The ride down Aubrey St. across Gentilly Blvd. and into the Fair Grounds
Let's get started! Kyle Huval's Dixie Club Ramblers included Chris Stafford of Feufollet and Joel Savoy
In the Gospel Tent, the Bester Gospel Singers with the Dynamic Smooth Family Gospel Singers.
I have no idea who was who!
Jesse McBride Presents The Next Generation showcases young modern jazz artists from New Orleans
Back to the Gospel Tent for the Zulu Male Gospel Ensemble and a swingin' "Swing Low"
Returning to the infield, I found myself bringing up the rear of a parade with the New Wave Brass Band
In Economy Hall, Mark Braud's New Orleans Jazz Giants, with Freddie Lonzo, Herlin Riley,
Tim Laughlin, Meghan Swartz, and Mark Brooks
I never miss Donald Harrison Jr. at the Congo Square Stage. The band featured veterans Detroit Brooks on guitar and Bill Summers on percussion, plus the outstanding young players Darryl Staves on drums,
Jason Weaver on bass, and Conun Pappas on keyboards
Back to the Jazz Tent to see Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah's sextet with Braxton Cook (sax), Lawrence Fields (keyboards), Max Moran (bass), Corey Fonville (drums), and Weedie Bramah (percussion)
More gospel, with Tonia Scott and the Annointed Voices
Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band at the Fais Do Do Stage
Just a quick pass to hear a couple of minutes of Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real
Another parade! This one with the Free Spirits Brass Band
Wild Mardi Gras Indian funk with Big Chief Juan Pardo and Jockimo's Groove
Sidi Touré and his band, playing Malian songhaï music
At the Congo Square stage, old-school reggae with Steel Pulse!
Contemporary brass band music from the Free Agents at the Jazz and Heritage Stage
At the Fais Do Do stage, Corey Ledet and His Zydeco Band ended the day