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Jazz Fest Cancels Saturday Headliners Due to Weather
After hours of heavy winds and rain, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has announced that the remainder of its Saturday programming–predominantly the day’s headliners–has been called off. Stevie […]
Jazz Fest Day 5: A Fishy Reunion
This was one for the ages. Glorious sunny skies, cloud cover, a pleasant breeze and great music everywhere you turned. Smiles abounded and the only way you could catch everything […]
Video: Preservation Hall Band Joins My Morning Jacket for Prince Tribute
While Paul Simon was making his return to Jazz Fest’s Acura Stage, jam-rockers My Morning Jacket were holding things down at the Gentilly Stage on the other side of the […]
Paul Simon Returns to Jazz Fest with More Than Just the Hits
“I love New Orleans,” Paul Simon exclaimed during his tribute to Allen Toussaint at Le Petit Theatre last December. “I’m coming back down for Jazz Fest!” And come back he […]
Photos: Jazz Fest Friday with Paul Simon, Lauryn Hill and More
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was in full force at the Fair Grounds on Friday, April 29. It welcomed acts like Ms. Lauryn Hill, Paul Simon, Joe Lovano […]
Harry Shearer Sits in with Snarky Puppy in New Orleans
Just a few hours after headlining the Jazz Tent at Jazz Fest, Snarky Puppy took the stage at the Republic in New Orleans for a two set show that was […]
Blues Rock Reigns at the Acura Stage on Jazz Fest’s Locals Thursday
Blues rock reigned on the Acura Stage yesterday as Jazz Fest kicked off its second weekend with some relatively cool weather and a fair amount of rain. Leading the charge […]
Jazz Fest Day 4: What a Difference a Week Makes
What a difference a week makes! Jazz Fest week 2 opened with hard rain, cooler weather and a stiff breeze. Some Festers are born mudders who love these conditions, and […]
Photos: Jazz Fest is Back With Tedeschi Trucks Band, Snarky Puppy and More
The 2016 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival continued its course after a three-day break on Thursday, April 28. Festival-goers had to go through torrential rain, thunderstorms and a lot […]
The Original Meters to Headline Jam Cruise
Today marks the beginning of the second weekend of Jazz Fest and, in keeping with tradition, Jam Cruise has unveiled the lineup for its next voyage. Once again, the one-of-a-kind […]
