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chrisjoseph
02-06-2007, 03:36 PM
With Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Galactic, Rebirth Brass Band, Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, The New Orleans Social club (with Henry Butler, George Porter Jr, Leo Nocentelli, Ivan Neville and Raymond Weber), Donald Harrison and The TIP interns, + many more
freebo
02-06-2007, 03:41 PM
Last year's IAC was a BIG Jazz Fest highlight for me.
The Tip's Interns were amazing. Looks like this year is shaping up to be great as well.
Did they announce who will be inducted into the Tip's Walk of Fame?
pokerchick66
02-06-2007, 03:53 PM
With Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Galactic, Rebirth Brass Band, Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, The New Orleans Social club (with Henry Butler, George Porter Jr, Leo Nocentelli, Ivan Neville and Raymond Weber), Donald Harrison and The TIP interns, + many more
So WHEN AND WHERE?
chrisjoseph
02-06-2007, 04:00 PM
At Tip's. April 30. 6 PM
pokerchick66
02-06-2007, 04:03 PM
At Tip's. April 30. 6 PM
Chit, chit, chit! :(
I posted this on another thread (when it was hijacked). I'll copy it over here.
Last year's IAC:
Soul Project
Little Freddie King
Shannon McNally
Bonerama w/ Leo Nocentelli
Galactic
Donald Harrison and The T.I.P. Interns
Voice of the Wetlands
Troy Andrews and Orleans Ave.
Original Uptown All Stars
Rebirth Brass Band
Walter Wolfman Washington and The Roadmasters
Also, playing outside:
The Max
Stooges Brass Band
Hot 8
Sould Rebels
Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony:
Donald Harrison, Jr.
Joseph Monk Boudreaux and Bo Dollis
Goose
02-06-2007, 04:09 PM
How late does IAC usually go 'til? Our plane gets in that evening so by the time we dump our stuff off at the hotel we probably won't be able to get to Tip's until around 9-ish. Thanks! Cindy
Headless Hornman
02-06-2007, 05:08 PM
Last year's IAC was a BIG Jazz Fest highlight for me.
The Tip's Interns were amazing. Looks like this year is shaping up to be great as well.
Did they announce who will be inducted into the Tip's Walk of Fame?
Hey Freebo! IAC was a fest highlight for me too.
Am I going to see you and D at Bonerama Sunday?
Headless Hornman
02-06-2007, 05:16 PM
How late does IAC usually go 'til? Our plane gets in that evening so by the time we dump our stuff off at the hotel we probably won't be able to get to Tip's until around 9-ish. Thanks! Cindy
Should just be heating up. Jada's list above looks to be in order of appearance as I remember it (but there's room for error in my recollection). We got there 9ish and Bonerama was just going on. I think the outside bands are early; I can't remember seeing any music outside but caught the walk of fame ceremony. Had a belly full of great music that night; was worn out by the time Rebirth was going on (far side of 1am?).
MzJoey
02-06-2007, 05:59 PM
Consider the phenomena of "Southern Time"....schedules are ...um....flexible in NOLA...
Hey Hornman....more lil rubber chickens please!
Goose
02-06-2007, 06:12 PM
Perfect! Thanks HH and Joey! :)
PaulC
02-06-2007, 06:19 PM
Incredible lineup,..... again....
chrisjoseph
02-06-2007, 06:29 PM
tickets are on sale....at the Tip's website.
mightyradgumbo
02-06-2007, 06:42 PM
Should just be heating up. Jada's list above looks to be in order of appearance as I remember it (but there's room for error in my recollection). We got there 9ish and Bonerama was just going on. I think the outside bands are early; I can't remember seeing any music outside but caught the walk of fame ceremony. Had a belly full of great music that night; was worn out by the time Rebirth was going on (far side of 1am?).
YYR, HH, a large time fo sho last year-I think the inside show started about 730ish? I finally ran out of juice halfway through Wolfman's set-good time had by all IMO I splurged and did the VIP ticket last year and it was some really good food and of course the beverages included :D and the money went to help Tips so a win-win situation.
Should just be heating up. Jada's list above looks to be in order of appearance as I remember it (but there's room for error in my recollection). We got there 9ish and Bonerama was just going on. I think the outside bands are early; I can't remember seeing any music outside but caught the walk of fame ceremony. Had a belly full of great music that night; was worn out by the time Rebirth was going on (far side of 1am?).
