Anyone got thier night shows lined up yet?

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now Friends...... Anyone else making night show plans this early? Of course, things are always subject to change, but for me, I am already pretty much set to lock in these 3 nights in a row......

Thursday 4/30--- Radiators annual SNAFU show at Southport Hall (just about my favorite venue these days)

Friday 5/1--- Funky Meters at the "dreaded" CAC (hopefully the crowd will be small and intimate)

Saturday 5/2--- Subdudes at Southport Hall (the 'dudes always throw down hard for Southport night shows---"High"ly recommended!!!

Still waiting to see what's going on for Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday (2nd weekend) Any ideas? Let me know what's gonna be too good to miss!!!

What about you all? Still too early, or are plans being formed?

Have a fine and FUNKY weekend, Matthew

[almarco]

Hey Now Friends...... Anyone else making night show plans this early? Of course, things are always subject to change, but for me, I am already pretty much set to lock in these 3 nights in a row......

Thursday 4/30--- Radiators annual SNAFU show at Southport Hall (just about my favorite venue these days)

Friday 5/1--- Funky Meters at the "dreaded" CAC (hopefully the crowd will be small and intimate)

Saturday 5/2--- Subdudes at Southport Hall (the 'dudes always throw down hard for Southport night shows---"High"ly recommended!!!

Still waiting to see what's going on for Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday (2nd weekend) Any ideas? Let me know what's gonna be too good to miss!!!

What about you all? Still too early, or are plans being formed?

Have a fine and FUNKY weekend, Matthew

Hey now matthew

I am still working on next week , soo nights plans for fest yet ....

[ibjamn]

I'm only planning as far as tonight, but we're going to see Paul Sanchez, John Rankin, Alex McMurray & Matt Perrine at d.b.a. in about half an hour ;)

[bird33]

I plan like crazy and then end up going with the flow once I get there and not doing half of what I thought I would but, I guess the planning is my way of feeling like I am getting close, so this is what I am looking it-

Thursday- Maybe Try the Riverboat, never been, Big Sam and Trombone Shorty caught my eye, if not Soul Rebels at le Bon Temps Roule, never been there either, heard it is fnun


Friday 5/1--- Funky Meters at the "dreaded" CAC (hopefully the crowd will be small and intimate) Ditto, but I am fearful based on all I read,

If not, maybe the Parliament show at the Republic and then Frenchmen late night


Saturday- Rebirth, Galactic, Greyboys at Howlin Wolf split with Kermit at Rcok n Bowl

Sunday- If still going strung, Dumpstaphunk at Tips, if mellow, Eric Lindell at One Eyed Jacks's


Hey Now Friends...... Anyone else making night show plans this early? Of course, things are always subject to change, but for me, I am already pretty much set to lock in these 3 nights in a row......

Thursday 4/30--- Radiators annual SNAFU show at Southport Hall (just about my favorite venue these days)

Friday 5/1--- Funky Meters at the "dreaded" CAC (hopefully the crowd will be small and intimate)

Saturday 5/2--- Subdudes at Southport Hall (the 'dudes always throw down hard for Southport night shows---"High"ly recommended!!!

Still waiting to see what's going on for Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday (2nd weekend) Any ideas? Let me know what's gonna be too good to miss!!!

What about you all? Still too early, or are plans being formed?

Have a fine and FUNKY weekend, Matthew

[bigeasy711]

All of my night show plans are hinging on the complete CAC schedule release. I will be there every night no matter who is playing. I feel like this is the most underrated venue in town :-)

But until then this is my line-up so far-

4/24 Tip's
Eric Lindell & Anders Osborne: Reunion of Big Chief Bo Dollis and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux plus Rebirth Brass Band

4/25 Blue Nile
Frequinox

4/26 Historically I don't roll on the first Sunday night. Even though I'm Catholic, I use this day as my Shabbos. Freshen up for the stretch run.

4/27 Tip's
Instruments A Comin'

4/28 One Eyed Jack's
Dragon Smoke: Stanton Moore, Ivan Neville, Eric Lindell, Robert Mercurio

4/29 Lafayette Square w/ my family
Marcia Ball
Howlin' Wolf
Meglomaniacs Ball featuring Garage a Trois, Midnight Disturbers, The Stanton Moore Trio, The Dead Kenny G's and Marco Benevento Solo

4/30 Creole Queen
Galactic feat. Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Trombone Shorty and Big Sam

5/1 CAC Baby!
Funky Meters/ RRFB
Late Tip's
The Greyboy Allstars


5/2 Open Early
Late HOB
The New Mastersounds

5/3 Tipitina's
Dumpsta

Only ticketed for IAC, Galactic riverboat and Dumpsta so far. Plans change sometimes but this is my rough draft.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

hell, no...

er, ... um....



nope, not me. :)

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I'm only planning as far as tonight, but we're going to see Paul Sanchez, John Rankin, Alex McMurray & Matt Perrine at d.b.a. in about half an hour ;)


I wanna be where you are.

[MormonMatthew]

Bigeasy711, looks you will be in jig-heaven with your line up......


The Meglomaniacs Ball should be wild, and depending if George Porter is doing a show that wed. night at Maple Leaf (or not), I may see you there!!!

By the way, your friend Stanton was laying down a heavy, tribal groove last night; he is certainly one of the best drummers around, its great to hear from you that he is also a good friend!!!

Have a great night, Matthew

[funkkjunkie]

I do have some possible shows listed on my personal fest09 grids but at this point i'm not pulling the trigger on anything.
High on my list is making it to town first friday for the Big Chief Bo and Big Chief Monk reunion at tips. I'll have to leave work a bit early to make it happen.
Also looking at Frequinox first sat, the Lonnie Smith show at Blue nile and the dba show on tues. tween.
Then there's the Megalomaniacs Ball on Wed.
and the Franti shows on Friday and Saturday. and the galactic and gba on sat.
I spent a lot of time chillin on the balcony last year and i'm pretty sure i'll be doing the same this year since it will be our last year for the frenchmen digs so I don't want to buy much in advance.
And since I am priveleged to be in NOLA often, fest is for those shows I usually can't see in Little Rock or New Orleans during the year. WAhoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!! 69 daze!

