NEW ORLEANS — While most music festivals these days are known for being hot, rain-soaked and muddy affairs, this weekend’s Voodoo Experience defied those stereotypes.
Set against the backdrop of New Orleans’ City Park, this year’s festival was accompanied by ideal weather, classic Louisiana cuisine and, as always, plenty of crowd-pleasing concerts.
“Voodoo is so different from everything else; that’s why I love it,” said Florida resident Alex Summers, who has traveled from Miami for every Voodoo Fest since 2006. “I’ve been to all of them. Bonnaroo, Coachella, Lollapalooza — none of them can compare to instruments.”
As evening approached, the number of attendees increased. Many were anxiously awaiting bands like Major Lazer, Band of Horses, My Chemical Romance and Soundgarden. 
Audiences seemed split on Soundgarden’s performance in the beginning, but most agreed that as time went on, the reunited grunge outfit found its groove.
“I came here almost exclusively for Soundgarden. They’re absolutely my favorite band,” said Shreveport resident Lance Gordon. “Everybody around me agreed they started off kind of wonky, but definitely shaped up as the show went