Top Picks For Thursday, May 2
Darcy Malone & the Tangle
SHELL GENTILLY STAGE | 11:25 A.M. - 12:25 P.M.
Darcy Malone & the Tangle is a New Orleans-based band that combines a little bit from every genre. Their debut song "Meringue" led to the release of their 2018 EP Pure as Gold. Watch them perform their groovy music, which fuses soul, pop, indie, and rock 'n' roll.
Batambora
EXPEDIA CULTURAL EXCHANGE PAVILION | 11:30 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.
Making its way from Cartagena, Colombia, Batambora is heading to New Orleans to display their musical talent through Afro-Colombian drumming. Their music is aimed to tell the story of the struggles of cultural resistance in order to preserve the traditions of their ancestors.
Samantha Fish
FESTIVAL STAGE | 1:30-2:40 P.M.
Missouri native, singer-songwriter, and blues guitarist Samantha Fish is heading back to New Orleans to show off her guitar skills and incredible ability to sing different genres, including blues, funk, country, rock, and more. With her lyrical versatility, her music can be enjoyed by everyone.
Honey Island Swamp Band
SHELL GENTILLY STAGE | 2:10-3:10 P.M.
The Honey Island Swamp Band is making its way back to New Orleans. This band mixes traditional blues, soul, country, and R&B music, while adding a NOLA twist to pay homage to their New Orleans roots. Their newest album, Custom Deluxe, released in 2023.
New Orleans Jazz Vipers
ECONOMY HALL TENT | 2:10-3:15 P.M.
A talented group known for their performances on Frenchmen Street, the New Orleans Jazz Vipers uses traditional swing music for their melodic tunes. This early 20th century style of jazz music, showcased on their three studio albums, is what this swing band is known for.
Tommy McLain & C.C. Adcock
BLUES TENT | 2:15-3:30 P.M.
Tommy McLain proves there is no age limit to performing on stage. The 83-year-old Louisiana Music Hall of Famer is collaborating with songwriter and guitarist C.C. Adcock to jam out to swamp pop, a Louisiana spin on country, New Orleans R&B, and rock.
The Rolling Stones
FESTIVAL STAGE | 5-7 P.M.
Get ready to rock out with one of the most iconic rock 'n' roll bands in history—the Rolling Stones. This three-time Grammy-winning, English band is heading to NOLA to pump up the crowd with some of their best hits of all time, including "Gimme Shelter" and "Paint It Black."
Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls
BA MIEN VIETNAMESE CUISINE | HERITAGE SQUARE
Ba Mien Vietnamese Cuisine is heading to Jazz Fest to show off their delicious gỏi cuốn, also known as spring rolls. Their menu not only has shrimp and pork spring rolls, but also Vietnamese meatball bánh mì, Vietnamese egg rolls, and vermicelli noodle salad.
Kina Joshua
KINA B. HANDCRAFTED | LOUISIANA MARKETPLACE | TENT F
Kina B. Handcrafted, founded by Mindfulness Coach Kina Joshua, has many ornate and intricately designed bags, fanny packs, and bracelet cuffs. Her pieces are made with real leather and many include stones and crystals that have their own symbolic meaning.
Zora Djenohan
DJENOHAN AFRICAN ART | CONGO SQUARE AFRICAN MARKETPLACE
Zora Djenohan is an environmental attorney, activist, and artist who opened her own small business, Djenohan African Art. Born in Côte d'Ivoire, her art focuses on traditional African art sourced from West African goods, including pottery, jewelry, clothing, and home items.
