2020 New Orleans Jazz Fest (cancelled)
Jan 16, 2020, 11:48 am
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2020 New Orleans Jazz Fest (cancelled)
Here’s the musician lineup for the 2020 Jazz Fest:
https://www.nojazzfest.com/music/#/
More info and “The Cubes” to follow when released.
https://www.nojazzfest.com/music/#/
More info and “The Cubes” to follow when released.
Mar 14, 2020, 8:00 am
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Speculation from the top music writer in New Orleans that the 2020 Jazz Fest will move to a Fall date. With his connections in the music industry, it wouldn’t surprise me that he has some inside info. Plus the co-producer, AEG, has already moved two other music festivals that they co-produce.
https://www.nola.com/news/coronaviru...995365fd2.html
https://www.nola.com/news/coronaviru...995365fd2.html
Mar 15, 2020, 11:05 pm
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Surprising that there hasn’t been an announcement yet, but it’s unfathomable that jazzfest will go on as scheduled.
That said, Mosca’s was in full swing last night. Of course all of the patrons either (1) believe all of the garlic will ward off the virus, and/or (2) if they’re going to go down, they might as well get one last plate of oysters Mosca in them first.
That said, Mosca’s was in full swing last night. Of course all of the patrons either (1) believe all of the garlic will ward off the virus, and/or (2) if they’re going to go down, they might as well get one last plate of oysters Mosca in them first.
Mar 16, 2020, 6:36 am
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At this point, the choices seem to be between postponing the fest, or canceling outright. If they were going to cancel, they could have done that already. Rescheduling takes more time to work out the basic logistics. So in that sense, the lack of an announcement so far may be good news.
But I expect an announcement soon, early this week. October seems likely. The article explains why September is less than ideal, and November presents other challenges including the start of horse racing season at the festival venue as well as a much earlier sunset.
But I expect an announcement soon, early this week. October seems likely. The article explains why September is less than ideal, and November presents other challenges including the start of horse racing season at the festival venue as well as a much earlier sunset.
Mar 17, 2020, 6:24 pm
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Jazz Fest postponed until Fall
Mar 18, 2020, 10:58 am
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Some artist and musician friends tell me their contracts have been cancelled, and they have not been told whether that means they'll get new ones or that they won't be invited back. Not sure what happens next.
Mar 18, 2020, 12:47 pm
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Now both of the big Louisiana events I had on my calendar (and which I already paid for) are rescheduled for unspecified dates in the fall...and I already had plenty of other things on my calendar for fall. I’m hoping that at least Cycle Zydeco will move to September rather than October, but I assume they will want October because September is still too damn hot. I might just miss both of them this year, which stinks, and 2021’s dates will conflict with my wedding, so no 2021 either. Argh. Damn you, COVID-19!
Mar 19, 2020, 10:38 am
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Now both of the big Louisiana events I had on my calendar (and which I already paid for) are rescheduled for unspecified dates in the fall...and I already had plenty of other things on my calendar for fall. I’m hoping that at least Cycle Zydeco will move to September rather than October, but I assume they will want October because September is still too damn hot. I might just miss both of them this year, which stinks, and 2021’s dates will conflict with my wedding, so no 2021 either. Argh. Damn you, COVID-19!
Mar 19, 2020, 11:28 pm
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Mar 20, 2020, 7:48 am
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We normally have major events during hurricane season, i.e., Essence Fest, Southern Decadence, Festival Acadien et Créoles, not to mention many professional meetings, just to give a few examples.
Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. That would be a long time to not hold any major events. The link below shows the normal festival calendar for Louisiana, although the majority of the TBAs are postponements because of the Coronavirus situation.
https://www.louisiana-destinations.c...vents-2020.htm
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. That would be a long time to not hold any major events. The link below shows the normal festival calendar for Louisiana, although the majority of the TBAs are postponements because of the Coronavirus situation.
https://www.louisiana-destinations.c...vents-2020.htm
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
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Apr 14, 2020, 7:54 pm
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NOLA mayor recommends no large events for 2020!
It’ll be interesting to see how this turns out.
https://www.fox8live.com/2020/04/14/...ovid-response/
It’ll be interesting to see how this turns out.
https://www.fox8live.com/2020/04/14/...ovid-response/
Apr 14, 2020, 9:10 pm
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