Even the rain couldn't ruin the weekend. The festival started out with a heavy rain keeping the crowds at bay, which is unfortunate because they missed a great Black Keys performance, as well as your only chance to catch Eminem this year. Em brought it on Friday night as a rowdy crowd fought to stay dry.
The rest of the weekend was beautiful with great weather. The main concert grounds themselves held up remarkably well. Unfortunately, you had to trudge through several inches of thick mud to get there. All of the food areas were incredibly muddy. But the music is what we are there to worship and that didn't let down. New Orleans' own MUTEMATH was incredible on Saturday. Wolfmother was excellent. Jane's Addiction was average while KISS brought down the house.
On Sunday, All Time Low, Brand New, Flaming Lips, and Lenny Kravitz rocked the main area. You should also venture out to the other areas, such as the Bingo Parlour tent and the WWOZ stage.
This year, they also offered $5 parking in the old Marconi Meadows. It's a much better value than the $20 Delgado parking and nearly as close. But if you stay in the official Voodoo hotel, you can get onto the shuttle and get dropped off at the gate.