VOODOO EXPERIENCE 2009:EMINEM’S FIRST FULL PERFORMANCE OF 2009 KISS, JANE’S ADDICTION, WIDESPREAD PANIC AND MORE

FUSE TO AIR ONE-HOUR ‘VOODOO EXPERIENCE’ SPECIAL

Eminem.  KISS.  Jane’s Addiction.  Widespread Panic.  The Flaming Lips.  Justice.

These are just a few of the more than 150 artists confirmed for this year’s VOODOO EXPERIENCE, Friday, October 30, Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1.  The 11th annual VOODOO EXPERIENCE–and the third to coincide exactly with Halloween–will once again celebrate music, as well as New Orleans’ bohemian culture, arts and cuisine.  

This year’s line-up will be anchored by performances from Eminem–in his first full performance in over four years and only scheduled concert of 2009–and KISS, one of the most influential and successful rock and roll bands of all-time.  They’ll join the reunited Jane’s Addiction–with all of the original members–along with the previously announced Widespread Panic who’ll perform as part their annual Halloween tradition (1997-2002) of live shows in the city.

New Orleans’ signature fall music event will offer three days of entertainment at the historic City Park locale set amidst lush lagoons, bayous, one of the largest collections of mature oak trees in the world–all in the shadow of the New Orleans Museum of Art and just minutes from the historic French Quarter and Central Business District.  

Throughout the years, the VOODOO EXPERIENCE has brought together a collection of talent that has bridged the social, economic and generational gaps by creating a unique event with a commitment to every genre of music while at the same time celebrating the sounds of the region.   Three distinct performance areas–Le Ritual, Le Flambeau and Le Carnival–and eight stages each highlight a unique side of the personality of New Orleans.

The 2009 VOODOO EXPERIENCE line-up is as follows (with day-to-day schedules to be confirmed in the fall): KISS; Eminem; Jane’s Addiction; Widespread Panic; The Flaming Lips; Justice; Gogol Bordello; Wolfmother; Eagles of Death Metal; The Black Keys; The Pogues; Ween; Silversun Pickups; Janelle Monae; The Cool Kids; Meat Puppets; Mutemath; Q-Tip; Fischerspooner; Brand New; D12; American Bang; Generational; Earl Greyhound; Squirrel Nut Zippers; Black Lips; Mates of State; All Time Low; Robert Randolph & the Family Band; The Knux; George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic; JJ Grey & Mofro; Alejandro Escovedo; Shooter Jennings; Down; Drive-By Truckers; Eric Church; Ledisi; Rebirth Brass Band, New Orleans Bingo! Show; Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave All Stars; Big Sam’s Funky Nation; Benjy Davis Project; Papa Grows Funk; DJ Soul Sister; Rotary Downs; Andrew Duhon & The Lonesome Crows; MarchFourth Marching Band, Amanda Shaw; Cyril Neville’s Blues Revue with Tab Benoit, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Johnny Sansone; Beausoleil; John Mooney & Bluesiana; Quintron & Miss Pussycat; Fleur De Tease; Suplecs; Little Freddie King; Preservation Hall Stars with Special Guests; The Happy Talk Band; Lil Brian and the Zydeco Travelers; Why Are We Building Such A Big Ship?; Ratty Scurvics; Mynameisjohnmichael; Loose Marbles; Luke Winslow King; Dan Dyer; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & The Roadmaster with the Dirty Dozen Horns; New Orleans Klezmer All Stars; Glasgow; Leroy Jones Group; Mas Mamones; Zydepunks; White Bitch; The Vettes; Lucy’s Walk; Erick Baker; Sarah Quintana; TBC Brass Band; Bones; Legends to Nancy; Leo Jackson and the Melody Clouds; Brother Taisuke Mass Choir; Leroy Jones Group Katey Red, Big Freedia, Sissy Nobby with DJ Papa.

Additionally, festival producers announced in mid-April that they would absorb all ticket surcharges saving attendees approximately 15% on each purchase.  This comprehensive ticket price applies to ALL tickets sold for this year’s VOODOO EXPERIENCE.  

As the exclusive broadcast partner of the VOODOO EXPERIENCE, Fuse will bring viewers live on-air coverage, online content, interviews and companion programming all leading up to a one-hour special of the biggest performances and best moments from the 2009 VOODOO EXPERIENCE airing on Saturday, November 7, 2009.

For a limited time, three-day weekend tickets are $169, ALL IN with no additional fees; LOA Lounge VIP pass are $475, ALL IN with no additional fees and are available via Ticketmaster.com (www.ticketmaster.com) and the www.thevoodooexperience.com.  More information about this year’s VOODOO EXPERIENCE can also be found at www.thevoodooexperience.com.  2009 Partners include: Toyota, PlayStation, Miller Lite, Southern Comfort, American Spirits, fye Music Stores, Vtech and Marriott New Orleans.  Media partners include Fuse Television, Billboard.com, Rollingstone.com, Spin, Filter, Nola.com, OffBeat, Where y’at, Antigravity and New Orleans Magazine.