[bigeasy711]

Bigeasy711, looks you will be in jig-heaven with your line up......


The Meglomaniacs Ball should be wild, and depending if George Porter is doing a show that wed. night at Maple Leaf (or not), I may see you there!!!

By the way, your friend Stanton was laying down a heavy, tribal groove last night; he is certainly one of the best drummers around, its great to hear from you that he is also a good friend!!!

Have a great night, Matthew

During his solo here in Chicago he definitely looked to be in a trance laying down some tribally influenced beats. I'm assuming he did something similar out there. He is so well rounded as a player. What a talent. I'm glad you had a great time.

The thing I respect most about Stanton goes unnoticed by the casual music fan. He is probably the biggest ambassador to our city in the music scene for our age group. With his workshops and clinics that he teaches around the world he is always on the move to spread the NOLA funky spirit through music. He is never one to shy away from passing on to younger musicians the knowledge that he has gained from greats like Zig, Johnny V and Russell Batiste. He is essentially the crossover from the people that are responsible for our city's unique sound, like the ones mentioned above and guys like James Black, Idris Muhammad, Shannon Powell and Herlin Riley to the youth that will continue to carry the beat forward into the future. That is a responsibilty that he seems to take very seriously. He is one of those people that you can honestly say is doing exactly what he was put on this earth to do.

[MormonMatthew]

During his solo here in Chicago he definitely looked to be in a trance laying down some tribally influenced beats. I'm assuming he did something similar out there. He is so well rounded as a player. What a talent. I'm glad you had a great time.

The thing I respect most about Stanton goes unnoticed by the casual music fan. He is probably the biggest ambassador to our city in the music scene for our age group. With his workshops and clinics that he teaches around the world he is always on the move to spread the NOLA funky spirit through music. He is never one to shy away from passing on to younger musicians the knowledge that he has gained from greats like Zig, Johnny V and Russell Batiste. He is essentially the crossover from the people that are responsible for our city's unique sound, like the ones mentioned above and guys like James Black and Idris Muhammad, to the youth that will continue to carry the beat forward into the future. That is a responsibilty that he seems to take very seriously. He is one of those people that you can honestly say is doing exactly what he was put on this earth to do.

I'm with ya----Stanton absolutely holds his own with Zig and Russell B.

A few years back, I flew down to San Francisco for the f-Meters at the Fillmore. Zig's band was the opening act (Zigaboo also sat in on drums with Russ for much of the night). Galactic was also in town that weekend, playing a small club (this was before they had really busted big) and when the Meters finished, we (along with about half of the entire crowd from the Meters show) went over to catch the last set of Galactic. A couple of tunes in, Stanton brought out Zig and Russell; indeed a drum orgy for the ages!!!
The entire room was entrained, dancing in unison as one. The air was thick with sweet perfume, and the funk would not be denied...... Truly a night I will never forget!!! Matthew

[pokerchick66]

I'm not planning ANY night shows this year; I'm just hanging out on Frenchmen. Gonna follow the music where it takes me. :)

[almarco]

I'm not planning ANY night shows this year; I'm just hanging out on Frenchmen. Gonna follow the music where it takes me. :)

Watch out for the curb at the appel barrel.....

[redfish2]

Hey Now Friends...... Anyone else making night show plans this early? Of course, things are always subject to change, but for me, I am already pretty much set to lock in these 3 nights in a row......

Thursday 4/30--- Radiators annual SNAFU show at Southport Hall (just about my favorite venue these days)

Friday 5/1--- Funky Meters at the "dreaded" CAC (hopefully the crowd will be small and intimate)

Saturday 5/2--- Subdudes at Southport Hall (the 'dudes always throw down hard for Southport night shows---"High"ly recommended!!!

Still waiting to see what's going on for Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday (2nd weekend) Any ideas? Let me know what's gonna be too good to miss!!!

What about you all? Still too early, or are plans being formed?

Have a fine and FUNKY weekend, Matthew

We always have shows we think we are definitely going to, and then the grids completely fill up and we change plans. For right now though we are thinking:
4/29 after Marcia in the park we might check out Radiators at southport (I do like that place too).
4/30 possibly Marcia at the HOB
5/1 or 5/2 the subdudes at Southport. The subdudes are absolutely one of my favorites, they usually always play only the Friday night of 2nd weekend and we are usually at a private crawfish boil that night. Don't know if the boil is happening this year, at least I have the option of catching them on Sat. night also.
5/3 Probably Sonny and Tab at the rock-n-bowl. Definitely one of the highlights for us last year.

Still all depends who shows up at the other clubs that weekend.

[funkkjunkie]

The entire room was entranced, dancing in unison as one. The air was thick with sweet perfume, and the funk would not be denied.
Oh, my, a beautiful thing. This past December 7, 2 days before my birthday, the Stanton Moore Trio, which was Stanton, Robert Walter and June Yamagishi that night, put on a 7pm show in Little Rock, something I really never expected to see happen!

[stlbarb]

Hey Now Friends...... Anyone else making night show plans this early? Of course, things are always subject to change, but for me, I am already pretty much set to lock in these 3 nights in a row......

Thursday 4/30--- Radiators annual SNAFU show at Southport Hall (just about my favorite venue these days)

Friday 5/1--- Funky Meters at the "dreaded" CAC (hopefully the crowd will be small and intimate)

Saturday 5/2--- Subdudes at Southport Hall (the 'dudes always throw down hard for Southport night shows---"High"ly recommended!!!

Still waiting to see what's going on for Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday (2nd weekend) Any ideas? Let me know what's gonna be too good to miss!!!

