Published: Thursday, January 20, 2011, 12:05 AM
By Lawrence F. Specker, Press-Register
Organizers of the 2011 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival have unveiled a lineup that includes Bon Jovi, Jimmy Buffett, Kid Rock and Arcade Fire among its biggest names.
As is its tradition, the massive, 7-day festival features scores of smaller acts playing musical styles distinctive to Louisiana, from jazz to funk to zydeco. Its top draws, however, usually come from rock, pop and other genres.
Other top acts announced Thursday include jazz legend Sonny Rollins; rock acts John Mellencamp, Wilco, Robert Plant and the Strokes; R&B singer Lauryn Hill; country classic Willie Nelson, and hip-hop group the Roots.
High-profile visitors will also include Cyndi Lauper, Tom Jones, Jason Mraz, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Ricky Skaggs, Jeff Beck, Michelle Shocked and Lucinda Williams.
The numerous New Orleans mainstays in the lineup include Trombone Shorty, the Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Better Than Ezra, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Galactic.
This year’s festival takes place April 29-May 1 and May 5-8 at the New Orleans Fairgrounds Race Track.
In a special twist, organizers said this year’s festival “will also host the largest celebration of Haitian culture in the U.S. since the devastating earthquake one year ago.”
Because New Orleans shares a “deep cultural connection” with Haiti, “icons of Haitian music” will be showcased. Wyclef Jean, formerly of the group the Fugees, is the most widely known of these performers.
In a statement announcing the lineup, organizers also said Haitian culture “will be illustrated throughout all aspects of this year’s Festival” through activities including arts and crafts demonstrations, “traditional Vodou drumming performances” and panel discussions.
Tickets can be purchased through www.nojazzfest.com and www.ticketmaster.com. Single-day adult passes are $45 in advance, $60 at the gate; single-day passes for children ages 2-10 are $5 at the gate.
A limited number of discount weekend ticket packages will be available. These are $120 for the first weekend and $160 for the second weekend, or $40 per day. Several levels of VIP packages also are available at higher prices.
For full festival information, visit www.nojazzfest.com.
Organizers of the 2011 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival announced Thursday that the following acts will appear at the festival.
A full breakdown of performance times and locations was not yet available. Organizers typically release that information, often referred to as “the cubes,” in the weeks before the event.
FRIDAY, APRIL 29: Robert Plant & the Band of Joy, Jeff Beck, Wyclef Jean, The Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, Keb’ Mo’, Mighty Clouds of Joy, Justin Townes Earle, Ron Carter Trio with Mulgrew Miller and Russell Malone, Donald Harrison, Tab Benoit, Jon Cleary, George Porter, Jr. and Runnin’ Pardners, John Mooney and Bluesiana, the subdudes, Mia Borders, Anat Cohen Quartet, Los Hombres Calientes featuring Bill Summers and Irvin Mayfield, The Bahamas Experience, Ti-Coca and WangaNégès of Haiti, Germaine Bazzle, The Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Russell Batiste, Jr., Haitian — New Orleans Connection featuring Emeline Michel, Dr. Jean Montes, and Dr. Michael White, Warren Storm — Willie Tee and Cypress, Shades of Praise, Henry Gray and the Cats, Jumpin’ Johnny Sansone, Red Stick Ramblers, Coco Robicheaux, Danny Barnes, Otra, New Orleans Nightcrawlers, New Orleans Spiritualettes, Corey Ledet, Derek Douget, Lil Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers, Doreen’s Jazz New Orleans, Dave Lemon and the Flow, MASHUP featuring Terence Higgins, Ike Stubblefield, and Grant Green, Jr., Clive Wilson’s New Orleans Serenaders with guest Butch Thompson, Happy Talk Band, Meschiya Lake and Dem Lil’ Big Horns, Connie Jones and the Crescent City Jazz Band, Hadley J. Castille Family and the Sharecroppers Cajun Band, Comanche Hunters and Semolian Warriors Mardi Gras Indians, Real Untouchables Brass Band, Rocks of Harmony, Morning Star Mass Choir, Chris Clifton, Louis Ford and his New Orleans Flairs, Voices of Peter Claver, Los Astros de America, Tulane Jazz Ensemble, Jonno and Cajun Experience, Mount Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church Choir, Sister Naomi Washington and Group, Smitty Dee’s Brass Band, Dillard University Jazz Ensemble, Black Mohawk and Black Foot Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Keep N it Real, We R One, Zulu, and Big Nine Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, Louisiana Sketches with Carl LeBlanc presented by Young Audiences, Gray Hawk, Young Cheyenne and Geronimo Hunters Mardi Gras Indians
