What first weekend night shows are you going to?

[nealbook]

Two weeks out. Seems so close yet so far. So what is everyone seeing? My groups' general plan is:

4/23 - Colin Lake at dba at 5 pm then on to Papa Mali's Stoned Soul Picnic at Tips uptown

4/24 - Karl Denson, Dumpstaphunk, Robert Walters at Howlin' Wolf

4/25 - Lotus, et al at the Howlin' Wolf

4/26 - Sonny LOandreth and Tab Benoit at Rock-n-Bowl

[BigDag]

I've only bought a ticket for two night shows so far...

The Brass Band Blowout, Thursday night before Fest, and..

Instruments A'Comin', Monday after the first weekend.

There are many others that I would like to attend, but I know from past years that I need to play it by ear... some nights I just don't have the energy to go out..

Although now, I have far more energy than I have had over the past several years, so maybe more night shows are possible; I just don't know just yet. We'll see.

[innertube]

Thursday night..........Tips...Papa Mali

Friday Night.........Howlin Wolf...Karl Denson...what will be the order of these bands???

Saturday night.........Frenchman Street...

Sunday night...Tim Reynolds(have tickets)...but may do something else

Saturday at the Gentilly Stage...is going to be sick

[nealbook]

Thursday night..........Tips...Papa Mali

Friday Night.........Howlin Wolf...Karl Denson...what will be the order of these bands???

Saturday night.........Frenchman Street...

Sunday night...Tim Reynolds(have tickets)...but may do something else

Saturday at the Gentilly Stage...is going to be sick

Looks like you are following me around those first few nights! On the Friday night show, I am wondering the same thing. I assume Karl D. goes last? But don't know.

I am with you on Saturday - hard day because there is a lot to see everywhere, but Gentilly has a sick line up!

[Lester_leaps_in]

I've only bought a ticket for two night shows so far...

The Brass Band Blowout, Thursday night before Fest, and..

Instruments A'Comin', Monday after the first weekend.

There are many others that I would like to attend, but I know from past years that I need to play it by ear... some nights I just don't have the energy to go out..

Although now, I have far more energy than I have had over the past several years, so maybe more night shows are possible; I just don't know just yet. We'll see.

I'll be there Thursday night. I'll look for you.

[sharon_loves_fats]

THU: Geno Delafose & Terrance Simien @ Rock 'n Bowl

FRI: Chiefs Reunion, Eric Lindell, Rebirth @ Tip's

SAT: Tab's Swampland Jam @ Tip's FQ (ticketed)

SUN: Blind Boys, Henry Butler, DDBB @ Tip's (ticketed)

[ozzie]

Have tickets for Blind Boys at Tips 1st Sunday; IAC; and late show for Shorty at Tips FQ 2nd Friday.

[funkkjunkie]

My dilemma is that many shows i want to see are at 2am and I just can't do a 2am show night after night and fest well the next day. SO, when I roll into town Friday night, I may go by the wolf for dumpstaphunk and kdtu.

Saturday-wanted to do Frequinox but saw on Stanton's website, that is a 2am show so I may go with Big Sam, Grupo Fantasma and Soul Rebels at Colton.

Sunday-Stanton Moore trio at One eyed Jacks

Aieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[funkkjunkie]

From ticketweb: A percentage of ticket proceeds to benefit Sweet Home New Orleans. ONE TICKET ALL NIGHT. WE WILL NOT CLEAR THE ROOM. Robert Walter and friends 9:30pm Dumpstaphunk 11:30pm KDTU 2am

[hangtowner]

4/23 KDTU/Dumpsta Howlin Wolf 4/24 John Boutte dba then Sharon Jones HOB 4/25 Del McCoury Preservation Hall the Blind Boys @ Tips

[Amy Winette]

There are LOADS of tix to shows in the raffle, check it out, great opportunity to possibly pick up some tix for just the price of raffle tix :)

[stlbarb]

There are LOADS of tix to shows in the raffle, check it out, great opportunity to possibly pick up some tix for just the price of raffle tix :)

did you minor in marketing?
but reminds me i was going to email my 'cool friends' about the raffle.

[Lit]

There are night shows?

