Now that trepidations of Hurricane Gustav have pretty much fizzled away and New Orleans is safe and sound, the 10th annual Voodoo Experience music festival will be kicking off in full swing. With over 130 acts gracing the its 6 stages, the festival will be taking place October 24-26 in the Big Easy’s historic City Park. Acts include Nine Inch Nails, The Mars Volta, Lil Wayne, TV On The Radio, N*E*R*D, The Butthole Surfers, Stone Temple Pilots, R.E.M., Cold War Kids, and Tokyo Police Club, among others.
Single day tickets are available at $50 while weekend passes are $125. Or you could go all out and get a LOA VIP Pass at $450, which includes 3-day admission with in/out access, grandstand viewing of the main stage, reserved parking, full bar service, private bathrooms and more. Additional information can be found at the festival’s website.
Voodoo Experience: www.thetenthritual.com