Cafe Istanbul has announced their full schedule for both weekends of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, boasting a two-night all-star Dead Tribute, Joan Osborne singing the songs of Bob Dylan, George Porter Jr., John Medeski, Dirty Dozen Brass Band and more.
The intimate 350-seat venue will play host to a slew of artists from April 27-May 6, encompassing the rock and soul of Jazzfest.
For a full list of performers see below. Tickets are available here.
Cafe Istanbul: Jazzfest 2018
FRIDAY APRIL 27 & SATURDAY APRIL 28
Axial Tilt: A Grateful Dead Celebration at Jazzfest
Featuring:
Joan Osborne (The Dead) – Vocals
Stu Allen (Phil Lesh & Friends) – Guitar
Rob Eaton (Dark Star Orchestra) – Guitar
Mitch Stein (Groove Division) – Keyboards
Robin Sylvester (Bob Weir’s Ratdog) – Bass
Jay Lane (Bob Weir’s Ratdog) – Drums
SUNDAY APRIL 29
Early Show:
Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan
Late Show:
Bernard Purdie’s Party
Featuring: Bernard Purdie, Joan Osborne, Cyril Neville, Will Bernard, Jason Crosby, Victor Little, Brad Walker and Special Guests
TUESDAY MAY 1
Johnny Vidacovich Trio
Early Show:
Featuring: Johnny Vidacovich, John Medeski, Will Bernard
Late Show:
Pete Muller & Friends
THURSDAY MAY 3
Gatorators
Featuring: Dave Malone, Camile Baudoin, Reggie Scanlan, Mitch Stein, Eric Bolivar, Brad Walker
FRIDAY MAY 4
Early Show:
Honey Island Swamp Band
Late Show:
Dirty Dozen Brass Band
SATURDAY MAY 5
George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners
SUNDAY MAY 6
Bonerama
Featuring: John “Papa” Gros and Darcy Malone
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