Arrr, the Rolling Stones be headlining at the New Orleans Jazz Fest, drawing a sea of half a million scallywags!
2024-05-07
Arr, me hearty! In the year of 2024, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival brought forth a crowd of half a million scallywags, making it the second-most-highly attended year in the festival's tale. Aye, 'twas a grand gathering of music-loving pirates!
In the year of our Lord 2024, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival saw a mighty gathering of half a million souls, drawn by the promise of an extra day and the legendary Rolling Stones gracing the stage. 'Twas a sight to behold, with only the year 2001 boasting a larger attendance of 600,000 scallywags. The festival producer, Quint Davis, praised the beauty of Jazz Fest, especially the powerful performance of the Stones alongside local stars Irma Thomas and Dwayne Dopsie.After years of waiting and setbacks, the Rolling Stones finally made their mark on the festival, selling out the event and leaving fans in awe. Jon Batiste also paid homage to the city's musical legends, while the Foo Fighters and other talented bands electrified the crowd. Next year's event is already marked on the calendar, promising more days of revelry and musical magic.