What about you all? Still too early, or are plans being formed?

Have a fine and FUNKY weekend, Matthew

why would anyone want to go to a hall that has plenty of room to stand, dance and even sit if needed? who would want to go to a place with resonably priced drinks? high ceilings and working AC prevent that smoky/sweaty venue we all crave. and to top if off, the bands start relatively on-time.
what a dive. and that big free, safe parking lot means nothing.
dont go! but if you do, say hi to me. :rolleyes:

[stlbarb]

All of my night show plans are hinging on the complete CAC schedule release. I will be there every night no matter who is playing. I feel like this is the most underrated venue in town :-)

But until then this is my line-up so far-

4/24 Tip's
Eric Lindell & Anders Osborne: Reunion of Big Chief Bo Dollis and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux plus Rebirth Brass Band

4/25 Blue Nile
Frequinox

4/26 Historically I don't roll on the first Sunday night. Even though I'm Catholic, I use this day as my Shabbos. Freshen up for the stretch run.

4/27 Tip's
Instruments A Comin'

4/28 One Eyed Jack's
Dragon Smoke: Stanton Moore, Ivan Neville, Eric Lindell, Robert Mercurio

4/29 Lafayette Square w/ my family
Marcia Ball
Howlin' Wolf
Meglomaniacs Ball featuring Garage a Trois, Midnight Disturbers, The Stanton Moore Trio, The Dead Kenny G's and Marco Benevento Solo

4/30 Creole Queen
Galactic feat. Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Trombone Shorty and Big Sam

5/1 CAC Baby!
Funky Meters/ RRFB
Late Tip's
The Greyboy Allstars


5/2 Open Early
Late HOB
The New Mastersounds

5/3 Tipitina's
Dumpsta

Only ticketed for IAC, Galactic riverboat and Dumpsta so far. Plans change sometimes but this is my rough draft.


when do you sleep?

[MormonMatthew]

I've been singing the praises of Southport since it opened, it really is an unknown gem.......

I used to worry that the word would get out, and it would become as crowded as Tipitinas, Howlin' Wolf, House of Blues, etc., but thank goodness, there is still always boogie room to spare!!!

[stlbarb]

I've been singing the praises of Southport since it opened, it really is an unknown gem.......

I used to worry that the word would get out, and it would become as crowded as Tipitinas, Howlin' Wolf, House of Blues, etc., but thank goodness, there is still always boogie room to spare!!!

it doesnt have much of a rep as a venue. i dont think they use it for shows very often the rest of the year. i think they have a lot of wedding receptions, etc. but the room is HUGE compared to the above clubs.

i think the distance really keeps away some of the folks who cab.
but its not much further than Maple Leaf.

for those of us who stay in Metairie (and have cars), its close.
and we can easily incorporate a stop at RiverShack before or after.

if we can get a cheap room in town on sat night we will be at the dudes.
(we're staying across the pond this year)

[MormonMatthew]

it doesnt have much of a rep as a venue. i dont think they use it for shows very often the rest of the year. i think they have a lot of wedding receptions, etc. but the room is HUGE compared to the above clubs.

i think the distance really keeps away some of the folks who cab.
but its not much further than Maple Leaf.

for those of us who stay in Metairie (and have cars), its close.
and we can easily incorporate a stop at RiverShack before or after.

if we can get a cheap room in town on sat night we will be at the dudes.
(we're staying across the pond this year)

If you make it to the subdudes, make sure to come on up and say "high"!!!

[swag]

I'd guess less than half the shows of notes have even been listed yet. There's nothing wrong wth looking, but if you're already making up your mind, you're missing out on a ton of good stufff yet to come.

[bigeasy711]

when do you sleep?

What's that?

[MormonMatthew]

I'd guess less than half the shows of notes have even been listed yet. There's nothing wrong wth looking, but if you're already making up your mind, you're missing out on a ton of good stufff yet to come.

I can see what you mean, but I know what I like, and I also know which music speaks to me the most......

Between the Meters, Subdudes, and Radiators, I feel that I am hearing the VERY best that New Orleans has to offer. Of course, that's what makes Jazzfest the musical paradise that it is; something for everyone who loves music!!!

[bigeasy711]

I'd guess less than half the shows of notes have even been listed yet. There's nothing wrong wth looking, but if you're already making up your mind, you're missing out on a ton of good stufff yet to come.

My only locks are IAC, Dragon Smoke, Galactic riverboat and Dumpsta. If the FM and RRFB is announced as a go there would be very little in the world that would make me miss that even at the CAC. Every other slot is just penciled in for me so far.

[fessphan]

I have to Fest on a major budget this year. No Boat shows for me. This is what I'm hoping for so far (likely to change as more shows get announced)
Tues: Rebirth @ Maple Leaf or Dragon Smoke
Wed : Papa Gross Funk & Junko Pardners @ Maple Leaf
Thurs : Soul Rebels @ Le Bon Temps, or Kermit @ Vaughns (Its an early show now) & Anders late night @ Blue Nile
Fri: Bayou Rendevous looks tempting, It Depends on how much the Funky Meters CAC Jam costs.
Sat: Rock N Bowl lineup looks fun, Franti late night @ Tips will be awesome
Sun: Eric Lindell @ One Eyed Jacks, I love Dumpstaphunk, but that 2.5 hour set break last year still pisses me off! Also, I got to see them for $12. last week.
Very tentative plans, but getting me very excited! Does anyone have any info on the new Anders/Lindell shows? I'd love to see some of that during Fest.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Ticketed only for Dumpstaphunk on 5/3 so far. The rest is totally open and subject to change! :D

Thu 4/23
Rock n' Bowl
Geno & Nathan

Fri 4/24
Tip's
Bo Dollis, Monk Boudreaux, Eric Lindell & Anders

Sat 4/25
Blue Nile
Budos Band w/ sp guests

Sun 4/26
probably the Apple Barrel

Mon 4/27
IAC

Tue 4/28
Ponderosa Stomp or Dragon Smoke @ One Eyed Jack's

Wed 4/29
Marcia in the park

Thu 4/30
???

