At last Bon Jovi drops the country thing!

[glam_junkie]

 

Courtesy of sleazeroxx

 

BON JOVI LINES UP ITS FIRST JAZZ FEST PERFORMANCE:

 

February 6, 2009

 

Mitchell Peters of Reuters reports that Bon Jovi has been added to the lineup of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this spring. The rock act will make its first appearance at the festival on May 2.

 

Bon Jovi joins previously announced performers Aretha Franklin, Dave Matthews Band, Wilco, James Taylor, Wynton Marsalis, Kings Of Leon, Tony Bennett, the Neville Brothers and Sugarland. Another significant addition will be announced in the coming week, according to organizers.

 

This year's Jazz Fest will take place during the weekends of April 24-26 and April 30-May 3 at Fair Grounds Race Course.

 

Also confirmed to appear at the event are Bonnie Raitt, Earth, Wind & Fire, Joe Cocker, Ben Harper, Erykah Badu, Etta James, Pete Seeger, Spoon, Common, Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Buddy Guy, Julian Marley, Los Lobos, Drive-By Truckers with Booker T. Jones and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings.

 

On the festival's opening day, New Orleans native Marsalis will perform the composition "Congo Square," featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Yacub Addy and Odadaa!.

[SamboraRocks86]

i read about this the other day, wish i could go...some great bands including Earth, Wind And Fire, Joe Cocker and of course Bon Jovi

 

i think it would actually be kinda cool if they added a jazz element to their next album

[Geoff]

i think it would actually be kinda cool if they added a jazz element to their next album

Take that paper bag over your head and multiply it by 18,000. If they incorporated jazz into the next CD I would personally find them and murder each existing member of the band.

 

Seriously, why are they at a jazz festival?

[martinsane]

Seriously, why are they at a jazz festival?

 

 

Why are the majority of those acts at a JAZZ festival?

[Dark Star]

i think it would actually be kinda cool if they added a jazz element to their next album

Take that paper bag over your head and multiply it by 18,000. If they incorporated jazz into the next CD I would personally find them and murder each existing member of the band.

 

Seriously, why are they at a jazz festival?

 

 

And I would be MOST happy to help you out in that endeavor My friend....

[Geoff]

Seriously, why are they at a jazz festival?

 

 

Why are the majority of those acts at a JAZZ festival?

My guess would be that, like Jazz, all of those other artist always have been, are and always will be terrible (okay, I have to admit I don't mind some of these songs I'm hearing off that new Kings of Leon disc... but as for the rest of them...) but at least Bon Jovi were once an excellent band by most standards, and many would agree they are still pretty decent.

[martinsane]

Seriously, why are they at a jazz festival?

 

 

Why are the majority of those acts at a JAZZ festival?

My guess would be that, like Jazz, all of those other artist always have been, are and always will be terrible (okay, I have to admit I don't mind some of these songs I'm hearing off that new Kings of Leon disc... but as for the rest of them...) but at least Bon Jovi were once an excellent band by most standards, and many would agree they are still pretty decent.

 

Sure the BJ boys had some hits back in the day but a number of the acts on this bill are far superior, albeit from way different genre's than BJ.

 

However: They still are not JAZZ! And don't give me this: "It's in New Orleans so that's why its called a jazz festival." I don't get it? It's like all you can eat ribs at a Vegan joint. Or like going to McDonalds for an eye exam!?!?!?!?!?! Or Slayer and Stryper on the same bill! Just makes ZERO sense when you walk it through.

[heavyharmonies]

Or Slayer and Stryper on the same bill!

 

Hell, I'd pay to see that just for the rumble...

 

Can you imagine the finale with both bands performing together on stage?

 

"And I love you can't you see... That I can say I love you honestly... Bleeding its horror... Creating my structure... Now I shall reign in blood!... You, you make my life complete..."

[Fat Freddy]

Well, it is called the "Jazz & Heritage Festival" ... Bon Jovi obviously aren't jazz, so maybe they're considered "Heritage?"

[aMetalhead1966]

Seriously, why are they at a jazz festival?

they are Popcorn Vendors and comedy relief...

[Dead Planet]

i think it would actually be kinda cool if they added a jazz element to their next album

Take that paper bag over your head and multiply it by 18,000. If they incorporated jazz into the next CD I would personally find them and murder each existing member of the band.

 

Seriously, why are they at a jazz festival?

 

 

Far as I'm concerned you can wipe them out right now.....I believe it's impossible for these morons to put out a another decent release so put them out of their misery....

[Fat Freddy]

Seriously, why are they at a jazz festival?

they are Popcorn Vendors and comedy relief...