SATURDAY, APRIL 30: Bon Jovi, Jason Mraz, Fantasia, Irma Thomas, Robert Cray, Amos Lee, Ahmad Jamal, Rance Allen, Ricky Skaggs, John Boutté, The Dixie Cups, Jeremy Davenport, Emeline Michel and DJA-Rara of Haiti, Hot 8 Brass Band, Big Freedia and Sissy Nobby, The Low Anthem, Anat Cohen Quartet, The Bahamas Experience, Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory,Ti-Coca and WangaNégès of Haiti, Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience, Pine Leaf Boys, Rotary Downs, Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots, Shannon McNally and Hot Sauce, Wayne Toups and Zydecajun, The Savoy Center of Eunice Saturday Cajun Jam, Panorama Jazz Band, RenardPoche, Don Vappie and the Creole Jazz Serenaders, Andrew Duhon and the Lonesome Crows, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Orange Kellin’s New Orleans Deluxe Orchestra, The Johnson Extension, Ted Winn, Lars Edegran and the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, Kidd Jordan, Midnite Disturbers, Gospel Soul Children, Jockimo’s Groove featuring War Chief Juan, Brice Miller and Mahogany Brass Band, Erica Falls, J. Monque’D Blues Band, Willis Prudhomme and Zydeco Express, Young Tuxedo Brass Band, The Tenor Sax Woodshed featuring Christian Winther and Clarence Slaughter, Tyronne Foster and the Arc Singers, GrupoSensacion, First Emanuel Gospel Choir, Po’ Henry and Tookie, Kid Simmons’ Local International Allstars, DJ Bomshell Boogie, UNO Jazz Allstars, Big Chief Walter Cook and the Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians, Xavier University Jazz Ensemble, Nine Times Men, Single Men, and Single Ladies Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, Les Getrex and Quick Change, Craig Adams and Higher Dimensions of Praise, Pastor Tyrone Jefferson, Lady Jetsetters, Dumaine Gang, Divine Ladies, and Family Ties Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, Red, White and Blue and Wild Mohicans Mardi Gras Indians, Highsteppers Brass Band, Mo’Lasses, Miss Claudia and her Biergartners, Curtis Pierre with Samba Kids, River Road African American Museum Drum and Dance, Golden Comanche and Seminoles Mardi Gras Indians
SUNDAY, MAY 1: John Mellencamp, Tom Jones, John Legend and The Roots, Dr. John, Alejandro Sanz, Arlo Guthrie, Kenny G, The Decemberists, Vickie Winans, Pete Fountain, Terence Blanchard, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Boukman Eksperyans of Haiti, Deacon John, Zachary Richard, Classic New Orleans Revue featuring Frankie Ford, Jean Knight, and the Blue Eyed Soul Band, Glen David Andrews, Partners-N-Crime with 5th Ward Weebie, Honey Island Swamp Band, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indians, The Wiseguys, The Boogie Men, Astral Project, Red Baraat, DJA-Rara of Haiti, Anders Osborne, John Fohl and Johnny Sansone, Jake Smith, Mitch Woods and His Rocket 88’s, Sherman Washington and the Zion Harmonizers, Lil’ Buck Sinegal Blues Band, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, Storyville Stompers Brass Band, Fredy Omar con su Banda, Golden Star Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Mark Braud, Lil’ Malcolm and the House Rockers, Los Po-Boy-Citos, The Tommy Sancton New Orleans Quintet, Jo “Cool” Davis with guest James “Sugarboy” Crawford, Kristin Diable, Free Agents Brass Band, Driskill Mountain Boys, Tom McDermott, Michael Ward, Keith Frank, New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra, Traditional Jazz Tribute to Mahalia Jackson, Furious Five, Untouchables, Big Steppers, New Look, The First Division, and Olympia Aid Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, Reggie Hall and the Twilighters featuring Lady Bee, Jesse Lege, Joel Savoy and the Cajun Country Revival, St. Joseph the Worker Choir, Jazz and Blues featuring Luther Kent, Phillip Manuel, and Big Al Carson, Ninth Ward Navajo, Golden Blade, and Carrollton Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Jeremy Lyons Delta-Silly Music, Val and the Love Alive Fellowship Choir, Voices of Distinction, The Last Straws, Big Chief Kevin Goodman and the Flaming Arrows, LeRoy Thomas, Donnie Bolden, Jr. and the Spirit of Elijah, Delgado Community College Jazz Ensemble, Young Pinstripe Brass Band, Uptown Music Theatre, New Orleans Young Traditional Brass Band with the Heel to Toe Steppers, Ayla Miller Band, Young Guardians of the Flame
