Today's episode is all about the differences between French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest. We'll give you the ins and outs, the good and bad, and help you decide which is best for you. For more about French Quarter Fest, check out episode #8. While it's many years old, it still covers the basics and will help you plan. For Jazz Fest, you're going to want to listen to our essential guide. NOTE: New for Jazz Fest 2023, all vendors will be cashless. There will be places on the grounds where you can exchange cash for a card to use at the food booths, but this is a new development for this year.

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This week, we answer listener questions  about New Orleans on a variety of topics.

Questions and Answers - EP 208

Today, we discuss Bastion, a Community of Resilience. Bastion is a community, purpose built for veterans. To learn more about it I am joined by Jackson Smith, Bastion’s Executive Director.

Bastion - a New Orleans Community for Veterans

Join me and Keith Spera as we recap Jazz Fest 2024, and talk about the New Orleans music scene.

New Orleans Music Scene with Keith Spera

Ever been to Jazz Fest, or want to go? We've got all the insider tips you need to have a great time!

The Essential Guide to New Orleans Jazz Fest

Interested in haunted New Orleans? Ghost stories and other popular and untold legends? This is the episode for you! Join me and guest Orion Couling as we talk about his experience leading haunted tours around New Orleans.

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