Ah, the joy of good times spent with good friends in the mighty New Orleans! And my sixth year at the city’s Jazzfest reminded me of why I return every year! Traditionally headed down for the second of the two Apr/May weekends, this year, college friends and I opted for the first weekend . . . though unfortunately the rains seemingly shared the same idea. Yet a little rain, ok torrential downpours, couldn’t stop the great people, delicious food, and soulful music that New Orleans shines for! And with the return of the famous Moochie Bushman and a prime hotel in French Quarter center, it was game on! Here’s a little taste from the hot days and the cool nights . . .

At the Fairgrounds, 2010 VIP style, where the wine and beer flowed, the Po-Boys were devoured, the girls’ dancing enticed, the cameras captured, and the Allman Brothers closed on yet another fine fine day at the world’s greatest music festival!

Return of the Bushman to Jazzfest . . .

. . . celebrating the final moments with the Allmans!

In the French Quarter the hand-grenades were drank, the characters were drunk, the inviting ladies lined the sidewalks, and the French architecture brought the always historic and classy ambiance to it all . . .

Hey pups!

U need a biscuit?

Come the night, at the Howlin’ Wolf, the musicians roared, the bright lights glowed, and the crowd raged . . . all until the wee hours of the morning . . . (photos for Soul’d Out Productions)

Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings

Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings

Walter *Wolfman* Washington

Walter *Wolfman* Washington

Vaughn Benjamin of Midnite

Vaughn Benjamin of Midnite

And last, but surely NEVER least, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band performed in the intimate space of the classic venue of the same name . . .

Preserving traditional New Orleans jazz!

As always, many thanks for reading and well, if you’ve never delighted in this wonderful city, it’s never too late!

Cheers

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