THURSDAY, MAY 5: Wilco, Cyndi Lauper, Lucinda Williams, Galactic, Maceo Parker with special guest Pee Wee Ellis, Ivan Lins, Joseph Zigaboo Modeliste, Ruthie Foster, Michelle Shocked, Charlie Musselwhite, Djakout #1 of Haiti, Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes, Amanda Shaw, The New Orleans Bingo! Show, The Iguanas, Lisa Knowles and the Brown Sisters, Charmaine Neville, Banu Gibson and the Allstars featuring Bob Havens and Randy Reinhart, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, Christian Scott, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, Leroy Jones, Kirk Joseph’s Backyard Groove, James Booker Piano Tribute featuring David Reis, Joe Krown, Josh Paxton, Tom Worrell, and Tom McDermott, Delfeayo Marsalis’ Uptown Orchestra, Gov’t Majik Dirty South Afro-Beat Arkestra, Sasha Masakowski, Brice Winston, Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole, Little Freddie King Blues Band, Lino Patruno of Italy, Linnzi Zaorski, Spencer Bohren, Original Royal Players Brass Band, Belton Richard and the Musical Aces, Roots of Music Marching Crusaders Band, Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue, Paul Eason, John Rankin, Flatbed Honeymoon, Robert “Bilbo” Walker, Ovi-G and the Froggies, Dukes of Dixieland, BRW, Paulin Brothers Brass Band, Kumbuka African Dance and Drum Collective, Fi Yi Yi and the Mandingo Warriors, 7th Ward Creole Hunters and Cheyenne Mardi Gras Indians, Young Fellaz Brass Band, Lyle Henderson and Emmanu-EL, Black Seminoles Mardi Gras Indians, The Help, McDonogh #35, O. Perry Walker Charter, McMain, and Joseph S. Clark High School Gospel Choirs, Stooges Brass Band, Heavenly Melodies Gospel Singers, Pastor Terry Gullage and the Greater Mt. Calvary Voices of Redemption Choir, Tornado Brass Band, Bon Temp Roulez, VIP Ladies, Men of Class, and Ladies of Unity Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, Loyola University Jazz Ensemble, Clearwood Jr. High School Chorale, Adams Middle School Players
FRIDAY, MAY 6: Arcade Fire, Willie Nelson, Lupe Fiasco, Better Than Ezra, Jamey Johnson,Gregg Allman Blues Band, Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers, Buckwheat Zydeco, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, 100th Birthday Celebration for Mahalia Jackson featuring Irma Thomas with guest John Boutté, Edie Brickell, Eric Lindell, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Bonerama, Mingus Big Band, Luther Kent, Bob Wilber and the Crescent City Cats, Bobby Cure and the Summertime Blues with guest Al “Carnival Time” Johnson, James Rivers Movement, Roddie Romero and the Hub City Allstars, Tim Laughlin, The Steel Drivers, Leah Chase, Djakout #1 of Haiti, The New Orleans Klezmer Allstars’ 20th Anniversary, Alex McMurray, Kourtney Heart, Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas, A Centennial Celebration for Lionel Ferbos with the Palm Court Jazz Band, Yvette Landry, We Landed on the Moon!, Sharon Martin, Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band, Jamil Sharif, Jambalaya Cajun Band, Ingrid Lucia, Big Al Carson Blues Band, Topsy Chapman and Solid Harmony, Joseph Torregano, Guitar Slim, Jr., Gina Brown and Anutha Level, Andy J. Forest NOtown Band, Blodie’s Jazz Jam, Ivoire Spectacle featuring Seguenon Kone, Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Ensemble, Michael Skinkus and Moyuba, Joe Hall and the Louisiana Cane Cutters, Connie and Dwight with the St. Raymond/St. Leo the Great Choir, Kevin Thompson and the Sensational Six, Archdiocese of New Orleans Gospel Choir, Fleur de Ladies Brass Band, Young Magnolias, White Cloud Hunters, and Red Hawk Mardi Gras Indians, Forgotten Souls, The Wimberly Family Gospel Singers, New Wave Brass Band, Original Big Seven, Original Four, Scene Boosters, and Ole N Nu Style Fellas Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, Young Cherokee and Ninth Ward Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Rev. Jermaine Landrum and Abundant Praise Revival Choir, Rose Anne St. Romain, Nineveh Baptist Church Mass Choir, New Orleans Indian Rhythm Section, N.O.C.C.A. Jazz Ensemble, Metropelican Opera,Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue presented by Young Audiences, Bester Singers and Dynamic Smooth Family Gospel Singers
