Despite New Orlean's Catastrophe the Fest is on.
It should prove to be the most memorable ever with talent coming from all over the world to support the rebuilding of New Orleans and its rich musical heritage.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a/k/a Jazz Fest, is a 2 weekend cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome 500,000 visitors each year. The Louisiana Heritage Fair is the signature feature of the Festival, showcasing unforgettable music on 12 stages, delicious Louisiana cuisine in two large food areas, and crafts artisans from the region and around the world demonstrating and selling their work.

YOU CAN'T MAKE A BETTER CHOICE FOR YOUR FIRST OR RETURN VISIT THAN THIS TRIP
BECAUSE.........

We have our own Club Expert, Karen Youstin, a bona fide Cajun, born in New Orleans who has attended every Jazz Fest from its inception. No person is better qualified to recommend the very best places, entertainers, restaurants and foods of New Orleans and the Jazz Fest itself. Karen will make our trip so much more of an "insider's" experience of the true New Orleans.

2006 Heritage Fair Daily Lineup

First Weekend - April 28 - 30, 2006

The Meters, Dave Matthews Band, Bob Dylan, Yolanda Adams, Allen Toussaint with special guest Elvis Costello, Ani DiFranco, Dr. John, Hugh Masekela, Keb' Mo', Yerba Buena, Rebirth Brass Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Galactic, Snooks Eaglin, Cowboy Mouth, Clarence "Frogman" Henry, Terence Blanchard, Walter "Wolfman" Washington & the Roadmasters, Sonny Landreth, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, the subdudes, Ritmo Caribeño, John Mooney & Bluesiana, Terrance Simien, Anders Osborne, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Charmaine Neville, Banu Gibson & New Orleans Hot Jazz, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews with special guest Steve Turre, St. Joseph the Worker Choir, Dukes of Dixieland, Eddie Bo, John Lee & the Heralds of Christ, C.J. Chenier, The Iguanas, Luther Kent & Trickbag, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Rosie Ledet, Lil' Rascals Brass Band, Lil' Band O' Gold, Greater Antioch Full Gospel Church Choir, D.L. Menard & the Louisiana Aces, James Rivers Movement, Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes, NewBirth Brass Band, James Andrews, Leigh "Little Queenie" Harris, Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, World Leader Pretend, Gregg Stafford's Jazz Hounds, Shades of Praise Choir, Leah Chase, Jhelisa's Tribute to Nina Simone, Melody Clouds, Christian Scott, Crown Seekers, Popular Ladies, Nine Times Men, Westbank Steppers, and the Young Men's Olympians Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, David Egan, Franklin Avenue BC Choir, T-Sale, J. Monque'D Blues Band, Vivaz, Bryan Lee & the Blues Power Band, Panorama Jazz Band, Los Sagitarios, Cynthia Liggins-Thomas, One A-Chord Gospel Singers, Andrew Hall's Society Brass Band, Louisiana Repertory Jazz Band, Jonathan Batiste, Loyola University Jazz Ensemble, Coolbone Brass Band, Hard Head Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Mahogany Brass Band, Tim Laughlin, Jo "Cool" Davis, Lighthouse Gospel Singers, Voices of Distinction, Young Tuxedo Brass Band, Kim Prevost, Leroy Jones, San Severino of France, Higher Dimensions of Praise, Joe Krown, Furious Five and Untouchables Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Willis Prudhomme & Zydeco Express, The Revealers, Poor Clares, The Elements, Los Vecinos, SUBR Jazz Ensemble, Jambalaya Cajun Band, Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Paulin Brothers Brass Band, Don Vappie, Connie Jones, The Jackson Travelers, Tony Bazley, Providence BC Mass Choir, Val & Love Alive w/ the Dimensions of Faith, Chops Funky 7 Brass Band, Unstoppable Gospel Singers, Belton Richard, Inspirational Gospel Singers, Pinstripe Brass Band, Local International Allstars, The Bester Singers, Gospel Inspirations of Boutte, and more!

