Seaside JAZZ Festival

Seaside Jazz Friday

http://www.hot8brassband.com/

Jazz Fest

Friday show is FREE, so please come and support NOLA Real Jazz.......These guys rock!!!!!!!!
http://www.hot8brassband.com/

Oh, the Hot 8 Brass Band is fabulous. They have had a tragic year, and I'm sure the recent goings on have dredged up a lot of bad memories for them. For those hose who don't know the story:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17273271
http://thinknola.com/post/dinneral-shavers-verdict/
http://www.nola.com/news/index.ssf/2008/05/photo_david_bonds_returns_to_p.html

These guys are an inspiration for recovery through adversity -- we should all be honored to have them and must show them some appreciation. And they do, of course, put on a phenomenal show!

The question regarding specific charities was not to imply anything untoward. I simply wanted to suggest a fabulous organization that is in serious need of funding. Many of the musicians' charities have national spokesmen and huge outreach and their coffers are pretty fool. As most people know, New Orleans' health care system was basically destroyed during Katrina. For those without group health insurance, non-emergent care is not available. Emergent care is not so available, either. People with strokes are waiting up to three hours for treatment. Musicians, not having a typical job, are often without insurance. The New Orleans Musicians Clinic is a group that does fantastic work, and their services are stretched to the limit right now. http://www.neworleansmusiciansclinic.org/

Many of New Orleans best doctors volunteer their time, and the money is used for rx drugs, dme, etc. Health care is such a struggle for New Orleanians post-Katrina.

May 26 The Neville Brothers - 6PM
? nevilles.com

May 23 Hot 8 Brass Band - 7PM
? myspace.com/hot8brassband
May 24 Glen David Andrews - 4PM
? myspace.com/glendavidandrewsthelazysix
May 24 Little Freddie King - 6PM
? littlefreddieking.com
May 25 Dayve Stewart - 3PM
? dayvestewart.com
May 25 Marva Wright - 5PM
? myspace.com/marvawrightblues
May 26 Walter "Wolfman" Washington - 4PM
? walterwolfmanwashington.com
? myspace.com/walterwolfman

SJ, although Friday night is free..do you know if there will be an opportunity to make a donation to support the Katrina musicians?

You can always go home after the concert, get on the computer, and go here to donate...
http://www.neworleansmusiciansclinic.org/medical.php
Think of it as cutting out the middle man.

Daily tickets now available for purchase online at www.seasidefloridajazzfestival08.com/tickets.html

Buy yours today!

Last night, I saw a banner hanging in Modica Market's window, announcing $2 Heineken and Amstel Light singles, in bottles or cans. It seemed to be in conjunction with the Jazz Fest, so maybe it is available all week, or just this 4-day holiday extended weekend. I assume they would be cold beers, sold to go, but you cannot take them into the event.

Amavida Coffee, just down the street also has $3 certified organic beer -- what a deal! and it tastes really good -- light, hoppy beer.

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Do you know if they are running the shuttle tonight?

I'm a tired little lobster, but trying to rally!

Do you know if they are running the shuttle tonight?

I'm a tired little lobster, but trying to rally!

According to their website, and judging by the shuttle signs left along the side of the roads all week, yes, they are running the shuttle.

From their website:
Where do I park?
Parking is very limited in Seaside. Free parking is available at the Walton County Courthouse Annex with complimentary shuttle service to Seaside! Shuttle pick up and drop off is located at the Walton County Courthouse Annex on Hwy 331 at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach - next to the Walton County Library and Walton County Chamber of Commerce. Shuttle services start at 5pm on Fridays and at 1pm on Saturday, Sunday and Memorial Day.

Do you know if they are running the shuttle tonight?

I'm a tired little lobster, but trying to rally!

I'm rallying- you have to rally!

OK, if Jdarg says so - I'm off to clean up and have some caffiene!

But I'm being lazy and riding my bike over!

OK, if Jdarg says so - I'm off to clean up and have some caffiene!

But I'm being lazy and riding my bike over!

Get yer rear in gear.

Actually, I was going to bail- it's been a full day already. But a certain 6 year old and Skunky, her faithful buddy/health care provider, both really want to go.:roll:

And it's the Darg's 17th anniversary today- nothing like a free concert to celebrate all the years of wedded bliss!

TIME TO GO!!!!
YouTube - HOT 8

I just walked in the door from the Hot 8 show. A fine time was had by all. The rain held off long enough for them to finish a 90 minute set.

Parking was NO PROBLEM. I got there at 5:45, in time to grab a burrito at the Taco Bar, and parked right behind Sundog. Woo hoo!

Even so, I felt that the tents, etc. intimidated attendance. It was a good sized crowd, but I think the ordinary weekly events often draw as well.

Wowza! Seaside was rocked and socked tonight!!!

Video coming soon.

Nice crowd. Loved the encore

That band is HOT, indeed. Great music. There were more people there than last week, but considering that there are at least 8 times as many people in town, it was poorly attended. There are more people at the Friday evening shows throughout the summer. I, too, think the tents stop people from knowing it is happening, and likely make people think it is not a free show.

agree with SJ, the tents just look like a wall to keep people out...it is too bad, because I really don't think that was the intent.

it was one of the best concerts I've been to in a while around here. lots and lots of funn and dancing and just happiness.

I told punzy it was the first time I've ever seen grown people actually dance on the seaside green. by the end, we were all dancing. there was just no sitting still. rain threatened, and we did get sprinkled on, but we did not care in the least!!! dancing in the rain is even better.

My friends and I had a GREAT time at the Jazz Fest and then took the party across the street to Bud & Alley's.

Wonderful band and a real crowd pleaser/mover - definitely the most enthusiastic I've ever seen the crowd in the amphiteatre and the first time I've ever been dancing along to the band!

Due to today's shift in times from the other days, I was able to catch the last 30 minutes of the show.

Note: if you are going to have one day with times varying from the other days, please make times better publicized. Most of the ads I've seen do not have show times and the MC doesn't announce the times for the next day's performances.

Another great closing band today, playing to all of maybe 50 people.

I wasn't a fan of the tents taking up parking spaces all week, but during the show I realized that they did a very good job of blocking the headlights from shining into the green. Would be quite distracting/deer in the headlights style jazz if they or something similair wasn't there.

Next year I think that all of those tents need to be located on the grass instead of the spaces and feature products from local artists/vendors and dressed up w/ banners etc.

Why the low attendance? Seaside and Watercolor are crawling w/ people!

Whe low attendance? Seaside and Watercolor are crawling w/ people!

Poor promotion, prices too high for families with kids, intimidating layout with tents and security (including not allowing bringing your own refreshments).

I can almost promise the Rep will draw a bigger crowd for Tuesday's free show of Stinky Cheese. As they should.

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As I've said before, it flies in the face of the friendly, open vibe that Seaside formerly had as a "poster child" for the New Urban movement. If it was wide open like the usual free Seaside weekly entertainment, it would be jammed. The new management company at Seaside has different ideas...
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