Blogs
The Endless Whine
When I was on the Faculty Senate at Delgado, one thing I could count on every semester was dissatisfaction with parking. Regardless of the efforts made to improve parking for […]
We Have No One but Ourselves to Blame
We’re in the process of posting stories from back issues that were never online, and while doing so, we ran across 1990’s “Jazz Fest Survival Guide.” I won’t question the […]
A Radical Approach
Once Jazz Fest coverage ends, I more or less put a moratorium on chewing on its booking, but the upcoming CareFusion Jazz Festival in New York City begs for a comment. […]
Did We Have an Eclipse?
I just saw the New York Times‘ Jazz Fest slideshow, and was it really that dark? Or did the photo editors artificially darken the backgrounds to make the shots more […]
Context Is Everything
In recent years, Jazz Fest hasn’t released its attendance figures, contending that the number gets too much attention. The quality of the festival and the enjoyment of those who attended […]
My Morning Jacket Plays New Orleans
The buzz after My Morning Jacket’s set was their final covers – “Mother-in-Law,” “Carnival Time” (with Al “Carnival Time” Johnson onstage with them) and Curtis Mayfield’s “Move on Up.” You […]
The Festivals Are Over, Now Get Back to Work!
French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest 2010 have come and gone, and some surprising trends have emerged. For years and years, Jazz Fest measured its success by its attendance. There […]
Notes from Jazz Fest’s Second Weekend
R. Scully’s Rough 7 brought sunshiny good times to Jazz Fest, opening their set at the Acura Stage by singing “I’m Not Insane Anymore” and “Give Up Your Dreams.” Scully […]
Those Warm and Fuzzy Feelings
I cannot believe the weather this week—in between Jazz Fest 2010 weekends. It has been so lovely—just more of those picture-perfect days in New Orleans. Am hoping and praying this […]
Jazz Fest Week One: Quick Thoughts
The Revivalists set the bar high for showmanship when they opened the Gentilly Stage on Friday. Not only did they bring guests out before noon—the Rebirth Brass Band—but they also […]
