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media type="custom" key="3473404"Jazz Fest 2009 [|CLICK HERE TO JOIN THIS WIKI!!!]

Welcome friends. This wiki is devoted to making the most out of the four days that we'll be spending in NOLA together. It is an interactive website that any of us can edit, so please pitch in! (You'll have to register to do so. If you can't figure it out, email me or drop me a note using above "notify me" link and I'll guide you through it).

You'll note that there are several pages along the left column which you may find of interest. Included is a "how to" page for those that want to contribute. A page that I'm particularly psyched about is the YouTube Fest Bands 2009 link which shows video of bands that will be playing second weekend. Be sure to check out Bonerama's version of "The Ocean" by Led Zeppelin. We'll be catching them at the Rock n' Bowl Saturday night.

To the right is this year's official Congo Square poster and on it is Troy Andrews, more commonly referred to as Trombone Shorty. In 2004, I remember well watching Troy with his band Orleans Avenue at the Blue Nile on Frenchman Street when he was 17 years old. That night, while dancing with his mom, I watched him play trombone, trumpet, guitar, bass guitar, drums and keyboards. Not surprising that he's on this year's poster. Dude is only 22 years old. Check out his website: [|Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue]

I'll be continually updating over the next several weeks, so check back often.

We can't wait to share with you guys our favorite four days of the year in our favorite city in the world.

By the way, it does frequently rain in New Orleans at this time of year, but no need to pack a poncho. Shower caps from the hotel work amazingly well!

Happy Jazzfest, y'all.

Mike Scannapieco, a good friend and Jazz Fest regular, lost his battle with cancer a couple years back. But, even when in the throes of treatment, Mike always had a smile on his face and made it a point to attend Jazz Fest every year that he was able. Here he is on Bourbon St. doing his thing. We miss and love you, Mike.