Tom Petty, Bon Iver to Play New Orleans Jazz Fest in 2012
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival released its full lineup for 2012 today. Notable acts for the event include Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bon Iver, My Morning Jacket, Foo Fighters and Al Green among tons of other acts. It will take place over two weekends on April 27-29 and May 3-6. read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsJazz Fest Day 4 Photos ft. Lucinda Williams, Wilco, More
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Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsNew Orleans Jazz Fest Announces 2011 Lineup
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival announced its 2011 lineup today. Headliners include contemporary artists like Arcade Fire, The Decemberists, Wilco, The Strokes and John Legend & The Roots as well as a host of music legends such as Allen Toussaint, Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, Bon Jovi and John Mellencamp. Kid Rock is also playing for some reason.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSimon & Garfunkel Schedule Sole 2010 Appearance at New Orleans Jazz Fest
The final piece of this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival puzzle has finally been put in place: Simon & Garfunkel’s names have been added to the lineup. Not only will this be their first joint gig on American soil since last fall, it’s also the only time they’re scheduled to appear in tandem all year.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSeven reasons to make Jazz Fest travel plans
The 40th annual Jazz Fest announced its lineup yesterday. It's not bad. In fact, it's so not bad that I find myself almost physically pained to not be in New Orleans right this very minute. Here are seven reasons to book your plane ticket—and, more importantly, your hotel room—as soon as humanly possible.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayAretha, Wilco and one billion others headline Jazz Fest 2009
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, arguably the grandest of all American music fests, has just announced its staggering 2009 lineup. Let's get right to it, shall we? ... read more
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