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,

MMJ – Thank You Too

Scott Bernstein

Scott Bernstein co-founded Hidden Track in October 2006 and was managing editor until taking over as EiC in January 2008. Scotty also writes for Relix Magazine and curates YEMblog.com.

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