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New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2010
April 23 - 25 and April 29 - May 2, 2010

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2010 Jazz Fest
The 2010 Jazz Fest takes place from April 23-25 & April 29 - May 2. Check Hotels.com & Priceline.com for deals on air fares and hotel rooms!
2010 Jazz Fest Tickets
Jazz Fest tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster. Single day tickets for Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 are $45 in advance ($60 at the gate).
Jazz Fest VIP Tickets (available while supplies last)
Big Chief VIP Experience ($850 1st Weekend / $900 2nd Weekend) gets you in and out re-entry privileges; access to raised and covered viewing stands at the Acura and Gentilly stages; special viewing areas at Congo Square Stage, the Jazz Tent and the Blues Tent; and access to a private hospitality lounge. Reserved parking is available at an additional charge.
Grand Marshal VIP Pass ($550 1st Weekend / $600 2nd Weekend) gets you in & out re-entry privileges and access to exclusive upfront viewing areas at the three main Jazz Fest stages (Acura, Gentilly, and Congo Square). Reserved parking is available at an additional charge.
Krewe of Jazz Fest VIP Pass ($350 1st weekend / $400 2nd Weekend) gets you in & out re-entry privileges and access to an exclusive viewing stand at the Acura Stage, with covered high-end folding seats, private restroom facilities, and a dedicated beverage concession area. Reserved parking is available at an additional charge.
Jazz Fest After Dark - Live Music in New Orleans
Keep on rockin' after Jazz Fest and between Fest weekends... check our list of concerts & other events happening in & around New Orleans during Jazz Fest. Check back often for updates & see our concert page for more live music listings.
Jazz Fest Performers by Date Announced
The list of 2010 Jazz Fest performers by date has been announced ... daily schedule grids will be announced at a later date.
New HBO series 'Treme'
New Orleans music fans should check out the upcoming HBO drama series Treme, premiering on April 11, 2010. The series follows musicians, chefs, Mardi Gras Indians, and ordinary New Orleanians in the aftermath of the 2005 hurricane and levee failures that almost wiped the city out. Check the Satchmo.com TV page for more info.
Superfly @ Jazz Fest
Concert promoters Superfly Presents have announced the lineup for their 2010 Superfly during Jazzfest concert series. Shows include a Gov't Mule concert at Mahalia Jackson Theater, and four riverboat cruise concerts featuring Galactic, Les Claypool, North Mississippi Allstars, and the Greyboy Allstars. See Jazz Fest After Dark for more info.
Congo Square Poster Announced
The official 2010 Congo Square Poster depicts famed Treme Brass Band beat keeper and ever-dapper man about town "Uncle" Lionel Batiste. The silk-screen print is by local artist Terrance Osborne, who also created the 2007 Congo Square poster of tuba man Philip Frazier. For more on Uncle Lionel, see this article by Geraldine Wyckoff. Also check out the 2005 album, "Lars Edegran Presents Uncle Lionel."
2010 Jazz Fest Poster
The official Jazz and Heritage Festival Poster for 2010 features late, great musician, entertainer and Big Easy native Louis Prima. The silk-screened poster was reproduced from a painting by legendary crooner Tony Bennett, and it commemorates the centennial of Prima's birth. Visit the official Louis Prima web site.
More Simon & Garfunkel
Good news for Simon & Garfunkel fans if you can't make their show at Jazz Fest on April 24th; the famed duo are hooking up for gigs in Saint Paul MN, Fargo ND, Madison WI, Detroit MI, plus several dates in Canada.
Quintron & Miss Pussycat Exhibit
The eclectic duo are featured in the New Orleans Museum of Art's exhibit "Parallel Universe: Quintron and Miss Pussycat Live at City Park" through May 2, 2010. This multimedia presentation features work from previous years, and highlights new projects including the debut of a new video by Miss Pussycat, and a new music album by Quintron, which will be recorded entirely on-site at the museum. Get more info on the exhibit here. See Quintron and his "Drum Buddy" in action in this YouTube clip featuring the late, great Ernie K-Doe.
WWOZ Brass Pass
WWOZ Brass Passes are a great way to enjoy Jazz Fest and help support local community radio station WWOZ. For a membership donation of $425 to WWOZ, you'll get a 2010 Brass Pass, which gets you into all 7 days of Jazz Fest and much more. Get the lowdown here.
Get Well Soon
Our thoughts & prayers go out to R&B legend Etta James who was recently hospitalized for a variety of ailments; the singer, age 72, performed at Jazz Fest in 2009. James is known for the hit single "At Last", but my favorite is "The Wallflower" aka "Roll with Me Henry" aka "Dance with Me Henry."
Preservation Hall Jazz Band & My Morning Jacket
My Morning Jacket and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band are teaming up for several tour dates this spring. My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James and Terence Blanchard are scheduled to sit in with the PHJB during their Jazz Fest set on April 25th. The PHJB is also expecting to sit in with MMJ during their Jazz Fest set on April 24th. More info here.
2010 Foundation Gala
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival & Foundation will hold their 2010 Gala fundraiser on April 22 at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. This year's event will feature a lifetime tribute to Dr. John. Music will be provided by Dr. John, Jon Cleary, the Foundation's Heritage School of Music, and many special guests. For info and tickets, call (504) 410-4148.
Jazz Fest Performers
The preliminary list of 2010 Fest performers has been announced. The line-up includes Simon & Garfunkel, Aretha Franklin, Pearl Jam, Allman Brothers Band, Levon Helm, My Morning Jacket, Widespread Panic, Van Morrison, The Black Crowes, B.B. King, Gov't Mule, Jeff Beck, The Dead Weather, Elvis Costello, and many more.
Ponderosa Stomp Moves to Fall
The Ponderosa Stomp music series, which has been held in between Jazz Fest weekends for the last 8 years, will take place on September 24th & 25th. Read more here.
Zoo Dat!
Bringing the kids to Jazz Fest? Check out the "Zoo-To-Do for Kids" annual fundraiser taking place April 30th at Audubon Zoo in uptown New Orleans. The kids will have a blast while you support a worthy cause.
NOLA Happenings
Check the Concert Line and Events Calendar for more upcoming fests and live music!

