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New Orleans and Expedia Kick Off Summer with Jazz Fest

March 31, 2009 at 1:32 PM | by | Comment (1)

Nothing would make us happier right now than to shake out a picnic blanket under a hot sun and settle in for a weekend of funnel cakes and al fresco jazz. For anyone heading to New Orleans during the weekends of April 24-26 and April 30-May 3, this warm weather fantasy is about to become a reality during the Big Easy's Jazz Fest.

With single-day tickets from $40, the NO Jazz & Heritage Festival draws the most passionate fans (some who pony up from $850 for a VIP package) as well as worth-it headlining acts such as James Taylor, Bon Jovi, Neil Young, Etta James and Dave Matthews Band. Since we'd so much rather see the real Etta James than settle for Beyonce's impression of her, we'd happily choose the Jazz Fest as our kick-off concert of summer.

If you're planning on making the jazz pilgrimage south, then we'd recommend checking out Expedia's New Orleans sale, which requires you to book by April 7 but offers some serious savings on French Quarter packages like airfare and three nights at the Saint Louis Hotel for $671. Just think: the more cash you save on the trip itself means even more BBQ chicken and fried okra under the stars.

Related Stories:
· New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest [Official Site]
· New Orleans Sale [Expedia]
· Iceland Sings the Blues, This Time in a Festival [Jaunted]
· Music Festivals Coverage [Jaunted]

[Photo: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival]

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funnel cakes???

Yes, there's nothing better than a sunny afternoon of music at Jazzfest. But there are no funnel cakes there, nor will there ever be. The Fest food vendor policy expressly excludes "carnival food". The food includes such wondrous creations as pheasant quail & andouille gumbo; crawfish monica; oyster salads; creole stuffed bread; crawfish etoufee; alligator piquante. Not your typical festival food by any stretch.
Mark Rosenzweig on April 1, 2009 at 8:46 AM #Permalink

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