[Amy Winette]

Yeah, dozens of them! The whole Backbeat series, almost every show at Howlin Wolf, a bunch of Tips shows including several options for Instruments A Comin tix, Dumpstaphunk, etc, RNB show and a package . . . Check it out!

[Amy Winette]

Here's the link for show tix:

https://ssl.perfora.net/www.threadheadraffle.org/sess/utn;jsessionid=1549db8e28aaa6c/shopdata/index.shopscript

[stlbarb]

Yeah, dozens of them! The whole Backbeat series, almost every show at Howlin Wolf, a bunch of Tips shows including several options for Instruments A Comin tix, Dumpstaphunk, etc, RNB show and a package . . . Check it out!

i think Lit was making a funny. acting surprised there were shows at night in NOLA, not that they were in the raffle. :confused:

or did you know that and were just using it as another marketing opportunity?

[Rossvegas]

Here's the link for show tix:

https://ssl.perfora.net/www.threadheadraffle.org/sess/utn;jsessionid=1549db8e28aaa6c/shopdata/index.shopscript

Amy, when will you be pulling my name for the winning night show tickets? I'm just wondering how long i should wait before pulling the trigger and buying tickets just in CASE I don't win...not like that's gonna happen, but...

[stlbarb]

Amy, when will you be pulling my name for the winning night show tickets? I'm just wondering how long i should wait before pulling the trigger and buying tickets just in CASE I don't win...not like that's gonna happen, but...

i liked you better when you wont going to fest. ;)

chill baby, you know it will all work out. it always does.

[pokerchick66]

i think Lit was making a funny. acting surprised there were shows at night in NOLA, not that they were in the raffle. :confused:

or did you know that and were just using it as another marketing opportunity?

I vote the latter. ;)

[stlbarb]

I vote the latter. ;)

scary when the lawyers start working together.

[FCB]

scary when the lawyers start working together.

Stay Clear of Ditches ....

[swag]

Amy, when will you be pulling my name for the winning night show tickets? I'm just wondering how long i should wait before pulling the trigger and buying tickets just in CASE I don't win...not like that's gonna happen, but...

Most or all tickets (including all first weekend tickets) will be drawn Tues 4/21.

[voodoodaddy]

Lots of gnashing of teeth for 1st weekend. At the moment it looks like:

Thurs - Bobby Rush at Ogden Museum then Brass Band Blowout at Howlin Wolf
Fri - probably Kermit at HOB
Sat - Tab at Tips FQ
Sun - Blind Boys at Tips (ticketed)

[djgriff]

4/25 - Tab's Swampland Jam
4/26 - Blind Boys
4/27 - IAC
4/28 - Dragon Smoke


That is the plan anyway......

[nealbook]

My dilemma is that many shows i want to see are at 2am and I just can't do a 2am show night after night and fest well the next day. SO, when I roll into town Friday night, I may go by the wolf for dumpstaphunk and kdtu.

Saturday-wanted to do Frequinox but saw on Stanton's website, that is a 2am show so I may go with Big Sam, Grupo Fantasma and Soul Rebels at Colton.

Sunday-Stanton Moore trio at One eyed Jacks

Aieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those 2 am shows can be a killer!

[Amy Winette]

Amy, when will you be pulling my name for the winning night show tickets? I'm just wondering how long i should wait before pulling the trigger and buying tickets just in CASE I don't win...not like that's gonna happen, but...

On the 21st Ross! Not long at all now :)

[NeenAtlanta]

Here's the plan as of today, it changes several times a day lately! I'm trying to keep it to smaller clubs, smaller cover charges this year, plus go to some places I haven't been yet - like Vaughns.

Thursday
Vaughn's for Kermit - anyone else up for this?

FRIDAY
Nothing has jumped out and grabbed me yet. Probably wander around Frenchmen street.

SATURDAY
dba for John Boutte early
Donna's for Henry Butler later

SUNDAY
Chickie Wah Wah for John Mooney

[swag]

Friday - either Jumpin Johnny @ Chickie Wah Wah, or maybe just hang on Frenchmen with Neen. ;)

Saturday - Boutte @ dba and then Harmonicas @ Negril; or else the Swampland Jam. But Bonerama, Kermit, Mooney @RnB can't be ruled out.

Sunday - Maybe Mooney @ CWW, maybe KDTU/BSFN @ HOB...

