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Lead vocalist for The Struts Luke Spiller performs on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, during the annual Voodoo Music + Arts Experience at City Park in New Orleans.

The Struts bring alternative rock music, wit to New Orleans for Voodoo Music Experience

November 1, 2015

Hailing all the way from the United Kingdom, alternative rock band The Struts performed in New Orleans for the first time at Voodoo Music and Arts Experience Saturday. Guitarist Adam Slack, drummer Gethin...

The crowd reacts to Joywave during the Voodoo music and arts experience on Oct. 31, 2015, in New Orleans City Park.

Voodoo Music and Arts Experience cancels day three due to weather

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

Live Nation said in a press release Sunday morning that the final day of Voodoo Music and Arts Experience is cancelled due to “dangerous weather conditions including forecasted persistent rain and...

Voodoo fest offers more than music on Oct. 31, 2015.

Blog: Voodoo day two offers more than music

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

Each year, Voodoo Music and Arts Experience is highlighted for the music it offers, whether it’s headlining acts or local bands. However, Voodoo is much more than music. Here are a few of my favorite...

Santigold performs during the Voodoo music and arts experience on Oct. 31, 2015, in New Orleans City Park.

Blog: Day two of Voodoo is not hindered by the rain

By Kayla Randall - The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

It's safe to say the most memorable performance at Voodoo Arts and Music Experience Saturday was the rain. Voodoo day two was a wet one, but that didn't stop festival-goers from frolicking through the...

Herb Christopher wears a mask during the Voodoo music and arts experience on Oct. 31, 2015, in New Orleans City Park.

Unicorn Fukr and Herb Christopher bring its electronic sound to Voodoo

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

Erik Browne, who goes by stage name Unicorn Fukr, and Christopher Gomez, who goes by stage name Herb Christopher, are no strangers to the New Orleans electronic music scene. Both DJs are LSU alumni. Now,...

Joywave's Daniel Armbruster sings during the Voodoo music and arts experience on Oct. 31, 2015, in New Orleans City Park.

Joywave uses hometown as musical influence

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

Joywave’s indie-rock tunes filled the pre-rain, afternoon slot at Voodoo Music and Arts Experience, providing a scene for festival-goers to relax before seeing the Oct. 31 evening acts. Guitarist...

Florence Welch of Florence and the Machines takes the stage at the end of day 1 of Voodoo Fest on Friday Oct. 30, 2015, at City Park in New Orleans.

Blog: Florence and the Machine owned Voodoo day one

By Kayla Randall - The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

There’s a reason rain didn’t pour Friday at Voodoo Music and Arts Experience as it’s forecasted to do on Saturday and Sunday - Florence Welch willed it not to happen. New Orleans got...

Flow Tribe's K.C. O'Rorke sings lead vocals during the Voodoo Music and Arts festival on Oct. 31, 2015, in New Orleans City Park.

New Orleans-based Flow Tribe ends ‘hectic’ touring month with Voodoo

By Kayla Randall - The Daily Reveille October 31, 2015

There’s nothing better than a down home band showing love for its city. That’s exactly what New Orleans-based Flow Tribe did Friday while performing to a large crowd at the Voodoo Music and...

Florence Welch of Florence and the Machines takes the stage at the end of day 1 of Voodoo Fest on Friday Oct. 30, 2015, at City Park in New Orleans.

Blog: Day one of Voodoo brings great music, weather

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille October 31, 2015

The first day of Voodoo Music and Arts Experience was successful with great music, food and weather. Modest Mouse's set was that of a traditional headliner, a full band, generic light production and greatest...

Courtsey of Grizfolk's Facebook and Gregory Nolan 

Q&A: Grizfolk reveals what makes its five-member band tick

By Kayla Randall - The Daily Reveille October 31, 2015

Adam Roth, Sebastian Fritze, Fredrik Eriksson, Brendan James and Bill Delia make up Grizfolk, an alternative rock band that's anything but ordinary. From Florida to Sweden, and now Los Angeles, the group...

The band Hank and Cupcake perform at Voodoo Fest on Friday Oct. 30, 2015, at City Park in New Orleans.

Hank & Cupcakes discuss their formation, inspiration while at Voodoo

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille October 31, 2015

Named after writer Charles ‘Hank’ Bukowskiowski and one of his lovers, Cupcakes, pop-rock band Hank & Cupcakes hit Voodoo Music and Arts Experience fresh off of their second album “Ca$h...

Santigold performing at LaPlace Elementary School on October 30, 2015. 

Santigold visits LaPlace Elementary School to celebrate grant during Voodoo festival

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille October 30, 2015

Students at LaPlace Elementary School got a surprise at their assembly today. After receiving a grant from VH1 Save the Music and Toyota to fund a music education program for the school, Santigold stopped...