2006 Heritage Fair Daily Lineup Second Weekend - May 5- 7, 2006 Fats Domino, Jimmy Buffett, Lionel Richie, Paul Simon, Keith Urban, The Ohio Players, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Special Ed & Big Daddy Kane, India "The Princess of Salsa", Irma Thomas, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Doug Kershaw, Little Feat, Koko Taylor, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. & the Greater St. Stephen Mass Choir, The Radiators, Angelique Kidjo, Pete Fountain, Donald Harrison with special guests George Coleman & Eddie Palmieri, Le Grand Ballet "Ngalam" du Senegal, Yonder Mountain String Band, Buckwheat Zydeco, Deacon John, Nicholas Payton, Chris Owens, The Ladies of New Orleans R&B featuring The Dixie Cups, Wanda Rouzan & Jean Knight, Roland Guerin with special guest Marcus Roberts, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, Big Chief Bo Dollis & the Wild Magnolias, Ellis Marsalis with special guest Lew Tabackin, Ivan Neville & Dumpstaphunk, Tremé Brass Band, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles, Marcia Ball, George French, Stephanie Jordan, Hot 8 Brass Band, Sherman Washington & the Zion Harmonizers, Frankie Ford, Tab Benoit, Marva Wright & the BMWs, Lars Edegran & the New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, Astral Project, Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band featuring Thais Clark, Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys, New Orleans Klezmer Allstars, Theresa Andersson, Bob French & the Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, Jeremy Davenport, Papa Grows Funk, Wayne Toups & Zydecajun, Lockport Chapter Choir, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Tony Green & Gypsy Jazz, Bruce Daigrepont, The Johnson Extension, Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, Soul Rebels Brass Band, John Boutté, Thomas "Big Hat" Fields, Rocks of Harmony, Alvin Batiste & the Jazzstronauts, Germaine Bazzle, Watson Memorial Teaching Ministries, Jeremy Lyons & the Deltabilly Boys, Reggie Hall & the Twilighters, New Orleans Spiritualettes, Storyville Stompers, Tornado and Stooges Brass Bands, Scene Boosters, Lady Rollers, Original Men and Ladies Buckjumpers, and Valley of the Silent Men Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, Lil' Brian & the Zydeco Travelers, Savoy Family Cajun Band, Eric Lindell, McDonogh #35 Gospel Choir, Susan Cowsill, Mem Shannon & the Membership, Kim Carson, Easter Rockers, Tyronne Foster & the Arc Singers, La Bande "Feufollet", Zulu Male Ensemble, Jeff & Vida, Zion Trinity, Fredy Omar con su Banda, Driskill Mountain Boys, Bamboula 2000, Otra, Little Freddie King, New Orleans NightCrawlers Brass Band, Chris Clifton, Amina Figarova Band of The Netherlands, Pine Leaf Boys, Michael Ward, Dynamic Smooth Family, Imagination Movers, Lyle Henderson, Leviticus Gospel Singers, NOCCA Jazz Ensemble, Harvey Spirituals, Real Untouchables and Smitty Dee's Brass Bands, Mandeville High School Jazz Ensemble, Pfister Sisters, Second Nazarine Gospel Choir, June Gardner, Golden Wings, Batiste Brothers, Gospel Stars, Highsteppers Brass Band, and more!

ACCOMMODATIONS:
The price is so fantastic because we are staying at a private residence only 12 minutes from French Quarter. This is Karen's Mom's home and is a one time only opportunity since it will be going up for sale after we leave. (Part of the cost will go toward sprucing up the house for sale.) Space is limited to 12 people per weekend, some in beds and some on blow up mattresses. We'll be "roughing" it but we'll have a kitchen, washer/dryer, yard to play in and more. Sleeping will be in 4 bedrooms plus a Air Conditioned 2006 Travel Trailer parked there, some double/queen beds and some twins. First come first served on accommodations. Don't miss this rare opportunity to go to Jazz Fest for an unbelievable price. (4 nights hotel would cost $500 per person!)

There is no Group Ticket advantage so everyone can buy their own online.
You save $10 per day by buying in advance before April 27th.

$150/300/350 per person
includes:
Appropriate nights accommodations (no credit for partial use)
Pre and post trip party.
Custom Consolidation Video of everyone's pics and videos.
Roommate and Carpool help
Karen's (from New Orleans) Expert advice for the Fest and French Quarter

(Space will disappear fast - act quickly)

click here .. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD TODAY TO RESERVE

50% due by credit card required...
(No space will be held without a deposit.)
but will NOT be charged until we confirm that you have a roommate.
Balance due April 1.
We have some people to share rooms already, and will help match you up.
Cancellations after Apr 1st not permitted
unless replaced, then $25 cancellation fee applies per person .
No refunds after April 20th period.
Non-members will need to pay $25 non-member fee.

Transportation is on your own.
( So many people have Frequent Flyer and it is too hard to arrange air for a group.
However, we will help organize carpools - easy 7 hour trip - we have made the drive dozens of times)
WE NEED A DECISION RIGHT AWAY - SPACE GONE QUICKLY