[NeenAtlanta]

Friday - either Jumpin Johnny @ Chickie Wah Wah, or maybe just hang on Frenchmen with Neen. ;)

Saturday - Boutte @ dba and then Harmonicas @ Negril; or else the Swampland Jam. But Bonerama, Kermit, Mooney @RnB can't be ruled out.

Sunday - Maybe Mooney @ CWW, maybe KDTU/BSFN @ HOB...

Cool - I love hanging out with you, my friend. I haven't ruled out R&B on Saturday either - a killer lineup. But I'm planning to go there on Monday night already.

[ncfunk]

Friday - Robert Walter, Dumpstaphunk, KDTU at the Wolf (anyone think this will sell out??? Planning to buy tix at the door)

Saturday - Funky Meters w/Cyril Neville at HOB

Sunday - undecided, but probably PGF with Monk Boudreaux at dba

[CEfromLA]

So far, I'm leaning towards:

Friday: The Kinky Tuscadero's and Dash, Rip Rock at Carrollton Station at 10:00, Funky Meters at HOB at 1:00am (have tickets for that).

Saturday: Susan Cowsill at Carrollton Station

Having said that, you never know where we'll actually end up......

[duende]

4/23 KDTU/Dumpsta Howlin Wolf 4/24 John Boutte dba then Sharon Jones HOB 4/25 Del McCoury Preservation Hall the Blind Boys @ Tips

Hey, hangtowner! Good to see someone from my neck'o woods on the threads - do you ever get to Jack Russell Brewing? My dead-band buddies introduced me to the Friday night scene recently - part kid time, part dog-park & the remaining large percentage Brit brewpub!

That Dap Kings show at House of Rules looks very tempting - I wish the venue was a little more conducive to fun!

We had to back off after gettin' tix for:
4/26 Sonny & Tab @ Rock'n'Bowl
4/37 IAC
5/1 Bayou Rendezvous
5/3 Dumpstapunk

But I'm still eyeing:
4/24 Honey Is Swamp @ Hi-Ho
4/29 Junco Partners @ Maple Leaf
4/20 Bonerama/Midnite Disturbers @ Colton
5/2 Medeski, Martin & Wood @ Colton
+ anything at Pres. Hall, d.b.a. & Blue Nile that I have the strength to go to!

[bobloblaw6666]

I'd love to see Sharon Jones at the HOB, but I'd like to keep my options open as long as possible (and the ticketmaster fees don't help).

Does anyone know how likely it is that I'd be able to pick up tickets at the door?

[duende]

I'd love to see Sharon Jones at the HOB, but I'd like to keep my options open as long as possible (and the ticketmaster fees don't help).

Does anyone know how likely it is that I'd be able to pick up tickets at the door?

That show might be an unlikely sellout given the myriad choices for Sat nite... and sign up for a HOB account so you can bust a move on any 2-Fer shows they announce the next couple of Tuesdays! I've had a great time at all of my "rules" shows - and the 1/2-price Dr. John tix last year left me with a very favorable memory.

[jeanvi]

THU: Geno Delafose & Terrance Simien @ Rock 'n Bowl

FRI: Chiefs Reunion, Eric Lindell, Rebirth @ Tip's

SAT: Tab's Swampland Jam @ Tip's FQ (ticketed)

SUN: Blind Boys, Henry Butler, DDBB @ Tip's (ticketed)

Be seeing U fri-sun!

[Phatpapa]

So far:

Brass Band Blowout at the Wolf on Thursday
RnB on Sunday

[funkkjunkie]

voodooddaddy, i'm guessing you'll get bobby rush acoustic. His cd, Raw, which is acoustic, is loverly. Love Boney maroney. :)

[steeleye]

4/25 - Tab's Swampland Jam
4/26 - Blind Boys
4/27 - IAC
4/28 - Dragon Smoke


That is the plan anyway......

That is exactly my plan, too.

[j rich]

Mr. and Mrs J Rich will be taking in the following shows.

