Father and Son, Cat Stevens

Seems it's my turn at bat only I'm the old fart this time around, probably get what I deserve too...

Joe Satriani - Summer Song

For Blaise, one of his favorites - thanks for standing with Evan last night. To your continued success and to my son's future success.

Foghat - Rocks the Blues

Audience participation to be found in your bedroom and/or your shower for the water enthusiasts among us. Tell her Jetboy sent you...

Sister Hazel - All for You

More audience participation with this sweet ditty by the boyz from Gainesville.

Gary Moore - Sure Could Rock The House

Nothing like a little audience participation...

Sasha on a Sunday Morn

Talent runs deep in the Masakowski family. Very nice sound. Snug Harbor never looked better...

Tab Benoit - Sea Saint Sessions

Used to check out the Tab-ster every chance I got back in the day for the ladies came from miles around to see this handsome young cajun lad lay it down - made for a target rich environment every time. Day One must see - ladies and gents...

Mumford & Sons

Thanks "Dude" for the Jazz Fest Day One recommendation...

Boogie Woogie Express

Trust me - Nobody does it better than Honey Piazza and Dave Kida.

Jazzfest 2011 - Day One Looks Good

Day One - one of the things I miss the most. Used to be the least crowded day with the freshest food as I recall. Only $45 in advance or $60 at the gate for the day. Jb's picks in bold...

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

Robert Plant & the Band of Joy, Jeff Beck, Wyclef Jean, The Avett Brothers, Mumford & Sons, Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Keb' Mo', Mighty Clouds of Joy, Justin Townes Earle, Ron Carter Trio w/ Mulgrew Miller and Russell Malone, Donald Harrison, Tab Benoit, Jon Cleary, George Porter, Jr. & Runnin' Pardners, John Mooney & Bluesiana, the subdudes, Mia Borders, Anat Cohen Quartet, Los Hombres Calientes feat. Bill Summers & Irvin Mayfield.

The Bahamas Experience, Ti-Coca & Wanga Négès of Haiti, Germaine Bazzle, The Joe Krown Trio featuring Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Russell Batiste, Jr., Haitian - New Orleans Connection featuring Emeline Michel, Dr. Jean Montes, and Dr. Michael White, Warren Storm - Willie Tee & Cypress, Shades of Praise, Henry Gray & the Cats, Jumpin' Johnny Sansone, Red Stick Ramblers, Coco Robicheaux, Danny Barnes, Otra, New Orleans Nightcrawlers, New Orleans Spiritualettes, Corey Ledet, Derek Douget, Lil Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers, Doreen's Jazz New Orleans, Dave Lemon & the Flow, MASHUP feat.

Terence Higgins, Ike Stubblefield, and Grant Green, Jr., Clive Wilson's New Orleans Serenaders with guest Butch Thompson, Happy Talk Band, Meschiya Lake & Dem Lil' Big Horns, Connie Jones & the Crescent City Jazz Band, Hadley J. Castille Family & the Sharecroppers Cajun Band, Comanche Hunters and Semolian Warriors Mardi Gras Indians, Real Untouchables Brass Band, Rocks of Harmony, Morning Star Mass Choir, Chris Clifton, Louis Ford & his New Orleans Flairs, Voices of Peter Claver, Los Astros de America, Tulane Jazz Ensemble, Jonno & Cajun Experience, Mount Zion Pilgrim Baptist Church Choir, Sister Naomi Washington and Group, Smitty Dee's Brass Band, Dillard University Jazz Ensemble, Black Mohawk and Black Foot Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Keep N it Real, We R One, Zulu, and Big Nine Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Louisiana Sketches with Carl LeBlanc presented by Young Audiences, Gray Hawk, Young Cheyenne and Geronimo Hunters Mardi Gras Indians...

Louisiana Bayou - Dave Matthews

Interesting fan reaction...

Donna "Guitar" Grantis @ the North Atlantic Blues Festival

This Festival just happens to be on my Bucket List right up there with the Grand Canyon and the Redwoods of California. Maybe I could sit in on the drums and jam with Ms. Grantis when I get there, yeah boy!

Trampled Under Foot - Love My Baby

Just so happens that these two brothers have a sister, one who can sing and play a little too, if you know what I mean...

The Great Louie Louie Debate

Once the subject of an FBI investigation, two years in duration believe it or not. Priceless for anyone with brothers...

Mike Zito - Little Red Corvette

Guess who said and I quote "Damn, not bad for a white boy, dig?"

Lovey Dovies - Back in the Easy

Head out River Road - past the big "O" then a quick right cross the tracks, toward the Zoo, over the levee and look what you might just find...

Like Father, Like Son

The apple didn't fall far...

In The Beginning

See what Paul had to put up with...