Eight-time Grammy
Winner Anderson .Paak Talks Jazz and the Soul of the Big
Easy in New Partnership With Expedia
SEATTLE, Feb. 15,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia® today kicked off a
collaboration with Grammy-winning artist and Jazz Fest headliner
Anderson .Paak, creating an exclusive New
Orleans travel guide for festivalgoers. Expedia is the
Official Travel Partner for the 2024 New Orleans Jazz &
Heritage Festival, and .Paak is playing the opening weekend of the
2024 festival with his band, The Free Nationals. The city guide is
perfect for music lovers planning their Jazz Fest journeys and
showcases .Paak's love of the vibrant city of New Orleans. It is accompanied by a new film,
"A Big Jam in New Orleans," which
features .Paak and local New
Orleans talent.
Expedia data shows hotel searches for New Orleans surged following the Jazz Fest
lineup announcement on Jan. 18
compared to the previous week, making now the prime time to plan.
.Paak's travel tips for navigating New
Orleans, created in partnership with Expedia, include
must-visit venues, local haunts, and more.
"I've always felt a deep connection to the soulful rhythms and
rich culture of New Orleans. It's
a city that breathes music, and Jazz Fest is the perfect time to
experience its soul," said .Paak. "Whether you're a Jazz Fest
veteran like me, or it's your first time experiencing the festival
or the city, the collaboration with Expedia is about making sure
your journey to Jazz Fest is completely unforgettable. These travel
tips are just the beginning of what we have planned, and I can't
wait to share more."
Anderson .Paak's Big Easy Travel Guide
- Where to start: Frenchmen Street. "It's famous for a
reason. There are always live performances and spontaneous moments,
and it's where locals and in-the-know visitors are going to be
every night."
- Where to stay: A two-minute walk to Bourbon Street,
.Paak loves the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans for the front-row
views of the Mississippi.
- Where to catch live music: "New Orleans is unlike any other city in the
U.S. It's the birthplace of many musical styles and rich jazz and
brass traditions." .Paak recommends Preservation Hall (a famous,
historic spot dedicated to preserving traditional New Orleans jazz), Tipitina's, or The Spotted
Cat Music Club. His other favorite spots include Snug Harbor Jazz
Bistro, The Rabbit Hole, and Toulouse Theatre.
- Where to eat: "You have to do the classic stuff: Go to
the French Quarter and eat a beignet at Café Du Monde." .Paak's
other casual picks for delicious eats include Jacques-Imo's,
Oceana Grill, Mahony's Po-Boys &
Seafood, and Deanie's Seafood Restaurant in the French
Quarter.
- Where to wander: NOLA's charm stretches beyond the
French Quarter. .Paak encourages travelers to hunt for hidden gems
or try the nightlife in other neighborhoods like the Central
Business District, Uptown, and Frenchmen Street.
- Where to get inspired: "New
Orleans has its own unique energy and magic, and I find
myself so inspired every time I visit." .Paak tells travelers to
get lost and discover something special that wasn't planned. Talk
to the people you meet, get to know the locals and listen to their
stories.
Expedia's new film, "A Big Jam in New
Orleans," was directed by child. and shot in some of
New Orleans' most iconic settings,
like Preservation Hall, Bourbon Street and Fairview-Riverside State
Park. It features .Paak and a few local legends including
Secondline Jay5, Gregg Stafford,
Iman Keilah, and Spy Boy Honey Bannister, with the Golden Sioux
Mardi Gras Indians, inviting travelers to experience the sights,
sounds, and true soul of the city like never before.
Start planning by visiting Expedia's Jazz Fest travel hub and
become a One Key™ member and save on thousands of hotels, view city
and foodie guides, and even score chances to win exclusive
experiences in the lead-up to Jazz Fest.
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About Anderson .Paak:
Born Brandon Paak Anderson in Oxnard, California, as a teen he played drums
in his church Band. His transformation into Anderson .Paak,
with debut album Venice and his 2016 sophomore
release Malibu, was
met with universal rave reviews. .Paak is now an 8x GRAMMY Award
winner, producer, songwriter, artist & director. Anderson
released his highly regarded 2020 single "Lockdown" on Juneteenth,
inspired from his participation in a Los
Angeles protest against police brutality. The record
garnered him a Grammy for Best Melodic Rap Performance. Anderson is
one half of the R&B superduo, Silk Sonic, with fellow artist
Bruno Mars. Their debut single
"Leave The Door Open" garnered over a billion streams. The album's
November 12, 2021 release received
worldwide critical acclaim and earned the duo 4 Grammys and a SOLD
OUT Vegas residency. A multi-hyphenate superstar, Anderson .Paak
intends to use his platform to propel new talent into the spotlight
with the creation of his very own label APESHIT teaming with UMG.,
.Paak's creative endeavors extend past just music — he's directed
countless music videos over the past few years, even winning the
Best Director Award at the 2022 BET Awards. Currently, .Paak
is in production on his feature film directorial debut K-POPS,
a dramatic comedy that takes inspiration from his life, bridging
family lineages and cultures. .Paak also continues his
philanthropic efforts with the Brandon Anderson Foundation with his
annual .Paak House event which benefits underserved youth in areas
of art & music.
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