New Orleans Jazz Fest 2012

headhunter · Mar 02, 2012, 01:40 PM

Quote from: ericm on Mar 02, 2012, 01:31 PM
I know it seems there's not a lot of Springsteen fans on this board, but I was wondering if any of the Jazzfest vets were there in 06, and caught Bruce's set?

I've heard from quite a few peeps that weren't fans before, but came away with a new appreciation for his music.

Just curious about your thoughts if you were there, and if this tune live that day was really as intense as I've heard it was.

My City Of Ruin:

Bruce Springsteen at Jazz Fest

IMO, if you've seen Bruce live before you are a fan.
If you haven't seen him live but just know some songs, you have NO clue what you are missing.

Kinda like MMJ. If you see them live, you are converted.

NoVa_NoLa · Mar 02, 2012, 01:49 PM

I was there that year, Eric, but I opted to see the Meters instead of Bruce. Everyone that I know who went to Bruce was incredibly moved by the entire set.

That was a weird year...and part of me is still sort of happy that I choose the Meters. '06 was the first Fest after Katrina. The neighborhood surrounding the Fairgrounds had been searched (after the flood) on 9/11...Most of the houses that year still had the rescue team markings painted on them...date searched, bodies found, animals found...Blue roofs were everywhere...the Oak trees were still struggling to come back. Every local person that you ran into had a Katrina story to tell...there were a lot of tears that year.

9/11/01 is still really heart-breaking for me as I'm sure that it is for everyone else...especially those from the Northeast...Walking through that neighborhood everyday, seeing 9/11 painted everywhere, and hearing My City of Ruin would have ruined me...but I can imagine that for the residents of and visitors to this city of New Orleans, how incredibly touching and appropriate that moment must have been.

ericm · Mar 02, 2012, 02:05 PM

Thanks Nova.

It's amazing to me that MCOR was written about Asbury Park, and the troubles that little city has seen, but this tune fit so well with the tragedies that were 9/11, and Katrina.

I think this years set will be more upbeat, and a celebration of N.O. and their spirit.

br00ke · Mar 03, 2012, 07:20 PM

excellent heads up on the shades

the only night show i've gotten tix to is Tab Benoit's Swampland Jam >> Anders Osborne with special guests .. 2nd saturday @ Republic. i'm curious to see what riverboat shows will be put together and of course, MMJ LATE NIGHT ?? ?? !!

LowdownCheatin · Mar 18, 2012, 05:13 PM

This seems to be the time the remaining venues around town finalize their late-night schedules during JazzFest. Mahalia Jackson (booked Trombone Shorty + Ozomatli recently), Joy, and PH are still open during the second weekend. With MMJ playing MIM Friday, JF on Saturday, and presumably joining PHJB on the last Sunday, what are everyone's current thoughts about a late-night show that Saturday? FYI - PH announced the 2010 show around the end of March.

Saw Ben Jaffe at the Andrew Bird show on Friday night and inquiring about the late night series at PH during JF was killing me. Just couldn't get the chance to ask him.

Penny Lane · Mar 18, 2012, 09:28 PM

Quote from: LowdownCheatin on Mar 18, 2012, 05:13 PM
This seems to be the time the remaining venues around town finalize their late-night schedules during JazzFest. Mahalia Jackson (booked Trombone Shorty + Ozomatli recently), Joy, and PH are still open during the second weekend. With MMJ playing MIM Friday, JF on Saturday, and presumably joining PHJB on the last Sunday, what are everyone's current thoughts about a late-night show that Saturday? FYI - PH announced the 2010 show around the end of March.

Saw Ben Jaffe at the Andrew Bird show on Friday night and inquiring about the late night series at PH during JF was killing me. Just couldn't get the chance to ask him.

LDC---keeping Sat open of course but think it's kind of a slim chance.. :(

NoVa_NoLa · Mar 19, 2012, 03:30 PM

I'm not sure if this suggestion will be helpful for you, but if you've been eyeing shows over on jazzfestgrids.com, it might be helpful to start gridding (or otherwise noting) your night time plans.

I don't buy tickets to many shows in advance, but it is helpful to note somewhere what you're ticketed for. From there I usually note which shows I'm really interested and also which shows I would be happy to see. I also note parties and dinner ressies.

There are so many options...

Is it Jazz Fest yet?!

