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Jazzfest 2003

New Orleans once again hosts some of the world's coolest music.

By Reverend Keith A. Gordon, About.com

Pack your bags and head to New Orleans!

Jazzfest 2003 kicks off April 24th and sadly ceases May 4th. It says Jazz, but the Blues are a big part of the festival.

Blues In The Tent

Your guide's recommendations are marked with ***

Thursday, May 1

  • Sonny Landreth ***
  • North Mississippi Allstars ***
  • Sunpie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots
  • Tab Benoit

Friday, May 2

  • Marcia Ball ***
  • Jimmie Vaughan ***
  • CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band
  • Coco Robicheaux & Spiritland

Saturday, May 3

  • Holmes Brothers ***
  • John Mooney & Bluesiana ***
  • David “Fathead” Newman
  • David “Honeyboy” Edwards
  • Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters
  • Lil' Brian & the Zydeco Travelers

Sunday, May 4

  • Buddy Guy ***
  • Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers ***
  • Chris Thomas King

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