In a press release announcing the decision, festival organizer cited “current exponential growth of new COVID cases in New Orleans and the region and the ongoing public health emergency,” as their reason for pulling the plug.
The Rolling Stones, Dead and Company, Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters, the Black Crowes, the Beach Boys and Elvis Costello were among the more than 70 artists scheduled to perform at the event.
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