Outside bands start early (around 6:00).
funkkjunkie
02-06-2007, 07:53 PM
This is one ticket I always buy in advance. I don't mind eating this one since it's a fund raiser to purchase instruments for neworleans schools. MIghtyrad, did you bid on any of the items in the silent auction? How much is vip?
Zydekitten
02-06-2007, 08:04 PM
I LOVE IAC every year and I even won one of the silent auction items last year (and I *never* win anything)!!!
It's a tremendous lineup and I'll be there for reals!
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o67/Zydekitten/Indianasinging.jpg
Corona
02-06-2007, 08:21 PM
This is one ticket I always buy in advance. I don't mind eating this one since it's a fund raiser to purchase instruments for neworleans schools. MIghtyrad, did you bid on any of the items in the silent auction? How much is vip?
Wahoooo, we're in!! Does it sell out? Do I have to buy tix ahead of time? Gumbo, can you give us more details about VIP? I didn't see anything about it on Tips website...thanks!
Zydekitten
02-06-2007, 08:35 PM
Wahoooo, we're in!! Does it sell out? Do I have to buy tix ahead of time? Gumbo, can you give us more details about VIP? I didn't see anything about it on Tips website...thanks!
Woo Hoo!!!
Lis: It can sellout, so I like to get tickets ahead of time - just to make sure. I remember talking with Gumbo last year (as we were working at the Second Harvest food bank) about his splurge for the VIP tickets (which gets you a place up on the Tips balcony and access to the super-special buffet up there - anything else, Gumbo?).
As I had made my splurge on my OZ Brass Pass, I opted for the plebe IAC ticket.
:o
VWGal
02-06-2007, 08:47 PM
We went to IAC last year and thought it was great, enjoyed the silent auction, didn't buy anything...but still...got to meet Chris Rose, which made my night. Oh, and the music was darn fine too. Thinkin of picking up tickets early for this year too as it's all such a good cause.
hogan20a
02-06-2007, 09:09 PM
VIP info from last year, not sure how accurate the site info is, but its something...
http://www.lafilm.org/media/index.cfm?id=737
steffie
02-06-2007, 09:36 PM
Sweet.... Just bought my ticket celebrating my b-day at Tip's:D
This is the BEST JF and NOLA info finding place!!!!!!!
hogan20a
02-06-2007, 09:59 PM
You bought a regular ticket or a VIP?
steffie
02-06-2007, 10:03 PM
You bought a regular ticket or a VIP?
Regular - should I have gotten the VIP?
Lostcajun
02-06-2007, 10:30 PM
This was definitely one of the highlights of jazzfest last year for me. It began about 6PM with local brass bands outside, an art show, Chris Rose autographed his books, then the show in Tips which was rockin, with various special guests on top of the listed talent. Great night for sure!
sophisticated sissy
02-06-2007, 10:53 PM
Wahoooo, we're in!! Does it sell out? Do I have to buy tix ahead of time? Gumbo, can you give us more details about VIP? I didn't see anything about it on Tips website...thanks!
Corona, I did the VIP last year. In addition to balcony access and the buffett, there is a separate line for entry, if I remember correctly. And you get one of those backstage pass looking dealios on a nylon cord to wear around your neck. It says "Tiptina's IAC VIP". Pretty cool souvenir!
Corona
02-07-2007, 04:53 AM
ouch $125 is big bucks and too rich for my blood since I have to buy 3 of them....one for me, my daughter and her friend. Nope, plebe ticket for me too. Bummer :( It's sooooo hard to see at Tips when not on the balcony. Any tips for getting a better view without being completely smushed in the crowd?
stynger
02-07-2007, 05:11 AM
It really wasn't bad getting a good view of the stage. There are so many bands and when they change the stage for the next lineup many people go outside so it's wide open in front till the next band comes on. Of course then it get a bit crowded.
stynger
02-07-2007, 05:14 AM
We were hanging by the bar up front and it wasn't too bad. The sets aren't very long so at least you're not crushed for too long.
freebo
02-07-2007, 08:50 AM
Roger that!
I'm as excited about Unknown Hinson as I am about Bonerama. Oh my.