Friday - Galactic w/ Shamarr Allen and Corey Henry @ Tips 2am (ticketed)

Saturday - Leaning towards Rock N Bowl with Bonerama, Kermit Ruffins, and John Mooney, but could also do some Frenchmen St wanderin'

Sunday - Eric Lindell "Official CD Release Party" w/ Stanton Moore Trio @ One Eyed Jack's 9pm

[pokerchick66]

No night shows planned for me this weekend, either. I'm going where the wind blows. :)

[Lit]

No night shows planned for me this weekend, either. I'm going where the wind blows. :)

That may literally be true if that southeastern weather system is headed your way PC!

[pokerchick66]

That may literally be true if that southeastern weather system is headed your way PC!

It has been windy today. It feels so good. :)

[funkkjunkie]

Saturday, April 25 @ Blue Nile 5am
This is sure to become a tradition…A Variety Burlesque Funk Sleaze Music Titty Church Extravaganza Show for the 'Sick in The Head' Afflicted... ARE YOU SEXY ENOUGH TO BELIEVE!???
Let yourself indulge in the Funky debauchery of the *CHURCH* OF SEXY JESUS and throw your hands up to the heavens and your feets to the floor for a visual experience accompanied by a heavenly soundtrack played out before your ears and eyes by the musicians and the sexy half-naked nuns preaching a SEXY sermon in this twisted Sunday morning disco party freak Mass at the Blue Nile!

Bestowing a groovin' musical throwdown with his big band of soul rockin' minstrels and a flock of the wildest theatrical SEXY believers who are hell bent on lifting their skirts.

http://www.myspace.com/churchofsexyjesus

[BigDag]

Really?

I maybe just be waking up by then.

[Jordan]

THURS - Geno @ R&B; then R Scully @ Saturn
FRI - Joe Krown @ Le Bon Temps; then Juice @ Banks Street; then Galactic @ Tips
SAT - John Boutte @ dba; then Eric Lindell at Old Point; then Funky Meters @ HOB or R Scully @ dba; then Skerik @ Maple Leaf if I have energy
SUN - 007 at Hi-Ho; then TR3 at Tips Quarter; then something late


That is what I'm thinking now -- but it could change in a heartbeat

[almarco]

THURS - Geno @ R&B; then R Scully @ Saturn
FRI - Joe Krown @ Le Bon Temps; then Juice @ Banks Street; then Galactic @ Tips
SAT - John Boutte @ dba; then Eric Lindell at Old Point; then Funky Meters @ HOB or R Scully @ dba; then Skerik @ Maple Leaf if I have energy
SUN - 007 at Hi-Ho; then TR3 at Tips Quarter; then something late


That is what I'm thinking now -- but it could change in a heartbeat

Ok I am going to finally make it a point to look at the grids this week.

[brush]

I'm thinking of going to see the Dirty Dozen Brass with Booker T. Jones at the Republic.

How is the Republic? Is it a good club?

[Jordan]

I'm thinking of going to see the Dirty Dozen Brass with Booker T. Jones at the Republic.

How is the Republic? Is it a good club?

It is the old Howlin Wolf -- a nice size with bars on both sides and an upstairs with a railing to lean on. Overall it is a great place to see music.

[pallenpaz]

The Hill Country Review, featuring members of the North Mississippi Allstars, is on the same bill as Dirty Dozen and Booker T. I read somewhere that Hill Country was going to end the show. I can no longer find the reference to this. Does anybody actually know the order of the performers?

[funkkjunkie]

The Backbeat ticket sales page is a great place to find out the order of the bands. Yes, Hill Country Review closes the show. :D
http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/EventListings.action?pl=CEGNewOlreans&orgId=22741&REFID=nola2

[windowman]

I'm trying to keep it to smaller clubs, smaller cover charges this year, plus go to some places I haven't been yet - like Vaughns.


:eek: :confused: I can't believe that, Neen. I get there fairly regularly, hope to go this Thursday. As a rule, I stay away at fest because it's a madhouse, but if you are going, well...

I am shocked that no one has any interest in seeing Terence Blanchard first weekend. I may try to catch his late set on first Saturday.

Have you noticed that nothing has sold out yet?

[brush]

Is Booker T. Jones playing with the Dirty Dozen, or Hill Country Review at the Republic? I originally thought it was going to be Booker T. with Hill Country Review, but the ticket site makes it look like he's with Dirty Dozen.

the only 1st Weekend show I bought tickets for is Allen Toussaint at Snug Harbour, now that classic NO artists like Snooks and Eddie Bo are gone, I gotta catch Allen one more time.

