The last day of this year’s Voodoo Fest had a different vibe than previous years. Usually, Sundays are Voodoo’s more relaxed days. The relaxed atmosphere was certainly present in the crowds, but not in the lineup itself. The high-energy shows started early, with Lafayette-based GIVERS playing at 1:30 p.m.. The band, like always, put on [...]

Here’s a glimpse at the performances Saturday at Voodoo Fest 2011. Click on the right side of the photo to see more. City and Colour Mastodon Social Distortion Snoop Dogg Blink-182 Photos by Emily Slack

Saturday has always been Voodoo Fest’s big day. It’s the day that the biggest bands play, not to mention the festival’s main headliner. This Saturday at Voodoo, however, seemed to lack the energy of previous years. Emily and I got to City Park today at about 2 p.m. and it was buzzing with people. Most [...]

Here’s a glimpse at the performances Friday at Voodoo Fest 2011. Click on the right side of the photo to see more The Wombats Band of Horses Mates of State My Chemical Romance Fitz and the Tantrums Photos by Emily Slack

A legend of the ‘90s dance scene, Norman Cook, better known as Fatboy Slim remains one of the top DJ’s in the world. Cook spoke to The Daily Reveille about his first U.S. shows in years, his ever-evolving style and his anticipation to return to New Orleans. TDR: This has been one of your busiest [...]

The Wombats, an indie trio of Liverpool lads, will rock New Orleans at Voodoo Fest on Friday afternoon. Matthew Murphy, lead vocalist, spoke with The Daily Reveille about being virgins to New Orleans, crazed fans and fornicating marsupials. TDR: Have you been to New Orleans before? Murphy: No, it’s our first time. TDR: Got any [...]

Gregg Gillis, more commonly known by his stage name Girl Talk, is one of the several big-name artists performing at this year’s Voodoo Fest. But before traveling to NOLA, Gillis took a break to speak with The Daily Reveille’s Taylor Balkom about his style of music, his fans and what he loves about New Orleans. [...]