40th Anniversary (2009) New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

Jazz Fest Tickets
Advance 2009 Jazz Fest tickets can be purchased from Ticketmaster.com. Advance one day Jazz Fest tickets are $40 (they will be $50 at the gate). There are also premium VIP packages available. You can also buy advance tickets for the "Jazz Fest Express" shuttle service (recommended!) which runs from downtown New Orleans to the Fair Grounds (and back).
Jazz Fest After Dark
The music doesn't stop when Jazz Fest is over each day - grab a Red Bull and hit the local clubs for more great live music & special events.
Crank up our MP3 player (see left sideboard) to hear clips from some of the bands who will be rockin' NOLA between Fest weekends.
Free In-Store Performances
Stop by the Louisiana Music Factory for free in-store performances during Jazz Fest. See the line-up here.
Jazz Fest Webcasts
You can tune into Jazz Fest online at New Orleans community radio station WWOZ for selected acts on all seven days of the festival. AT&T Music will be featuring live and taped webcasts on May 2nd and 3rd.
Jazz Fest Grids
The daily schedule grids have been published at the official Jazz Fest web site. Here's quick links to each:
- Weekend 1: Fri 04/24 - Sat 04/25 - Sun 04/26
- Weekend 2: Thu 04/30 - Fri 05/01 - Sat 05/02 - Sun 05/03
- All 7 Days (pdf) - Map of Fair Grounds & Stages (pdf)
Music Shopping:
Pick up new/recommended music from 2009 Jazz Fest performers - Relive past Jazz & Heritage Festivals with these Jazz Fest recordings, DVDs and books - Check out the latest releases from New Orleans & Louisiana music artists - Visit JazzFestLive.com for more performance CDs & downloads.
Dr. John plugs Gulf Restoration:
Watch Dr. John speak about the Gulf Restoration Network's "Shell: Hear The Music" campaign. The group will be flying a banner over Jazz Fest drawing attention to coastal wetlands loss due to oil and gas activities.
Leroy Jones & the Fairview Brass Band
Trumpeter Leroy Jones will bring together alumni of the historic Fairview Brass Band for a tribute to Danny Barker at Jazz Fest on Friday, April 24; the stellar line-up includes Leroy Jones, Gregg Stafford, Gregory Davis, Kevin Harris, Darryl Adams, Joe Torregano, Lucien Barbarin, Harry Sterling, Michael Johnson, "Big Al" Carson, Anthony Bennett and Jerry Anderson; read more.
Superfly at JazzFest VIP Charity Packages
Bid now to win exclusive VIP Fan Experience packages only on StubHub!. Bands participating in the StubHub! Charity Packages are Garage a Trois, Galactic, Michael Franti Trio, the Funky Meters and Robert Randolph & the Family Band. Each of the VIP packages comes with a variety of unique incentives & gifts that will complete the VIP experience. Complete package details are available at StubHub.com. Proceeds from the VIP package sales will benefit the New Orleans Musicians' Clinic and Common Ground Relief.
R.I.P. Eddie Bo
New Orleans has lost another legend with the passing of Eddie Bo on March 18, 2009. The late, great piano man was scheduled to play at Jazz Fest on April 26th and 30th, and also at the annual WWOZ Piano Night. For more info, see WWOZ; Times-Picayune, AMG bio. A memorial service for Eddie is planned for April 1st at the Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl.
Free MP3s
For a limited time, you can download free MP3s at Amazon.com from the following Jazz Fest artists: Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings; Eric Lindell; Marcia Ball; Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials; Theresa Andersson; Mavis Staples; and Booker T.
2009 Jazz Fest Posters Available
