Appearing now in the Southern Comfort Blues Tent.....Some Guy From Sales Blues Band!......

Just in case you thought your dynamite performance at karaoke last month warrants a spot at this year's Jazz Fest, here's info from Johnny Gumbo from a NOLA blog he monitors (Gumbo, is that like, "Hey, do you have a hall pass, buddy?"):

Organizers of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell recently announced the guidelines for musicians who wish to perform at next year’s festival (April 27-May 6, 2007). They will accept press kit submissions for bands wishing to perform between September 1 and October 15, 2006. The festival is only accepting applications from bands and artists who live and work in Louisiana, or who lived and worked in Louisiana prior to hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Press kits should be sent to: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell Attn: Music Production 336 Camp Street, Suite 250, New Orleans, LA 70130 The press kit should include a recording, a bio, a photo, press clippings and contact information. Electronic press kits (EPKs) are not accepted. Traditional jazz bands wishing to play the Economy Hall Tent can call the office at 504-410-4100 (ask for the Music Department) or email musicprod@nojazzfest.com. Swag comment: I don't think that this means a locals-only Fest. Rather, for out of state bands, it's "don't call us, we'll call you".

Andrea Bocelli tickets for 12/3 at Mohegan Sun priced at $75 to $400. Got change? (I saw it on 'The Google')