Instruments a Comin'

[Reminder]



Tipitina's Uptown
501 Napolean
New Orleans, Louisiana

Instruments a Comin'2009
General Admission: $40
VIP: $150

This incredible one night affair provides school music programs with instruments essential to their success. Over the past 7 years The Tipitina's Foundation has provided over 1.8 million dollars worth of instruments to 50 greater New Orleans area schools, benefiting over 2,000 students each year.

IAC 2009 LINEUP:
Galactic (2009 Tipitina's Walk of Fame Inductee),The Chilluns (featuring Annie Clements of "Sugarland)", Cranston Clements of Twangorama, Dave Malone of The Radiators, Johnny Malone, Darcy Malone, Spencer Bohren, and Andre Bohren of Johnny Sketch, Rebirth Brass Band, Donald Harrison & The T.I.P. Interns, Soul Rebels and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave., Big Sam's Funky Nation, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Johnny Vidacovich, George Porter, Jr., Ivan Neville, special guest Theresa Andersson, plus many more TBA.

[graphic from Tipitina's Foundation publicity.]

Jazz Fest Lineup: Friday, May 2

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Music Lineup

Friday, May 2

Art Neville, Stevie Wonder, John Prine, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Richard Thompson, John Butler Trio, John Hammond, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave., Marva Wright & the BMWs, Terence Blanchard & the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Papa Grows Funk, Sunpie’s Tribute to Clifton Chenier, Zigaboo Modeliste, The Jackson Southernaires, The Lee Boys, Bonerama, The Bad Plus, John Boutté, Soul Rebels, Ingrid Lucia, Coco Robicheaux & Spiritland, Theryl “Houseman” DeClouet, Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Bluerunners, Wanda Rouzan, Driskill Mountain Boys, Ann Savoy’s Sleepless Knights, New Orleans Jazz Vipers feat. Sophie Lee, Stoney B & Grampa Elliot, Gina Forsyth & the Malvinas, Clive Wilson & the New Orleans Serenaders feat. Butch Thompson, New Wave Brass Band, Tuba Woodshed feat. Matt Perrine and Kirk Joseph, Belton Richard & the Musical Aces, Eve’s Lucky Planet, Larry Garner with Henry Gray, Ritmo Caribeño, New Orleans Jazz Ramblers, Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble, Betty Winn & One A-Chord, Lyle Henderson & Emmanuel, Kid Simmons’ Local International Allstars, Pinettes Brass Band, D.L. Menard & the Louisiana Aces, Legacy – the students of Alvin Batiste, Greater Antioch Gospel Choir, New Orleans Mardi Gras Rhythm Indian Section, Ebenezer BC Radio Choir, Loyola University Jazz Ensemble, Casa Samba, The Smooth Family, Eulenspeigel Puppets of Iowa, Original Big Seven and Original Four SAPCs, McMain High School Gospel Choir, Fi Yi Yi & the Mandingo Warriors, New Orleans School of Circus Arts and ISL, Gospel Inspirations of Boutte, Rosedean Choir of South Africa, Scene Boosters and Old N Nu Fellas SAPCs…

more including hourly schedule of the festival's eleven tents and stages

[photo of Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble from their Web site.]