many hours of total enjoyment.

Wow, you may win for "Longest Lurker". Glad you came out of the closet Jeff. You'll notice a whole lot of Threadheads who were also PDKK folks.

[eat_mo_crawfish]

Welcome, Jeff. I was a very, very late PDKK bloomer, don't know if we've met, I found the group only in the ending days, actually. Migrated over here with many of the folks I met there (Ohio, the Zipcodes, IBJ, CBH, Swag, et al.). Good krewe over here, amatuers, but we get shit done. And, as I am reminded again and again, if you travel (especially for music fests), you always have a threadhead nearby for advice and/or a cold, cold beer!

[ibjamn]

Hello,
My name is Jeff and I have been a silent observer ever since the PDKK days. I have been attending JF's since 1997-1998. Actually went to Miami to get a 2000 PDKK T-shirt. Forget who I ordered it from, but it still hangs in my closet. Unfortunately, I have only been able to attend the second weekend and beyond due to timeshare restrictions and braincell damage if I spent two weeks.

Nice to meet all of you and thanks for the many hours of total enjoyment.

WOW! Welcome, Jeff!

[Lindseyloves...]

Welcome Leanne and Ecosense.... and of course to Lindseyloves.....

Lindsey- it was great to see you at fest- and one day your friends will get it too! You can show them the way.....


Thank you! It's been a crazy summer and a while since I've been able to really sit down and get on here but I am proud to admit that since my original post I have had 3 friends say they are coming again next year.. I'm working on spreading Peace, Love, and Jazzfest one friend at a time. So far so good. I've got 253 more days so I'm sure I'll have a few more convinced by then!

[ibjamn]

Thank you! It's been a crazy summer and a while since I've been able to really sit down and get on here but I am proud to admit that since my original post I have had 3 friends say they are coming again next year.. I'm working on spreading Peace, Love, and Jazzfest one friend at a time. So far so good. I've got 253 more days so I'm sure I'll have a few more convinced by then!

Welcome, dahlin!

[Corona]

Thank you! It's been a crazy summer and a while since I've been able to really sit down and get on here but I am proud to admit that since my original post I have had 3 friends say they are coming again next year.. I'm working on spreading Peace, Love, and Jazzfest one friend at a time. So far so good. I've got 253 more days so I'm sure I'll have a few more convinced by then!
((((((((((Lindsey)))))))) I know you can do it girl!!

Welcome to all of the new posters! I've been off the bored for a few months but it's great to be back! I'm glad you longtime lurkers (holy smokes Jeff) have morphed into posters :)

[Veritas]

Hi! My name is Lynn MacIntosh and I am Kathie Rousseau's daughter. She has kindly agreed to bring me to the fest this year! It will be my very first time and I am very excited about experiencing fest... hope to see you there!

[Delta]

Hi! My name is Lynn MacIntosh and I am Kathie Rousseau's daughter. She has kindly agreed to bring me to the fest this year! It will be my very first time and I am very excited about experiencing fest... hope to see you there!

We're sort of hard to miss!

And welcome to the bored.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Hi! My name is Lynn MacIntosh and I am Kathie Rousseau's daughter. She has kindly agreed to bring me to the fest this year! It will be my very first time and I am very excited about experiencing fest... hope to see you there!

Hi, Lynn!! Welcome!

Oh, you're REALLY in for it now! You'll see your mom (and Greg) in a totally different light. :D

[musicinme0]

i have been reading introduction forum for couple of hours now, nice to meet so many different people :) im glad i found this forum.

[Veritas]

Hi, Lynn!! Welcome!

Oh, you're REALLY in for it now! You'll see your mom (and Greg) in a totally different light. :D

I am looking forward to it!!

[swag]

Hi! My name is Lynn MacIntosh and I am Kathie Rousseau's daughter. She has kindly agreed to bring me to the fest this year! It will be my very first time and I am very excited about experiencing fest... hope to see you there!

Welcome! And I like your handle: I think in New Orleans, the Latin expression becomes In Veritas Vino.

[saturn]

Welcome! And I like your handle: I think in New Orleans, the Latin expression becomes In Veritas Vino.

And that is perfect for my kid! ;)

[Veritas]

Welcome! And I like your handle: I think in New Orleans, the Latin expression becomes In Veritas Vino.

Thanks! I picked it b/c Vertias is Saturn's daughter. However, I like the vino reference too!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Hi! My name is Lynn MacIntosh and I am Kathie Rousseau's daughter. She has kindly agreed to bring me to the fest this year! It will be my very first time and I am very excited about experiencing fest... hope to see you there!

Welcome aboard, Lynn!! Look forward to meeting you at Fest!

[festbabe]

Thanks! I picked it b/c Vertias is Saturn's daughter. However, I like the vino reference too!

Ooo...and clever too! Hi Lynn, glad you're on the bored and looking forward to meeting you in NOLA.

[funkkjunkie]

Welcome, Veritas, daughter of Saturn! :D

[NeenAtlanta]

Hi, Lynn!! Welcome!

Oh, you're REALLY in for it now! You'll see your mom (and Greg) in a totally different light. :D

Seriously! Wait until you see your parents boogie down! Welcome Lynn.

[Veritas]

Seriously! Wait until you see your parents boogie down! Welcome Lynn.

Thanks NeenAtlanta! I am looking forward to seeing their dancing skills! lol!

[TTTTURBODOG]

I'm back!

After a meltdown (of sorts) shortly after I first joined, I'm back in the swing of things and gearing up for this year's fest!!

Fingers crossed for conflicts this year.

Cheers!!

[funkkjunkie]

Welcome back, turbodog!

[Gards]

I'm back!

After a meltdown (of sorts) shortly after I first joined, I'm back in the swing of things and gearing up for this year's fest!!

Fingers crossed for conflicts this year.

Cheers!!

Welcome back, but you are a tad late for this years fest. :)

[Carolina Beadhead]

Thanks NeenAtlanta! I am looking forward to seeing their dancing skills! lol!

Um, nobody said they had any skills... hee heeeee

[JohnRougeux]

Hi everyone,

John here from Louisville, KY.

Thought I would check out the forums since we are going to New Orleans for the first time May 4-6th! Checking out the Foo Fighters playing on Sunday.

So we are site-seeing Friday & Saturday. Can't wait.

[canadianjohn]

Hi everyone,

John here from Louisville, KY.

Thought I would check out the forums since we are going to New Orleans for the first time May 4-6th! Checking out the Foo Fighters playing on Sunday.

So we are site-seeing Friday & Saturday. Can't wait.

Welcome! Only one day at fest? You will wish that you went to the others.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Welcome back, Turbodog! Welcome aboard, JohnRougeux!

[north_faced_met]

Hey everyone, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Matt and I am new to the boards. This will be my 2nd JazzFest coming up and Im hoping to make it even better than my last. Can't wait for all of the good music and food again!!

[Staxsun]

Welcome Matt! I went for many years before finding this forum. There is no way to express how much better it has gotten since then. Contribute, ask questions, and join in the silliness. See you at fest.

[Delta]

Welcome Matt! I went for many years before finding this forum. There is no way to express how much better it has gotten since then. Contribute, ask questions, and join in the silliness. See you at fest.

Everything gets better when you show up!

[festivalgirl]

Everything gets better when you show up!

:)

[Swen]

Welcome Matt!
(pun intended)

[canadianjohn]

Hey everyone, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Matt and I am new to the boards. This will be my 2nd JazzFest coming up and Im hoping to make it even better than my last. Can't wait for all of the good music and food again!!

Welcome to the bored Matt! I agree with Staxson! I also went more then a decade without knowledge of this forum & it has intensified the whole experience! I believe that I have gained many freinds here, & most of them are awesome people! Enjoy!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Welcome aboard, Matt!!

[amusingdeva]

Greetings everybody! I'm not only new to this board, but also new to Jazz Fest and this will be my first trip to New Orleans even though I've been thinking about it for years.

[MormonMatthew]

Greetings everybody! I'm not only new to this board, but also new to Jazz Fest and this will be my first trip to New Orleans even though I've been thinking about it for years.

Welcome aboard!!!

If you love live music, you will love Jazzfest, it's just that simple; My very first trip to New Orleans was also my very first Jazzfest, back in 1997, and I have been back each & every year since---It's the single thing I look most forward to each year.....:)

Glad you are coming down, and if you have any questions, ask away; There are various Threadheads here that can give you info on just about any conceivable thing you might need to know to get ready for your trip!!!

