New Orleans Jazz Fest 1st Weekend Huge Success---Pics of Bruce Springsteen

Sean in New Orleans · April 30th, 2012, 03:54 AM

Great weekend at the Jazz Fest....guests had to stay in Baton Rouge and MS Gulf Coast as city was sold out....AGAIN. If you haven't been you should try to come this next weekend for some more. It's worth it....here's some pics of Bruce Springsteen today at the New Orleans Jazz Festival:

Pics source: www.nola.com

annie_himself · April 30th, 2012, 04:27 AM

Any attendance numbers?

Sean in New Orleans · April 30th, 2012, 05:41 AM

They don't release that information until after the entire Fest is over....probably Wednesday after it's over, they'll give grand totals, but, they don't promote daily attendance numbers anymore. The vibe is what counts, to me, whether it's 5 or 150,000...

Sean in New Orleans · May 13th, 2012, 06:35 AM

Fest finished with a total attendance of just over 450,000 for 2012. An awesome year at the Jazz Fest with many great "Jazz Fest Moments" at numerous acts! Lots of fun...over until 2013....

krazeeboi · May 13th, 2012, 04:53 PM

Wow, almost half a million people. Insane...

WeimieLvr · May 14th, 2012, 01:14 AM

When did Springsteen start playing Jazz?

SlidellWeather · May 14th, 2012, 09:31 AM

Jazzfest has 12 different stages. Each stage has a different style of music. Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Zydeco/Cajun, Modern Rock, Rap, R&B, Classic Rock, etc. can be heard.

As an example...last Saturday I watched Jeremy Davenport perform, then hopped over and watched some Dwain Dopsie and the Red Stick Hellraisers. After that I listened to a bit of Better than Ezra before heading over to watch Paulina Rubio. I finished the day with the Eagles.

Sunday started with the Zion Harmonizers in the Gospel Tent, followed by some Ellis Marsalis, which was then followed by Foo Fighters. After the Foo Fighters, I checked out Frankie Beverly & Maze for a while before finishing out the day with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

Food consumed...Crawfish Monica, Crawfish Bread, Cuban Sandwich, Mango Freeze, 2 daiquris, Softshell Crab Poboy, Alligator Pie, Beignets, Strawberry Shortcake. Lots of water! It was hot.

WeimieLvr · May 14th, 2012, 05:25 PM

It seems like they would consider changing it to a "music" festival rather than specifying it as a "Jazz" festival. Just saying...

I went once back in the 90s and it was much more Jazz than anything else then. I guess that's why I was surprised to see the Springsteen headline.

Sean in New Orleans · May 16th, 2012, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeimieLvr

It seems like they would consider changing it to a "music" festival rather than specifying it as a "Jazz" festival. Just saying...

I went once back in the 90s and it was much more Jazz than anything else then. I guess that's why I was surprised to see the Springsteen headline.

This festival celebrates music where the roots are found and grounded in New Orleans and South Louisiana. There are many international musicians who perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival who's style of music goes straight back to that "style's" founding, which is in New Orleans. Bruce Springsteen, the Eagles, and many more perform that music. Cyndi Lauper played last year...why?...because she has a new style of music and that style originated in New Orleans. Every musician who performs at the Jazz Fest has a style in their works that originated in New Orleans or South Louisiana. That is a given (and a requirement).

WeimieLvr · May 16th, 2012, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean in New Orleans

This festival celebrates music where the roots are found and grounded in New Orleans and South Louisiana. There are many international musicians who perform at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival who's style of music goes straight back to that "style's" founding, which is in New Orleans. Bruce Springsteen, the Eagles, and many more perform that music. Cyndi Lauper played last year...why?...because she has a new style of music and that style originated in New Orleans. Every musician who performs at the Jazz Fest has a style in their works that originated in New Orleans or South Louisiana. That is a given (and a requirement).

Okay, I wasn't trying to start a debate over the name. It was just the first thing that went throught my mind when I read about Bruce Springsteen's performance. It's a great festival and I had a great time when I was there.

Sean in New Orleans · May 17th, 2012, 06:05 AM

I didn't mean to sound like I was debating. I was just trying to explain the fest and why some artists are there that people wouldn't normally associate with New Orleans jazz.

WeimieLvr · May 17th, 2012, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean in New Orleans

I didn't mean to sound like I was debating. I was just trying to explain the fest and why some artists are there that people wouldn't normally associate with New Orleans jazz.

Thanks for the explanation.

April 30th, 2012, 03:54 AM	#1
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April 30th, 2012, 04:27 AM	#2
annie_himself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 73 Likes (Received): 0	Any attendance numbers?

April 30th, 2012, 05:41 AM	#3
Sean in New Orleans Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 2,923 Likes (Received): 2	They don't release that information until after the entire Fest is over....probably Wednesday after it's over, they'll give grand totals, but, they don't promote daily attendance numbers anymore. The vibe is what counts, to me, whether it's 5 or 150,000...

May 13th, 2012, 06:35 AM	#4
Sean in New Orleans Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 2,923 Likes (Received): 2	Fest finished with a total attendance of just over 450,000 for 2012. An awesome year at the Jazz Fest with many great "Jazz Fest Moments" at numerous acts! Lots of fun...over until 2013....

May 14th, 2012, 01:14 AM	#6
WeimieLvr Love me, love my dog... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,314 Likes (Received): 2	When did Springsteen start playing Jazz?

May 14th, 2012, 09:31 AM	#7
SlidellWeather Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 498 Likes (Received): 1	Jazzfest has 12 different stages. Each stage has a different style of music. Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Zydeco/Cajun, Modern Rock, Rap, R&B, Classic Rock, etc. can be heard. As an example...last Saturday I watched Jeremy Davenport perform, then hopped over and watched some Dwain Dopsie and the Red Stick Hellraisers. After that I listened to a bit of Better than Ezra before heading over to watch Paulina Rubio. I finished the day with the Eagles. Sunday started with the Zion Harmonizers in the Gospel Tent, followed by some Ellis Marsalis, which was then followed by Foo Fighters. After the Foo Fighters, I checked out Frankie Beverly & Maze for a while before finishing out the day with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Food consumed...Crawfish Monica, Crawfish Bread, Cuban Sandwich, Mango Freeze, 2 daiquris, Softshell Crab Poboy, Alligator Pie, Beignets, Strawberry Shortcake. Lots of water! It was hot.

May 14th, 2012, 05:25 PM	#8
WeimieLvr Love me, love my dog... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,314 Likes (Received): 2	It seems like they would consider changing it to a "music" festival rather than specifying it as a "Jazz" festival. Just saying... I went once back in the 90s and it was much more Jazz than anything else then. I guess that's why I was surprised to see the Springsteen headline.

May 17th, 2012, 06:05 AM	#11
Sean in New Orleans Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 2,923 Likes (Received): 2	I didn't mean to sound like I was debating. I was just trying to explain the fest and why some artists are there that people wouldn't normally associate with New Orleans jazz.