Whereyat - Festivals http://www.whereyat.com/neworleans/articles.sec-13-1-festivals.html <![CDATA[Night Shows - ]]> Though fans know to expect a highenergy, whirlwind performance from Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, the group always exceeds their expectations. Hailing from Vermont, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals have an eclectic style that mixes blues, funk and rock n’ roll into a soulful, captivating sound.]]> <![CDATA[Bands, Sand and Suntans - ]]> Just a few hours east of new orleans, a festival phenomenon is brewing on the warm, sandy beaches of the alabama Gulf Coast. in its third year, Hangout Music Festival, held May 18-20, 2012, in Gulf shores, aL, had already sold out of general admission tickets by Mardi Gras Day—only ten days after going on sale.]]> <![CDATA[Jazz Fest Previews - ]]>  The Beach BoysFriday, April 27, 5:30 p.m.Acura StageIn the summer of 1962 a new term entered the American cultural lexicon and quickly spread into common usage. The term was “surfing.” It—]]> <![CDATA[French Quarter Fest Preview - ]]>  Thursday, April 12Rebirth Brass BandAuthority and pulse of Jazz Funk for the past 30 years, Rebirth Brass Band is a must see.  As 2012 Grammy Award Winners for “Best Regional Roots Music ]]> <![CDATA[Revisting the Warehouse - ]]>  In my teen years, I started developing a taste for rock and roll. My father Thomas aided in teaching me about the music of his youth, and explained that he saw the best concerts at a venue calle]]> <![CDATA[Who Do Buku Like We Do? - ]]> For local event production company Winter Circle Productions (WCP), what began as a few friends booking artists they liked for local shows has since evolved into the city’s first electronic and hip ]]> <![CDATA[foburg 2011 - ]]>  Now that Mardi Gras has paraded off into the distance, a myriad of festivals set to descend upon the city, filling your weekends with music, food, culture and just enough time to recover mid-wee]]> <![CDATA[Assembling Voodoo Fest - ]]> What music lovers will go through to see their favorite acts is nothing short of fervent dedication. From the more popular camp-outs, to the more extreme hiding in the musician’s dressing rooms, fans]]> <![CDATA[The Scoop on Satchmo Fest 2011 - ]]> In a city full of festivals, Satchmo Fest stands out. Since 2000, New Orleanians and visitors have gathered at the Old U.S. Mint each August to celebrate the life of Louis Armstrong. Satchmo Fest, which is likely the only festival to pay tribute to this music legend in such a way, remains true to its purpose.]]> <![CDATA[Jazz Fest Weekend 2 Previews - ]]>

Thursday, May 5

Kumbuka African Dance and Drum Collective

Thursday, May 5 - 12:35 p.m.

Congo Square Stage

 

New Orleans is one of the most culturally rich cities in this Nation, and one of the most culturally important
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<![CDATA[Jazz Fest Weekend 2 Night Shows - ]]> Take the High Road Tour

Thursday, May 5, 9 PM

Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave., 895-8477

 Take the High Road Tour, featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama, along with Jim Lauderdale and special guests Gal Holiday &

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<![CDATA[Jazz Fest Weekend 1 Previews - ]]> Friday, April 29 The Happy Talk Band Friday, April 29 - 1:50 p.m.Lagniappe Stage (Interview)   New Orleans has a little bit of everything for music fans. Jazz, Blues, Funk, Classical, Rock ]]> <![CDATA[Jazz Fest Weekend 1 Night Shows - ]]> Backbeat Jazz Fest Series presents Marco Benevento
Saturday, April 30, 1 a.m. Le Petit Theatre, 616 Saint Peter St.For Marco Benevento, the piano conveys more than just music or emotion. At his hand]]> <![CDATA[FRENCH QUAR TER FESTIAVAL 2011 PREVIEW - ]]> The greatest FREE festival in New Orleans just got better—2011 French Quarter Festival added another day! This year the FREE French Quarter Festival sponsored by Capital One Bank will start on Thursday, April 7—Sunday, April 10, 2011, with over 18...]]>