Matthew

[marignygreg]

Greetings everybody! I'm not only new to this board, but also new to Jazz Fest and this will be my first trip to New Orleans even though I've been thinking about it for years.

Oregon in Da house. The Pacific Northwest is under represented on this forum. Welcome.

[amusingdeva]

Matthew -- No worries about loving Jazz Fest and New Orleans. Live music is my thing! I'm really interested in finding out more about late night venues so if you can direct me to some info on that, I'd be thrilled.

Marignygreg --- Oregon seems to be under-represented everywhere outside of the Northwest but we just like to keep in on the down low.... :)

I'm in for both weekends although missing Friday of the first one.

~~Cindy

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

[QUOTE=amusingdeva;435976] I'm really interested in finding out more about late night venues so if you can direct me to some info on that, I'd be thrilled.

Welcome!
Most of the night shows will be posted here.
http://www.jazzfestgrids.com/

[amusingdeva]

Thanks Fred -- I'm sure there is a lot of info out here on when the grids usually get updated so I will keep an eye out for that. Just don;t want to miss a chance for something like the Original Funky Meters...

[sharon_loves_fats]

Greetings everybody! I'm not only new to this board, but also new to Jazz Fest and this will be my first trip to New Orleans even though I've been thinking about it for years.

Welcome to the board! Your first JF, that's awesome. I bet it won't be your last!!

[ozzie]

Welcome to all the new kids...see ya soon!

[mlk7000]

Hello, my name is Michael, and I live in Wilmington, NC and work in the film industry. I have 2 dogs named Bodhi and Falcor, and a wonderful girlfriend named Jennifer.

I'm going to my 1st JF (Wknd 2) this year to celebrate Jennifer's, My Dad's, and My Birthdays!! Really excited about all the music. So much music.... Glad to have found this board, the grids, and the inside scoop. I have some questions about the fest, late night shows, brass passes, and looking for the Patry.

Thanks!!

[Staxsun]

Welcome, and ask away! Lots of years of experience here.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Hello, my name is Michael, and I live in Wilmington, NC and work in the film industry. I have 2 dogs named Bodhi and Falcor, and a wonderful girlfriend named Jennifer.

I'm going to my 1st JF (Wknd 2) this year to celebrate Jennifer's, My Dad's, and My Birthdays!! Really excited about all the music. So much music.... Glad to have found this board, the grids, and the inside scoop. I have some questions about the fest, late night shows, brass passes, and looking for the Patry.

Thanks!!

Welcome, Michael & Co.! Glad to see another North Carolinian coming on board! Like Stax said, ask away!

[mlk7000]

What's the best mode of transpo around town (Cheap, Fast, and Safe)?I traded all my points and we are staying at the Hyatt on Loyola.

Why is their no re-entry at the festival with the Day Passes, and/or does anyone have any Brass Passes to split for the 2nd weekend?
How much are beers at the Fest? Are the Meters at Howlin' Wolf sold out?? How quickly will these other shows on the grids sell out? Any news on Patry and where is this announcement found?

[Carolina Beadhead]

What's the best mode of transpo around town (Cheap, Fast, and Safe)?I traded all my points and we are staying at the Hyatt on Loyola.

Why is their no re-entry at the festival with the Day Passes, and/or does anyone have any Brass Passes to split for the 2nd weekend?
How much are beers at the Fest? How quickly will the shows on the grids sell out? Any news on Patry and where is announcement found?

The best place to start is here: Swag's JazzFest FAQ's (http://jazzfest.swagland.com/) It will answer many, if not all, of your question about Fest.

There is a thread here on the board re: BP splits (http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/showthread.php?t=18491). Keep an eye on it for any opportunities that might come up.

The Patry info will be posted here on the board and on www.threadheads.org (http://www.threadheads.org/) as soon as everything is inked.

Re: the Grids - Some shows will sell out but most won't. Post what you are interested and I'm sure someone will be able to guess whether or not it will sell out.

[MormonMatthew]

Why is their no re-entry at the festival with the Day Passes, and/or does anyone have any Brass Passes to split for the 2nd weekend?
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There are usually several Threadheads who split Brass Passes---Feel free to start a thread to see if anyone's dates match up with yours.
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How much are beers at the Fest?
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Either $5 or $6 a pop, depending on the brand.
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Are the Meters at Howlin' Wolf sold out??
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Yes, they sold out within an hours' time, which was pretty shocking to me, considering the very steep ticket price; That said, people change plans all the time at Fest (they just get too tired, their friends make other plans, something else "better" comes along, etc.) so keep watching the board in case someone ends up with extras for sale!!!
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How quickly will these other shows on the grids sell out?
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It all depends on the specific show; Many shows never sell out, or don't sell out until the actual night of the performance.
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Any news on Patry and where is this announcement found?
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Sounds like the Patry announcement will be right here on the board in a short while; Judging by past years, it's sure to be something you won't wan't to miss!!!

...

[mlk7000]

Thanks a bunch you guys!

[swag]

Why is their no re-entry at the festival with the Day Passes, and/or does anyone have any Brass Passes to split for the 2nd weekend?

Curious, why do you anticipate needing re-entry? It can be useful for folks renting right in the Fairgrounds neighborhood, but for the rest of us, there's no real reason to leave. There's lots of great food in the Fest itself. You might save a buck or two on beer walking to a local bar instead of buying at the fest, but it's really not worth the hike. To leave the fest, cab back to your hotel, pop up to the room, then cab back to fest is probably a 90 minute journey.

I've done a brass pass the last 2-3 years, and I think I've only re-entered once.

And welcome!

[sophisticated sissy]

It can be useful for folks renting right in the Fairgrounds neighborhood, but for the rest of us, there's no real reason to leave.

And welcome!

Unless you want to take the Mystery Street exit & go get a quick Margarita. :)
And, welcome, mlk7000

[mlk7000]

Curious, why do you anticipate needing re-entry?
!

I had read about how there was nowhere to sit and thought my parents might enjoy re-entry, and I usually like to be able to have the freedom to go to, say Mystery Street if possible :). I do however love the food down there, and I saw on your site (Great Site btw!) we could bring our own munchies, which is really cool. What shows are you going to from the Grids?

[swag]

I had read about how there was nowhere to sit and thought my parents might enjoy re-entry, and I usually like to be able to have the freedom to go to, say Mystery Street if possible :). I do however love the food down there, and I saw on your site (Great Site btw!) we could bring our own munchies, which is really cool. What shows are you going to from the Grids?

Most people who don't have the legs to stand all day bring chairs (like the in-a-bag) type. If you don't bring chairs, you'll be standing at most of the outdoor stages (or sitting on the ground), but the fest provides ample folding chairs in the tents (Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Economy Hall) and at the Lagniappe Stage.

If you're looking to consume something that isn't sold at the fest, well, security at the gate isn't too intrusive, and once inside, in the middle of a crowd at the big stages, be discreet and you are unlikely to be hassled.

I'm not really looking at the grids yet, myself. Many many shows are still to be announced, so I don't want to plan yet, and if something sells out this far in advance, it's likely to be so packed that I won't enjoy it much anyway. I'll be at the Patry for sure, and TH Thursday; other than that, it's all TDB for me.

[ohio]

it's all TDB for me.
To De Betermined

[Corona]

What's the best mode of transpo around town (Cheap, Fast, and Safe)?I traded all my points and we are staying at the Hyatt on Loyola.

Why is their no re-entry at the festival with the Day Passes, and/or does anyone have any Brass Passes to split for the 2nd weekend?
How much are beers at the Fest? Are the Meters at Howlin' Wolf sold out?? How quickly will these other shows on the grids sell out? Any news on Patry and where is this announcement found?
:D :D This post made me smile and remember losing my fest cherry lol! I'm so excited for you!

Welcome to all the new Threadheads and Festers!!!

[Borealis]

Hello!

My name is Kara. I live in Edmonton, Alberta with my boyfriend (Mike) and our two cats (Mercury and Dennis). I work for a large consulting company (AMEC) as a soil scientist.

