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Official 2015 Jazz Fest Poster 
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It’s that time of year again where we dance all weekend, eat and drink heavily, and explore the lovely culture that NOLA has to offer. Wait, we do that every weekend, but THIS weekend is extra special -- it’s Jazz Fest time! One of the best times of year is finally here! Here is your guide to a fun, music-filled Jazz Fest weekend: highlighted performances you should check out + weekend events. Print it, forward it to a friend, post it online; Let it be known that Ashlee Nicole Spills your 'go-to' guide to the hottest, coolest, and most current haps.

April 24 - 26, 2015

Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

11:10 - 11:50PM | Congo Square Stage

Favor/Cory “Caesar” Ricks

12:10 - 1PM | Congo Square Stage

N. O. Hip Hop Experience - DJ Jubilee ft. Partners N Crime, Keedy Black, DJ Mike Swift, Jimi Clever, T-Ray the Violinist

1:20 - 2:15PM | Congo Square Stage

The Brass-A-Holics

3:20 - 4:40PM | Gentilly Stage

Hozier

5:20 - 6:55PM | Acura Stage

Keith Urban

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

11:20 - 12:05PM | Acura Stage

TBC Brass Band

11:20 - 12:10pm | Gentilly Stage

Tank and The Bangas

2:05 - 3:05pm | Congo Square Stage

Luke James

3:35 - 4:50PM | Congo Square Stage

Juvenile & Mannie Fresh Together

3:50 - 4:50PM | Gospel Tent

John P. Kee & New Life

5:30 - 7PM | Congo Square Stage

John Legend

 

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

11:20 - 12:05PM | Congo Square Stage

Kevin Stylez

12:20 - 1:15PM | Gentilly Stage

Jon Cleary & the Absolute Gentlemen

3:30 - 4:45PM | Congo Square Tent

Rebirth Brass Band

3:45 - 4:45PM | Gospel Tent

Shirley Caesar

5:15 - 7PM | Gentilly Stage

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga

5:30 - 7PM | Congo Square Stage

Pitbull

5:35 - 6:45PM | Jazz & Heritage Stage

Hot 8 Brass Band

Weekend Events:

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

Jazz in the Park ft. Soul Rebels + Kermit Ruffins | Armstrong Park, 701 N. Rampart St. | 4 - 8PM | FREE

Mykia Jovan | Little Gem Saloon, 445 S. Rampart St. | 8PM | Purchase Tickets

The Nayo Jones Experience | Carousel Bar (Hotel Monteleone), 214 Royal St. | 8:30 - 12:30AM | No Cover

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen | Chickie Wah Wah, 2828 Canal St. | 9PM | Purchase Tickets

DJ Raj Smoove | Masquerade @ Harrahs, 8 Canal St. | 11:59PM

Laced Up - 80s & 90s Hip-Hop & Sneaker Heads Party | Afterburn, 1511 S. Rendon St. | 11PM | $5

The Soul Rebels | Le Bon Temps Roule, 4801 Magazine St. | 11:30PM | Cover @ Door

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

Robin Barnes & Her Jazz Band | Carousel Bar (Hotel Monteleone), 214 Royal St. | 5PM | No Cover

Original Pinettes Brass Band | Bullet’s Sports Bar, 2441 A.P. Tureaud Ave. | 8PM | $5

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen | House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. | 9PM | Purchase Tickets

Mia Borders and STOOGES Brass Band | Blue Nile Balcony Room, 532 Frenchmen St. | 10PM | Purchase Tickets

Katey Red + More | Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave. | 10PM | $8

Brass-A-Holics | Maison, 508 Frenchmen St. | 10:30PM
 

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

Vockah Redu + DJ Rusty Lazer | Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave. | 7PM | Purchase Tickets

ShamarrFest w/ Shamarr Allen + Hot 8 + Free Agents | Shamrock, 4133 S. Carrolton Ave. | 8PM | $10

Hot 8 Brass Band | Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St. | 10PM | Purchase Tickets

The Soul Rebels | Blue Nile, 532 Frenchmen St. | 10PM | Purchase Tickets

Brass-A-Holics | Blue Nile Balcony Room, 532 Frenchmen St. | 10PM | Purchase Tickets

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue's Treme Threauxdown | Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St. | 9:30PM | Purchase Tickets

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

House of Blues Gospel Brunch | House of Blues, 225 Decatur St. | 10AM | Purchase Tickets

Hot 8 Brass Band | Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St. | 10PM | Purchase Tickets

Rebirth Brass Band | d.b.a., 618 Frenchmen St. | 10PM | $20

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