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New Orleans, LA -
Wow! Forty years of jamming, second lining, dancing, stuffing your face, drinking, humming along, shopping, praising, eating, learning, laughing, and just listening to the best live music anywhere. Yes America, it is time to come to New Orleans and celebrate 40 years of great live music and food, Jazzfest! Being the Forth Anniversary, the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival went all out. Any ONE of these acts would set any stage on fire, but can you imagine TEN Stages? Neil Young and his band will join Wynton Marsalis, Bon Jovi, Dave Matthews Band, James Taylor, Sugarland, Joe Cocker, Ben Harper, shall I go on? How about Tony Bennett or Earth, Wind & Fire? Of course Dr. John will be at this anniversary special as well as the Neville Brothers closing on Sunday night as traditional goes.

Wow! Forty years of jamming, second lining, dancing, stuffing your face, drinking, humming along, shopping, praising, eating, learning, laughing, and just listening to the best live music anywhere.

Want more? Kings of Leon, Wilco, Bonnie Raitt, Allen Toussaint, The O'Jays, Erykah Badu, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly it's like candy for your ears! Something for everyone's taste. Old favorites or new music you can take your pick with five Stages and five huge tents playing everything from Gospel, Blues, and Jazz to Hip Hop, Zydeco and Classic Rock.

A few things to know about Jazzfest, if this is your first festival, I have a few tips. If you can go in style- do the Big Chief Tickets with parking- it is so worth it for the covered areas, clean restrooms and hospitality tent make you feel like a VIP. New Orleans Jazzfest offers several different packages, from one where you can get into a front "row" section or have a shuttle pick you up at your hotel. To find out more, check out nojazzfest.com.

I also suggest getting your tickets in advance especially if doing the single days -- $40 is a great admission price for all of the amazing acts you will get to hear. Heck you can't even buy a single ticket for $40 to go see any of one of the bands, in this economy it is great to know you still can still be a part of historic music event without breaking the bank.

Remember simple things like sun screen, sun glasses, a light outdoor chair or blanket to sit on. You can also bring in one unopened bottle of water. Another great item to have is a hat. Check out Kabuki Hats in the Contemporary Craft Area if you forgot yours! While you are trying on hats, don't forget to look at all the great artists and craft person's work- they would love to ship home anything to help you remember your Jazzfest experience. If you purchase items every day and can't carry it all home, the local UPS Store will come pick it up at your hotel, pack it and ship it for you no problem! Just call (504) 523-3293.

All that is left to say except, get to you computer, jump on nojazzfest.com, get your tickets, find your hotels and check out www.tripsmarter.com/neworleans to find the best restaurants and clubs for your evening adventures. What are you waiting for, get going!