Is Art Neville playing anywhere?

I'm also going to a New Orleans Hornet's playoff game, they just released tickets yesterday. Don't know the dates yet, but hopefully the games are when I'm in town.

I can't find a good Monday night show to go too. I'm going to the Ponderosa Stomp on Tues and Wed, so I don't want to go to Piano night at HOB, maybe I'll just go to Donna's Jam Night.

[FrankMusicfan]

hi guys,
it looks like you might already have the info covered, but i was just dropping by to point out the Backbeat Jazzfest Concert Series thread, with tons of night shows both 1st and 2nd weekend this year.

here's a link so you don't have to go diggin' ;)

http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/showthread.php?t=8871

in case you haven't checked out the Backbeat lineup lately, i suggest you take another look. they're adding shows faster than i can keep up. as i said in another thread, at this point it's getting REDONKULOUS! :D

if anybody has any questions, hit me up!

[FrankMusicfan]

Is Booker T. Jones playing with the Dirty Dozen, or Hill Country Review at the Republic? I originally thought it was going to be Booker T. with Hill Country Review, but the ticket site makes it look like he's with Dirty Dozen.


hey brush, in answer to your question, Booker T is playing with Dirty Dozen. they will be followed by Hill Country Review.

should be a hot show! Booker T amazes me :)

[FrankMusicfan]

oh, and for general reference for everyone, a link to www.backbeatpresents.com for artist info, show grids, and ticket links :)

[NeenAtlanta]

:eek: :confused: I can't believe that, Neen. I get there fairly regularly, hope to go this Thursday. As a rule, I stay away at fest because it's a madhouse, but if you are going, well...

I am shocked that no one has any interest in seeing Terence Blanchard first weekend. I may try to catch his late set on first Saturday.

Have you noticed that nothing has sold out yet?

Cool Wynn, - maybe I'll see you there! I can't believe I haven't made it either. Every year it is in my plan, but every year I seem to wind up somewhere else. I've decided that THIS is the year. Plus a great way to introduce my Fest virgin to the whole experience.

[freebo]

brush asked:

Is Art Neville playing anywhere?

There are two first weekend gigs for Artie that I know of: Both late night at the House of Rules.

Saturday 4/25 2 a.m. hit time

Sunday 4/26 2 a.m. hit time

That second one is billed "with Cyril Neville".

Here's the scoop from their web site:

funky METERS at House of Blues 1st Weekend of Jazzfest!
funky METERS will be funking up the House of Blues during the first weekend of Jazzfest 09. Both shows are going to be late night dance parties starting at 2:00am on 4/25 (that's late night Friday 4/24/Early am Saturday 4/25) and 2:00am on 4/26(that's late night Saturday 4/25/Early am Sunday 4/26). Saturday night will feature Cyril Neville on percussion and vocals! TICKETS: www.HOB.com

[innertube]

"Have you noticed that nothing has sold out yet?"


yes..............

[dee79]

"That Dap Kings show at House of Rules looks very tempting - I wish the venue was a little more conducive to fun!"

As a JF and New Orleans virgin, could someone please explain this to me?? I only have tickets to that and the Brass Band Blowout on Thursday so far, but that comment worries me - but just a bit!

[Lester_leaps_in]

"That Dap Kings show at House of Rules looks very tempting - I wish the venue was a little more conducive to fun!"

As a JF and New Orleans virgin, could someone please explain this to me?? I only have tickets to that and the Brass Band Blowout on Thursday so far, but that comment worries me - but just a bit!

I can't answer your question, Dee, but I'd like you to know that my Festal Virgin and I will be at the Thursday Brass Band thinger. Let's keep an eye out for each other.

[freebo]

Pat downs at the door. Seriously: Expect to be frisked on your way in.

No cameras / audio recording. No outside beverages, and if ya wanna buy from them, better bring a fat roll of greenbacks. The House of Rules will stick it to you.

As one example: An Abita beer, brewed in Abita Springs (on the North Shore), is priced as an Import.

Plus: Bring your petroleum jelly, so you're more slippery. You WILL be packed into that club at Jazz Fest.

