When asked which teams she’d like to welcome to Atlanta for the Super Bowl, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says “Just anybody other than the Saints. If it can’t be the Flacons, then hey, as long as it’s not the Saints then I’m happy.” New Orleans Tourism and Marketing Corporation President Mark Romig says it’s all in good fun.
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Bottoms also added “I know there’s going to be a bounty on my head for saying that”, as she reportedly smiled.
The Rolling Stones, Katy Perry, Jimmy Buffet, Santana, and others will headline The 50th annual New Orleans Jazzfest. Festival producer Quint Davis says, yes that rumor about the Stones headlining the half century celebration was absolutely true, and he’s looking forward to having Mick and crew back in town.
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Earth Wind and Fire, Van Morrison, Pitbull, Bob Segar, Trombone Shorty, and others highlight the list.
If you are looking forward to trying some great new Louisiana craft beers, the government shutdown is slowing down the release of those brews. Kevin Barnhart has the story.
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So Saints fans will have to settle for an old familiar brew for the Sunday contest, where the Black and Gold are favored by 3.5 points over the LA Rams.