The Planning

I must have a plan; something like going to Disney World for the first time - an attack strategy to do as much as I can in the time available, regardless of sleep constraints.

Behave Misbehave (within reason, of course, for I am a responsible adult. I think. Kinda.) At the Festival, figure a way to catch most of the great 'known' acts while also discovering some of the wonderful musicians I have never heard of. Cruise the clubs at night to sample great acts in smaller settings. Eat tons of wonderfully spicy, exotic foods without ballooning to 300 lbs and/or puking. Drink gallons of tasty, exotic beers without ballooning to 300 lbs and/or puking. Buy some great music to bring back to the boys and girls at home. Maybe get BD to offer some neat little additions to Reet Says Eat.

Friday, April 29th

Saturday, April 30th

Sunday, May 1st

2nd Weekend Club Dates

Impending dilemma- Saturday, April 30:

Elvis Costello & Imposters, Ike Turner & Kings of Rhythm, Dave Matthews Band all playing at the same time! KA says it's a no-brainer - Elvis

Preliminary 'must-see' listing:

Marva Wright & the BMWs - JR brought back a CD from last year's Fest and I love this big ol gal; seriously powerful voice; blues/gospel Dixie Cups - 60's girl group who gave us "Going to the Chapel" and contributed "Iko Iko" to the wonderful "Big Easy" soundtrack CD; I don't have false expectations, but I want to see them. Maria Muldaur/ Marcia Ball/Angela Strehli/Irma Thomas in a tribute to Sister Rosetta Thorpe - great potential with this group (although I'd love to see Lou Ann Barton included) Neville Brothers - I have to give New Orleans' "House Band" another chance; always been a big fan of their music (Wild Tchoupitoulas is a CLASSIC album), but was very disappointed in their performance at Oakdale Theatre about 10 years ago. Here's hoping they keep Aaron Neville's cloying falsetto under control.