Fri 5/1
funky Meters & RRFB

Sat 5/2
HOB
New Mastersounds

Sun 5/3
Tip's
Dumpstaphunk

[innertube]

"Of course, that's what makes Jazzfest the musical paradise that it is; something for everyone who loves music!!!"

yes sir!!!!

of course all of this can still change...like was said already...we have a lot more to come!!!

Thurs......Tips... Papa Mali
Friday....Howlin Wolf...Dumpstaphunk
Sat...???
Sun...Tips....Blind Boys

Thurs....DBA...Grayson Capps
Friday...River Boat..Michael Franti...or late show at Tips
Sat...Howlin Wolf...Greyboy Allstars...or late show at Tips
Sun...Tips...Dumpstaphunk...or worn out and sleeping..ha..ha...

waiting and hoping on some of these:
Theresa Andersson
Funky Meters
New Mastersounds
Galactic
Shannon McNally
Los Lobos
JJ Grey & Or Mofro
John Butler Trio
and more i am sure.........

[CEfromLA]

The only shows I'm locked in on so far are the Funky Meters at the HOB and Susan Cowsill at Carrollton Station.
Since the Meters show is at 1:00am, I'm considering adding Dash, Rip, Rock at Carrollton Station to Friday night's agenda

[eat_mo_crawfish]

Ahhhhhh, Southport. My brother (play_mo_guitar) and I went to the Subdudes album -- oooooops, CD -- release for "Behind the Levee" at SP, January 20, 2006, things were still not quite right after the flood. So the Subdudes start their first set, awesome, and it starts raining.

Raining really, really hard.

And the roof starts leaking.

So they put blue tarps over one set of speakers, then some monitors . . .

The dudes kept playing and saying "it's gonna take more than a little water to make us leave."

Great memory. Maybe we'll see ya out there Matthew.

[NeenAtlanta]

Hey Now Friends...... Anyone else making night show plans this early? Of course, things are always subject to change, but for me, I am already pretty much set to lock in these 3 nights in a row......

Thursday 4/30--- Radiators annual SNAFU show at Southport Hall (just about my favorite venue these days)

Friday 5/1--- Funky Meters at the "dreaded" CAC (hopefully the crowd will be small and intimate)

Saturday 5/2--- Subdudes at Southport Hall (the 'dudes always throw down hard for Southport night shows---"High"ly recommended!!!

Still waiting to see what's going on for Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday (2nd weekend) Any ideas? Let me know what's gonna be too good to miss!!!

What about you all? Still too early, or are plans being formed?

Have a fine and FUNKY weekend, Matthew

Hey Now Matthew! I'm definitely considering the subdudes on Sat 5/2. I haven't made it to SOuthport yet, and have wanted to for a long time. And I've never seen the subdudes in a club too, so I figure it's about time. Might see you there, buddy!

[NeenAtlanta]

I'm sure this will change as the grids fill in more, but do far on my radar are:

Fri 4/24 - Tips for Lindell/Anders and the Big Chief Reunion plus rebirth
Tues 4/28 - Johnny Vidacovich, Robert Walter and June Yamagishi at dba
Wed 4/29 - Paul Sanchez & The Rolling Road Show at Crrollton Station
Fri 5/1 or Sat 5/2 - subdudes at Southport Hall

[Lester_leaps_in]

I always like to start my NOLA visits off with New Orleans style brass bands. So, 4/23 I'll be at Howlin' Wolf for the Brass Band Blowout - got my tix already.

[duende]

TIx for I.A.C., Bayou Rendezvous & Dumpstaphunk at Tip's, and many wanna's for the other 9 nights. The drummer that's staying with us will be a Stanton/Vidacovich/Bolivar/Higgins/O'Day stalker, so my ulterior motive is to tag along with him so I'll actually go out more than the 5 night shows I saw last year. I'm determined to see Bingo! at least once, and the Junco Pardners at the Leaf after Marcia in the park looks like a winner. Still hoping to see a nice line-up for Midnight Preserves before we commit to a lot of other tickets. Subdudes 2nd Sat is one of our annual shows, the dreadful transpo issues notwithstanding, but getting our assured cabbie lined-up is essential given the possible size of our group (but with 6 you can get Jacques Imo's reservations!).

[sophisticated sissy]

Hey Now Friends...... Anyone else making night show plans this early? Of course, things are always subject to change, but for me, I am already pretty much set to lock in these 3 nights in a row......


What about you all? Still too early, or are plans being formed?

Have a fine and FUNKY weekend, Matthew

Hey, there, MM,

Those are fine choices, indeed! And almost irresistible!

However, I plan to deviate from what I've been doing the past 3 years and return to my former "Freestyle" approach to post-Fest shows and not over plan my visit to The Big Easy.

I may allow myself to purchase 1 show in advance, but right now, I'm just letting it ride to see how it all shakes out. Of course, that's what I'm saying right now ...

[Corona]

I do have some possible shows listed on my personal fest09 grids but at this point i'm not pulling the trigger on anything.
High on my list is making it to town first friday for the Big Chief Bo and Big Chief Monk reunion at tips. I'll have to leave work a bit early to make it happen.
Also looking at Frequinox first sat, the Lonnie Smith show at Blue nile and the dba show on tues. tween.
Then there's the Megalomaniacs Ball on Wed.
and the Franti shows on Friday and Saturday. and the galactic and gba on sat.
I spent a lot of time chillin on the balcony last year and i'm pretty sure i'll be doing the same this year since it will be our last year for the frenchmen digs so I don't want to buy much in advance.
And since I am priveleged to be in NOLA often, fest is for those shows I usually can't see in Little Rock or New Orleans during the year. WAhoooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!! 69 daze!
With ya on this one! Gonna try my hardest not to buy advance tix. The megalomaniacs ball at the Wolf sounds like a good one for us too. I know I really want to see Anders and would LOVE to do late night with Franti too....sitting on my hands and not watching the grids too much yet. It makes me nuts because the FOMS is completely insane!

