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NOLA’s ‘grandfather’ fest approaching

Posted by Stephen Centanni | Apr 8, 2015 | The Rundown | 0 |

SouthSounds may be the earliest Southeast festival in the 2015 season, but music fans throughout the region may also be gearing up for Hangout Fest, Shaky Knees, Bonnaroo, Wakarusa and the grandfather of them all, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Each year, Jazz Fest brings some of the world’s biggest names to the Big Easy for two consecutive weekends in April and May. Jazz Fest 2015 has already generated a buzz with a lineup that has left many counting the days until the first note.

Notable acts scheduled to perform on the first weekend include Keith Urban, Jimmy Cliff, Hozier, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jimmie Vaughn & the Tilt-A-Whirl Band featuring Lou Ann Barton, Wilco, The Who, Ryan Adams, Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga, Delbert McClinton, Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band and many more.

The second weekend includes performances from No Doubt, Chicago, Galactic feat. Macy Gray, Elton John, Jerry Lee Lewis, T.I., Aaron Neville, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Lenny Kravitz, Steve Winwood, The O’Jays and Buddy Guy.

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster.

‘Roo lineup packed
Up the road in Manchester, Tennessee, Bonnaroo provides a vibe reminiscent of Woodstock, where thousands gather in green pastures to spend a weekend camping and indulging in some of the biggest names on the road. Typically, the music there starts late Thursday night and doesn’t stop until Sunday’s big headliner plays their encore. Bonnaroo is truly a one-of-a-kind music event that all festival-goers should experience at least once in their lives.

This year’s lineup includes Billy Joel, Kendrick Lamar, Mumford & Sons, Deadmau5, Florence & the Machine, Robert Plant & the Sensational Space Shifters, My Morning Jacket, Alabama Shakes, Tears for Fears and so many jams and comedians it will be a challenge for even seasoned festival veterans to schedule every act accordingly.

Tickets are on sale now through the Bonnaroo website and the festival is scheduled June 11-14.

Island funk

Bring your own sweat bands, Super Funk Fantasy is an exercise in time travel.

Bring your own sweat bands, Super Funk Fantasy is an exercise in time travel.


Super Funk Fantasy has established a reputation for providing an ‘80s music review that is energized by the wonders of modern technology and an electrifying stage show. Over the years, the group has established a loyal fan base within the Azalea City and still keeps the crowd pumped with every performance. On Sunday, April 12 at 4 p.m., Super Funk Fantasy will invade Dauphin Island at Islanders Restaurant. Those in attendance should expect all their ‘80s favorites delivered with impeccable showmanship.

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Stephen Centanni

Stephen Centanni

With the exception of two years spent at Auburn University, Steve Centanni has spent his life in Mobile County while focusing on his two passions: music and the written word. As soon as he was issued his driver’s license, Centanni began to explore the local music scene in the early ‘90s. He filled his weekend with visits classic local venues such as the Four Strong Winds Coffee House, Vincent Van Go-Go’s and Culture Shock, all of which welcomed those who had yet to reach 18. After high school, Centanni traded Mobile for Auburn to complete his B.A. in English with an emphasis on general writing. While at Auburn, he had the honor of studying under the Pulitzer-winning poet Natasha Trethewey, who served as the nation’s Poet Laureate in 2012 and 2014. After receiving his diploma, Centanni quickly moved back to Mobile and completed the University of South Alabama’s graduate program with a M.Ed. Eventually, he was tapped by the nationally distributed Volume Entertainment Magazine to serve as the magazine’s managing editor/senior writer. His time with Volume allowed him to exercise his love for both music and writing. As Volume began to fade, Lagniappe recruited Centanni as their Music Writer and later their Music Editor, where he has remained for a little over a decade. As far as his involvement in the local music scene, Centanni organized Cess Fest at the Langan Park, which was a mini-festival focused on original local music in a time when original local music was veritably taboo in Downtown Mobile. For a short time, he brought original music to Downtown Mobile as the in-house promoter for the now deceased venue Cell Block. He managed local underground powerhouse Fry Cook, until the members parted ways. Centanni has lent his bass to bands such as Keychain Pistol and The F’n A-Holes, and he toured nationally as a member of Abstract Artimus & the Torture Children. Currently, he provides vocals for the garage blues rock outfit Johnny No. Ultimately, Centanni’s experience in the local music scene as both a participant and an observer has allowed him to witness the ever-changing persona of Mobile’s enigmatic music scene, which continues to leave him with more questions than answers.

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