New Orleans Jazz Fest 2012

[Penny Lane]

they're right---when i went to Jazz Fest, i came home with my head still boppin (for DAYSSSSS)..it's not so much about what specific bands you see, it's part of the whole experience...it's not like any of the other festivals, trust me...whether you miss a band you wanna see or see someone you weren't expecting to, everyone is there for the music and culture and you're not going to be dissappointed at all. don't try to see too much or move from stage to stage, just enjoy what you're seeing because there's nothing like it--especially the NOLA bands

and as far as the fairgrounds--save some energy for the night time, focus on soaking the music and food up and save your partying till later (except for Nova-who seems to have an unlimited and un-human like ability to party all the time)  ;)

and PS--bring a festival HAT!

[NoVa_NoLa]

don't try to see too much or move from stage to stage, just enjoy what you're seeing because there's nothing like it--especially the NOLA bands

I agree 200% with everything, except this.  ;D

Go from stage to stage...get caught up in a 2nd line parade...and also, just like Penny said, if you are enjoying where you are-enjoy it.  If you have the time, wander around and let your ears pick where you will go.  See/hear/eat as much as you can!

Ahhh, screw it.  It's New Orleans.  Do whatcha ya wanna!  (and yes, that was a subliminal message to suggest that you see the Rebirth Brass Band!)   

[NoVa_NoLa]

i can see the frustrating end of it but i know whatever bands i do see, it is gonna be amazeballs and those i don't catch, there's a good chance i can find them playing elsewhere for a late night show 

to say i'm stoked would be an understatement. tomorrow kicks off my 5 week countdown until departure  :D jazzfest is THE BEST ... live music 24/7 !!

Brooke...if you're hanging with the NYC Freaks for the Fest, you're going to have a very good time and our paths will probably cross at some point.  We run in the same circle loosely connected Freak circle.   :)

[Penny Lane]

don't try to see too much or move from stage to stage, just enjoy what you're seeing because there's nothing like it--especially the NOLA bands

I agree 200% with everything, except this.  ;D

Go from stage to stage...get caught up in a 2nd line parade...and also, just like Penny said, if you are enjoying where you are-enjoy it.  If you have the time, wander around and let your ears pick where you will go.  See/hear/eat as much as you can!

Ahhh, screw it.  It's New Orleans.  Do whatcha ya wanna!  (and yes, that was a subliminal message to suggest that you see the Rebirth Brass Band!)   

well you know more than i do---  :)

however, i left for Pearl Jam a few years ago to see BOH at a smaller stage and  never made it back anywhere near the main stage...(that's how i ended up seeing Honey Island Swamp Band --which was a magical accident) people had blockaded --but that could have been PJ thing, not a JF thing..

but Nova's the expert! did i mention BRING A HAT?

[br00ke]

our paths will probably cross at some point.

i'm counting on it  8) and i'd love to hear the story of how we have so many folks in common (which i LOVE by the way). i'm not sure who all from the freaks are going down for 2nd weekend yet but i am fortunate enough to say i know a whole mess of folks going ... freaks, mmj folks, phish friends from LA, regular friends from CO, and a very old friend that lives in and is from NOLA. i'm expecting very good things 

[Jackets N Pones]

Better Than Ezra before MMJ - just like 2010!

[e_wind]

What are everyone's after show plans? I was initially thinking Black Star and Glactic, but I'm open to any and all suggestions

[br00ke]

What are everyone's after show plans? I was initially thinking Black Star and Glactic, but I'm open to any and all suggestions

i am going to this @ Republic on 5/3 .. early show (10pm)

Anders Osborne w/ special guests Luther Dickinson & Karl Denson (CD Release Show for "Black Eye Galaxy") + Tab Benoit's Swampland Jam (Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Johnny Sansone, Waylon Thibodeaux, and more)

i might go see The New Mastersounds later that night for the late show (2am) but other than that, i'm not sure. i'm reallllly wanting to know what Preservation Hall will be doing in the way of night shows for 2nd weekend ;) as well as what Superfly will do for the river boat shows.

[Penny Lane]

3/4 Honey Island Swamp Band/Soul Rebels--Tipitinas

Also might do Brooke's Anders Osborne show if it's not sold out.

[Brittney]

What are everyone's after show plans? I was initially thinking Black Star and Glactic, but I'm open to any and all suggestions

If you're attending weekend 1 & a fan of 90's band Morphine, the two original members now have Louisiana-bred musician Jeremy Lyons on lead vocals & bass and plays these days under the moniker Members of Morphine with Jeremy Lyons (or The Ever Expanding Elastic Waste Band)- they're playing a 2 a.m. show (Friday night/Saturday morning) at d.b.a. on Frenchmen on the 28th. This is going to be so good.

http://dbabars.com/dbano/calendar/event/792

[NoVa_NoLa]

If you're attending weekend 1 & a fan of 90's band Morphine, the two original members now have Louisiana-bred musician Jeremy Lyons on lead vocals & bass and plays these days under the moniker Members of Morphine with Jeremy Lyons (or The Ever Expanding Elastic Waste Band)- they're playing a 2 a.m. show (Friday night/Saturday morning) at d.b.a. on Frenchmen on the 28th. This is going to be so good.

http://dbabars.com/dbano/calendar/event/792

True...I'll probably be at this show.  Jeremy Lyons sounds almost exactly like Mark Sandman...it's eerily good. 