I am flying to New Orleans on April 25th and staying for 2 weeks. I will be doing this trip solo as my boyfriend can not get the time off. Too bad for him! I plan on renting a car the first week and touring around Louisiana. I dont really have a plan, just drive and see where I end up. I enjoy hiking, biking and just love nature. Also like checking out things that are quirky and try to avoid overly touristy things. Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated!

The second week I will spend in New Orleans and take in the second weekend of the festival. I am so excited! I have heard nothing but great things and the more I hear the more excited I get.

[Staxsun]

Hello!

My name is Kara. I live in Edmonton, Alberta with my boyfriend (Mike) and our two cats (Mercury and Dennis). I work for a large consulting company (AMEC) as a soil scientist.

I am flying to New Orleans on April 25th and staying for 2 weeks. I will be doing this trip solo as my boyfriend can not get the time off. Too bad for him! I plan on renting a car the first week and touring around Louisiana. I dont really have a plan, just drive and see where I end up. I enjoy hiking, biking and just love nature. Also like checking out things that are quirky and try to avoid overly touristy things. Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated!

The second week I will spend in New Orleans and take in the second weekend of the festival. I am so excited! I have heard nothing but great things and the more I hear the more excited I get.

All the info you could want here. Ask any specific questions you have. Hope to meet you, but I'll probably be a first weekender and part of the week in-between. We have at least one other Albertan on the board. Welcome!

[rosetree]

I had read about how there was nowhere to sit and thought my parents might enjoy re-entry, and I usually like to be able to have the freedom to go to, say Mystery Street if possible :). I do however love the food down there, and I saw on your site (Great Site btw!) we could bring our own munchies, which is really cool. What shows are you going to from the Grids?

There is more room than you think at the Fairgrounds. Sure, the big stages might be packed, but if you hit the Blues or Gospel or Jazz tents between acts, there are usually seats available. The smaller stages also have available seating. The Alison Miner stage is a nice smaller space with seats. Economy Hall is also less crowded. As a respite, there is air-conditioned seating inside the grandstand for a short rest period. It just depends on what you want to hear, and waiting for the "cubes" to tell you who is playing on which stage and when!
HTH :)

[swag]

Hello!

My name is Kara. I live in Edmonton, Alberta with my boyfriend (Mike) and our two cats (Mercury and Dennis). I work for a large consulting company (AMEC) as a soil scientist.

I am flying to New Orleans on April 25th and staying for 2 weeks. I will be doing this trip solo as my boyfriend can not get the time off. Too bad for him! I plan on renting a car the first week and touring around Louisiana. I dont really have a plan, just drive and see where I end up. I enjoy hiking, biking and just love nature. Also like checking out things that are quirky and try to avoid overly touristy things. Any recommendation would be greatly appreciated!

The second week I will spend in New Orleans and take in the second weekend of the festival. I am so excited! I have heard nothing but great things and the more I hear the more excited I get.

Welcome!

If you're touring Louisiana those first several days, look into Festival International in Lafayette.
http://www.festivalinternational.com/

[Borealis]

I am sure as my trip gets closer and I think about all the things I want to do and see that I will have lots of questions. Its nice to know I have found a good place for answers.

The Festival International in Lafeyette definately sounds really interesting - especially since I have French Canadian roots!

[PIE-GUY]

Howdy folks. I'm pie guy. You may have seen me wandering the fairgrounds wearing an "I <3 PIE" shirt over the last few jazzfests. I will be back again this year. Again I will have a brass pass and not miss a day.

New to the forum, but I know my buddy goodabouthood is on here quite a bit. Hope I can add to the fun!

http://stevensonblog.blogs.tuscaloosanews.com/files/2010/05/Jazz-Fest-10-Day-10-019.jpg

[NeenAtlanta]

yikes - what the hell is that? Is that your face with pie glasses?
biiiiiggg photo.

[rosetree]

Welcome to all of the newbies!!!
Stick around, you will find a wealth of knowledge (and some other stuff) here on the bored ;)

[PIE-GUY]

sorry about the HUGE Fess Head pic. gotta get used to the forum...

[swag]

sorry about the HUGE Fess Head pic. gotta get used to the forum...

Mod note: No worries, and welcome. I've replaced the big embedded pic with a link to the pic.

[linza22]

sorry about the HUGE Fess Head pic. gotta get used to the forum...


Love it! Welcome all newbies!!!!

[NeenAtlanta]

sorry about the HUGE Fess Head pic. gotta get used to the forum...

No worries Pie Guy - I was just trying to figure out what the photo was.
Fess Head Rules!!

[nolamule]

Greetings all! I have used this forum for years as a great source all things music. I finally broke down and joined.

I live in nola and reside in the 117. I am a new first time father and loving it. I love all types of tunes but have a saying..."if it ain't got soul than you can keep it." Luckily soul isn't hard to find around here.

I am looking forwad to Jazzfest 2012 and am hoping for a return of the Mule this year to the MJT, Gov't Mule that is.

[Orleansnj]

Greetings all! I have used this forum for years as a great source all things music. I finally broke down and joined.

I live in nola and reside in the 117. I am a new first time father and loving it. I love all types of tunes but have a saying..."if it ain't got soul than you can keep it." Luckily soul isn't hard to find around here.

I am looking forwad to Jazzfest 2012 and am hoping for a return of the Mule this year to the MJT, Gov't Mule that is.

WOOT! Welcome to the boards ! I love it when people finally cave in and join... heh heh. And super congrats on the new baby - that is really wonderful.

Hope that there are some great things for you here - and yeah - I really dig Gov't Mule too.

The search button is a great asset we all tend to overlook (myself included) - but there is a particular thread of note that may be of interest to you - it's about Festin' with the baby. Great questions from first timers and lots of great input from veteran festers who bring their kids...
http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/showthread.php?t=15378&highlight=baby+items

[nolamule]

WOOT! Welcome to the boards ! I love it when people finally cave in and join... heh heh. And super congrats on the new baby - that is really wonderful.

Hope that there are some great things for you here - and yeah - I really dig Gov't Mule too.

The search button is a great asset we all tend to overlook (myself included) - but there is a particular thread of note that may be of interest to you - it's about Festin' with the baby. Great questions from first timers and lots of great input from veteran festers who bring their kids...
http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/showthread.php?t=15378&highlight=baby+items

Thanks for the info...the little man did great during Mardi Gras so unless the heat is out of control or it's raining we should be fine.

[Swen]

Welcome, Mule!

[Zydebooty]

Hey Swag. Trying to let Mr. Poo Senior introduce himself and we can't post from his account. Thx. ZB

[NewtonLois]

Finally we'll be there...my first fest (at last!)-my guy's second. His first was '86.
We've jumped in w/ both feet and splurged on two Brass Passes- but we'll only be there 1st weekend and couple of days on either side- just long enough to meet to split the passes...anyone need 2nd week?
Lois & Foster
fjcoop at aol

[ozzie]

Congrats for taking the leap Lois & Foster, you're gonna love it!!!!

There's another thread where folk are looking to split passes so you shouldn't have any trouble doing that....but if you can possibly swing both weekends you won't regret it!

Cheers!

[Swen]

Finally we'll be there...my first fest (at last!)-my guy's second. His first was '86.
We've jumped in w/ both feet and splurged on two Brass Passes- but we'll only be there 1st weekend and couple of days on either side- just long enough to meet to split the passes...anyone need 2nd week?
Lois & Foster
fjcoop at aol

Welcome, Lois. Hey, I grew up in Newton, MA. Small world!

[nealbook]

Longtime lurker, sometime poster. Neal. Attorney from Phoenix. Four crazy kids and a cool wife who has been a few time when I went both weekends because second weekend always is the guys trip..... 2012 will be my 12th Fest.

[MormonMatthew]

Longtime lurker, sometime poster. Neal. Attorney from Phoenix. Four crazy kids and a cool wife who has been a few time when I went both weekends because second weekend always is the guys trip..... 2012 will be my 12th Fest.

Neal, after 5 years of being a Threadhead, you are officially an Old Man around here....;)

Seriously, I have been reading your posts for a long time, and always enjoy your input; Haven't you and you family been occasional Telluride Bluegrass and/or High Sierra people, as well as Jazzfesters?

Have you seen the preliminary line-up for the Telluride Jazz Festival in September? Looks pretty good to me, with funky Meters, Soulive, Jon Cleary, Astral Project All Stars, Soul Rebels....

[nealbook]

I guess you are right. I have been meaning to post on this thread for probably a few years....