[Corona]

I have to Fest on a major budget this year. No Boat shows for me. This is what I'm hoping for so far (likely to change as more shows get announced)
Tues: Rebirth @ Maple Leaf or Dragon Smoke
Wed : Papa Gross Funk & Junko Pardners @ Maple Leaf
Thurs : Soul Rebels @ Le Bon Temps, or Kermit @ Vaughns (Its an early show now) & Anders late night @ Blue Nile
Fri: Bayou Rendevous looks tempting, It Depends on how much the Funky Meters CAC Jam costs.
Sat: Rock N Bowl lineup looks fun, Franti late night @ Tips will be awesome
Sun: Eric Lindell @ One Eyed Jacks, I love Dumpstaphunk, but that 2.5 hour set break last year still pisses me off! Also, I got to see them for $12. last week.
Very tentative plans, but getting me very excited! Does anyone have any info on the new Anders/Lindell shows? I'd love to see some of that during Fest.Does anyone have any info on the new Anders/Lindell shows? I'd love to see some of that during Fest.[/quote]


I so wish we were in town for that gig...that's a fantasy gig for sure! This one is breaking my heart....especially the Big Chief reunion :(

[Corona]

Ticketed only for Dumpstaphunk on 5/3 so far. The rest is totally open and subject to change! :D

Thu 4/23
Rock n' Bowl
Geno & Nathan

Fri 4/24
Tip's
Bo Dollis, Monk Boudreaux, Eric Lindell & Anders

Sat 4/25
Blue Nile
Budos Band w/ sp guests

Sun 4/26
probably the Apple Barrel

Mon 4/27
IAC

Tue 4/28
Ponderosa Stomp or Dragon Smoke @ One Eyed Jack's

Wed 4/29
Marcia in the park

Thu 4/30
???

Fri 5/1
funky Meters & RRFB

Sat 5/2
HOB
New Mastersounds

Sun 5/3
Tip's
Dumpstaphunk
hey Sharon, you flying solo for this year's fest?

[Belle]

I always like to start my NOLA visits off with New Orleans style brass bands. So, 4/23 I'll be at Howlin' Wolf for the Brass Band Blowout - got my tix already.


That sounds terriffic Lester...if I was going I'd go with ya!

[Lester_leaps_in]

That sounds terriffic Lester...if I was going I'd go with ya!

I'm wishing that you could, Lynda.

[Corona]

Hi Lester! How long you in town for fest this year? Were you the one that gave those cool harmonica necklaces last year? I just found mine again yesterday and it made me smile :)

[Lester_leaps_in]

Hi Lester! How long you in town for fest this year? Were you the one that gave those cool harmonica necklaces last year? I just found mine again yesterday and it made me smile :)

Yep, tha's me. I'll be there for the whole thinger this year, so you'll have plenty of time to play me a song on that harmonica.

Seeya in NOLA.

[tangledupinblue]

My only def. is Steve Kimock Crazy Engine on Friday May 1st
Tipitinas French Quarter

Franti is my next thought. He can't be missed since he isn't playing at Fest.

Ross and me were jumping all over the place to him at Fest last year!

[Orleansnj]

Does anyone have any info on the new Anders/Lindell shows? I'd love to see some of that during Fest.


will let you know over the weekend - going on Friday in NYC.

[Orleansnj]

My only def. is Steve Kimock Crazy Engine on Friday May 1st
Tipitinas French Quarter

Franti is my next thought. He can't be missed since he isn't playing at Fest.

Ross and me were jumping all over the place to him at Fest last year!

that was an incredible set at Fest last year.....even if the weather didn't cooperate.....

[funkkjunkie]

Franti was one of my top fest sets last year too. I just can't decide boat ($45) or 2am at tips($33).

[MormonMatthew]

Franti was one of my top fest sets last year too. I just can't decide boat ($45) or 2am at tips($33).

Tuff call..... I wonder if more people run late leaving Fest and miss the boat or hit the wall, end up crashing early and not making a 2:00 AM show?

[hewboy22]

Hey Now Friends...... Anyone else making night show plans this early?

hey hey! no tix bought yet but probably soon.

monday - thinkin' IAC for the first night in town but there is Piano Night chatter amongst a couple friends...

tuesday - early leader is dr. lonnie at blue nile (and hoping for late night new mastersounds here)

wednesday - could be a leaf night with junco and 20th congress

thursday and friday - pretty open right now.

saturday - hearing there may be a pbs + page show early at tip's on this night;)

sunday - dumpsta or frenchmen most likely

[Orleansnj]

hey hey! no tix bought yet but probably soon.

monday - thinkin' IAC for the first night in town but there is Piano Night chatter amongst a couple friends...

tuesday - early leader is dr. lonnie at blue nile (and hoping for late night new mastersounds here)

wednesday - could be a leaf night with junco and 20th congress

thursday and friday - pretty open right now.

saturday - hearing there may be a pbs + page show early at tip's on this night;)

sunday - dumpsta or frenchmen most likely

be vewry vewry vewry quiet - he's hunting wabbits....... lol

[funkkjunkie]

I think I'm more inclined to make the boat.

[Corona]

Franti was one of my top fest sets last year too. I just can't decide boat ($45) or 2am at tips($33).
Oh man, Franti was one of my favs at fest! Sammy and I went nuts....was so cool to see my baby jumping around in the rain, singing and smiling. That was one of my favorite mother/daughter moments ever :)

[Corona]

I think I'm more inclined to make the boat.
Is it the same boat that we saw Galactic play? Man that was packed though huh? Sightlines were tough but we did manage to get right up front for the second set :) Franti at Tips must be packed huge too but at least you can go upstairs right?

