Voodoo Fest 2016
It’d be lovely to say, “As we emerge from the long, hot New Orleans summer…”, but who are we kidding? We’re barely halfway through and starting to wilt, not only from the heat and murderous humidity, but from the lack of music. No one in their right minds would hold a festival now but looking […]
Voodoo Fest 2014
This year brought a few changes at the festival, including a big improvement in the sound bleed issues that plagued last year’s festival and a relocation of the art market, which seemed to work out better. The lineup seemed leaner, with only four stages (same as last year), but the festival was absolutely packed by […]
Voodoo Fest 2013
Voodoo is one of our favorite festivals–and we hope it will continue to be–but logistical issues, some related to the new layout, really marred our experience and that of a number of other attendees that we spoke with this year. The lineup was great and we caught several outstanding shows, but the musicians can only […]
Voodoo Music Experience 2011!
Three solid days of musical gumbo, established bands, reunions, genre-busting performances, and fans aged birth to 80+. One 60-something lady, grinning ear to ear, asked me “Why do I know that guy?” during Ray Davies’ performance–a two word response, “The Kinks!” doubled her over in laughter and then a moment of distant-eyed recollection before busting out her […]