I am a High Sierra guy. Sometimes with my two oldest and sometimes whole family (learned last year why RV can partially stand for ruined vacation-6 people in a tight space for most of week was a bit challenging). This year the boys (14 and 12) and I are going back to HSMF. Jazz Fest is my favorite, but HSMF is so intimate and has such a good feel/vibe.

Love Telluride (actually on my way there tomorrow with family for kids' spring break), but haven't made it to bluegrass or blues and brews. My wife has been. We are planning on a group going to bluegrass in '13 for one of my sister in law's 40th. Looking forward to it.

[roywilliams]

Hello all. I've been reading this message board for the past few months getting a whole lot of information. I am looking forward to my second Jazz Fest, and (in a big part thanks to the grids) really getting excited about the shows outside the Fairgrounds.

[NeenAtlanta]

Welcome RoyWilliams! Don't be shy about posting any questions on the threads. We love new Threadheads!!!

[festydave]

Bump

[amusingdeva]

As a newbie, how do I update my profile photo and/or avatar if it is on my hard drive so there is no associated URL to enter?

Thanks!

[swag]

As a newbie, how do I update my profile photo and/or avatar if it is on my hard drive so there is no associated URL to enter?

Thanks!

You need to first upload it to a photo hosting site, then you will have a URL. Many here use photobucket, it's simple and free.

Welcome!

[Amy Winette]

I thought avatars/photos couldn't be uploaded or changed anymore -- has that feature been fixed?

[Delta]

I thought avatars/photos couldn't be uploaded or changed anymore -- has that feature been fixed?

I don't think so Ames. Still stuck with whatever we had/didn't have when the avatar troll struck a year or so ago.

[amusingdeva]

so if I load a photo of myself now, in 20 years I will still have to look the same? Cool!

[Amy Winette]

Pretty much!

But Swag is a moderator now, so maybe he can fix the issue :)

[swag]

Pretty much!

But Swag is a moderator now, so maybe he can fix the issue :)

Beyond my powers, unfortunately.

[Gards]

so if I load a photo of myself now, in 20 years I will still have to look the same? Cool!

Welcome and very good point.

I look half healthy in my photo apart from the pretend herbal cig. So that photo can hang there in there for a while.

Photo was taken on what used to be the old Bryon Bay rail station, so I was taking in the vibe of the area.;)

[Brian O'Canada]

Hey!
I come to this Festy Forum via the Mighty RossVegas, me long lost brutha, who I just met, but we’ve known (of) each other for decades.

I just turned 50, and my mom died. And my only sibling sister died not long ago, and pops not long before that. And Jerry in ’95, and John in ’80, and ol’ Vincent in 1890 — so I’m all alone … and headin home. To New Orleans. ;)

Grew up in Winnipeg — went to same high school as Neil Young — and organized dances called “socials” at the very community club stages that Neil and Burton and Randy all began their musical lives on.

Went to NYU in 1980, lived in SoHo and the Village, and then up near Central Park, for a 27 year Manhattan run. ;)
Caught some good music. :D

Heard about and have longed for JazzFest since early ‘80s, but was never able to make it till this year. Am currently at JazzFest boot camp — listening to all the artists I plan to be experiencing at this homecoming.

I feel like I’ve found my new calling and home and where I’ll be for the next stage of my Song of Life. ;)

Among other things, I’m a writer by trade, including at times for Rolling Stone and Village Voice, and lately have written a lot of live music reviews on RockPeaks.com (http://rockpeaks.com).

I’m really into sharing with others the light of the beautiful things I find in life.

Like I say, I feel like I’m coming home — to be joining all of you at this magical yearly Woodstock at the holy birthplace of music.

With blessings, and gratitude.

[Staxsun]

Welcome Brian O'! Looking forward to meeting you!

[glinda]

Welcome, BrianO! Can't think of a better place to be birthed into your next phase of life than JazzFest! Hope Ross has also properly schooled you on the joys of the days between, patry, etc...

[MaloGator]

Welcome Brian O. Where have you been? You're late!

[Brian O'Canada]

Thanks, eh?!
“Where have you been? You're late!” :)
True dat.
Wish there was a “like” button on these boards!
And speaking of “boards” — is there a reason people spell them “boreds” around here? Is it intentional like Patry or pwned? Or is it just more the devolution of English in Amerika?

[festbabe]

..
Is it intentional like Patry...

Yeah, that.

Welcome :). I never knew 'Location' could be so lengthy. I feel challenged to edit mine into something longer.

[glinda]

Like that location update, Heather!

[Brian O'Canada]

I'd just like to remind newbs, rookies, lurkers, and others unknown and unfamiliar . . .

you can listen to the official (and unofficial) radio station of JazzFest NOW wherever you're a computer at WWOZ.org

It's great!! It takes you to town without leavin your desk. ;)

[Rossvegas]

I'd just like to remind newbs, rookies, lurkers, and others unknown and unfamiliar . . .

you can listen to the official (and unofficial) radio station of JazzFest NOW wherever you're a computer at WWOZ.org

It's great!! It takes you to town without leavin your desk. ;)

Dude, I am so proud of you. I think it's time we moved you up to the gifted rookies class...you've clearly outgrown Fest Intro 101. :>)

[Michelino]

I'd just like to remind newbs, rookies, lurkers, and others unknown and unfamiliar . . .

you can listen to the official (and unofficial) radio station of JazzFest NOW wherever you're a computer at WWOZ.org

It's great!! It takes you to town without leavin your desk. ;)

Their app works great on the smartphone too!

[FunkyMark]

Hey Now!

Y'all seem like a friendly bunch, so I decided to jump in...

My wife an I will be attending our 3rd Fest together this year (she's been to 5 or 6). Our first was '06, a very surreal time to be in NOLA. We also went in '07. Since then, an aside from a few getaway weekends, we've been to Voodoo 4x. We're also a big fan of mini-JazzFest North AKA Crawfish Fest, this year will be our 3rd in a row.

We love NOLA, the people, the music, the history, the food - and we're counting down the days until we hit Snug Harbor for a Monsoon and some fried chicken! We're rolling into the city with our RV on 4/23 and staying until 5/10. So psyched to be a temporary resident and soak up every last bit of everything this year

We've rubbed elbows (and drank some Hurricanes) with a few heads at CFF - I was the obsessed Bruins fan that brought my Directv and my flat panel with me last year. And if you're out there Juls, please say hello.

Hoping to make some new friends this year!

- FunkyMark

[MaloGator]

Hey Now!

Y'all seem like a friendly bunch, so I decided to jump in...

My wife an I will be attending our 3rd Fest together this year (she's been to 5 or 6). Our first was '06, a very surreal time to be in NOLA. We also went in '07. Since then, an aside from a few getaway weekends, we've been to Voodoo 4x. We're also a big fan of mini-JazzFest North AKA Crawfish Fest, this year will be our 3rd in a row.

We love NOLA, the people, the music, the history, the food - and we're counting down the days until we hit Snug Harbor for a Monsoon and some fried chicken! We're rolling into the city with our RV on 4/23 and staying until 5/10. So psyched to be a temporary resident and soak up every last bit of everything this year

We've rubbed elbows (and drank some Hurricanes) with a few heads at CFF - I was the obsessed Bruins fan that brought my Directv and my flat panel with me last year. And if you're out there Juls, please say hello.

Hoping to make some new friends this year!

- FunkyMark

Hey Mark!

Nice to see you here. I was a most grateful TH that you brought your TV to CFF for the Bs game (even though that game didn't go our way). This is indeed a great group of people, and you got a big taste of that TH vibe at CFF.

If you haven't already, consider the TH Patry on the Tuesday 'tween, and you'll get the full indoctrination! Great time, with great people, music and food. And that's a "day off"...


http://thrfoundation.com/events-2011/patry-2012/

See you in a month!

[NeenAtlanta]

Welcome to all of the new Threadheads! We're so happy you're here. Don't hesitate to jump into threads and ask questions - we love to share our knowledge of our beloved NOLA.

If you want to meet us in person - there are lots of places:

Mornings before jazzfest - stop by Liuzza's to wave at the webcam, drink their infamous bloody mary's and say hi to Threadheads who often gather there before the gates open.

