MUSIC NEWS - 2009 "Superfly during Jazzfest "concert series has been announced. The events take place April 24 through May 2 at several New Orleans venues, including the Contemporary Arts Center (site of the earliest Superfly shows) and the Riverboat Creole Queen, among many others. Confirmed shows are listed below, with additional details to be announced soon. The festival's 13th annual installment will present top national artists with some of the best acts from New Orleans' rich music scene.
Following the tradition, the series features special collaborations and unique bills. The funky Meters will be joined by New Orleans superstar Cyril Neville for a show with Robert Randolph and the Family Band. Galactic will perform aboard the Riverboat Creole Queen with special guests Walter 'Wolfman' Washington, Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews and Big Sam. Newcomers to the Superfly During Jazzfest Concert Series include The Black Keys and Death Cab for Cutie.
Conceived in 1997, the Superfly during Jazzfest Concert Series eventually attracted thousands of fans from all over the country, and became the foundation for the iconic Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The popular series has presented live music fans with creative entertainment options throughout the past 12 festival seasons, and will continue to offer memorable events in the company's birthplace for years to come. "There still isn't any other city like New Orleans," says Superfly's Jonathan Mayers. "It means so much to us to celebrate there and support the incomparable music scene."
In order to better serve the fans of this longstanding institution, Superfly has forged a multi-year partnership with StubHub, the world's largest ticket marketplace. The partnership will allow the companies to offer fans unique VIP Fan Experience Ticket Packages to all of the shows. All shows will be a part of the StubHub Concert Series. The exclusive VIP ticket packages include special artist meet and greets, photo opportunities, VIP viewing areas, signed artist memorabilia and more. Proceeds from these package sales will benefit New Orleans charities: The New Orleans Musician's Clinic and Common Ground Relief.
The Superfly at Jazzfest 2009 lineup is below:
Friday, April 24th 2009
Garage a Trois
with Kirk Joseph's 504 Brass Band
Riverboat Creole Queen - New Orleans
Thursday, April 30th
Galactic featuring Walter 'Wolfman' Washington, Trombone Shorty and Big Sam
with Kirk Joseph's 504 Brass Band
Riverboat Creole Queen - New Orleans
Thursday, April 30th
The Black Keys
with TBA
Contemporary Arts Center - New Orleans, La
General Onsale -- Saturday, Feb 21st
Friday, May 1st
funky METERS featuring Cyril Neville
with Robert Randolph & The Family Band
Contemporary Arts Center
General Onsale -- Saturday, Feb 21st
Friday, May 1st
Michael Franti Trio
with Kirk Joseph's 504 Brass Band
Riverboat Creole Queen- New Orleans
Saturday, May 2nd
Death Cab for Cutie
Contemporary Arts Center - New Orleans
With Matt Costa and Ra Ra Riot
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**All shows are all ages.
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