Jazz Fest 2015 got off to a great start, despite the churning gray clouds that opened up into a downpour around 6 p.m., forcing an early end to the first day of the fest.

From Mia Borders to Mr. Okra, Kenny Neal, Shamarr Allen, and the Tedeschi Trucks Band, there was a little bit of something for everyone on the first day of Jazz Fest.

All photos by Kim Welsh. Click here to view the gallery on Flickr.

Bruce Brice at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Gospel Tent at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Grayson Capps at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Indian Practice at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Kenny Neal at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Dancing at Liuzzas for Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Mia Borders at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Mr. Okra at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

OffBeat Jazz Fest Bible at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Oyster Sack at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Paul Sanchez and Minimum Rage at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Ronald Lewis at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Shamarr Allen at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Sunpie Barnes at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Syndey Byrd Exhibit at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Tedeschi Trucks Band at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Bo Dolis Tribute at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24

Honey Island Swamp Band at Jazz Fest 2015, Day 1, April 24