Jazz Fest this afternoon announced a new act for Thursday, May 2. Widespread Panic has been added to fill the hole left by Fleetwood Mac -- who had been added last week to fill the hole left by The Rolling Stones.
The fest today alos announced that tickets bought for May 2 will no longer be day-specific, meaning ticket holders can use them any day from May 2 to May 5.
"General admission tickets to either weekend are only $75 through the day prior to each weekend," the festival announced. "May 2 will now also become a second Locals Thursday (along with April 25). For both Thursdays, tickets will be only $50 dollars at the gate for Louisiana residents who present valid identification, up to two admissions per resident. Children's tickets (ages 2 - 10) are only $5 and will now be available on every Festival day (at the gate only)."
Fleetwood Mac had been set to play the final slot on the Acura Stage as a replacement for the Stones, but the band had to cancel upcoming tour dates when singer Stevie Nicks came down with the flu.
Mick Fleetwood said, "We are having more fun than ever on this current tour, but as we all know, touring life comes with its challenges. The flu has sidelined Stevie for a couple of weeks but she is on the mend and we look forward to getting back out on the road. We so apologize to the fans, but we are working on rescheduling."
A medical issue also sidelined the Stones: Mick Jagger underwent successful heart valve replacement surgery, but will be off his feet until further notice.