[Amy Winette]

Yep, that late night show is a packed sell out! Of course it doesn't start at 2am . . . I think it was more like 3:30, quarter to 4 when they let us in a few years back? It was killer being that tired and having to just wait in line outside for the previous show to clear out AND no one was even selling drinks outside! :)

I'd love to see him this year, we'll opt boat I think, if we have someone along who wants to stay in and watch Natalie :)

[bigeasy711]

Is it the same boat that we saw Galactic play? Man that was packed though huh? Sightlines were tough but we did manage to get right up front for the second set :) Franti at Tips must be packed huge too but at least you can go upstairs right?

My group of 22 was on the boat with you last year, Lis. I met you for the second time there. We were on the top deck with about 5 tables pushed together just hanging out listening to the Forgotten Souls Brass Band. You sat right down next to my wife in a chair by the rail around one of our tables. It looked like you just needed to take a break. I said hi and mentioned that I recognized you from the boards. You were very sweet. Even though some of the first timers with us were disappointed that the boat didn't set sail, it was still a great show and night. Seeing the Houseman for the first time in a while was a nice treat and your boy Shamarr blew it up as usual.

The first time I met you, you mozied your way right next to me in the front row of the Robert Randolph show at the Saenger in 05 to hang out with Saturn. We were dead center in front of the man with the plan. When he said, " This is ladies time right now, Y'all" at the very beginning of Shake Your Hips, you, my wife and my cousin Jessica were the first ones up on stage to get down. He was on fire that night. That show has been talked about plenty on the boards, but it never gets old to do so. We listen to it all the time. What a night. I'm sure you have a copy of it, but if not, let me know and I will burn you one.

Hope to see you again this year. I'm sure we will cross paths somehwere.

Chris

[funkkjunkie]

ah, love to reminisce about that RR show. Just found out last week, he is playing in my little town of 30,000 for the annual Toad Suck Daze festival. And I'll be at the jazzfest!

[bigeasy711]

ah, love to reminisce about that RR show. Just found out last week, he is playing in my little town of 30,000 for the annual Toad Suck Daze festival. And I'll be at the jazzfest!

I think you are the official attendance keeper for that particular show. FJ. I'm not sure that I can feel too bad for you though about missing the annual Toad Suck Daze festival in Conway because you will be in NOLA for Jazz Fest. Hopefully we can catch RRFB together with the FM on the second Friday. CAC sucks, but that won't change the fact that they will be throwing down there.

[nealbook]

Big Easy,

I think I might have sold you two or three tickets for the Galactic riverboat show last year because my friends and I ended up being able to get backstage at the Global Noize show. So was it you??

The person I sold the tkts to grew up with Stanton. My friends and I hung out with his group during the Widespread Panic set.

Neal

[bigeasy711]

Big Easy,

I think I might have sold you two or three tickets for the Galactic riverboat show last year because my friends and I ended up being able to get backstage at the Global Noize show. So was it you??

The person I sold the tkts to grew up with Stanton. My friends and I hung out with his group during the Widespread Panic set.

Neal

That was me, Neil. How ya been? I appreciated you getting me those tix very much. I had 22 people going with me to that riverboat show and I only had 12 tickets to start with. That helped the cause big time. It was cool that you and your boys hung out with our krewe for Panic. It was a good time.

[nealbook]

That was me, Neil. How ya been? I appreciated you getting me those tix very much. I had 22 people going with me to that riverboat show and I only had 12 tickets to start with. That helped the cause big time. It was cool that you and your boys hung out with our krewe for Panic. It was a good time.

I am glad we found someone to use them. Was excited for the Galactic show, but my group couldn't turn down the backstage at Global Noize. My group had a good time hanging out with you guys. One of buddies is in Chicago too. He and I will be out there 1st weekend instead of 2nd this year. We should meet up for a drink at fest or at a night show. Email at nhb at jaburgwilk dot com and lets figure out how to meet up for some NOLA partying in a few months.

[tangledupinblue]

Franti was one of my top fest sets last year too. I just can't decide boat ($45) or 2am at tips($33).

I think Tips for me...but either way we will all be lovin' life and jumpin' for joy!
Let me know what yall decide.

[Corona]

My group of 22 was on the boat with you last year, Lis. I met you for the second time there. We were on the top deck with about 5 tables pushed together just hanging out listening to the Forgotten Souls Brass Band. You sat right down next to my wife in a chair by the rail around one of our tables. It looked like you just needed to take a break. I said hi and mentioned that I recognized you from the boards. You were very sweet. Even though some of the first timers with us were disappointed that the boat didn't set sail, it was still a great show and night. Seeing the Houseman for the first time in a while was a nice treat and your boy Shamarr blew it up as usual.

The first time I met you, you mozied your way right next to me in the front row of the Robert Randolph show at the Saenger in 05 to hang out with Saturn. We were dead center in front of the man with the plan. When he said, " This is ladies time right now, Y'all" at the very beginning of Shake Your Hips, you, my wife and my cousin Jessica were the first ones up on stage to get down. He was on fire that night. That show has been talked about plenty on the boards, but it never gets old to do so. We listen to it all the time. What a night. I'm sure you have a copy of it, but if not, let me know and I will burn you one.

Hope to see you again this year. I'm sure we will cross paths somehwere.

