Performing during Jazz Fest for the fifth year in a row is Voodoo Dead, featuring Steve Kimock (RatDog), George Porter, Jr. (The Meters), Jeff Chimenti (Dead and Co.), Al Schnier (moe.), and JM Kimock (Mike Gordon), with special guests to be announced. Voodoo Dead shows are an amalgamation of Grateful Dead music, New Orleans music, and everything in between. Its performances continue to be among the most sought after late-nights of Jazz Fest each year. Voodoo Dead will perform at Republic NOLA on May 4 and 5, the final nights of the festival.