Last week they announced the lineup for Jazz Fest 2013 and I cried. Tears of happiness, of course! This is seriously the BEST YEAR EVER. (I say that every year. But really!)
A little background: I am lucky enough to work for a company that takes us every year - all expenses paid. There's lots of schmoozing in my industry, and basically for us it means that we have to spoil our clients to get them to buy more with us. It's a win-win, because we get to benefit. We go to both weekends each year (different clients come each weekend) and entertain OVER THE TOP. We stay on at the Royal Sonesta on Bourbon (just about the only time of year I would stay on Bourbon) and then attend the festival on Friday and Saturday. Did I mention that it also means a free day off work? Holla!
It also means a LOT of going out. Basically it's a weekend of drinking, more drinking, eating crappy (but so yummy!) food...and more drinking. Crawfish Monica...get in my BELLAY!
Before we go into the awesomeness that is this year's lineup, let's look at last year, shall we?
Second weekend group at Pat-O's. I don't even want to know what the bar tab was there. Find the bow and you'l find me!
Corey's first Jazz Fest also meant Corey's first...whatever that disgusting shot is called. We love him, I promise!
And of course, you can't go out and not do the wobble. And I'm just now noticing how much I do not fit in at this bar.
And now, for the best part. The ones I am MOST excited for are:
First Weekend
Friday: John Mayer | Band of Horses
Saturday: BILLY. FREAKING. JOEL. | Rebirth Brass Band
Sunday: Dave Matthews Band | Earth, Wind & Fire
Second Weekend
Friday: Maroon 5 | Marc Broussard
Saturday: Fleetwood Mac | Little Big Town
And now you know how big of a weirdo I am because I am most excited for Billy Joel. Please still be my friend?