Thanks for posting!

[NoVa_NoLa]

our paths will probably cross at some point.

i'm counting on it  8) and i'd love to hear the story of how we have so many folks in common (which i LOVE by the way). i'm not sure who all from the freaks are going down for 2nd weekend yet but i am fortunate enough to say i know a whole mess of folks going ... freaks, mmj folks, phish friends from LA, regular friends from CO, and a very old friend that lives in and is from NOLA. i'm expecting very good things 

I wish that I had a great story for you, but the only connection is that I'm from the northeast.  Most of my music buddies are New Yorkers (and Freaks)...so that's where we overlap.   I'm not sure who's coming when either, but I do enjoy the NYC invasion that happens during jazz fest.  :)

I gotta get someone to bring me some bagels!

[Penny Lane]

Preservation Hall Jazz Band would be taking over the coveted responsibility of closing down the Gentilly Stage on the festival's final day. To commemorate the band's yearlong 50th Anniversary celebration, the band will invite a slew of special guests to join them, and Davis named a few including My Morning Jacket's Yim Yames, Ani Difranco, Bonnie Raitt and several more. Trombone Shorty, Shamarr Allen and very special guest Mayor Landrieu (on tambourine) then joined PHJB for an a.m. version of "Bourbon Street Parade" followed by a few words from the Mayor, Hasting Stewart of Shell and Nancy Marinovic before a couple more songs by Pres Hall, some red beans and rice (courtesy of Zatarain's) and a photo opp (see below) of the festival poster subjects posing in front of this year's official Jazz Fest and Congo Square posters.

[e_wind]

firgured that would happen cause on the iphone app it says "PHJB and Friends"

[Penny Lane]

So I bought Chris Robinson Brotherhood tix for Thurs night..

so far it's Thurs-Tipitinas (CRB), Friday Tipitinas (HISB), and Sat hopefully a special show post MMJ show at fairgrounds.

possibility of the New Master Sounds show (2am Friday) but i'm not sure i can handle that.

and that's all she wrote! can't wait.

[e_wind]

This is what I got
Chris Robinson Brotherhood - Thurs
Maybe Honey Island on Friday, but I'm really holding out for ANY show inside the actual Pres Hall, as I really would like to see it. I'm not going to the Fest Friday so I'll definitely be doing a show or two Friday night. I was looking at the new master sounds too, but I'm not sure I'll be staying up Til 4 AM every night. I'm a baby compared to most of my friends and Caroline is a baby compared to most 21 year olds.

How is The Sugar Hill? Considering Black Star / Galactic Friday night

[e_wind]

what are chris robinson brotherhood shows like

[NoVa_NoLa]

they're right---when i went to Jazz Fest, i came home with my head still boppin (for DAYSSSSS)..it's not so much about what specific bands you see, it's part of the whole experience...it's not like any of the other festivals, trust me...whether you miss a band you wanna see or see someone you weren't expecting to, everyone is there for the music and culture and you're not going to be dissappointed at all. don't try to see too much or move from stage to stage, just enjoy what you're seeing because there's nothing like it--especially the NOLA bands

and as far as the fairgrounds--save some energy for the night time, focus on soaking the music and food up and save your partying till later (except for Nova-who seems to have an unlimited and un-human like ability to party all the time)  ;)

and PS--bring a festival HAT!

;D 

Truth be told, before I moved here, I would spend at least two months getting into physical shape for Jazz Fest.  Sad, but true.  I'd hit the treadmill daily, go to the gym at least 3 days a week, and do yoga.  I'd even try to go out to hear music a little more often just to get my body prepared for 13 days in New Orleans.  We called it Jazz Fest Training.  ;) 

The Fairgrounds can be grueling...especially if you're on the move all day.  Lots of walking, standing, and dancing in the hot Louisiana sun and humidity.  I only drink water, the herbal teas, and the lemonades on the Fairgrounds.  I may have a beer here or there, but pretty much the day time is all about staying hydrated so that I can make it out to the night/late night/early morning shows. 

[e_wind]

i think ill be at that HISB show cause i just looked up the Soul Rebels and they are SICK.

since people around here say jacketeers should be the Cosmic Soul Rebels, maybe there should be a Cosmic Soul Rebel tour where the Soul Rebels open up for MMJ and then play horn section for em, and then they cover Sweet Dreams are Made of These together

[Penny Lane]

what are chris robinson brotherhood shows like

jam fests....chris robinson is one of the best front men of all time...could have a 3 min song or a 12 min jam....