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Festival goers take the rain and turn it into slipin slide during the Voodoo Music Experience on Saturday Oct. 31, 2015 in New Orleans.

Blog: Voodoo 2015 was fun while it lasted

By Kayla Randall - The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

Well Voodoo, it was muddy while it lasted. The 2015 Voodoo Music and Arts Experience ended abruptly after day three’s cancellation due to severe weather. Throughout the first two days of the festival,...

A festivalgoer slides through a muddy puddle on an inflatable pizza on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, during the annual Voodoo Music + Arts Experience at City Park in New Orleans.

Blog: Inclement weather hindered Voodoo, cheapened experience

By Sarah LeBoeuf - The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

Friday foreshadowed what was imminent Sunday. Despite clear skies and temperatures in the 70s, deep, spongy mud scattered festival grounds before the headlining acts set foot on stage at Voodoo Music and...

Lead singer of Clutch Neil Fallon plays through the downpour at the Voodoo Music Experience Festival on Saturday Oct. 31, 2015, in New Orleans.

Q&A: The Clutch reveals its successful to career longevity

By Kayla Randall - The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

Composed of Neil Fallon, Jean-Paul Gaster, Dan Maines and Tim Sult, pushing heavy rock boundaries is what the band Clutch has done since its inception almost 25 years ago. Rock music has changed, but Clutch...

Joy Formidable's Justin Stahley, Ritzy Brian, and Rhydian Dafydd goof off after their show during the Voodoo Music and Arts festival on Oct. 31, 2015, in New Orleans City Park.

Q&A: The Joy Formidable discusses New Orleans, first festival experience at Voodoo

By Kayla Randall - The Daily Reveille November 1, 2015

Welsh alternative rock three-piece group, The Joy Formidable, knows how to make an entrance. During the group's Oct. 30 set, the intense strumming of guitar strings could be heard before the trio were...

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...