Chris
Aww, I remember you now!!! You're a super nice guy. I remember talking to you at that RR show! Good times huh? I'm sure we'll cross paths again:)

Actually, I do have a copy of that show and yyr, he was on fire that night!!! Hope to see you soon. Are we there yet? lol

[Corona]

I think Tips for me...but either way we will all be lovin' life and jumpin' for joy!
Let me know what yall decide.
So how is the Franti show on the boat? Can you see at all? For the first set of Galactic I had to stand on the stairs to see anything.....sucks to be short :(

[bigeasy711]

I am glad we found someone to use them. Was excited for the Galactic show, but my group couldn't turn down the backstage at Global Noize. My group had a good time hanging out with you guys. One of buddies is in Chicago too. He and I will be out there 1st weekend instead of 2nd this year. We should meet up for a drink at fest or at a night show. Email at nhb at jaburgwilk dot com and lets figure out how to meet up for some NOLA partying in a few months.

Will do. I will be there both weekends. I'm definitely down to get a drink at the Fest or a night show. The Galactic riverboat was great, but I can't blame you for going to Global Noize backstage. You can't ever go wrong with seeing cats like Bernie, Karl D and Logic throwing down together. I'm sure it was a blast.

[nealbook]

Will do. I will be there both weekends. I'm definitely down to get a drink at the Fest or a night show. The Galactic riverboat was great, but I can't blame you for going to Global Noize backstage. You can't ever go wrong with seeing cats like Bernie, Karl D and Logic throwing down together. I'm sure it was a blast.

Cool. Will look forward to having a drink or three with you.

Global Noize was excellent. In addition to those guys (my bo-in-law is friends with Bernie and his wife - our connection to getting into the show) Russell Batiste, Eric McFadden, Mike Gordon and Page McConnell from Phish, George Porter among others. Defintely threw down!

[sharon_loves_fats]

hey Sharon, you flying solo for this year's fest?

Hey Lis, just seeing this now. I've been away getting a taste of NOLA in NYC. Yep, festing solo and for the whole enchilada!! Hopefully our paths will cross at Fest! Do we have some of the same night shows on the radar?

[Corona]

Hey Lis, just seeing this now. I've been away getting a taste of NOLA in NYC. Yep, festing solo and for the whole enchilada!! Hopefully our paths will cross at Fest! Do we have some of the same night shows on the radar?
I'm not sure, can you email me and we can chat? lparent88ATsympaticoDOTca

[FunkFester]

Lindell/Anders show was good, not great. Lindell is at his best when he gets two sets so he can mix in that smooth R&B and with plenty of funky soul. Felt like a short set for him... Anders was solid but as much as I love both, not sure how I feel about same bill. Big Sam was cool as always but by then it was pretty late. Good pre-season for Fest. Grids "what's new" notes Anders is out of the 1st Friday Tips show now?

[Orleansnj]

Lindell/Anders show was good, not great. Lindell is at his best when he gets two sets so he can mix in that smooth R&B and with plenty of funky soul. Felt like a short set for him... Anders was solid but as much as I love both, not sure how I feel about same bill. Big Sam was cool as always but by then it was pretty late. Good pre-season for Fest. Grids "what's new" notes Anders is out of the 1st Friday Tips show now?

seems like it........

he's in a few other places though -rock n bowl.....

[jerseygirl67]

Hey Lis, just seeing this now. I've been away getting a taste of NOLA in NYC. Yep, festing solo and for the whole enchilada!! Hopefully our paths will cross at Fest! Do we have some of the same night shows on the radar?

wow...I feel soo...blown off and dismissed... <sniff, sniff>

[sharon_loves_fats]

wow...I feel soo...blown off and dismissed... <sniff, sniff>

Sorry, sweetie!!! My bad. MUAH!

But I'm coming back to town tonight. What are you doing Saturday? I emailed you my #. Maybe we can meetup!

[jef]

This will be my first time to jazz fest. Where are you finding the information regarding the night shows?

[festivalgirl]

This will be my first time to jazz fest. Where are you finding the information regarding the night shows?

Here ya go: http://www.jazzfestgrids.com/node

[Carolina Beadhead]

Here ya go: http://www.jazzfestgrids.com/node

These will fill in as we get closer to Fest and the info becomes available.

[jef]

thank you!

[Phatpapa]

This will be my first time to jazz fest. Where are you finding the information regarding the night shows?

Welcome to the NOJHF website forum, jef.

Check back often cuz the anticipation of festivus is reaching feverish levels and you will learn all there is to know about the place you will most definately come to adore and will never ever want to miss anotha':D :D

Oh, and go introduce yourself on the "Introduce Yourself" thread if you get a chance

[jef]

Welcome to the NOJHF website forum, jef.

Check back often cuz the anticipation of festivus is reaching feverish levels and you will learn all there is to know about the place you will most definately come to adore and will never ever want to miss anotha':D :D

Oh, and go introduce yourself on the "Introduce Yourself" thread if you get a chance

Thanks, I didn't even realize there were night shows all over town until I read this thread. I already see several bands I'd like to see. This is looking like a serious party.

[Phatpapa]

Thanks, I didn't even realize there were night shows all over town until I read this thread. I already see several bands I'd like to see. This is looking like a serious party.

Oh, trust me, New Orleans doesn't F*@k around when it comes to Jazz Fest!!!

[swag]

This is looking like a serious party.

Understatement of the year. :D

[sharon_loves_fats]

This is looking like a serious party.

Indeed it is! You are gonna have so much fun!!!

[funkkjunkie]

thanks for posting, jef! I love it when a jazzfest virgin begins to see the light and starts to spin with us!!!!!!!!!!! 53 days til you'll realize you can sleep when you're dead and it's a marathon, not a sprint!

[Belle]

Thanks, I didn't even realize there were night shows all over town until I read this thread. I already see several bands I'd like to see. This is looking like a serious party.


Pace yourself or else you will get no rest. You can go all day and night if ya wanna.

Welcome by the way. You will have a blast.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Thought it would be interesting to see how much my plans have changed in 6 weeks. Surprisingly, not all that much... [new plans still subject to change of course!]

