New Orleans Jazz Fest 2012

[Penny Lane]

Warren Haynes is incredible--always fun to watch--no matter who he plays with!

[NoVa_NoLa]

From PHJB site:

Just announced! The first round of guest artists that will be joining The Preservation Hall Jazz Band for the Crescent City Revue on May 5th at the newly renovated Joy Theater.  Guests confirmed so far - Dirty Dozen Brass Band horns, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Stanton Moore, Leo Nocentelli, Ivan Neville, Benny Jones & Uncle Lionel (of Treme Brass Band), Fleur De Tease, Pedrito Martinez, Ernie Vincent, David Torkanowsky, and Little Freddie King!  Opening up the festivities that night will be the one and only New Orleans Bingo! Show.  More guest artists will be announced soon so stay tuned!

[br00ke]

i guess it doesn't belong here but why not ... on levon's site

Dear Friends,
Levon is in the final stages of his battle with cancer. Please send your prayers and love to him as he makes his way through this part of his journey.

Thank you fans and music lovers who have made his life so filled with joy and celebration... he has loved nothing more than to play, to fill the room up with music, lay down the back beat, and make the people dance! He did it every time he took the stage...

We appreciate all the love and support and concern.
From his daughter Amy, and wife Sandy

[NoVa_NoLa]

RIP Levon.... :'(

I'm not sure who wiull do a tribute, but I can't help but think that the Warren Haynes set will include some sort of tribute, as well as Mavis Staples in the Gospel Tent (that's likely to be a tearful beautiful set), and Terrence Simien who does one of my favorite covers of The Night They Drove 'ol Dixie down...

He won't be with us physically....but you'll hear him all over the Fairgrounds.

[br00ke]

JJ does a lovely "It Makes No Difference" .. I'd love to hear that on the fest grounds.

Levon will be greatly missed. The man had so much spirit and whenever he sat at his kit, he'd have the biggest & most genuine grin imaginable. May the four winds blow you safely home

[NoVa_NoLa]

So, my friend Coach wrote up this bit of advice for a friend of a friend who is making her first trip the Fest this year.  Offbeat (local magazine which you should pick up as soon as you can when you get here--Jazz Fest Bible edition) picked it up and ran it today:

http://www.offbeat.com/2012/04/20/jazz-fest-first-timers-take-note/

Here are my band suggestions. Try to see them at night time as well as during daytime. Or mix and match it up. Or do whatever the hell you want to do. There's so much going on that planning (at least for me) borders on ludicrous and lots of people will end up getting pissed off that you're not "on plan."

Rebirth – MUST see, indoors/outdoors, early/late. They're the epitome of a great NOLA brass band.

Trombone Shorty – MUST see, he's the most "on-friggin' fire" guy going. He'll have an amazing, eclectic assortment of stars with him.

Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys – MUST see for authentic rockin' zydeco, another legend Rosie is.

The Stooges Brass Band, the Soul Rebels, TBC Brass Band, New Birth Brass Band, the Dirty Dozen, etc. – All have their own charm and infectious enthusiasm. Always fun.

Anders Osborne, Big Sam's Funky Nation, John Mooney all blow doors off.

Big Chief Bo Dollis and the Wild Magnolias – They always play on Sunday at "Coach's Spot," Heritage Stage, for those of you who don't know or haven't seen me there in the past 17 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- At the Fest, make an effort to check out all stages, even if for just a song or two. Hidden gems abound. Also, the grandstand has air-conditioning, long lines at much cleaner restrooms (for those that give a sh*t) than steaming hot, feces-laden port-o-potties (nice visual, eh?). I like the respite of AC personally, but only briefly.


- If you want to see a headliner, plan ahead.  Find a spot in front of one of the two big stages right after the previous bands set ends. Fest is very good at keeping the bands on track timewise. Otherwise, NOLA has two times: It's either getting darker or it's getting lighter.  Bring your shades when you go out at night!!!!

NO BEADS – BEAD SEASON ENDED ON ASH WEDNESDAY.

Clubs:

The best shows start after 2:00 am, hands down. Sleep when you get home!!!!!

Maple Leaf is a favorite, as is Tipitina's (always a clusterf**k at Fest though) and Rock-n-Bowl (I think you all will really like this place, just a hunch). Gotta get a Bloody Mary at Igor's with two caveats; 1) the sun must be coming up and 2) you have not slept. Talk about a freakshow!!!!!!

[br00ke]

your enthusiasm and excitement bleeds off of my computer screen. LOVES IT 

[Penny Lane]

NO BEADS – BEAD SEASON ENDED ON ASH WEDNESDAY.

not even if show my boobas? WTF c'mon!  ;D

PS very excited!