Whew! Gonna be a good time... Note the early start time, too. 5 p.m.
freebo
jhjpotter
02-07-2007, 10:58 AM
ouch $125 is big bucks and too rich for my blood since I have to buy 3 of them....one for me, my daughter and her friend. Nope, plebe ticket for me too. Bummer :( It's sooooo hard to see at Tips when not on the balcony. Any tips for getting a better view without being completely smushed in the crowd?Find Front Row Ellen!!
chicagomike
02-07-2007, 11:38 AM
Lis I was in front last year. Thats the ONLY place to be. :p
Corona
02-07-2007, 11:38 AM
Find Front Row Ellen!!
roflmao!! I may send the girls up there with her but for me, I'm liking a bit more space lol!
NeenAtlanta
02-07-2007, 11:45 AM
me too - gotta have room to dance! I'm always up on the balcony at Tip's. Easy access to bar and bathrooms and lots of dancing room!
I'm wondering if I should treat myself to a VIP ticket for a change...
ibjamn
02-07-2007, 12:23 PM
Can any of you VIP people tell me if there is seating in the balcony & how crowded it was last year? That would be the way for me to go for sure.
Headless Hornman
02-07-2007, 12:33 PM
Freebo, check out the 'Rads in South FL' thread in 'General Music Discussion'. More about Unknown there.
NeenAtlanta
02-07-2007, 01:01 PM
Can any of you VIP people tell me if there is seating in the balcony & how crowded it was last year? That would be the way for me to go for sure.
Good questions. If you go VIP I will too, then we can hang out up there whenever we want to.
ibjamn
02-07-2007, 01:14 PM
:)
It's sooooo hard to see at Tips when not on the balcony. Any tips for getting a better view without being completely smushed in the crowd?
Like someone else said before, the crowd turns over a lot. People going in and out as bands change. I was able to go up front pretty much whenever I wanted (and didn't have to Beatle Bob my way through, either). It was like a big party...no one stood in the same place too long.
Corona
02-07-2007, 07:23 PM
Perfect :) That Meters/RRFB at CAC was traumatizing for a claustrophobe like me. Being anywhere near the front was absolutely ridiculous!! As long as it's nothing like that, I'm cool :)
Amy Winette
02-07-2007, 08:11 PM
Oh man, Jeff asked me about VIP today and I thought it looks great but what if you don't make it to the show? That's a spendy tix to eat. Guess it might motivate us . . .
mymecca
02-07-2007, 08:36 PM
might be the first time i almost clone myself to attend IAC...never been...snooks is at RnB...i think i'm now going to both...IAC early, snooks in the middle, IAC if still blowin' the roof off and i'm still standin'...could happen...it's within the realm of possiblity
mightyradgumbo
02-07-2007, 08:46 PM
Can any of you VIP people tell me if there is seating in the balcony & how crowded it was last year? That would be the way for me to go for sure.
I went VIP last year and there was no seating. It got more crowded as the evening went on, but so did the floor ;) I agree, Jada, the turnover was rapid enough where you could to your desired spot with no problem.
Finding front row Ellen is a great idea too, Jeff.
pokerchick66
02-07-2007, 08:51 PM
Perfect :) That Meters/RRFB at CAC was traumatizing for a claustrophobe like me. Being anywhere near the front was absolutely ridiculous!! As long as it's nothing like that, I'm cool :)
Yea, that was a kind of a crazy venue. Remember the other view we had? That guy wasn't claustrophobic at all. ;)
funkkjunkie
02-07-2007, 10:17 PM
mymecca, that's what juana does if she's in town on monday. IAC early, snooks and back to iac -or just stay at snooks.
The foundation gave $500,000 last year to the schools for instruments so it's the easiest ticket to eat of all of them. I bet we could get somewhat of a writeoff for vip. LIs, you could just get vip for you. Give the girls some space. We'd all be watching over them. ;)
Zydekitten
02-07-2007, 10:26 PM
ouch $125 is big bucks and too rich for my blood since I have to buy 3 of them....one for me, my daughter and her friend. Nope, plebe ticket for me too. Bummer :( It's sooooo hard to see at Tips when not on the balcony. Any tips for getting a better view without being completely smushed in the crowd?
Lis, my love - hang out wid me near the front bar, that almost always presented me with a GREAT view (although there is my continuing beef with tall dudes who have NO manners and insist on standing in front of shorter folks, particularly womens) . . . and when that would clog up, I'd go over to stand near the stage right side - where the stairs up to the hallowed VIP balcony area is.
