Happy Jazz Fest. This exciting issue previews all the action of the first weekend complete with schedules, maps, and more.
Our daily picks of the fest feature not only the biggest acts, but also the can’t-miss things to eat, and wonderful arts and crafts to consider buying. We also highlight some of the best musicians performing earlier in the day on the smaller stages.
If you are a night person, then our Weekend One Night Show Picks are for you. These include acts performing in venues both large and small, featuring New Orleans rhythm and blues but also jazz, funk, and rock.
Charlie Gabriel of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band is a living legend. Enjoy Sabrina Stone’s chat with this local celebrity who has played with everyone from Aretha Franklin to Michael Jackson.
Other features include “Surviving Jazz Fest” and an interview with the King of Bounce HaSizzle. Keep an eye out for the May Jazz Fest Weekend II issue—out just as the first weekend is ending.
—Josh Danzig, Publisher