[NoVa_NoLa]

your enthusiasm and excitement bleeds off of my computer screen. LOVES IT 

:embarassed:

:)

:D

;D

[NoVa_NoLa]

NO BEADS – BEAD SEASON ENDED ON ASH WEDNESDAY.

not even if show my boobas? WTF c'mon!  ;D

PS very excited!

LOL!  Boobas need not be revealed... ;D

Though if anyone wants any real, authentic, caught on the parade route beads, let me know.  I've got plenty!! :)

[Penny Lane]

Just got approved to take more days off, will be heading down this weekend as well! (Cheaper because i dont' have to fly into NOLA but can fly in/out of ATL!)

Bruce here i come!

back to NYC on Monday afternoon then out again Thurs to meet you beautiful people down there!..12 days we see our boyz!

[bluesky]

Just got approved to take more days off, will be heading down this weekend as well! (Cheaper because i dont' have to fly into NOLA but can fly in/out of ATL!)

Bruce here i come!

back to NYC on Monday afternoon then out again Thurs to meet you beautiful people down there!..12 days we see our boyz!

seriously Penny, how do you hold down a job?  ;D ;D

[NoVa_NoLa]

OK, last post from me (probably):

First, safe and happy travels to all those who will be coming down over the next 2 weeks!

If you're staying in a hotel, they'll probably have Offbeat magazine for you (it's free and available all over the city).  Also, pick up a Gambit.  Read the Counts Picks.  I don't know these folks, but they never fail to point me in the direction of something new and good.  Offbeat has all of the club gigs (as of when they went to print) and will also showcase some of the talent that you may not have ever heard of...

The Louisiana Music Factory (in the French Quarter) is a pretty good record shop here and the have free in-store performances just about every day.  Euclid Records is a little further away in the Marigny, but is also a pretty good record shop..Bonus if you go to Euclid, you can eat at Elizabeth's...get the praline bacon--thank me later.  ;)

Don't forget your sunscreen! :)  And, your sun hat as Ms. Penny has already mentioned.    Don't mention the word ra*n, but be prepared for it.  A ziploc baggie for your electronics is a good idea.  If we do get ra*n, there will be mud.  The mud will eat your flip-flops. 

Please, if you haven't already, put the United cab phone number (504-522-9771 or 504-524-9606) into your phones...please stay aware of your surroundings particularly after dark.  When in doubt, take a cab. 

If I can help with anything, give me a shout via email vachelle at yahoo dot com and if you see me, please say hello.  :)

Last, welcome to New Orleans and Happy Jazz Fest!!  :D 

[Penny Lane]

Just got approved to take more days off, will be heading down this weekend as well! (Cheaper because i dont' have to fly into NOLA but can fly in/out of ATL!)

Bruce here i come!

back to NYC on Monday afternoon then out again Thurs to meet you beautiful people down there!..12 days we see our boyz!

seriously Penny, how do you hold down a job?  ;D ;D

god i have NO idea!...i'm like George Costanza..no one knows WHAT i do here.  ;) ;D

[br00ke]

paws up for United Cab .. i still have that number in my phone under NAWLIN'S CAB  one week from tomorrow and i'm southbound. cannot.wait.  :D

penny, you are an animal. RWAR !

[zanjam]

http://www.youtube.com/jazzfest

At least I will be able to see you crazy kids rocking out. 

It's gonna be a party in my living room on Sat 5/5 at 3:25pm!

[johnnYYac]

http://www.youtube.com/jazzfest

At least I will be able to see you crazy kids rocking out. 

It's gonna be a party in my living room on Sat 5/5 at 3:25pm!

Isn't MMJ @ 6:25 pm EST?  You must be left coast, eh?  I'd join you but I'll be in Portland, ME for M. Ward.  Someone try to record it, please.

[ericm]

Just got approved to take more days off, will be heading down this weekend as well! (Cheaper because i dont' have to fly into NOLA but can fly in/out of ATL!)

Bruce here i come!

back to NYC on Monday afternoon then out again Thurs to meet you beautiful people down there!..12 days we see our boyz!

Good for you!  Have a blast.   8)

[mahg33ta]

http://www.youtube.com/jazzfest

At least I will be able to see you crazy kids rocking out. 

It's gonna be a party in my living room on Sat 5/5 at 3:25pm!

lots of exciting news bouncing around the forum today but this was the best find of all!  Thanks for posting.   Definitely gonna be a party at my house sat 5/5 at 6:25 too.

[zanjam]

They're going to have to broadcast the MMJ set, right??  You don't put them in your promo video and then not show them (I hope!!!)