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Maple Leaf announces Fest night show schedule

The Maple Leaf Bar has revealed its music schedule for the days and nights during Jazz Fest.

The lineup features a mix of regular local acts and out-of-town performers, often in collaboration with one another. On most days the venue will host multiple shows, including gigs with 3am start times on both Sundays during the fest.

One notable slot on the schedule is the “Big Secret Show” slated for 10pm on Saturday, April 29. This act won’t even be announced until the day before the show, so it’s safe to assume it’s someone noteworthy (our guess is that it’s an artist who is performing at the Fairgrounds on Friday, April 28).

Other interesting nuggets on the lineup include Johnny Vidacovich, Skerik, John Medeski and Oteil Burbridge on April 28, Johnny Vidacovich, Sonny Landreth and Oteil Burbridge on May 5, a James Brown Birthday Tribute on May 6, a Grant Green tribute with Eddie Roberts, Skerik, Alan Evans, and more.

Additional announcements are expected in the coming weeks.

Here’s a look at the Maple Leaf’s Fest lineup:

Thur, April 27
11pm-2am: Johnny Vidacovich, George Porter Jr & Eric Krasno

Fri, April 28:
11pm-2am: Johnny Vidacovich, Skerik, John Medeski, Oteil Burbridge
Sat, April 29:
10pm: BIG Secret Show. Will be announced April 28th!
12:30am: The New Orleans Suspects 4th Annual Leafopotomous
Sun, April 30:
8-10pm: Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Russell Batiste
11pm-2am: Maple Leaf Bar Allstars: Jon Cleary, Ivan Neville, Tony Hall, Derwin “Big D” Perkins & Raymond Weber
3am-6am: Johnny Vidacovich, John Medeski, Adam DeitchMon, May 1
10pm: The Porter Trio + Special Guests

Tuesday, May 2
11pm: Rebirth Brass Band

Weds, May 3:
8pm-10pm: John Medeski & Johnny Vidacovich
11pm-2am: The Trio +1 Johnny Vidacovich, George Porter Jr., Ivan Neville & June Yamagishi

Thurs, May 4:
8-10pm: Johnny Vidacovich, Marco Benevento & Oteil Burbridge
11-2am: Johnny Vidacovich, Sonny Landreth, Oteil Burbridge
3am: Nthfectious

Fri, May 5:
11-2am: James Brown Birthday Tribute
3am-6am: Lil Baby Jesus Peasant Party

Sat, May 6:
11-2am: Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen with special guest Nigel Hall

Sunday, May 7:
8pm-10pm: Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter “Wolfman” Washington & Russell Batiste
11pm-2am: “Green Is Beautiful” Grant Green Tribute with Eddie Roberts, Skerik, Alan Evans & more
3am-6am: Marco Benevento