Scars Amid the Party in New OrleansJazzfest, which took place this year on seven days from April 25 through Sunday, revolves around familiar songs, distinctive rituals and the time-tested recipes of its justly celebrated food vendors.
New Orleans songs, old and new, draw on rhythms that reach back at least a century, with even older African, European and American Indian roots. Parades representing the city’s traditions of brass bands, Mardi Gras Indians and Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs wound through the festival, sometimes ending up at the Heritage Stage, where brass bands and Indians performed full-length sets.see also: Famous food, music are back in rebounding New Orleans
Music writer Keith Spera's: "Views and Reviews of the Fest"
and Jazzfest had 'Magic in the Mud'
| Friday at Jazz Fest |
Music Road Man has tons of great recaps & photos HERE!
On a picture-perfect day, the Nevilles' homecoming caps off Jazzfest
see also: Jazzfest: A Neville Family Homecomingsee also: And Grace Will Lead Me Home: Aaron Neville Returns to New Orleans Jazzfest
see also: We Are Family
Jazz Fest: Wet and wild captures the spirit in New Orleans
Even with its staggering diversity of artists, Jazz Fest seldom serves up anyone as eccentric as Bobby Lounge, the singer/pianist who made his third consecutive Jazz Fest appearance before a large, enthusiastic throng. Introducing the reclusive McComb, Miss., resident, toastmaster Calvin Tubbs, said, "I've been paid an amazing amount of money to lend some gravitas to these proceedings." Fat chance.
Check out some great Injuns pictures from the Fairgounds HERE.
NOLA Rev's Jazzfest Moments HERE.
"Friends and strangers alike greeting each other on the Fairgrounds and around the city with "Happy Fest!" -- as though Jazz Fest were an acknowledged holiday like Christmas or Mardi Gras or St. Patrick's Day. Store clerks and waiters would wish you a Happy Fest, not just those at the fairgrounds."
Some nice Jazzfest photos HERE.
| Lady Tambourine, a Jazz Fest Spotlight |
Terri's Music Blog has some good recaps HERE.
The Raconteurs Steal JazzFest
The Raconteurs basically put forth a hard cutting though soulful rock and roll that usually doesn’t slip past the baby-boomer funk loving talent net of the Jazz Fest. Led by Jack White of the White Stripes with Brendan Benson to his right on vocals and guitar along with the rest of the band behind them, they rocked the set so thoroughly that the leftovers from Galactic and early birds for the Radiators just looked at them and said “huh?”
WWOZ Street Talk: The Woman Behind The Signs
Since 1985, Nan Parati has handmade every artist sign for Jazz Fest -- not to mention every craft sign and food price sign. Meet the woman whose artwork you already know, and whose handwriting just may make you feel like dancing.
Tuba Fats: one of the chosen few
Jazzfest attracts up to 400,000, highest since Katrina struck.
The 1st annual Bo [Dollis] Fest recapped HERE & some nice Fest photos HERE.Music on My Mind has some nice recaps HERE.
Should've posted this one earlier, but still worth a read:
Chris Rose: The man with a Jazzfest plan
Speaking of being a bit tardy, read a great recap of Jazzfest 2007 HERE.
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