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DREAMTIME
I pray they keep the tour driveable. I don't care for zig zag flying.
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bv
I hope to have the complete list available soon, meanwhile working hard on the missing bits and pieces.
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bv
The list is complete
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Hairball
Oh my - this is great!!!
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Hairball
Oh my - this is great!!!
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MisterDDDD
"Reportedly, May 2 will have a separate, higher ticket price as it’s scheduled to feature big-name performers, none of whom have yet been confirmed, although the clear front-runner has been rumored to be the Rolling Stones."
Realize once the tour is announced this will get an official thread, and this may be a bit early, but I am curious about speculation/rumors about who may also be playing that day, or the festival in general. Also curious if any locals could shed insight into the logistics of the festival, etc.
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MisterDDDD
Yeah, caught all that about the Thursday switcheroo gaslight.
When I first heard of them playing the festival I thought it would have to be a stand alone type gig to work.. This sounds like a decent plan..
Still curious as the how they will handle the seating/special passes etc., Sounds like there will be other bands playing the day, biggest concern for me is not having to spend the day in a que or missing out on rest of festivities to get a decent spot. This looks like a first for the festival, it’ll be interesting to see how they handle it.
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coloradocanyons
Not a NO local but have been to Jazz Fest numerous times.
there will be other big name acts that weekend but most likely not the same day (Santana, Dave Matthews and Widespread Panic are all strong possibilities for the other 3 days...whew!)
Unclear if they will do a night show but I think they will modify the stage in the front
Attendance for May 2nd will be capped (limited to a certain number).
There will be a PIT (called Grand Marshal at Jazz Fest, there are also several other reserved seating areas (Big Chief and Krewe ) around the Acura Stage see map for reference [www.nojazzfest.com]
I would spring for one of the above areas, the GA area is flat and the sight lines are not good.If you get a VIP area you can also get a parking pass for a minimum amount if you want to drive, otherwise long waits when leaving on shuttles or cabs or uber. Bring a light waterproof parka, small backpack and a hat. I like the food at Jazz Fest and always have lunch there.
Hotels and flights will be at a premium. If you search there are a few hotels that you can book with reasonable cancellation polices (3-7 days before) the rest are no cancellation allowed. If you can book Southwest now, worse case you cancel later with no cost and reuse within a year (or refund if higher fare). Direct flights are already at a premium. If you want to eat at a good restaurant make a reservation now or as soon as they allow.
There are always numerous night shows around town as Jazz Fest is not at night (will the Stones change this?), some are epic!
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mosthigh
Seems like it's at least 3 days between shows, based on the limited dates posted. That would put Seattle at about Saturday May 18.
Not sure what else is going on there that weekend, but hotels sure seem in high demand - but it always seems that way every time I go for a show there, jeez...
If that is the date, when they do announce it, it's gonna be a shark tank getting a room at a decent price.