Rhiannon Giddens, Punch Brothers to Perform at New Orleans Jazz Festival

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The line-up for the 2016 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, aka Jazz Fest, has been announced, and included among this year's performers are Rhiannon Giddens (April 24) and Punch Brothers (May 1). Jazz Fest runs over seven days across two weekends, April 22–24 and April 28–May 1. The festival will pay tribute to one of the Crescent City's favorite sons, Allen Toussaint, hosted by the Allen Toussaint Band with special guests.

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The line-up for the 2016 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, aka Jazz Fest, has been announced, and included among this year's performers are Rhiannon Giddens and Punch Brothers. Jazz Fest runs over seven days across two weekends, April 22–24 and April 28–May 1.The opening weekend includes a set from Giddens on Sunday, April 24, and Punch Brothers help close out the festival the following Sunday, May 1. Also that second Sunday, the festival will pay tribute to one of the Crescent City's favorite sons, Allen Toussaint, hosted by the Allen Toussaint Band with special guests.

Also among the performers at this year's Jazz Fest are another favorite son, Dr. John, and several contributors to the 2005 Nonesuch Records benefit album Our New Orleans, including Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and Irma Thomas. (Toussaint and Dr. John perform on the album as well). Watch the official announcement video listing this year's performers below.

For more information and the complete line-up for the 2016 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, go to nojazzfest.com. For details on additional upcoming performances from Rhiannon Giddens and Punch Brothers, head to nonesuch.com/on-tour.

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New Orleans Jazz Festival 2016: Rhiannon Giddens, Punch Brothers

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Mon, 02/26/2018 - 14:15

I'm coming in may and by God will if I can get tickets to the jazz festival and back stage pass will be my 1st time if you all can help I'll be arriving may 3 -7 -2018 stay at the Hilton garden inn double tree on canal st. Bless me I love jazz my birthday weekend may 6 is my birthday. Thank you have a victorious bless day.

  • Tuesday, January 19, 2016
    Rhiannon Giddens, Punch Brothers to Perform at New Orleans Jazz Festival

    The line-up for the 2016 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, aka Jazz Fest, has been announced, and included among this year's performers are Rhiannon Giddens and Punch Brothers. Jazz Fest runs over seven days across two weekends, April 22–24 and April 28–May 1.The opening weekend includes a set from Giddens on Sunday, April 24, and Punch Brothers help close out the festival the following Sunday, May 1. Also that second Sunday, the festival will pay tribute to one of the Crescent City's favorite sons, Allen Toussaint, hosted by the Allen Toussaint Band with special guests.

    Also among the performers at this year's Jazz Fest are another favorite son, Dr. John, and several contributors to the 2005 Nonesuch Records benefit album Our New Orleans, including Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and Irma Thomas. (Toussaint and Dr. John perform on the album as well). Watch the official announcement video listing this year's performers below.

    For more information and the complete line-up for the 2016 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, go to nojazzfest.com. For details on additional upcoming performances from Rhiannon Giddens and Punch Brothers, head to nonesuch.com/on-tour.

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