Nearly five months into the new year and here my first post of 2012. Back in February, I started going to the gym and exercising for the first time in my life. I thought I might lack the self discipline to keep up that routine, but it hasn\u2019t been a problem. Eating less, however, has been more of a challenge\u2026 and exercise doesn\u2019t matter too much when you\u2019re trying to lose weight if you don\u2019t eat less.<\/p>\n
April and early May make up festival season here it New Orleans. It\u2019s been great so far and Jazz Fest starts in a couple days. This year\u2019s French Quarter Festival was possibly the biggest ever. The music and food were awesome as always, and the weather was very agreeable this year. Unlike previous years, I didn\u2019t find myself following a specific schedule to catch certain bands. I was content to wander around, so I didn\u2019t get the volume of photographs I normally shoot for.<\/p>\n
NOLA Navy Week followed French Quarter Fest\u2026 filling a typical two week lull before Jazz Fest. I only got to partially take advantage of the events but I did tour the amphibious assault ship U.S.S. Wasp. It\u2019s an impressive vessel, about the size of a cruise ship, but it would still be dwarfed by an aircraft carrier. The ship\u2019s crew was aboard to entertain questions from the public. Everyone I interacted with was exceptionally cordial and accommodating. Like most people, I\u2019m in awe of those who volunteer to serve in our armed forces.<\/p>\n
As I conclude this excuse for an entry, Jazz Fest is just two days away. I hope to summarize that experience with another entry.<\/p>\n
Jazz Fest 2012:<\/p>\n
Friday, April 27: Leah Chase, Tim Laughlin, James Rivers Movement, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Sasha Masakowski, Beach Boys 50th Anniversary, Cubano Be Cubano Bop: Poncho Sanchez<\/p>\n
Saturday, April 28: Peter Martin, Archdiocese of New Orleans Gospel Choir, Irvin Mayfield and the NOJO, Cee Lo Green, Feist, Jewel Brown and the Heritage Hall Jazz Band<\/p>\n
Sunday, April 29th: Lionel Ferbos and the Palm Court Jazz Band, Ellis Marsalis, Treme Brass Band, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band<\/p>\n
Thursday, May 3: Julio y Cesar Band, JKristi Guillory & the Midtown Project, Rosie Ledet & the Zydeco Playboys, Ani DiFranco, Kid Chocolate, Astral Project<\/p>\n
Friday, May 4: Baritone Bliss, Germaine Bazzle, Deacon John, Rodrigo y Gabriela<\/p>\n
Saturday, May 5: New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra, Cynthia Girtley, gospel tent wedding, Voices of Peter Claver, Jeremy Davenport, John Boutte, The Pedrito Martinez Group, Herbie Hancok & his Band<\/p>\n
Sunday, May 6: Ceaser Elloie, UNO Jazz Allstars, Gregory Agid, A Living Tribute to Harold Batiste, David Sanborn and Joey DeFrancesco, Foo Fighters (kinda), Preservation Hall & Friends 50th Anniversary Celebration<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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