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lesphoto wrote:A little help here guys...
How do I get MID to say YES!!!! We'll camp or sleep in the car, but we can be there.......

Kidnap her. Act like you're going out to eat or something, and just keep driving.
Or just stop on the way back from Dallas...

If anybody, like myself, is a fan of Robert Randolph & The Family Band, it's been posted that they're playing the fest on the second Saturday. Not sure how reliable this website is (I'd never heard of it before) but here you go...


http://www.musi-cal.com/search?city=New ... A&start=80

hey guys & girls...
there was a list of hotels listed on this site yesterday...
can anyone relist those? they seem to have disappeared?

thanks!

balcony girls #2 wrote:hey guys & girls...
there was a list of hotels listed on this site yesterday...
can anyone relist those? they seem to have disappeared?

thanks!

There had been some good deals out there from this collection of Big Easy hotels, but they have been going up in price and disappearing altogether. Still worth a try if you're looking to stay in the Quarter or within walking distance.

http://www.neworleansfinehotels.com/mres/available.cgi

We stayed at the Marriott Courtyard French Quarter last year. The room was a little small, but other than that it was fine.

Also, I'd highly recommend...
http://www.maisondupuy.com/ (A little pricey, but very nice)

Also try,

http://www.experienceneworleans.com/
http://www.nola.com/

And, if you don't already use http://www.tripadvisor.com/ it can be a handy resource before booking.

Good luck!

thekidsalami wrote: Also, I'd highly recommend...
http://www.maisondupuy.com/ (A little pricey, but very nice)


Good luck!

thanks, thekid. .

just booked us in . . .! !

wow. . it's looks really nice . . and appears to be about 4 blocks from M'ville. . perfect . .! !

oh. . and call in prices are cheaper than the online posted ones. . .

Hey we stayed at the Masion Dupry before, it was very nice. Quick walk to Bourbon st.

If anybody is going to Jazzfest for the first time...

Do yourselves a favor and don't camp out in front of the Buffett stage all day. You'll miss the true flavor of what New Orleans and Jazzfest is all about (the local music, gospel, jazz, blues etc, incredible food choices scattered about and overall amazing experiences to be found at all of the stages at the Fairgrounds).

It's a lot to take in, but well worth just walking around all day and journeying over to Jimmy's stage right before he comes on. We all know the fun is usually out on the lawn vs right in front of the stage anyway, right?

balcony girls wrote:

thekidsalami wrote: Also, I'd highly recommend...
http://www.maisondupuy.com/ (A little pricey, but very nice)


Good luck!

thanks, thekid. .

just booked us in . . .! !

wow. . it's looks really nice . . and appears to be about 4 blocks from M'ville. . perfect . .! !

oh. . and call in prices are cheaper than the online posted ones. . .

It's definitely in a perfect location. Back in '02, the Jazzfest Express shuttle picked us up and dropped us off right at the hotel. I think it was $15 round trip. Last year, we learned to save money and take the bus from just outside the quarter. Either way, it's all good.

FYI...Maison Dupuy has a very nice champagne brunch on Sundays if you're so inclined.

thekidsalami wrote:
FYI...Maison Dupuy has a very nice champagne brunch on Sundays if you're so inclined.

again , thanks for the info . . and yes, we are always " inclined " . .! !

oh, and btb. . a lot has changed since the "02 show . . last time Jimmy was there, we were at the gate for the 10:00 a.m. opening. . .by the time we RAN to the stage . . it was already about 30 rows deep and went from side to side . . ! !



and there was NOOOOO way to get within 100 yards of the stage , in all directions, by 1:00 . . by 5:00 . .there was literally a single line that moved at a snail's pace just on the far, far edge . .made even buying a beer . . .well, let's just say . . a major pain in my a$$ . . . it was brutal . .

just go with this info in mind . . cuz I bet this year will be just as bad. .

I do agree with your " enjoy it all " comment . . that is really what I enjoyed . . . even ran into Mr. Utley and family there . . ! !

balcony girls wrote:

thekidsalami wrote:
FYI...Maison Dupuy has a very nice champagne brunch on Sundays if you're so inclined.

again , thanks for the info . . and yes, we are always " inclined " . .! !

oh, and btb. . a lot has changed since the "02 show . . last time Jimmy was there, we were at the gate for the 10:00 a.m. opening. . .by the time we RAN to the stage . . it was already about 30 rows deep and went from side to side . . ! !



and there was NOOOOO way to get within 100 yards of the stage , in all directions, by 1:00 . . by 5:00 . .there was literally a single line that moved at a snail's pace just on the far, far edge . .made even buying a beer . . .well, let's just say . . a major pain in my a$$ . . . it was brutal . .

just go with this info in mind . . cuz I bet this year will be just as bad. .

I do agree with your " enjoy it all " comment . . that is really what I enjoyed . . . even ran into Mr. Utley and family there . . ! !

lol.. I was there in '02.. my first time in NOLA.. had no clue that Buffett was even playing. When we got the schedule for the day I about flipped. It was my first Buffett show ever! There were 3 of us and we managed to squeeze ourselves into a spot about 40 rows back about 45 minutes before he went on. At that point we were ready to sit. We took turns with the beer runs. It was GREAT!!!!! I really wish I could go this year.. budget won't allow it though...

Will they post exactly what day JB will be playing ?? Obviously Sat. or Sun. , but with making traveling plans it would be nice to know which day somtime soon ya know...

They release that info in the begining of April, who plays where on what day.

photogal wrote:They release that info in the begining of April, who plays where on what day.

Awesome, thanks for the info...

Hey I was just checking the jazz fest grids and it says that Little Feat is playing at Margaritaville on Sat night the 6th. So Sonny Landreth is on Friday, I say we meet to see Sonny as he's not playing Jazz Fest that weekend but Little Feat is. Just a thought! Jimmy is pals with both of these maybe he might stop by eh? An article in my local paper this morning also said Fats was the closing act on Sunday.

I'll be there Friday night and after the show on Saturday night.

Hey I just got an email update from this blog that said next week, 8th or 9th they are releasing whos playing on what day. Then in April they come out with the times and stages.

A1A I would love to meet ya Friday night. We should exchange cell #'s!

photogal wrote:Hey I just got an email update from this blog that said next week, 8th or 9th they are releasing whos playing on what day. Then in April they come out with the times and stages.

A1A I would love to meet ya Friday night. We should exchange cell #'s!

thanks for all your updates, my friend. . much appreciated. . ! !

and I bet we run into you. . ummm . . Friday night . . ! !

we should all sit together!!!

ok people, its up whos playing what day and Jimmy is on Saturday.
Must be last eh?

photogal wrote:ok people, its up whos playing what day and Jimmy is on Saturday.
Must be last eh?

WOOO HOOOO . . ! ! !

thank you. . thank you . . .! !