Don't worry - Kitten's got your back, baby! :D
Personally, since there are many, many shows I want to see and only so much moolah I've got . . . I would stick with the plebe ticket. This still gets you access to food (granted, it's not free - but then you get to help support local folks who cook and bring the great BBQ, etc. on the neutral zone outside Tips), and as the other IAC-attending T-heads have mentioned - it's a frequently stirred gumbo of folks, so you can easily get a good sightline and room to dance - not to mention, being quickly able to go outside and get fresh air and people-viewing!;)
Didn't see anything about vip on tip's site...who what where?
NeenAtlanta
02-08-2007, 05:54 AM
Oh man, Jeff asked me about VIP today and I thought it looks great but what if you don't make it to the show? That's a spendy tix to eat. Guess it might motivate us . . .
Looks like Funkkjunkie and I are going VIP. I figure it is a donation to a great charitable cause, whether we go or not. But I'm sure we're going to make it there for some part of the show anyway.
Corona
02-08-2007, 06:18 AM
Yea, that was a kind of a crazy venue. Remember the other view we had? That guy wasn't claustrophobic at all. ;)
Oh chippie, that was awful! We were near the front door sitting on the step taking a chill break and this dude was passed out and sitting on a bench. He was wearing shorts and had his legs open.....we got the full frontal view of this little buddies hanging out the side of his shorts! We couldn't stop laughing even though he was completely disgusting lol!!
Corona
02-08-2007, 06:19 AM
Lis, my love - hang out wid me near the front bar, that almost always presented me with a GREAT view (although there is my continuing beef with tall dudes who have NO manners and insist on standing in front of shorter folks, particularly womens) . . . and when that would clog up, I'd go over to stand near the stage right side - where the stairs up to the hallowed VIP balcony area is.
Don't worry - Kitten's got your back, baby! :D
Personally, since there are many, many shows I want to see and only so much moolah I've got . . . I would stick with the plebe ticket. This still gets you access to food (granted, it's not free - but then you get to help support local folks who cook and bring the great BBQ, etc. on the neutral zone outside Tips), and as the other IAC-attending T-heads have mentioned - it's a frequently stirred gumbo of folks, so you can easily get a good sightline and room to dance - not to mention, being quickly able to go outside and get fresh air and people-viewing!;)
That sounds like a plan Kitten :) With having to pay for a lot of Jr.'s trip and her friend's tix, I just can't spend $125 for one ticket. This trip is killing me financially as it is :(
chicagomike
02-08-2007, 10:46 AM
This event has turned into one of my faves of the entire jazzfest season. I have pre-ordered tickets and I have bought them day of show. I think if you get there early enough, you will not have any problems. I try and get there by 5:30 so I dont miss anything.
Michelino
02-08-2007, 11:03 AM
Yea, that was a kind of a crazy venue. Remember the other view we had? That guy wasn't claustrophobic at all. ;)
That was the worst venue that I've ever been at in New Orleans. We weren't in the mood for dealing with the sea of crushed humanity up front. So from 45-50 feet away, the sound bleed was terrible, never could understand one word spoken or sung from the stage. If fact, it sounded as good in the cab when we were leaving as it did in the building. Never going back there.
Really looked forward that concert, but after it, I was sad..because I feel like I still haven't seen The Meters live yet...but at least we did enjoy RRFB at the fairgrounds.
The scene at Tips should be much better...at least you will be able to hear the music.
pokerchick66
02-08-2007, 11:06 AM
That was the worst venue that I've ever been at in New Orleans. We weren't in the mood for dealing with the sea of crushed humanity up front. So from 45-50 feet away, the sound bleed was terrible, never could understand one word spoken or sung from the stage. If fact, it sounded as good in the cab when we were leaving as it did in the building. Never going back there.
Really looked forward that concert, but after it, I was sad..because I feel like I still haven't seen The Meters live yet...but at least we did enjoy RRFB at the fairgrounds.
The scene at Tips should be much better...at least you will be able to hear the music.
After it I was sad, too, but not cuz of the music but cuz I lost my new Sony digital camera with great pix of Germaine Bazzle on it! lol, CAC = BAD.
Amy Winette
02-08-2007, 05:26 PM
Couldn't agree more guys, I will never go back to CAC either.
Corona
02-08-2007, 05:34 PM
Couldn't agree more guys, I will never go back to CAC either.
yup, horrible....Michelino, as I was reading your post I thought you were talking about Tips and IAC...my stomach sunk until I read the quoted part lol. Whew!!!
mightyradgumbo
02-08-2007, 08:55 PM
Couldn't agree more guys, I will never go back to CAC either.