 

[Captain Howdy]

Or Slayer and Stryper on the same bill!

 

Hell, I'd pay to see that just for the rumble...

 

Can you imagine the finale with both bands performing together on stage?

 

"And I love you can't you see... That I can say I love you honestly... Bleeding its horror... Creating my structure... Now I shall reign in blood!... You, you make my life complete..."

I seem to remember there was some trouble between Glen Benton of Deicide and Stryper back in the day, and Glen ended up looking like more of a cock than he usually does!

 

Oh, and as for Slayer and Stryper on the same bill?

 

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermo...ewsitemID=56077

Christian Hard Rockers STRYPER To Open For SLAYER At Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST - Aug. 5, 2006

Reunited Christian hard rockers STRYPER and the legendary Spain-based heavy metal metal band WARCRY have been confirmed to perform on the main stage of the third edition of the Monterrey Metal Fest, set to take place Saturday, September 23, 2006 at the Coca Cola Auditorium in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. SLAYER will headline the event, which promises to be the "biggest and baddest version yet," featuring "6-7 of the biggest names in heavy metal music from all over the world on the main stage and 6-7 up and coming bands on the second stage," according to a press release.

 

The official festival pre-party will be held on Friday, September 22, 2006 at the Cafe Iguana with mini-sets from bands that will be performing on the festival's main stage and second stage.

 

For more information, visit www.mmf.com.mx.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermo...ewsitemID=57062

 

And then it didnt happen!!

[martinsane]

Or Slayer and Stryper on the same bill!

 

Hell, I'd pay to see that just for the rumble...

 

Can you imagine the finale with both bands performing together on stage?

 

"And I love you can't you see... That I can say I love you honestly... Bleeding its horror... Creating my structure... Now I shall reign in blood!... You, you make my life complete..."

I seem to remember there was some trouble between Glen Benton of Deicide and Stryper back in the day, and Glen ended up looking like more of a cock than he usually does!

 

Oh, and as for Slayer and Stryper on the same bill?

 

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermo...ewsitemID=56077

Christian Hard Rockers STRYPER To Open For SLAYER At Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST - Aug. 5, 2006

Reunited Christian hard rockers STRYPER and the legendary Spain-based heavy metal metal band WARCRY have been confirmed to perform on the main stage of the third edition of the Monterrey Metal Fest, set to take place Saturday, September 23, 2006 at the Coca Cola Auditorium in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. SLAYER will headline the event, which promises to be the "biggest and baddest version yet," featuring "6-7 of the biggest names in heavy metal music from all over the world on the main stage and 6-7 up and coming bands on the second stage," according to a press release.

 

The official festival pre-party will be held on Friday, September 22, 2006 at the Cafe Iguana with mini-sets from bands that will be performing on the festival's main stage and second stage.

 

 

For more information, visit www.mmf.com.mx.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermo...ewsitemID=57062

 

And then it didnt happen!!

 

 

Truly could have been called the "Heaven and Hell" tour.

[rob62972]

i think it would actually be kinda cool if they added a jazz element to their next album

Take that paper bag over your head and multiply it by 18,000. If they incorporated jazz into the next CD I would personally find them and murder each existing member of the band.

 

Seriously, why are they at a jazz festival?

 

 

Far as I'm concerned you can wipe them out right now.....I believe it's impossible for these morons to put out a another decent release so put them out of their misery....

Backed 110%!!!

[Geoff]

Or Slayer and Stryper on the same bill!

 

Hell, I'd pay to see that just for the rumble...

 

Can you imagine the finale with both bands performing together on stage?

 

"And I love you can't you see... That I can say I love you honestly... Bleeding its horror... Creating my structure... Now I shall reign in blood!... You, you make my life complete..."

I seem to remember there was some trouble between Glen Benton of Deicide and Stryper back in the day, and Glen ended up looking like more of a cock than he usually does!

 

Oh, and as for Slayer and Stryper on the same bill?

 

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermo...ewsitemID=56077

Christian Hard Rockers STRYPER To Open For SLAYER At Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST - Aug. 5, 2006

Reunited Christian hard rockers STRYPER and the legendary Spain-based heavy metal metal band WARCRY have been confirmed to perform on the main stage of the third edition of the Monterrey Metal Fest, set to take place Saturday, September 23, 2006 at the Coca Cola Auditorium in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. SLAYER will headline the event, which promises to be the "biggest and baddest version yet," featuring "6-7 of the biggest names in heavy metal music from all over the world on the main stage and 6-7 up and coming bands on the second stage," according to a press release.

