New Orleans Jazz Fest 2006 1st Weekend

Jazz Fest frequently serves as a reunion for old friends and families. In order to help locate one another, some folks will put up markers to advertise their gathering spot. This was one of ...

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:01:58 -0700

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Jazz Fest frequently serves as a reunion for old friends and families. In order to help locate one another, some folks will put up markers to advertise their gathering spot. This was one of ...

Bruce Springsteen and The Seeger Sessions Band at their first live performance. A perfect setting and perfect venue for their debut.

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:08:19 -0700

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Bruce Springsteen and The Seeger Sessions Band at their first live performance. A perfect setting and perfect venue for their debut.

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nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:33:20 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:58:55 -0700

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Bruce will be touring the US with this band in the next several months. My suggestion; put this concert on your list, you will be in for a treat.

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:45:16 -0700

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Bruce will be touring the US with this band in the next several months. My suggestion; put this concert on your list, you will be in for a treat.

Elvis Costello appeared with Allen Toussaint

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:51:28 -0700

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Elvis Costello appeared with Allen Toussaint

Hands. When Bruce sang "We Shall Overcome", thousands of people raised their hands.

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:17:42 -0700

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Hands. When Bruce sang "We Shall Overcome", thousands of people raised their hands.

"We Shall Overcome"

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:43:58 -0700

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"We Shall Overcome"

An enormous crowd at the Acura Stage for the lineup on Sunday. Organizers had feared a low turnout, but that was definitely not the case.

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:16:21 -0700

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An enormous crowd at the Acura Stage for the lineup on Sunday. Organizers had feared a low turnout, but that was definitely not the case.

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nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:48:19 -0700

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While Jazz Fest always includes some "big name performers", we typcially spend most of our time at the "smaller" stages listening to artists who are not well known. The fact is that all of ...

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:52:35 -0700

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While Jazz Fest always includes some "big name performers", we typcially spend most of our time at the "smaller" stages listening to artists who are not well known. The fact is that all of ...

This husband and wife team put on an incredible show in the BellSouth Jazz Tent.

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:34:53 -0700

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This husband and wife team put on an incredible show in the BellSouth Jazz Tent.

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nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:21:48 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:59:57 -0700

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Forget American Idol. If you want to see real talent, come to Jazz Fest. One example is Kim Prevost, who lit up this venue.

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:24:47 -0700

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Forget American Idol. If you want to see real talent, come to Jazz Fest. One example is Kim Prevost, who lit up this venue.

DC native, and now a displaced New Orleanian, Betsy McGovern. Betsy and her group The Poor Clares are some of the best Irish/Celtic musicians anywhere.

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:38:04 -0700

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DC native, and now a displaced New Orleanian, Betsy McGovern. Betsy and her group The Poor Clares are some of the best Irish/Celtic musicians anywhere.

Gerry O'Beirne, who performed with Betsy McGovern's group. Apparently he is a real star in his home country. I can understand why.

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:55:46 -0700

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Gerry O'Beirne, who performed with Betsy McGovern's group. Apparently he is a real star in his home country. I can understand why.

Gerry O'Beirne

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:03:53 -0700

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Gerry O'Beirne

One of Betsy's fans, appropriately attired in green. This was taken at about 11:30 in the morning. A long day ahead.

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:09:46 -0700

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One of Betsy's fans, appropriately attired in green. This was taken at about 11:30 in the morning. A long day ahead.

One of the 10 stages at the Fest. Normally there are 12 stages, but hurricane related problems forced the organizers to go with ten for this year. The Fais Do Do is one of the oldest stage ...

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:05:53 -0700

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One of the 10 stages at the Fest. Normally there are 12 stages, but hurricane related problems forced the organizers to go with ten for this year. The Fais Do Do is one of the oldest stage ...

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nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:07:17 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:36:51 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:39:47 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:26:49 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:42:08 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:53:58 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:57:46 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:12:38 -0700

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nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:46:52 -0700

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While there were thousands of people at the larger stages listening to one of the "big names", there were perhaps a 150 watching the Mahogany Brass Band rip it up. I think we got the better ...

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:20:07 -0700

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While there were thousands of people at the larger stages listening to one of the "big names", there were perhaps a 150 watching the Mahogany Brass Band rip it up. I think we got the better ...

Nancy, making a purchase from one of the artisans who display their wares at the Fest.

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:23:14 -0700

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Nancy, making a purchase from one of the artisans who display their wares at the Fest.

Pecan Catfish, muffuletta, Roast Beef Po-Boy, Crawfish Etouffe. A small sampling of the food available at Jazz Fest. There are many of these stalls to choose from, offering up the best of L ...

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 05:14:30 -0700

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Pecan Catfish, muffuletta, Roast Beef Po-Boy, Crawfish Etouffe. A small sampling of the food available at Jazz Fest. There are many of these stalls to choose from, offering up the best of L ...

It rained buckets after the Fest ended on Saturday night. Unfortunately, the wet ground prevented us from getting as close to the Acura Stage on Sunday as we had hoped. It limited the phot ...

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 05 May 2006 04:50:17 -0700

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It rained buckets after the Fest ended on Saturday night. Unfortunately, the wet ground prevented us from getting as close to the Acura Stage on Sunday as we had hoped. It limited the phot ...

Jackson Square, on Monday following the Fest. Many think of the Quarter as an after hours designation. In my opinion, the best time of day to visit the French Quarter is early morning. Te ...

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 12 May 2006 18:36:33 -0700

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Jackson Square, on Monday following the Fest. Many think of the Quarter as an after hours designation. In my opinion, the best time of day to visit the French Quarter is early morning. Te ...

Across the street from Jackson Square is the former Jax Brewery, which ceased production in the 1970s. It is now a shopping venue. Some of you have wondered where we got the spelling fo ...

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 12 May 2006 18:38:26 -0700

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Across the street from Jackson Square is the former Jax Brewery, which ceased production in the 1970s. It is now a shopping venue. Some of you have wondered where we got the spelling fo ...

Jaxson January 1996 -- April 26, 2006 Rest in Peace buddy. You were the best friend ever.

nobody@smugmug.com (David Ris) — Fri, 12 May 2006 19:21:02 -0700

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Jaxson January 1996 -- April 26, 2006 Rest in Peace buddy. You were the best friend ever.