Jane · Mar 20, 2012, 08:33 AM

How are you guys getting to Jazz fest from your hotels?

a friend of mine went last year and he said he cabbed it but i know they can get expensive. Cabs in NOLA are expensive in general, one from the airpot to our hotel cost us 20 buck each before.

i saw a shuttle runs from downtown to the festival through grayline tours but there wasn't a price attached on the website -
http://www.graylineneworleans.com/jazzfest.html

Penny Lane · Mar 20, 2012, 10:16 AM

Quote from: Jane on Mar 20, 2012, 08:33 AM
How are you guys getting to Jazz fest from your hotels?

a friend of mine went last year and he said he cabbed it but i know they can get expensive. Cabs in NOLA are expensive in general, one from the airpot to our hotel cost us 20 buck each before.

i saw a shuttle runs from downtown to the festival through grayline tours but there wasn't a price attached on the website -
http://www.graylineneworleans.com/jazzfest.html

cabs, this shuttle, or walk..PM me your phone no if you wanna meet up and share rides!

NoVa_NoLa · Mar 20, 2012, 11:13 AM

Cab rides from the airport are charged a flat fee. I think it's $36.

Getting to the Fairgrounds...I'd take a cab with 2-3 other people or take the city bus. The taxi fare is $5 per person. If you ride single, you'll be charged the meter, which can get spendy.

The city bus is $1.25 each way. Check out this link for some really great info on your options: http://jazzfest.swagland.com/transport.html

NoVa_NoLa · Mar 20, 2012, 03:32 PM

Meant to post this earlier, but if you are not on a tight schedule when you arrive, take the airport shuttle. I think it's may be $20 each way. The only catch is that everyone is dropped off depending on the location of their hotel. Once, my hotel was the last stop and I could swear that I was on the shuttle for a couple of hours.

Oh...very few of the cabbies here have credit card readers, so be prepared to pay with cash.

Last, call United Cabs. They are the most reliable and dependable. Put this number in your cell phones: 504-522-9771....when in doubt, take a cab. Better safe than sorry.

Jane · Mar 21, 2012, 08:56 AM

Quote from: Penny Lane on Mar 20, 2012, 10:16 AM
Quote from: Jane on Mar 20, 2012, 08:33 AM
How are you guys getting to Jazz fest from your hotels?

a friend of mine went last year and he said he cabbed it but i know they can get expensive. Cabs in NOLA are expensive in general, one from the airpot to our hotel cost us 20 buck each before.

i saw a shuttle runs from downtown to the festival through grayline tours but there wasn't a price attached on the website -
http://www.graylineneworleans.com/jazzfest.html

cabs, this shuttle, or walk..PM me your phone no if you wanna meet up and share rides!

i think you have my number. i'll shoot you a text message just in case.

thanks for the information NovaNola

e_wind · Mar 21, 2012, 10:14 AM

So do you all think people will line up on the rail as early as gates open for Eddie? This is the best shot I have at seeing EV close.

NoVa_NoLa · Mar 21, 2012, 12:28 PM

Just got this tweet:

"Jazzfest will release this year's schedule cubeson Tuesday, March 27th!"

So next Tuesday, you'll know who is playing on which stage at which times (please, Jazz Fest schedulers, let me enjoy the full Herbie Hancock set).

NoVa_NoLa · Mar 27, 2012, 12:05 PM

Cubes are out...full MMJ and Herbie overlap... >:(

MMJ from 5:25-6:55...probably some lee-way here for an encore or two.

Wow...Springsteen is 4:30 - 7...

http://lineup.nojazzfest.com/events/2012/04/27

e_wind · Mar 27, 2012, 12:40 PM

Have to say... WORST scheduling I've ever seen. The fact that they all start at the same times is outrageous. There's no room for catching the second half of shows and shit like that. Bizarre. This makes me think I'll never buy tickets to jazz Fest again until schedules come out.

NoVa_NoLa · Mar 27, 2012, 12:47 PM

Quote from: e_wind on Mar 27, 2012, 12:40 PM
Have to say... WORST scheduling I've ever seen. The fact that they all start at the same times is outrageous. There's no room for catching the second half of shows and shit like that. Bizarre. This makes me think I'll never buy tickets to jazz Fest again until schedules come out.

LOL...Sorry e-wind. This is how Jazz Fest rolls.

"Jazz Fest isn't about what you saw. It's about what you had to miss to see what you saw."

The way things look right now (and there will be changes), I'll be missing 70% of the MMJ set unless Herbie Hancock is terrible. ;D

So, don't print your cubes today. Print them before you hop on the plane. There will be some changes, but don't expect them to clear up the conflicts in the 5-7 slot on any day unless someone cancels.

e_wind · Mar 27, 2012, 12:54 PM

Well I can confirm I'll be seeing EV, MMJ, and PHJB and Friends. I'm glad it ends early every night, cause ive never been to Nola.

NoVa_NoLa · Mar 27, 2012, 01:15 PM

:)

You'll see lots more on the Fairgrounds. My first fest I came for one band...but by the end of those 4 days, that one band didn't even matter. I still liked them, but I found so much more.

If you need any recommendations for stuff to do, let me know. Happy to help. I'll be on the Fairgrounds all seven days...and out almost every night.

br00ke · Mar 27, 2012, 01:26 PM

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 !!