At fest - come by the back of Ms Lena's Zulu Diamondcutters Beer tent for the 1:45 pm daily meetups. You'll find Threadheads back there at all times of the day as well.

Be sure to buy all of your beverages at Ms. Lena's - the booth is staffed by Threadheads for most of the day. Say hello!

If you are in town for the first Thursday, come to the City Park Botanical Gardens for the free Threadhead Thursday concert. Lots and lots of threadheads hanging in the back saying hello after our long absence.

For the Monday of Daze Between, come out to the Nine Lives show at CAC. This was a Threadhead project and is near and dear to our hearts.

And saving the best for last - if you are in town on Tuesday of the Daze Between, you gotta get yourselves over to the Threadhead Patry. 10 hours of food, drinks, music and threadhead love!

Be sure to check out the following websites as well:

The Threadhead page for all things Threadhead, including links to Threadhead Records, etc:
http://www.threadheads.org/

The Jazzfest Grids - for figuring out what night shows you want to see:
http://www.jazzfestgrids.com/

Swagland - everything you ever wanted to know about Fest and more!
http://jazzfest.swagland.com/generalinfo.html

[swag]

At fest - come by the back of Ms Lena's Zulu Diamondcutters Beer tent for the 1:45 pm daily meetups. You'll find Threadheads back there at all times of the day as well.



This is the beverage tent facing the Jazz and Heritage Stage, near the center of the Fairgrounds.

[VWGal]

Hey!
I come to this Festy Forum via the Mighty RossVegas, me long lost brutha, who I just met, but we’ve known (of) each other for decades.

I just turned 50, and my mom died. And my only sibling sister died not long ago, and pops not long before that. And Jerry in ’95, and John in ’80, and ol’ Vincent in 1890 — so I’m all alone … and headin home. To New Orleans. ;)

Grew up in Winnipeg — went to same high school as Neil Young — and organized dances called “socials” at the very community club stages that Neil and Burton and Randy all began their musical lives on.

Hi Brian! Your ears may have been burning a couple weeks back as the mighty Rossvegas and I were talking about your coming visit to the Holyland. You have indeed passed Jazzfest 101 and who knows where you'll wind up.

I grew up in Souris Manitoba -- your mom is from Brandon, right? Small small world. While we didn't know each other in our Manitoba youth, Ross and I can recall some of the same shows and one of a kind venues in Winnipeg from the 70s/80s. Don't know what it is, but organizing "socials" seems to be in all our bloodstreams. Sock hops with booze. Way too much fun!

Glad you're here on the bored, and hope to make your acquaintance while you are here in New Orleans.

[Fr Sarducci is real]

Hi, I am actually a protestant minister and like to bless the festival through these boards. I am 4-5 years old when expressed in base 16 numbers. I went to my first festival in 1986 and have gone many times since then but not every year. I have lived in New Orleans since November 2010. I may not be present for more than a day or two this year because I have some serious health issues. I will visit the boards from time to time and bless all of you and appreciate the joys of music. May you all travel safely to the Big Easy!

[funkkjunkie]

Welcome back, Father Sarducci!

[stlbarb]

wow,this thread is so big now, i couldnt open it in hybrid mode.

Hi ya Pops! nice to hear from you.

since i havent posted on this thread in years.....
Hi, my name is Barb, and i'm a festaholic
but i have been containing my addiction in recent years.
i even missed jazzfest in 2011 (due to w@rk), first time since 1990.
i'm pro-olive, pro-bacon & pro-chair.
i dont think the sarcasm icon is necessary. its like a sitcom laugh track.
i'm not sure how long i've been a threadhead, but i date back to the pet de kat purple boards.
i've been to the New Orleans area 32+ times.
enough about me....how you doing?

[rosetree]

Welcome to all of the new Threadheads! We're so happy you're here. Don't hesitate to jump into threads and ask questions - we love to share our knowledge of our beloved NOLA.

If you want to meet us in person - there are lots of places:

Mornings before jazzfest - stop by Liuzza's to wave at the webcam, drink their infamous bloody mary's and say hi to Threadheads who often gather there before the gates open.

At fest - come by the back of Ms Lena's Zulu Diamondcutters Beer tent for the 1:45 pm daily meetups. You'll find Threadheads back there at all times of the day as well.

Be sure to buy all of your beverages at Ms. Lena's - the booth is staffed by Threadheads for most of the day. Say hello!

If you are in town for the first Thursday, come to the City Park Botanical Gardens for the free Threadhead Thursday concert. Lots and lots of threadheads hanging in the back saying hello after our long absence.

For the Monday of Daze Between, come out to the Nine Lives show at CAC. This was a Threadhead project and is near and dear to our hearts.

And saving the best for last - if you are in town on Tuesday of the Daze Between, you gotta get yourselves over to the Threadhead Patry. 10 hours of food, drinks, music and threadhead love!

Be sure to check out the following websites as well:

The Threadhead page for all things Threadhead, including links to Threadhead Records, etc:
http://www.threadheads.org/

The Jazzfest Grids - for figuring out what night shows you want to see:
http://www.jazzfestgrids.com/

Swagland - everything you ever wanted to know about Fest and more!
http://jazzfest.swagland.com/generalinfo.html

As for the daze in between, Wednesday is RosetreeFest. It is a great way to meet Threadheads in a laid back surrounding. All newbies are welcome! :D
Look for the thread for details.....

[linza22]

Welcome all! Can't wait to meet y'all. Swag and I will be flying the 'peas in a pod' flag where ever we go....hopefully he can post a picture...it takes me too long to figure it out! Come by the Peas and say hello....

[NeenAtlanta]

Hi, I am actually a protestant minister and like to bless the festival through these boards. I am 4-5 years old when expressed in base 16 numbers. I went to my first festival in 1986 and have gone many times since then but not every year. I have lived in New Orleans since November 2010. I may not be present for more than a day or two this year because I have some serious health issues. I will visit the boards from time to time and bless all of you and appreciate the joys of music. May you all travel safely to the Big Easy!

Hello Padre' - good to see you still blessing us all!

[NeenAtlanta]

As for the daze in between, Wednesday is RosetreeFest. It is a great way to meet Threadheads in a laid back surrounding. All newbies are welcome! :D
Look for the thread for details.....

aw jeeze - how could I forget to add Rosetree Fest! Sorry about that Rosie!

[rosetree]

aw jeeze - how could I forget to add Rosetree Fest! Sorry about that Rosie!

All is forgiven.....it's nothing a hug won't fix ;)

[NeenAtlanta]

All is forgiven.....it's nothing a hug won't fix ;)

See you at your booth first weekend!

[Brian O'Canada]

I dunno what thread this should go in, but I just wanna say I am teary-eyed to have found this buncha ears (you guys) to stand and dance in. This is the best group conversation about music I have yet found on the internet.

God-bless, human-bless, Spirit-bless, anywhichway — I feel Blessed.

And I thank you ears and voices in this choir.

[Swen]

I dunno what thread this should go in, but I just wanna say I am teary-eyed to have found this buncha ears (you guys) to stand and dance in. This is the best group conversation about music I have yet found on the internet.

God-bless, human-bless, Spirit-bless, anywhichway — I feel Blessed.

And I thank you ears and voices in this choir.

I know how you feel, Brian... that was me at this time last year. Welcome to the bored!

[funkkjunkie]

Wahoooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Isn't it grand! I love my Threadheads! Welcome, BOC!

[Tye 1on]

What a great site! Big thanks to the mods/admins for their work, and for everybody's contributions! Heading to the first weekend for my first ever experience there! Been to New Orleans once 15 years ago, looking forward to a fresh look.

Quick board question: are pm's disabled for all, or only junior members? I'm an admin on a board with over 90,000 members, so understand how these decisions are made...

Can't wait til the 26th!!!

[swag]

Private messages have never been enabled for anyone.

[Tye 1on]

Good to know, thanks Swag! Server capacity?

It's snowing again! grrrrrrr....

[Delta]

Good to know, thanks Swag! Server capacity?

It's snowing again! grrrrrrr....

Snow. I think I heard someone talking about that one time.

It hit 83 here today.

[linza22]

yeah...i just up from a lovely nap with the windows open!

[Carolina Beadhead]

yeah...i just up from a lovely nap with the windows open!

Nice idea... but now you'll have to dust. Achooo!

[swag]

Good to know, thanks Swag! Server capacity?



Not my department.