Ticketed only for Dumpstaphunk on 5/3 so far. The rest is totally open and subject to change! :D

Thu 4/23 - SAME, EXCEPT NATHAN'S BEEN REPLACED WITH TERRANCE SIMIEN
Rock n' Bowl
Geno & Nathan

Fri 4/24 - SAME
Tip's
Bo Dollis, Monk Boudreaux, Eric Lindell & Anders

Sat 4/25 - TAB BENOIT'S SWAMPLAND JAM AT TIP'S FQ
Blue Nile
Budos Band w/ sp guests

Sun 4/26 - BLIND BOYS, DDBB, HENRY BUTLER AT TIP'S
probably the Apple Barrel

Mon 4/27 - SAME
IAC

Tue 4/28 - DEFINITELY DRAGON SMOKE
Ponderosa Stomp or Dragon Smoke @ One Eyed Jack's

Wed 4/29 - SAME, PLUS SHAMARR'S CD RELEASE PARTY
Marcia in the park

Thu 4/30 - STILL OPEN
???

Fri 5/1 - SAME
funky Meters & RRFB

Sat 5/2 - PBS W/PAGE AT TIP'S
HOB
New Mastersounds

Sun 5/3 - SAME
Tip's
Dumpstaphunk

[MormonMatthew]

Yeah, still got my three favorite New Orleans bands lined up, 3 nights in a row!!!

Thursday 4/30 Radiators SNAFU at Southport Hall

Friday 5/1 funky Meters at CAC

Saturday 5/2 Subdudes at Southport Hall (with John Gros)
.................................................. .................................................. ....


So I am still deciding on Wed 4/29 but looking hard at Meglomaniacs Ball, tho' the Funk Jam with Brian Stoltz at Maple Leaf will also be mighty chewy.........

Sunday's Funk throwdown with Zig at Howlin' Wolf is also in the works, depending on tix for Dumpsta still being available.......

Anyone with any pearls of wisdom as to what choices should be made, please speak up!!!

[sharon_loves_fats]

See ya at the Meters, Matthew!!!

[MormonMatthew]

Hey Now Sharon--- There should be quite a crowd of us; Freebo, Denideadhead, Bigeasy711, and a couple more I am drawing a blank on......

I have a strong feeling that the CAC will be much less crowded than it was for the Meters show there a couple years back, so hopefully a much more pleasant atmosphere for all of us!!!

PS you at the Hilton Riverside also?

[sharon_loves_fats]

Hey Now Sharon--- There should be quite a crowd of us; Freebo, Denideadhead, Bigeasy711, and a couple more I am drawing a blank on......

I have a strong feeling that the CAC will be much less crowded than it was for the Meters show there a couple years back, so hopefully a much more pleasant atmosphere for all of us!!!

PS you at the Hilton Riverside also?

Cool, sounds like there's gonna be a big krewe!

I hope it is less crowded than the horror stories I have heard. Never been to the venue before. Hopefully, it is not as bad as years past!!

Nope, I'm not at TH Central. I'm in the 1/4 tho. If there's a caravan to the show, maybe I can meet up with y'all at the Hilton!

[Phatpapa]

Hey Now Sharon--- There should be quite a crowd of us; Freebo, Denideadhead, Bigeasy711, and a couple more I am drawing a blank on......

I have a strong feeling that the CAC will be much less crowded than it was for the Meters show there a couple years back, so hopefully a much more pleasant atmosphere for all of us!!!

PS you at the Hilton Riverside also?

Count me in too!

Also thinking about seeing the Backbeat Series 2nd Thursday for Bonerama, Midnight Disturbers, Big Sam, Trombone Shorty and others at the Studio at Colton Theater. Anybody been there? What's it like?

And the Brass Band Blowout 1st Thursday at the Howlin Wolf

And Bonerama and Kermit Ruffins at RnB 1st Saturday

More to be added....

[MormonMatthew]

Glad to hear you will be joining us Papa--- The funky Meters are the very definition of New Orleans funk, and it is always a night to remember whenever Art and George get together........

I imagine we will all meet up before the show, and head over en masse, so feel free to join up and treat yourself to some of the finest music to ever come out of the Crescent City!!!

(dont forget to bring your new flask; after all it is a Superfly Presents show)

Matthew

[almarco]

Glad to hear you will be joining us Papa--- The funky Meters are the very definition of New Orleans funk, and it is always a night to remember whenever Art and George get together........

I imagine we will all meet up before the show, and head over together, so feel free to join up and treat yourself to some of the finest music to ever come out of the Crescent City!!!

(dont forget to bring your new flask; after all it is a Superfly Presents show)

Matthew

Gee I might have to join the krewe.

[MormonMatthew]

Al, while there are a multitude of amazing shows on Friday 5/1, the chemistry, friendship and respect between Art Neville and George Porter has to be witnessed to be understood........

Its like Lennon/McCartney or Jagger/Richards, a perfect compliment of styles and sensibilities.

It promises to be a night to get up, to get down and get FUNKY!!!

[RitaZero]

Thursday 4/24 -Kermit Vaughn's
Friday - Dumpsta and KDTU Howlin' Wolf
Tuesday - Dragon Smoke One Eyed hjacks
Wednesday - Party on the Bayou
Thursday - Riverboat: Galactic, Trombone Shorty, Big Sam
*Friday - Steve Kimock's Crazy Engine Tip's FQ - I saw them for 3 shows last weekend and it was a mixture of Kimock classics and JGB tunes, a really really fun band. I love the new bass player Janis Wallin, and I am also a big fan of Melvin's B3. Steve, who composes only instrumentals, sang on the Beatles tune "Slow Down" (baby, now you're moving way too fast). I'll take my Kimock straight up, no vocals please!
Saturday - Kermit/Bonerama Rockin' Bowl
Sunday - hoping to win tix to Trombone Shorty, Zig, etc. @ Howlin' Wolf

Have you gotten your threadhead raffle tix yet?