Still: They book some fine shows.

Ya just gotta put up with some Major B.S. to attend.

Hey - other than that, it's all good at the House of Rules. ;)

[NYMAMA]

Now I have a dilemma! I have tickets for tips on the 24th Blind boys /Charlie Musselwhite/H Butler and now I see @ Chickie wHA wHA There is a CD release party for Roy Rodgers starting at 11pm. What to do what to do.....We were really bummed that we would miss him at fest.

[ozzie]

Now I have a dilemma! I have tickets for tips on the 24th Blind boys /Charlie Musselwhite/H Butler and now I see @ Chickie wHA wHA There is a CD release party for Roy Rodgers starting at 11pm. What to do what to do.....We were really bummed that we would miss him at fest.

Deb, isn't the Blind Boys show on Sunday night (26th)?

[dee79]

Pat downs at the door. Seriously: Expect to be frisked on your way in.

No cameras / audio recording. No outside beverages, and if ya wanna buy from them, better bring a fat roll of greenbacks. The House of Rules will stick it to you.

As one example: An Abita beer, brewed in Abita Springs (on the North Shore), is priced as an Import.

Plus: Bring your petroleum jelly, so you're more slippery. You WILL be packed into that club at Jazz Fest.

Still: They book some fine shows.

Ya just gotta put up with some Major B.S. to attend.

Hey - other than that, it's all good at the House of Rules. ;)
Thanks guys!

Lester: Yep, sounds good. I am usually at work when on this board so I don't have any pictures here to use as my avatar. In case I don't up one, we'll be the group of five 25-30 year old Minnesotans with dark hair having a blast?? ;) I THINK it was your post about the Brass Band Blowout being a great way to start the weekend (plus what I know of each band!!) that urged me to pick that for that Thursday, so thank you (or who ever that was).

Freebo: Wow, sounds like I should keep some of that in mind. I can usually handle the tight crowds if I have a beer or two in me, but the pat down/over priced beers could be a problem if we don't plan ahead...can't wait though!!

[ncfunk]

Pat downs at the door. Seriously: Expect to be frisked on your way in.

No cameras / audio recording. No outside beverages, and if ya wanna buy from them, better bring a fat roll of greenbacks. The House of Rules will stick it to you.

As one example: An Abita beer, brewed in Abita Springs (on the North Shore), is priced as an Import.

Plus: Bring your petroleum jelly, so you're more slippery. You WILL be packed into that club at Jazz Fest.

Still: They book some fine shows.

Ya just gotta put up with some Major B.S. to attend.

Hey - other than that, it's all good at the House of Rules. ;)

Thanks for the heads up. Is re-entry allowed? I'm staying a block from there, so a quick run back to the room for a beer, etc. might be an option. The combination of no audio recording/pat downs at the door is a bit disconcerting...I guess I'll just have to do a good job of concealing my minidisk.

[Moon]

Pat downs at the door. Seriously: Expect to be frisked on your way in.

No cameras / audio recording. No outside beverages, and if ya wanna buy from them, better bring a fat roll of greenbacks. The House of Rules will stick it to you.

As one example: An Abita beer, brewed in Abita Springs (on the North Shore), is priced as an Import.

Plus: Bring your petroleum jelly, so you're more slippery. You WILL be packed into that club at Jazz Fest.

Still: They book some fine shows.

Ya just gotta put up with some Major B.S. to attend.

Hey - other than that, it's all good at the House of Rules. ;)

What he said. Hell, I'd rather go to the dentist than to a show at the House of Rules. And I hate going to the dentist.

[duende]

Thanks for the heads up. Is re-entry allowed? I'm staying a block from there, so a quick run back to the room for a beer, etc. might be an option. The combination of no audio recording/pat downs at the door is a bit disconcerting...I guess I'll just have to do a good job of concealing my minidisk.

I'm guessing that the only "in-n-out" event at HOB is the Ponderosa Stomp, where the same entry gets you into both the main room and the Parish (Piano Night is probably the other). There's smoking outside, but NO SMOKIN', if you get my drift. I'm trying to remember if I got wanded or just patted down at the last Dr. John show I went to, but I know I got my camera in, cuz I'm a tourist in a tourism destination center who came in off the street where I was being a tourist (I narrowly won that argument - but a digital recorder would be a hard sell). The only chairs in the joint are upstairs in VIP, and a very few stools at tables near the bar... VERY early would be the only way to score these, IMHO. There are the steps down to the lower floor, which I have resorted to on occasion, too.

