Some photos from this year's Jazz Fest here in New Orleans:

We went on a Thursday, so it was not crowded--no lines for food, potties, crafts, nothin. There was even toilet paper in the porta-lets, a bonus when you're female and drinking lots of iced tea and beer.  Here's a second-line

 and the brass band:

Of course, while I was listening to Emmylou Harris, my kid found a mud puddle and stomped in it barefoot, then slipped...

 ...but went back for more. Then it was wrestling time:

 much to the dismay of those trying to hear Emmylou over E's squeals. Ah well.  All in all, a great time. Can't wait for 2010! Better start saving our pennies now...