[swag]

Welcome all! Can't wait to meet y'all. Swag and I will be flying the 'peas in a pod' flag where ever we go....hopefully he can post a picture...it takes me too long to figure it out! Come by the Peas and say hello....

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w47/jazzfestswag/fqf2010_fri_053.jpg

[monkal]

I am Michael in Virginia. Grew up in south Mis'sipi, enjoyed many days & nights in NOLA in pre-JF times. Married to Dena, a Texas gal, we honeymooned in the Quarter in 1967. These days we get lots of sr. discounts.

This will be our 4th Fest but the first in a long time. The threads are new to me, and they and the forums have been a big help. There is much to appreciate about this threadhead community. See you at the 2nd weekend.

[Phatpapa]

Welcome, Michael and Tye1on!

Glad to have you here and I know you'll gain a ton of valuable information. If you get a chance, stop by one of the meetups at Ms Lena's and say hey. Also nice to have a fellow Virginian on bored. Where in VA are ya? I grew up in the Shenandoah Valley.

Tye1: Where y'at where it's snowing? Had a beautiful motorcycle ride myself today.

[Phatpapa]

Snow. I think I heard someone talking about that one time.

:D

[monkal]

Phatpapa - Thanks for the invitation, it sounds like the thing to do. I am on the eastern side of the Blue Ridge an hour south of Charlottesville. From the nearest peak I can look over into the Shenandoah, a lovely sight.

[linza22]

What a great site! Big thanks to the mods/admins for their work, and for everybody's contributions! Heading to the first weekend for my first ever experience there! Been to New Orleans once 15 years ago, looking forward to a fresh look.

Quick board question: are pm's disabled for all, or only junior members? I'm an admin on a board with over 90,000 members, so understand how these decisions are made...

Can't wait til the 26th!!!

Welcome Tye 1on!

[linza22]

Nice idea... but now you'll have to dust. Achooo!

huni, i snort so much flonase, this weather is not bothering me. That that big fluffy BOAT of a cat, that's somethin' different.

[linza22]

I am Michael in Virginia. Grew up in south Mis'sipi, enjoyed many days & nights in NOLA in pre-JF times. Married to Dena, a Texas gal, we honeymooned in the Quarter in 1967. These days we get lots of sr. discounts.

This will be our 4th Fest but the first in a long time. The threads are new to me, and they and the forums have been a big help. There is much to appreciate about this threadhead community. See you at the 2nd weekend.

MONKAL! I love you already because of your name! Some of us are quite fond of Monkey on the bored, and when slurged, it gets turned into MONKAL....welcome!

[linza22]

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w47/jazzfestswag/fqf2010_fri_053.jpg


Now the Peas....I'm the Top Pea, Swag is in the Middle, and Katy is on the bottom. when she has to work during fest, and can't attend a day, we hide her...cause she really isn't there.....

[sophisticated sissy]

Greetings everybody! I'm not only new to this board, but also new to Jazz Fest and this will be my first trip to New Orleans even though I've been thinking about it for years.

Hi, amusingDeva! And welcome! :)

I extend a warm welcome to all of the N:cool: :cool:BS!

Can't believe we are mere weeks from Jazz Fest!

[Amy Winette]

Welcome, Michael and Tye1on!

Glad to have you here and I know you'll gain a ton of valuable information. If you get a chance, stop by one of the meetups at Ms Lena's and say hey. Also nice to have a fellow Virginian on bored. Where in VA are ya? I grew up in the Shenandoah Valley.

Tye1: Where y'at where it's snowing? Had a beautiful motorcycle ride myself today.

Hey Papa, turns out Tye lives one subdivision up from us in Victor, Idaho. Small world :)

[Tye 1on]

Hey Papa, turns out Tye lives one subdivision up from us in Victor, Idaho. Small world :)

Small indeed! :)

And Papa, people do already have their bikes out around here, but are pretty bundled up! [Amy-passed one yesterday at 6pm as i was coming back over the Pass! :yikes:]

[Amy Winette]

Yikes indeed, a little early for bikes on the pass! Did it snow here this weekend? We were in Bozeman and it snowed quite a bit yesterday.

[Tye 1on]

Yikes indeed, a little early for bikes on the pass! Did it snow here this weekend? We were in Bozeman and it snowed quite a bit yesterday.

Just late Sunday night. Monday morning was a full-on ice rink from Victor to Wilson! I'm ready for golf! :)

[Phatpapa]

Phatpapa - Thanks for the invitation, it sounds like the thing to do. I am on the eastern side of the Blue Ridge an hour south of Charlottesville. From the nearest peak I can look over into the Shenandoah, a lovely sight.

You're more than welcome! I grew up in Harrisonburg. Went to Bridgewater College.
Hope to meet ya soon!

[Phatpapa]

Hey Papa, turns out Tye lives one subdivision up from us in Victor, Idaho. Small world :)
Cool beans!
Small indeed! :)

And Papa, people do already have their bikes out around here, but are pretty bundled up! [Amy-passed one yesterday at 6pm as i was coming back over the Pass! :yikes:]
Cool beans x 2!!

[Amy Winette]

Just late Sunday night. Monday morning was a full-on ice rink from Victor to Wilson! I'm ready for golf! :)

Jeff says the flags are in on the putting greens over at Teton Springs . . .

[Montana]

Who used to be a part of this scene. I love you my friends.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Who used to be a part of this scene. I love you my friends.

Montana!!! Where have you been?? Festing this year?

[Montana]

Montana!!! Where have you been?? Festing this year?

I my dear have been MIA. I am going to be in the Dominican Republic this year during Jazzfest. my daughter Carson is living there. We are headed home April 30 through NYC. I hope to get the Fest back on my radar!

[Carolina Beadhead]

I my dear have been MIA. I am going to be in the Dominican Republic this year during Jazzfest. my daughter Carson is living there. We are headed home April 30 through NYC. I hope to get the Fest back on my radar!

Please do. You have been missed. :)

[Montana]

Please do. You have been missed. :)

Yes some day soon! Did you ever meet Carson?

[Amy Winette]

Please do. You have been missed. :)

You have indeed. Hope to see you back at Fest someday soon! (Or somewhere in the Rockies, are you still up North?)

[jojosribshack]

jojo here! Went to the fest in 2003 and 2007.. I'm trying to go back this year, but not so sure it's going to work out. I didn't think I could go because of work constraints, but now I have time off... however, it's probably too late to try to plan or book anything. Hotels are all full.

Does anyone know of any other options? Room for rent maybe? I'm just looking at different options... craigslist, calling friends, etc. If I can work something out, I'd love to go. If not, I'll have to pass this year. So if anyone knows of anything available near the fest, hit me up. Thanks.

[NeenAtlanta]

Who used to be a part of this scene. I love you my friends.

Montana! Wow, a blast from the past. So good to see you back here on the bored with us!!

[Carolina Beadhead]

jojo here! Went to the fest in 2003 and 2007.. I'm trying to go back this year, but not so sure it's going to work out. I didn't think I could go because of work constraints, but now I have time off... however, it's probably too late to try to plan or book anything. Hotels are all full.

Does anyone know of any other options? Room for rent maybe? I'm just looking at different options... craigslist, calling friends, etc. If I can work something out, I'd love to go. If not, I'll have to pass this year. So if anyone knows of anything available near the fest, hit me up. Thanks.

Welcome, Jojo! Keep an eye on the bored. If anything on Priceline shakes loose, someone will post here. You might also subscribe to Swag's blog. He'll alert you of anything he hears, too.

http://swag.livejournal.com/

[Terry]

jojo here! Went to the fest in 2003 and 2007.. I'm trying to go back this year, but not so sure it's going to work out. I didn't think I could go because of work constraints, but now I have time off... however, it's probably too late to try to plan or book anything. Hotels are all full.

Does anyone know of any other options? Room for rent maybe? I'm just looking at different options... craigslist, calling friends, etc. If I can work something out, I'd love to go. If not, I'll have to pass this year. So if anyone knows of anything available near the fest, hit me up. Thanks.
Hotel availability always opens up as we get closer to the opening of Fest.
The trick is to jump on openings on Priceline biddiing, Hotwire etc as soon as they become available because the good deals go very fast.So you need to check sites on a daily basis.
Good luck

[Terry]

My real name and board name is Terry and this will be my 15th consecutive Fest except for a couple of years that I was in Peru at Machu Picchu.
I am a very young 81, going on 60, dance like 35.