SATURDAY, MAY 7: Jimmy Buffett, The Strokes, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Allen Toussaint, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Mystikal, Bobby Blue Bland, Fourplay, Marcia Ball, Aaron Neville’s Gospel Experience, RAM of Haiti, Nicholas Payton, James Andrews and the Crescent City Allstars, Jesse Winchester, MyNameIsJohnMichael, Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Voice of the Wetlands All Stars, Shamarr Allen and the Underdawgs, Khris Royal and Dark Matter, Ruby Wilson, New Birth Brass Band, Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band featuring Thais Clark, Vivaz, C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Jeff and Vida, Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Road Show, The Jon Batiste Band, Wanda Rouzan’s New Orleans Rand B Revue, Bill Kirchen, R Scully Rough 7, Ernie Vincent and Top Notes, Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie, The Sammy Rimington International Band, D.L. Menard and the Louisiana Aces, Pfister Sisters, David Torkanowsky’s Fleur Debris featuring George Porter, Jr., 101 Runners, The Revealers, Kora Konnection featuring Morikeba Kouyate of Senegal and Thierno Dioubate of Guinea, Ashe Son, New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings, Tribute to Walter Payton and June Gardner, DJ Soul Sister, Watson Memorial Teaching Ministry, Brother Tyrone, Baritone Bliss featuring Roger Lewis and Tony Dagradi, Smithfield Fair, Troy Turner, Kirk Joseph’s Tuba Tuba, The Electrifying Crown Seekers, Greater Antioch Full Gospel BC Mass Choir, Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys, Black Feathers Mardi Gras Indians, Golden Voices Community Choir, Tonia Scott and Anointed Voices, Julliard Jazz Ensemble, N’FungolaSibo West African Dance Company, Minister Jai Reed, Kinfolk Brass Band, Ashe Cultural Arts Center Kuumba Institute, Stephen Foster’s Foster Family Program, Baby Boyz Brass Band, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church Choir, Cherokee Hunters, Wild Red Flame, Trouble Nation, and Mohawk Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Westbank Steppers, New Generation, Undefeated Divas, Pigeon Town Steppers, and Valley of Silent Men Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs
SUNDAY, MAY 8: Kid Rock, The Neville Brothers, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Sonny Rollins, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, The Radiators’ farewell, Cowboy Mouth, Tabou Combo of Haiti, Papa Grows Funk, Rebirth Brass Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Sonny Landreth, Ellis Marsalis, Henry Butler, Playing for Change, Anders Osborne, Glen David Andrews, Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile, Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters, RAM of Haiti, Fisk Jubilee Singers, Arthur Clayton and Purposely Anointed featuring special guest VaShawn Mitchell, Big Chief Bo Dollis and the Wild Magnolias, Treme Brass Band, George French and the New Orleans Storyville Jazz Band, The Bluerunners Reunion, Rumba Buena, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Dee-1, Mem Shannon and the Membership, Tommy Malone and Blvd Jr., Bobby Lounge, Feufollet, TBC Brass Band, Leo Jackson and the Melody Clouds, The Generationals, DJ Captain Charles, Bob French and the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, Gregg Stafford’s Jazz Hounds, Jesse McBride presents The Next Generation, Russell Batiste, Jr. and Friends featuring Jason Neville, Tribute to Clyde Kerr, Goldman Thibodeaux and the Lawtell Playboys, Betsy McGovern and the Poor Clares, Julio y Cesar, Robin and the Bluebirds, Da Souljas Brass Band, Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble, Wild Tchoupitoulas and Wild Apaches Mardi Gras Indians, Bamboula 2000, Pinstripe Brass Band, Veal Brothers, Zulu Male Ensemble, Heritage School of Music Band, Jonté Landrum Thomas, Original New Orleans Lady Buckjumpers, Prince of Wales, Nine Times Ladies, Original C.T.C., Lady Rollers, and Secondline Jammers Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs, SUBR Jazzy Jags, Johnette Downing, Mt. Hermon BC Mass Choir, Golden Sioux and Apache Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, N’Kafu Traditional African Dance Company, Dragon Master Showcase presented by Young Audiences, Erik McAllister and the N.O.C.C.A. Mime Theater Troupe, Black Eagles Mardi Gras Indians, KIDsmART Student Showcase, Sunpie Barnes with Louisiana Creole Music
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