2000 Jazzfest line-up announced

[nolapenguin]

I know it's an old and tired event for some folks, but Jazzfest is a holiday for this house. 2009 is the 40th anniversary and I think they've booked a solid show again. Check this out:

Wynton Marsalis
Aretha Franklin
Dave Matthews Band
James Taylor
Sugarland
Joe Cocker
Ben Harper
Tony Bennett
Earth, Wind & Fire
Wilco

What? Aretha? JT? DMB? Tony Bennett? Earth, Wind & Fire???


EDIT: From the full list I found a few more gems. At least to me they are:

Drive By Truckers
Etta James
Spoon
Pete Seeger
Los Lobos
John Mayall
Cedric Burnside & Lightnin’ Malcolm

And a gazillion local artists, as usual.

Check it out here: Jazz Fest 2009

Comments

[theredpanther.livejournal.com]

I am so psyched for James Taylor!

And it's the first weekend, which is my preferred weekend.

I skipped last year, basically due to a lack of interest, so I'm glad there's some things this year that will compel me to go.

[ef-ex-ay.livejournal.com]

how can it be old and tired with new acts every year? I'm just a pussy when it comes to the outdoor heat down here. my brain gets confused, is it time to work out or party, or are you at a concert? because all 3 cannot be happening at the same time.

line-up has nobody I'm like, "I have to see....".

[rivetonfire.livejournal.com]

Aretha Franklin AND Etta James!!!
dood!

[auth-r.livejournal.com]

what if this year i will come?

[evningwithgrace.livejournal.com]

Dude I knew that three days ago :P

[evningwithgrace.livejournal.com]

It means everyone hasn't been booked. They won't give us names if they aren't confirmed. I tell you what. If I hear anything I will let you know.