Read years ago on Forum of one threadhead who starts eating his dinner on blanket at home to get him in the mood for Fest. So I started wearing my beads about a week ago to get me in the mood. Started of with two, increased to three with first hotel score, 3 1/2 star hotel in quarter for $67 for my last night 4/30, and increased again when scored 4 star hotel downtown for my first night 4/25. Last set of beads will go on when I score 2 rooms for myself and friend for 4/26-4/29.I am very hopeful that that will happen but we have a back up hotel just in case.

[jojosribshack]

Hotel availability always opens up as we get closer to the opening of Fest.
The trick is to jump on openings on Priceline biddiing, Hotwire etc as soon as they become available because the good deals go very fast.So you need to check sites on a daily basis.
Good luck

Okay... I've never used the priceline bidding. I have no clue what to offer as a bid. Any suggestions? I don't know what price is fair. lol. I don't want to overbid and then realize i coud have gotten it cheaper. hmmmm..

[Phatpapa]

My real name and board name is Terry and this will be my 15th consecutive Fest except for a couple of years that I was in Peru at Machu Picchu.
I am a very young 81, going on 60, dance like 35.

Read years ago on Forum of one threadhead who starts eating his dinner on blanket at home to get him in the mood for Fest. So I started wearing my beads about a week ago to get me in the mood. Started of with two, increased to three with first hotel score, 3 1/2 star hotel in quarter for $67 for my last night 4/30, and increased again when scored 4 star hotel downtown for my first night 4/25. Last set of beads will go on when I score 2 rooms for myself and friend for 4/26-4/29.I am very hopeful that that will happen but we have a back up hotel just in case.

Welcome, Terry!

You sound like you'll fit in just fine here on the bored. Hell, you might be able to dance circles around some of us!! Please stop in for one of the meetups at Ms Lena's cuz I can't wait to meet a fellow JF lover such as yourself.

[rosetree]

Okay... I've never used the priceline bidding. I have no clue what to offer as a bid. Any suggestions? I don't know what price is fair. lol. I don't want to overbid and then realize i coud have gotten it cheaper. hmmmm..

jojo, go to swag's page on bidding. It is very informative (and if you use any of the bidding sites, you can thank swag by going through his site to book) ;)

http://jazzfest.swagland.com/bidding.html

[funkkjunkie]

Jojo, go to swag's jazzfest site to read some stuff about bidding: http://jazzfest.swagland.com/bidding.html

[rosetree]

Jojo, go to swag's jazzfest site to read some stuff about bidding: http://jazzfest.swagland.com/bidding.html

Didn't I say it right?:confused: ;)

[Terry]

Welcome, Terry!

You sound like you'll fit in just fine here on the bored. Hell, you might be able to dance circles around some of us!! Please stop in for one of the meetups at Ms Lena's cuz I can't wait to meet a fellow JF lover such as yourself.

Thanks, I will behind Ms.Lena's.

[Big Rubs]

Hey all. Rubs here.

Never been to New Orleans. Actually pretty amazing that I haven't. Several friends have bets down that I will never return to NJ after this trip. Going solo, so thats entirely possible. Im on a pilgrimage to the Mecca of funk.

The grids are absolutely insane, btw. So stoked. Bought air and hotel 9 mos ago but have no tix to the fest yet. First weekend for me, so if anyone wants to split one of those passes with me, I'm down. Drop me a line. BigRubs@live.com

-Rubs

[jojosribshack]

jojo, go to swag's page on bidding. It is very informative (and if you use any of the bidding sites, you can thank swag by going through his site to book) ;)

http://jazzfest.swagland.com/bidding.html

Thanks guys (and gal)! I've been to Swag's page and read all the information there. And I will be sure to use his link if I buy anything so that he can afford beer at the fest! Thanks again for the help folks. Now wish me luck!

--jojo

[TimmyB707]

Please allow me to introduce myself,
My name is Tim and I'm heading down with my wife Danielle to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for the first time this year.
We are from Burlington, Ontario and for the last decade I have been going to bonnaroo every year, minus 2006, including the last four years with Danielle.
We decided that we would start to go to different festivals, instead of continually going to bonnaroo each and every year. The first festival we choose to attend after bonnaroo was New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The decision is for many reasons, including our love of the music of New Orleans and the food as well for the fact that we have never travelled to the Big Easy.
See you all soon! Peace, Tim

[Staxsun]

Please allow me to introduce myself,
My name is Tim and I'm heading down with my wife Danielle to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for the first time this year.
We are from Burlington, Ontario and for the last decade I have been going to bonnaroo every year, minus 2006, including the last four years with Danielle.
We decided that we would start to go to different festivals, instead of continually going to bonnaroo each and every year. The first festival we choose to attend after bonnaroo was New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The decision is for many reasons, including our love of the music of New Orleans and the food as well for the fact that we have never travelled to the Big Easy.
See you all soon! Peace, Tim

You are really going to enjoy it! Welcome!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Welcome, TimmyB!! I wouldn't be surprised if you & Danielle get stuck on Jazzfest for the next decade ;) :)

[Swen]

Welcome Timmie B. You'll have a blast, and JazzFest will spoil you for other festivals!

[eat_mo_crawfish]

Welcome, ya'll! Don't be shy at the meet-ups, it's a blast to put a name to a face.

And then try to remember it the next day when you introduce yourself to the same person again.

Not that I've ever done that.

[saturn]

Please allow me to introduce myself,
My name is Tim and I'm heading down with my wife Danielle to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for the first time this year.
We are from Burlington, Ontario and for the last decade I have been going to bonnaroo every year, minus 2006, including the last four years with Danielle.
We decided that we would start to go to different festivals, instead of continually going to bonnaroo each and every year. The first festival we choose to attend after bonnaroo was New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The decision is for many reasons, including our love of the music of New Orleans and the food as well for the fact that we have never travelled to the Big Easy.
See you all soon! Peace, Tim

Welcome. Always great to see another Canajun on the bored!

[t.o..fester]

Please allow me to introduce myself,
My name is Tim and I'm heading down with my wife Danielle to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for the first time this year.
We are from Burlington, Ontario and for the last decade I have been going to bonnaroo every year, minus 2006, including the last four years with Danielle.
We decided that we would start to go to different festivals, instead of continually going to bonnaroo each and every year. The first festival we choose to attend after bonnaroo was New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The decision is for many reasons, including our love of the music of New Orleans and the food as well for the fact that we have never travelled to the Big Easy.
See you all soon! Peace, Tim

Welcome Tim and Danielle! I can't be in NOLA this year, but will next for sure. Maybe see you then!

[tibbitstl]

Welcome, ya'll! Don't be shy at the meet-ups, it's a blast to put a name to a face.

And then try to remember it the next day when you introduce yourself to the same person again.

Not that I've ever done that.

We're a couple of San Luis Obispo, CA Fest lovers. This will be our third JazzFest and we can't wait. Second weekend this time. Tim loves Florence so he'll be at Gentilly and I'm interested in Esperalda after seeing her perform on the Oscars. We also love to discover musicians we haven't heard before. So any suggestions for the weekend would be great. We're pretty much open to any and all types as long as they're the real deal...which I guess you have to be to play at Jazzfest, right? I'll attach a picture if I can figure out how. Thanks. Can't wait.

[festivalgirl]

We're a couple of San Luis Obispo, CA Fest lovers. This will be our third JazzFest and we can't wait. Second weekend this time. Tim loves Florence so he'll be at Gentilly and I'm interested in Esperalda after seeing her perform on the Oscars. We also love to discover musicians we haven't heard before. So any suggestions for the weekend would be great. We're pretty much open to any and all types as long as they're the real deal...which I guess you have to be to play at Jazzfest, right? I'll attach a picture if I can figure out how. Thanks. Can't wait.

Hi. We are up in your neck of the woods all of the time - Paso winos (live in LaLa Land). :) Have been known to have a drink or two at the Madonna Inn.

Can't do avatars at the moment but you can post a picture in a post. The picture needs to be somewhere like Photobucket. Copy the direct link (the url), click on the postcard icon above http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/images/editor/insertimage.gif and past the url, OK and the picture will be in your post.

