JAZZ FEST JIVES WITH PEARL JAM, DMB, WEEZY

Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Lil Wayne and The Roots, Lenny Kravitz and Kacey Musgraves will heat up AEG's New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, which descends on Fair Grounds Race Course from 4/24-5/4.

John Fogerty, Burna Boy, Haim, Cage The Elephant, Laufey, Bryson Tiller, Harry Connick Jr., Patti LaBelle, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, My Morning Jacket, Gladys Knight, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick, Babyface, Diana Krall, Goose, Irma Thomas, Tank and The Bangas, Branford Marsalis and Kamasi Washington have also signed on.

Santana, Banda MS, Lila Downs and 19 other acts will be featured at the Expedia Cultural Exchange Pavilion, which will showcase the music and culture of Mexico.

Louisiana residents can take advantage of special discounts on tickets, which are now available.

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