Now, the upside - great acts, great sound, excellent sight lines, lighting, amiable, if pricey, bar service, 2-fer Tuesday tix for members (come on, Sharon Jones as the loss-leader!), cool t-shirts and gifts in the store... and a kick-ass voodoo shrimp plate on the appetizer menu!

[freebo]

Yeah, HoR ain't all bad. And most every club is C-R-O-W-D-E-D during Jazz Fest.

But, now you know, before you go!

Have fun, and be safe. :D

[ncfunk]

I'm guessing that the only "in-n-out" event at HOB is the Ponderosa Stomp, where the same entry gets you into both the main room and the Parish (Piano Night is probably the other). There's smoking outside, but NO SMOKIN', if you get my drift. I'm trying to remember if I got wanded or just patted down at the last Dr. John show I went to, but I know I got my camera in, cuz I'm a tourist in a tourism destination center who came in off the street where I was being a tourist (I narrowly won that argument - but a digital recorder would be a hard sell). The only chairs in the joint are upstairs in VIP, and a very few stools at tables near the bar... VERY early would be the only way to score these, IMHO. There are the steps down to the lower floor, which I have resorted to on occasion, too.

Now, the upside - great acts, great sound, excellent sight lines, lighting, amiable, if pricey, bar service, 2-fer Tuesday tix for members (come on, Sharon Jones as the loss-leader!), cool t-shirts and gifts in the store... and a kick-ass voodoo shrimp plate on the appetizer menu!

Hmmm...the wand would definitely make things more difficult.

[NYMAMA]

Deb, isn't the Blind Boys show on Sunday night (26th)?
DUH NEVER MIND:o

Must remember think before typing!

[MormonMatthew]

Yeah, HoR ain't all bad. And most every club is C-R-O-W-D-E-D during Jazz Fest.

But, now you know, before you go!

Have fun, and be safe. :D

I am certainly not a cheerleader for the HOB, but I think that during Fest, Tipitinas is every bit as crowded as House of Blues ever gets.....

Tips is much more relaxed about recreational smokers and bringing a drink or two in with you, but they pack that place with as many paying bodies as they can physically fit in for the Jazzfest and Mardi Gras shows.

Thats why a show at Tipitinas during some random time in the year when there is not huge tourist crowds in town is such a sublime musical experience!!! (during fest, Tips is just too claustrophobic for my personal tastes)

[bobloblaw6666]

Now, the upside - great acts, great sound, excellent sight lines, lighting, amiable, if pricey, bar service, 2-fer Tuesday tix for members (come on, Sharon Jones as the loss-leader!), cool t-shirts and gifts in the store... and a kick-ass voodoo shrimp plate on the appetizer menu!


Can you elaborate on the Sharon Jones comment? Is there a ticket special for that Saturday night show??

[duende]

Can you elaborate on the Sharon Jones comment? Is there a ticket special for that Saturday night show??

by next Tuesday, there should be at least one run-of-Fest offering on the 2-fer special at HOB. That was just my wishful-thinking, since a half-price ticket to the Dap Kings might make the choice for my undecided krewe (who can commit now, anyway?)

[jazzjones]

Pat downs at the door. Seriously: Expect to be frisked on your way in.

No cameras / audio recording. No outside beverages, and if ya wanna buy from them, better bring a fat roll of greenbacks. The House of Rules will stick it to you.

As one example: An Abita beer, brewed in Abita Springs (on the North Shore), is priced as an Import.

Plus: Bring your petroleum jelly, so you're more slippery. You WILL be packed into that club at Jazz Fest.

Still: They book some fine shows.

Ya just gotta put up with some Major B.S. to attend.

Hey - other than that, it's all good at the House of Rules. ;)

I agree with all of the above - they slam people into that venue far beyond any fire codes would allow (in NOLA ... we don't need no stinking fire marshalls).