 

The official festival pre-party will be held on Friday, September 22, 2006 at the Cafe Iguana with mini-sets from bands that will be performing on the festival's main stage and second stage.

 

For more information, visit www.mmf.com.mx.

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermo...ewsitemID=57062

 

And then it didnt happen!!

I wonder if by "reaching out" to Slayer fans, the guys in Stryper were planning to give the crowd a sermon on the wrongs of their non-believing ways? I seriously wonder what their "plan" was...

[jstoyz]

 

Courtesy of sleazeroxx

 

BON JOVI LINES UP ITS FIRST JAZZ FEST PERFORMANCE:

 

February 6, 2009

 

Mitchell Peters of Reuters reports that Bon Jovi has been added to the lineup of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this spring. The rock act will make its first appearance at the festival on May 2.

 

Bon Jovi joins previously announced performers Aretha Franklin, Dave Matthews Band, Wilco, James Taylor, Wynton Marsalis, Kings Of Leon, Tony Bennett, the Neville Brothers and Sugarland. Another significant addition will be announced in the coming week, according to organizers.

 

This year's Jazz Fest will take place during the weekends of April 24-26 and April 30-May 3 at Fair Grounds Race Course.

 

Also confirmed to appear at the event are Bonnie Raitt, Earth, Wind & Fire, Joe Cocker, Ben Harper, Erykah Badu, Etta James, Pete Seeger, Spoon, Common, Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Buddy Guy, Julian Marley, Los Lobos, Drive-By Truckers with Booker T. Jones and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings.

 

On the festival's opening day, New Orleans native Marsalis will perform the composition "Congo Square," featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Yacub Addy and Odadaa!.

 

Actually, I love jazz and was playing jazz long before I got into hard rock.........And I know several extremely talented jazz musicians who play professionally. That said, WTF does Bon Jovi bring to a jazz festival? He's put out a few bluesy rockers, such as the opener on "Destination Anywhere," but I don't see a correlation with jazz .

[jstoyz]

 

Courtesy of sleazeroxx

 

BON JOVI LINES UP ITS FIRST JAZZ FEST PERFORMANCE:

 

February 6, 2009

 

Mitchell Peters of Reuters reports that Bon Jovi has been added to the lineup of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this spring. The rock act will make its first appearance at the festival on May 2.

 

Bon Jovi joins previously announced performers Aretha Franklin, Dave Matthews Band, Wilco, James Taylor, Wynton Marsalis, Kings Of Leon, Tony Bennett, the Neville Brothers and Sugarland. Another significant addition will be announced in the coming week, according to organizers.

 

This year's Jazz Fest will take place during the weekends of April 24-26 and April 30-May 3 at Fair Grounds Race Course.

 

Also confirmed to appear at the event are Bonnie Raitt, Earth, Wind & Fire, Joe Cocker, Ben Harper, Erykah Badu, Etta James, Pete Seeger, Spoon, Common, Emmylou Harris, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Buddy Guy, Julian Marley, Los Lobos, Drive-By Truckers with Booker T. Jones and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings.

 

On the festival's opening day, New Orleans native Marsalis will perform the composition "Congo Square," featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Yacub Addy and Odadaa!.

 

Ummmmm......On closer inspection of the listed performers, there really are some dreadful acts lined up here (exceptions: EWF, Joe Cocker [+/-], Wynton Marsalis, Kings Of Leon). Of course, one can find authentic jazz/blues performances in Nawlins practically every night of the year--> oh, how I've had many wonderful nights of "debauchery" in the Jazz/Blues bars & clubs of ye olde French Quarter (pre-Katrina). Even had a semi-drunken philosophical discussion with an "escort," who claimed to be a graduate of BYU (a strict religious univ. in Utah, for those who don't know), one night outside the House Of Blues --> bought her a couple of streetside drinks, but was sensible enough to leave her at the door.............Ah, N.O. = GOOD TIMES .

[Dave]

i think it would actually be kinda cool if they added a jazz element to their next album

 

They may as well, they could then add another ripper release to join there last few

[Wotty]

[aMetalhead1966]

I know it must be killing you that you won't be able to see them...

[Wotty]

I know it must be killing you that you won't be able to see them...

I'm so gutted.........

[aMetalhead1966]

I know it must be killing you that you won't be able to see them...

I'm so gutted.........

I feel your pain Bro!!

[Wotty]

I know it must be killing you that you won't be able to see them...

I'm so gutted.........

I feel your pain Bro!!

I hope they play at Ronnie Scotts over here.........