The first weekend of Jazz Fest has come and gone down in New Orleans, where the rainy weather put a bit of a damper on the festivities at the Fairgrounds and elsewhere around town. While we wait for our correspondent to return from the Crescent City with a full report, there’s been plenty of fantastic coverage around the ‘nets…
Blind Boys of Alabama – Amazing Grace
- Jambands.com: Lionel Richie, the Black Crowes and Elvin Bishop Perform Despite Rainy Conditions, MMJ at Preservation Hall, Semi-Reunions and Late Night Surprises
- Glide Magazine: Simon & Garfunkel Review
- NOLA.com: Mud Fails to Ruin the Fun at Jazz Fest, The Radiators Jam on a Set of Pre-War Blues, Allman Brothers Take It Over The Top, Levon Helm at Jazz Fest, Preservation Hall Gets a Little Help From Friends, My Morning Jacket Earned Its Rep as Great Live Band, The Sun Shined at Jazz Fest Even if Simon & Garfunkel’s Harmonies Didn’t,
- JamBase: Day 1 – Photo Gallery and Best Of, Day 2 – Photo Gallery and Best Of, Day 3 – Photo Gallery and Best Of
- USA Today: Jazz Fest Lets The Fun and Sun Shine In After Wet Weekend
- NewOrleans.com: Weekend 1 – Renewal, Joy and Resurgence
- Spinner: Simon & Garfunkel Deliver at Jazz Fest, Better Than Ezra Cover Stones and Petty, My Morning Jacket Takes New Orleans Jazz Fest to Streets, Lionel Richie Charms Soaked Jazz Fest Crowd,