On the other hand, one of my favorite Jazz Fest club shows was Lucinda Williams at the HOB, two years ago, I think. It was sold out, but I bought a ticket at face value at the last minute from someone whose friend didn't show. Yeah, it was claustrophobia city, but Lucinda and her band were really on, and the intimacy of the club setting made it all worth while.

[innertube]

"On the other hand, one of my favorite Jazz Fest club shows was Lucinda Williams at the HOB, two years ago, I think. It was sold out, but I bought a ticket at face value at the last minute from someone whose friend didn't show. Yeah, it was claustrophobia city, but Lucinda and her band were really on, and the intimacy of the club setting made it all worth while."


it's Jazz Fest.....every place is crowded....the best thing about Tips is you can go upstairs and get out of the crowd...upstairs at the HOB..does not give that much of a break...but the HOB is close to where i am staying..at some clubs getting a cab home is a pain.....

[swag]

Have you noticed that nothing has sold out yet?

Got an email today from Superfly.

Galactic on the boat has (finally) sold out.

[FrankMusicfan]

well, if anyone is going to miss Galactic on the boat, come check out Stanton with the Midnite Disturbers on Thurs 4/30 at the Studio at Colton!

here's a link to the Backbeat Jazzfest Series thread so you don't have to dig for it ;)

http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/showthread.php?t=8871

check out additions to both the first and 2nd weekend! tons of music to choose from, with tickets still available for all shows but selling fast.

[FrankMusicfan]

speaking of first weekend shows, i know it's a little last minute - and it's technically not the weekend yet ;)

but there is a Backbeat Series Kickoff and CD Launch party TONIGHT at th W Hotel French Quarter in the Courtyard. the hotel is located at 316 Rue Chartres and the party starts at 6pm tonight!

tickets are $20, there will be complimentary food and drinks AND you get a free CD -- AND Anders Osborne and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux are playing!

what better way to kick off the festivities? so, basically, if you're still sitting there reading this, get your ass up and get on down there!!!!

:D

have fun!

[Amy Winette]

Wow, wish we were there already!

[WCP]

For those wondering KDTU is going to close out the evening starting around 2.

Also, the Sat. show at HW featuring Lotus Lyrics Born and others looks like it will be something fresh to check out this year.

Plus there is not much going on that night so I am amped to finally see some new talent at jazzfest.

[djgriff]

Wow, wish we were there already!

Hey, don't you have some raffle winners to pick or something? ;)

[nealbook]

For those wondering KDTU is going to close out the evening starting around 2.

Also, the Sat. show at HW featuring Lotus Lyrics Born and others looks like it will be something fresh to check out this year.

Plus there is not much going on that night so I am amped to finally see some new talent at jazzfest.

Those are going to be some great shows. Going to and looking forward to both!

[funkkjunkie]

Ooooh, would love to be in town for the anders and monk kickoff, frank. Have big fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[funkkjunkie]

Heeehhee, that's a good one, wcp. Not much going on :D a jazzfest night.

[FrankMusicfan]

hey guys,

for anyone already in NOLA, i just got word to expect some special guests at the Roots of Music All Star Benefit at the Colton Theater tonight!

i can't name names, but i can give you a hint or two. with the addition of this young bandleader and his retinue of locals, the lineup for the show has gone from being a delicious burger to a t-bone steak!

ya getting me?

already on the lineup, we have:
Roots Of Music Crusaders w/ Big Sam, Ivan Neville, Anders Osborne, Terrance Higgins (DDBB) & many special guests tba PLUS Free Agent Brass Band, Como Mamas

to get your tickets, go to Ticketweb (http://www.ticketweb.com/snl/EventListings.action?pl=CEGNewOlreans&orgId=22741&REFID=boards) NOW!!!

:D

[FrankMusicfan]

just another quick reminder:

if you're in NOLA and want to make sure you have up to the minute info on Backbeat events on your mobile device, follow us on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/backbeatNOLA)!

already we've been receiving last minute information about artist additions, secret special guests, and surprise sit-ins and have been giving out hints and locations on our Twitter stream (http://www.twitter.com/backbeatNOLA) at www.twitter.com/BackbeatNOLA!

follow us so you'll be in the know for the rest of the festival!

and HAVE FUN!!! :D

[FishH2O]

Hey Frank give me a hint about that Tim Reynolds and TR3 show Sunday night please sir.