I've been on the schedule page sampling a lot of the acts I don't know. Lots of good discussion at Liuzzas in the morning before fest. Sometimes just walking and ducking into a tent/stage that sounds good is the best way to go. I've taken band advice from total strangers ... works out sometimes. ;)

[Brian O'Canada]

For newbs, or Festival Virgins, like myself, I found this YouTube most helpful — it's a wandering audience camera as someone visits Acura, maybe Economy Hall?, Fais Do Do and the Jazz tent ... you get a good audience view of what the map will look like when you walk in it ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13fHb65zh9o

[funkkjunkie]

Cool video, boc. I think that's blues as economy hall is a smaller tent.

[tibbitstl]

For newbs, or Festival Virgins, like myself, I found this YouTube most helpful — it's a wandering audience camera as someone visits Acura, maybe Economy Hall?, Fais Do Do and the Jazz tent ... you get a good audience view of what the map will look like when you walk in it ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13fHb65zh9o

Thank you, Brian O'Canada. You just gave me a big dose of, "Oh Boy, can't wait." Cheers

[sharon_loves_fats]

We're a couple of San Luis Obispo, CA Fest lovers. This will be our third JazzFest and we can't wait. Second weekend this time. Tim loves Florence so he'll be at Gentilly and I'm interested in Esperalda after seeing her perform on the Oscars. We also love to discover musicians we haven't heard before. So any suggestions for the weekend would be great. We're pretty much open to any and all types as long as they're the real deal...which I guess you have to be to play at Jazzfest, right? I'll attach a picture if I can figure out how. Thanks. Can't wait.

Welcome aboard, tibbitstl!!

[mightyradgumbo]

Welcome to all the virgins on the bored! Hope you all have a blast if you have not been to the holy ground.

[jazzynyc]

Hey all, Jen here. I'm from NYC. Will be staying at Parc St. Charles. This is my first time going to Jazzfest! I'm so freakin pumped. Here's what I have so far on the itinerary. Suggestions are welcome :)

Friday:
Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes
Eric Lindell
Dinner at Jacques-Imo's Cafe
George Porter Jr. @ Temple

Saturday:
Brunch at Surrey's Cafe
Jon Cleary
Cee Lo Green
Tom Petty
Leftover Salmon and 7 Walkers @ Howlin Wolf

Sunday:
Trombone Shorty
Papa Grows Funk
The Boss

Second Weekend pending.

[linza22]

Welcome everybody. counting down the days!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Welcome, Jazzy! If you'd like to meet some Threadheads, meetups are behind Ms. Lena's beer tent (the one across from the Jazz & Heritage Stage) every day at 1:45. Stop by and introduce yourself! See you at Leftover Salmon/7 Walkers!!

[jazzynyc]

Awesome! I will definitely see you guys there!

[bristvol]

First Jazzfest. And first trip back to NO in 12 years. Coming in first weekend Sunday, the 29th and leaving Monday May 7th. Solo first few days, then friends coming down. So ready. So need this trip.

[Swen]

Welcome bristvol, jazzynyc and tibbitstl! You're gonna have a blast!!!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Big Texas Welcome to All of the new Threadheads!!!!

Soon

[sharon_loves_fats]

First Jazzfest. And first trip back to NO in 12 years. Coming in first weekend Sunday, the 29th and leaving Monday May 7th. Solo first few days, then friends coming down. So ready. So need this trip.

Welcome, bristvol! You are gonna love it!!

[Big Rubs]

Helluva list you got there, Jazzynyc. I've got a bunch of those on my to-do as well. Heading out of Newark on Thurs. Hootie hooooo!

[BigWayne]

1st JazzFest and 1st trip to NOLA. We are four geezer couples who love to funk it up. Our storm will arrive Wednesday next for nine days of everything NOLA can throw at us. So bring on dafunk! Great site here, makes a guy feel right at home.
PEACE!
Big Wayne
so much music so little time
MUST PACE MYSELF, must pace myself,must pace myself,must pace myself......

[funkkjunkie]

Welcome Big Wayne! YYR! Funk is where it's at!

[ibjamn]

Welcome to all the new Threadheads! I hope y'all will come to some (all?) of the meet ups behind the Zulu Diamondcutter's beer tent. Don't be shy, we all met that way.:) walk up to anyone & introduce yourself and within 10 minutes you will know everyone. You will be amazed at how often you will "see" your new friends all over the fairgrounds.

[Staxsun]

1st JazzFest and 1st trip to NOLA. We are four geezer couples who love to funk it up. Our storm will arrive Wednesday next for nine days of everything NOLA can throw at us. So bring on dafunk! Great site here, makes a guy feel right at home.
PEACE!
Big Wayne
so much music so little time
MUST PACE MYSELF, must pace myself,must pace myself,must pace myself......

A lot of us are considered geezers these days. Hope to meet you at Fest!!!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Welcome aboard, Big Wayne!

[piscesgirl]

Welcome, everyone!

[RamseyP1]

I'm back on this board after a couple years absence -- I'm looking forward to my 10th fest in 17 years. I currently live on Maryland's Eastern Shore and can't wait to get back down this year -- I do need some help from this community - I am looking for three tix to the KARL DENSON "STICKY FINGERS" show at HOB on Thursday 5/3 -- Any help is greatly appreciated! FestOn....

[Swen]

Can't help you with Sticky Fingers tix, Ramsey, but welcome aboard!

[Fr Sarducci is real]

Hi,
I first went to a Jazzfest in 1986 and many years after that. I have probably been at 10 different Jazzfests. About a year and a half ago my wife's employer moved us to New Orleans so I get a daily glimpse at this wonderful place and also get to duck the bullets from incidents within blocks of our digs atop a new apartment building on Tulane Avenue. I have been a volunteer at Jazzfest, at the New Orleans Jazz Historical National Park, and a guide in Amtrak's Trails and Rails program. Ok, in fact I am a clergy person as well as a retired federal worker. I am married and am older than most folks on here - 69. Recently I have had some really serious health problems involving the big C as well as some reactions which have messed with my heart. So you won't see me much at Jazzfest - maybe only the opening day being wheeled around by my wonderful wife Marty in my racing wheel chair. Hey have a great Jazzfest! Oh, one more thing - I lived much of my adult life in Buffalo, NY and am happy that I am not there and haven't shoveled snow since 2007.

[AdamGoodLove]

Hey Jazzy!

This is going to be my second Jazzfest. You are in for a treat.

Your itinerary looks good. If I may make some suggestions:

Saturday
Los Lobos - Republic
followed by
Rebirth - Republic

Thursday
EOTO w/ special guests Kraddy
and Wyllys & the NY Hustler Ensemble feat. Jen Hartswick & Natalie Cressman of Trey Anastasio Band - Republic

Your choices look stellar, but my favorite thing about Jazzfest is 1) new amazing music I have never seen before and 2) classic awesome favorites.

[jazzynyc]

Yeah I'm definitely going to consider the EOTO show, mainly because Jen Hartswick and Natalie Cressman will be performing withe them as well.

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

Big Welcome to all of the new Threadheads!!!!!
soooooon

[eat_mo_crawfish]

And another big welcome to all the new folks. You're gonna have a blast.

I'm celebrating my 30th consecutive Fest this year.

[askwines]

Good afternoon,
Alan from B'more, (askwines refers to occupation- I sell wine for an importer)

My first Jazzfest- 2nd weekend heading down next Wednesday, and very psyched! my guide is Runaround Al, we've been seeing music together for a few years in and around B'more and I finally got my ass in gear to come down to fest.
hope to meet some of you around fest and late nights.

[rosetree]

A BIG welcome to all of our newbies!!!!
The time has come, remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint....see y'all around the fairgrounds or around town!
Have a wonderful time!

[NeenAtlanta]

Here's hoping that all of you new Threadheads come back here to the bored to tell us how much fun you had at Fest!

[monkal]

Here's hoping that all of you new Threadheads come back here to the bored to tell us how much fun you had at Fest!

As a newby to the threads but hardly new otherwise. . . for me it all comes down to "the kind of music that you feel in your monkeybone" (originally written about Fess). This is the epicenter of monkeybone music so where else would you want to be?

Thanks to all the Threadheads, Ms. Lena's Brigade and especially the kindness of strangers - it was a joyful return to NOLA for my wife and me after a long absence.

[funkkjunkie]

Yay! Welcome, monkal!