A VIP pass would be nice. I'll be in the cheap seats though.I used to go to Jazz Fest every year until the crowds became just too much. Haven’t been back since the mid-nineties.
But I'll go this year to watch the headline acts and some of my old New Orleans favorites, Irma Thomas, Mavis Staples, and the surprises that show up. I haven’t gone down the entire list yet.
And the food. Jazz Fest is also a foodies delight. Served up in simple plastic bowls and Styrofoam cups, it is so good. Plus, if you can get a table during that time, restaurant eating is as good as it gets.