I definitely agree with everyone on the CAC boycott. Terrible sound, crazy priced dinks. Random sketchyness going on here and there. I felt like it should be used for raves where high schoolers sneak off to do X and dance to techno all night long. JMHO, though
mightyradgumbo
02-08-2007, 08:58 PM
Lis-I went VIP last year, but I am going regular ticket this year. For a good cause. ZKitty is right though, allowance for shows requires a budget override if I drop 125.00 on one show. If the money is there for anyone, don't let me discourage y'all-again good cause and some really good food and open bar.
Zydekitten
02-08-2007, 09:04 PM
Lis-I went VIP last year, but I am going regular ticket this year. For a good cause. ZKitty is right though, allowance for shows requires a budget override if I drop 125.00 on one show. If the money is there for anyone, don't let me discourage y'all-again good cause and some really good food and open bar.
Amen, my brother Gumbo!!! :D
I would NEVER want to discourage anyone who can and wants to spend the ducats on the IAC V.I.P. ticket - last year, I just had to make some choices (tough as they are EVERY year) and live large for the OZ Brass Pass instead of the IAC V.I.P. access.
I think this year, I'll actually do the same due to the TicketBastard charges and the disappearance of the JF tickets via mail order availability.
Maybe some IAC V.I.P. tickets would be a GREAT raffle prize (hint, hint) . . .
;)
We are going with the regular tix again this year. Gonna be so much fun!
neverleft
02-08-2007, 10:57 PM
Instruments a Comin' Lineup sounds to cool. I'm definatly going to go to this one. With Dirty Dozen, Rebirth, Jon Cleary, The New Orleans Social club (with Henry Butler, George Porter Jr, Leo Nocentelli, Ivan Neville and Raymond Weber). Also to top it off how cool is it (and I didn't see it last year) to see The TIP interns up there jamin with there mentors. I'm really looking forward to this one.
chrisjoseph
02-08-2007, 11:11 PM
Re the CAC: I saw Randy Newman there several years ago (and also John Hammond; can't remember if that was the same year or not). For smaller, solo acts, it was actually fine.
stynger
02-09-2007, 05:07 AM
For all those who went to IAC last year or are interested in it, keep an eye out for one of my raffle items.
NeenAtlanta
02-09-2007, 09:29 AM
I contacted Tip's because the VIP tickets are not available on the web. Here is the response I received:
"We will be selling them. We are still working out the details that is
why they are not on sale. Keep an eye out they should be up soon."
Instruments a Comin' Lineup sounds to cool. I'm definatly going to go to this one. With Dirty Dozen, Rebirth, Jon Cleary, The New Orleans Social club (with Henry Butler, George Porter Jr, Leo Nocentelli, Ivan Neville and Raymond Weber). Also to top it off how cool is it (and I didn't see it last year) to see The TIP interns up there jamin with there mentors. I'm really looking forward to this one.
YYR Neverleft. I posted this on another thread, but I'll re-post it here.
My highlight last year was seeing the kids play. Sometimes people give to charities or attend benefit shows and never get to appreciate the end product or see exactly who they are helping. Seeing these kids play with their mentors was the best. I got all teary eyed when the crowd started cheering them on and some of the kids couldn't help but smile from ear to ear. They ROCKED! I remember Ivan Neville turning awaying from his keys and he just stopped playing. Ivan was grinning big time. He just yelled, "Gawd Damn"! He was so amazed at the talent.
Re the CAC: I saw Randy Newman there several years ago (and also John Hammond; can't remember if that was the same year or not). For smaller, solo acts, it was actually fine.RR/Meters last year was unbearable. Never again!
funkkjunkie
02-09-2007, 10:01 PM
Thanks, neen, for my way cool lagniappe. :)
NeenAtlanta
02-09-2007, 10:24 PM
Thanks, neen, for my way cool lagniappe. :)
smooches back atcha.:p
Corona
02-10-2007, 05:23 AM
YYR Neverleft. I posted this on another thread, but I'll re-post it here.
