New Orleans' signature music event, Jazz Fest, recently released its 2015 lineup and, as always, it is a laundry list of talent spanning all genres. Elton John, Tony Bennett with Lady Gaga and The Who are among this year's headliners. Wilco, Ryan Adams and Hozier are also on the bill.
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival runs from April 24 to May 3. For ticket information and a daily breakdown of the performers, visit the event's website.
Here's just a taste of what you'll be able to see if you head to the festival this spring.
Headliners
Elton John, The Who, Keith Urban, Wilco, John Legend, Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band, Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, Widespread Panic, Third World, No Doubt, Chicago, Ed Sheeran, T.I., Steve Winwood, and The O'Jays. The top spot for Sunday, May 3 is still listed as TBA.
Rock, Reggae and Roots
Jimmy Cliff, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Hozier, Jimmie Vaughn, Ryan Adams, Shovels & Rope, The Revivalists, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Jerry Lee Lewis, Marc Broussard, and Buddy Guy.
R&B, Hip-Hop and Blues
Robert Cray, Juvenile and Mannie Fresh, Pitbull, Irma Thomas, Taj Mahal Trio, Aaron Neville, The O'Jays, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Anthony Hamilton, and Dr. John.
Jazz and Other Funky Stuff
Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk, Allen Toussaint, Galactic featuring Macy Gray, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, and The Meters.
Country
Sturgill Simpson, Kacey Musgraves, and Shooter Jennings with Waymore Outlaws.
The list goes on and on. Check out the official lineup announcement video below.