The official 2009 Jazz & Heritage Festival poster features NOLA music legend Allan Toussaint. The 2009 Congo Square poster features legend in the making Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews. Both are available for purchase now at art4now.com.
In the Spirit
View the works of late music and cultural photographer Michael P. Smith while you're in the Big Easy for Jazz Fest. "In the Spirit: The Photography of Michael P. Smith" marks the inaugural public presentation of the Michael P. Smith Archive from the Historic New Orleans Collection. The exhibition includes displays at The Collection and the Contemporary Arts Center. Get the details here.
Blue Note Records - "New Orleans Volunteer Day"
Join a group of Blue Note staff who will be volunteering at Habitat for Humanity's Musicians' Village on Thursday April 23rd. Click here to learn more!
Louisiana Rock 'n' Roll Exhibit
The Ponderosa Stomp will be presenting "Unsung Heroes: The Secret History of Louisiana Rock & Roll" beginning April 26th at The Louisiana State Museum at the historic Cabildo in New Orleans Jackson Square. The exhibit continues and expands the Ponderosa Stomp Foundation's mission to shine a light on the unsung heroes of American music. Read more here.
Schedule Update
Rock legend Neil Young has been added to the Jazz Fest line-up, replacing previously announced Aretha Franklin; Young and band perform on Sunday, May 3rd. Children's music group Imagination Movers have been added on Saturday, April 25th. See the day by day line-up of performers.
R.I.P. Snooks Eaglin
NOLA R&B legend Snooks Eaglin passed away on February 18th, at age 72, after suffering a heart attack; the guitar great was scheduled to perform at the '09 Jazz Fest on Sunday, May 3rd; see Times-Picayune; Louisiana Weekly; 1999 AMG bio.
Schedule Update:
New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi have been added to the '09 Jazz Fest line-up; the group will perform on Saturday, May 2nd. Julian Marley has been added to the line-up for Friday, May 1st. Toots & the Maytals have been dropped from the line-up. See the day by day line-up of performers.
2009 Artist Line-Up
Headliners for the 2009 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival include the Dave Matthews Band, Wynton Marsalis, James Taylor, Joe Cocker, Kings of Leon, Sugarland, Ben Harper, Tony Bennett, Earth, Wind & Fire, the Neville Brothers, Wilco, Bonnie Raitt, Allen Toussaint, The O'Jays, The Meter Men (Zigaboo Modeliste, George Porter, Jr. and Leo Nocentelli), Erykah Badu, and Dr. John. Here is a full list of scheduled performers for Jazz Fest '09.
Ray Brown, Jr. all-star charity tribute "Friends & Family" show to be NOLA Jazz Fest highlight; scheduled guests include Dr. John, Jane Monheit, Freda Payne, Melba Moore, Maria Muldaur, Sophie B. Hawkins, James Moody; read more.
Check the Concert Line page for upcoming shows, advance tickets and a guide to local music venues.
See the Calendar of Upcoming Events page for more festivals and music happenings.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation's 11th Annual Gala Fundraiser is scheduled for April 23rd. This year's event will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, spotlighting the famed New Orleans music venue The Dew Drop Inn; "The Dew Drop Inn Revisited All-Stars" will feature Allen Toussaint, Eddie Bo, Al "Carnival Time" Johnson, Robert Parker, and Wanda Rouzan along with The N'Awlins All-Stars; Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and the TBC Brass Band are also scheduled to perform. For Gala info and tickets, call (504) 410-4148.

Jazz Fest's Past

2008 Jazz Fest - info from last year's Fest