My highlight last year was seeing the kids play. Sometimes people give to charities or attend benefit shows and never get to appreciate the end product or see exactly who they are helping. Seeing these kids play with their mentors was the best. I got all teary eyed when the crowd started cheering them on and some of the kids couldn't help but smile from ear to ear. They ROCKED! I remember Ivan Neville turning awaying from his keys and he just stopped playing. Ivan was grinning big time. He just yelled, "Gawd Damn"! He was so amazed at the talent.
damn you, I'm crying again! I love that story :)
mymecca
02-10-2007, 11:16 AM
i'm in for plebe tix...still gonna have to see snooks the same night...what a shame, breaks my heart...is juana coming to fest this year kk?
funkkjunkie
02-11-2007, 12:48 AM
I think she'll be coming in Monday night. Not sure.
Zydekitten
02-11-2007, 01:01 AM
damn you, I'm crying again! I love that story :)
Yah, the "kids" were simply amazing!!! They played with sheer joy and a Buddhist "beginners mind" - which made it a joy for us to watch them!! You could definitely feel the love and pride in that room - if for nothing else, I recommend going to IAC to be part of that . . .
:)
neverleft
02-11-2007, 01:06 AM
YYR Neverleft. I posted this on another thread, but I'll re-post it here.
My highlight last year was seeing the kids play. Sometimes people give to charities or attend benefit shows and never get to appreciate the end product or see exactly who they are helping. Seeing these kids play with their mentors was the best. I got all teary eyed when the crowd started cheering them on and some of the kids couldn't help but smile from ear to ear. They ROCKED! I remember Ivan Neville turning awaying from his keys and he just stopped playing. Ivan was grinning big time. He just yelled, "Gawd Damn"! He was so amazed at the talent.
Jada, I love that story also. That kind of event to me is what the Jazz Fest is all about. The love and appreciation that people have there for the music and the people that perform it. And the young and the elderly performers that are doing that music to me seem to be the coolest. Of course the good-times and food at Jazz Fest is also cool.
Rossvegas
02-11-2007, 01:44 AM
I remember that well, Jada....truly an amazing moment. And there have been MANY of them at IAC!
If I could fly into NOLA only for one night, it would be for IAC. It's that good. Every act brings their "A" game (and often some very special guests), and they throw it down for 45 minutes each. It's almost competitive...a band like Galactic will blow the roof off the dump, and the next act will blow them away...it's amazing.
Last year I went for the VIP, but I did it as an upgrade. I paid for the regular ticket, and after being there for an hour or so...I thought "what the heck - it's for a great cause." The VIP ticket included all your food and booze, so if you're a pisstank like me, you'll break even! :>) It was actually nice to be able to just walk up to a bar and order a drink without any kind of wait, and there was lots of room to shake your ass upstairs.
Lis, I usually end up right near the front by the left hand side (near the artists entrance). You sometimes get a nice breeze, and if you go up there in between acts, you shouldn't have a problem staking out a place near the rail...the whole thing is pretty laid back. It definitely can't be compared to that CAC gig last year...that was just abusive.
Corona
02-11-2007, 10:02 AM
okay, sounds good Ross...as long as it's nothing like CAC, we'll be just fine :)
Orleansnj
02-11-2007, 11:09 AM
okay, sounds good Ross...as long as it's nothing like CAC, we'll be just fine :)
Ditto - you took the words out of my mouth. Ross, thanks to your post I'll be going VIP this year.
funkkjunkie
02-11-2007, 04:44 PM
I love standing at the rail on the left-to see who's coming in and out.
ONe of my fave moments last year was Big Sam at LMF. Not the A Gnat part. The part when Sam invited the kid onstage to play along and the kid had obviously practiced and did great! Everyone was grinning.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/jdaytp/JazzFest06238.jpg YAY!!! Big Sam!!! :)
saturn
02-11-2007, 06:17 PM
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q57/jdaytp/JazzFest06238.jpg YAY!!! Big Sam!!! :)
That's a great pic. :)
Corona
02-12-2007, 06:29 AM
not to drift this thread but I have to post this pic of my sis with Sam. It was her first trip to NOLA this past November...think she gets "it"? lmao
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q242/coronaluver/Festgiving06084.jpg
stynger
02-12-2007, 11:32 AM
A question for all that went early to IAC last year. Wasn't Fats supposed to be there? Not for the concert but signing copies of his cd? I got there later during Bonerama and never heard if he ever showed.
sophisticated sissy
02-12-2007, 11:32 AM
Oh....how sweet that one is, corona! Lov that pic! :)
Zbonnie
02-12-2007, 11:45 AM
Hey, guys/gals, too lazy to go back and read all the posts to find out: (a) does this sell out in advance or (b) can I safely bet on getting a ticket at the door if I get there pretty early? (I'm thinking this could be a good gig to bring my 3-legged stool w/shoulder strap to - a long nite with limited seating! When I ain't dancing, voila, instant seating!)
