New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 2010 started today — Paul and I arrived early where I joined other workers in the volunteer entrance and Paul entered with the crowd. In between running to supply me and my fellow gelato volunteers with Jazz Fest food favorites (cochon du lait po’ boy, rosemint tea, alligator pie, etc.) he took these pictures.
Fais Do Do always has a crowd dancing.
Also, locals wear great hats to Jazz Fest.
Dr. Bob’s work on wheels.
And up close. (That’s Comanche Indians with guests in the background… see close-ups below.)
Mardi Gras Indians. This little fella is the Spy Boy for this tribe.
He’s singing with the elders — everyone dressed up. The Indians work all year on their suits — traditionally they hand-make them, developing the symbols and pictures, then making each stitch by hand.
Paul tells me that several Chiefs were brought in to usher in this Jazz Fest together. He reports that several in the crowd were choked up at the moment… they gave a great performance with some specialized lyrics.
Gospel Tent. Always where it’s at.
Little Freddie King.
Dudes with fire.
I’ll get a picture of the beautiful La Divina booth to post next time. Until then, we’ll have to stick with the goods.
The gelato I was helping sell at the Fest… I recommend getting it affogado; which is gelato served with espresso poured over it.
Renee, desperate to get out to hear some music, suiting up in trash bags…
… because just before 2pm, the skies opened up.
We have a babysitting share tomorrow with plans to lay out in the sun in front of Acura Stage, watching the acts and waiting for Simon and Garfunkel. Unfortunately… the weather is not looking good. “Thunderstorms, damaging wind, hail, and tornadoes.” Rain gear, anyone?
Painted Maypole | 23-Apr-10 at 7:30 pm | Permalink
my hubby was there today, too. i was planning to go tomorrow, but will wait till Sunday. Gotta use that first weekend ticket I have… first time i ever bought one in advance. sigh.
Painted Maypole | 23-Apr-10 at 7:30 pm | Permalink
(and that doesn’t look like fais do do. isn’t that the jazz and heritage stage?)
holly | 23-Apr-10 at 7:35 pm | Permalink
Yes, nice catch… that’s Comanche Hunters… hence the close ups below. Boy, I’m tired. 🙂
nonlineargirl | 28-Apr-10 at 11:10 am | Permalink
With every post from you I think that Portland and New Orleans have more in common than I’d thought. The willingness to express individuality, the costumes and random art, plus all the rain!
Muzungu Family | 07-May-10 at 1:39 am | Permalink
Great to see the Fest! We were so sorry to miss it this year; one of the great sadnesses of moving away from NOLA.
Volunteering at Gelato? That’s like saying I’ll volunteer as a subject at the massage school, or I’ll be a taster for John Besh to try out new recipes!
Please say hi to the whole Cold Spaghetti Gang, and hi to Renee as well!