Rossvegas
02-12-2007, 12:01 PM
Hey Bonnie! Well, normally I would suggest that you should have no problem getting a ticket, but the buzz on this show has been building for a few years. I would definitely order one in advance (they'll keep it at the will-call) just to be sure.
As for the stool, that's not such a bad idea but it doesn't really lend itself to sitting down unless you make your way to the sides or balcony. Everyone seems to head out to the neutral ground in between sets, and a stool would definitely be handy out there, but the grass ain't bad either.
A question for all that went early to IAC last year. Wasn't Fats supposed to be there? Not for the concert but signing copies of his cd? I got there later during Bonerama and never heard if he ever showed.
I don't know about the IAC event itself (I was there but don't remember any mention of Fats) but he WAS at the instruments presentation ceremony (I think it was in August, about the time school was getting started). There was some great music that night, too, although not as much as IAC. And Fats was there, upstairs in the VIP area. The Tipitina's Foundation honored him for contributing the proceeds of his last CD (the one that came out during Jazz Fest last year, I think its called "Alive and Kickin'") to the Foundation. He didn't perform, but when they presented the award he was up there smiling and waving down to the crowd on the floor...it was a pretty special moment.
eat_mo_crawfish
02-12-2007, 01:23 PM
Man, ya'll have got me convinced. I went to this event the first time it was held when it was "Injuns a Comin." The highlight that year for me was Anders, Tab Benoit, and John Mooney all on stage together jamming. Woof.
Zbonnie
02-12-2007, 01:24 PM
Hey Bonnie! Well, normally I would suggest that you should have no problem getting a ticket, but the buzz on this show has been building for a few years. I would definitely order one in advance (they'll keep it at the will-call) just to be sure.
As for the stool, that's not such a bad idea but it doesn't really lend itself to sitting down unless you make your way to the sides or balcony. Everyone seems to head out to the neutral ground in between sets, and a stool would definitely be handy out there, but the grass ain't bad either.
Hey, Ross! Well, all right, I guess I'd better buy at least this one advance ticket 'cause I definitely have to catch this show! As for the stool (I gotta find a better word for it - a friend christened it my "pubic pedestal", but that's a little much, LOL), if/when I feel the need to sit, I wouldn't do it right in the middle of the crowd, best bet would be up against the wall (m*f'er).:D
KeyWest Bruce
02-12-2007, 05:45 PM
Well, you all talked me into it, and I just bought a ticket online to IAC, and I feel great! I missed it last year because there was so much going on, and if I didn't want to procrastinate and change my mind, so a little positive action and voila, I'm going! Sounds awesome. This fest is going to be so much more than just the fest this time.....with the Patry, IAC, and now I'm thinking about the Stomp........
steffie
02-12-2007, 06:30 PM
Well, you all talked me into it, and I just bought a ticket online to IAC, and I feel great! I missed it last year because there was so much going on, and if I didn't want to procrastinate and change my mind, so a little positive action and voila, I'm going! Sounds awesome. This fest is going to be so much more than just the fest this time.....with the Patry, IAC, and now I'm thinking about the Stomp........
This bored is the best. It's like going to your older sister's room and getting advice on anything and everything....:D
This bored is the best. It's like going to your older sister's room and getting advice on anything and everything....:D
My older sister told me to get bent :mad:
Corona
02-13-2007, 06:20 AM
My older sister told me to get bent :mad:
roflmao Jada!!!
steffie
02-13-2007, 03:36 PM
Any word on the sale of the VIP tix yet?
steffie
02-13-2007, 03:39 PM
My older sister told me to get bent :mad:
Jada,
I don't have an older sister, but isn't tnat how it works? The Brady bunch made it look so loving.:o :eek:
windowman
02-13-2007, 06:23 PM
I emailed Chris Johnson at Tip's today and he replied back, saying that there will be VIP tickets. They are working on the details and it will be after Mardi Gras when they go on sale. No $ mentioned. My guess is it will probably be the week after next.
steffie
02-13-2007, 06:57 PM
I emailed Chris Johnson at Tip's today and he replied back, saying that there will be VIP tickets. They are working on the details and it will be after Mardi Gras when they go on sale. No $ mentioned. My guess is it will probably be the week after next.
Thanks:)