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Satisfaction: Rolling Stones to Headline 50th Jazz Fest

by Associated Press

   NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA --

   The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival has got satisfaction: The
   Rolling Stones are among the headliners for the 50th anniversary
   festival.

   Organizers Tuesday confirmed reports that Mick Jagger and his band will
   play.

   Also headlining are Katy Perry, the Dave Matthews Band, Al Green,
   Pitbull, Santana, Jerry Lee Lewis, Aaron Neville and gospel great
   Shirley Caesar.

   Producer Quint Davis says this year's festival will include at least 20
   tributes honoring artists who helped shape the city's musical
   landscape. These include performances dedicated to Louis Armstrong,
   Fats Domino, Mahalia Jackson, Allen Toussaint, Pete Fountain and Al
   Hirt.

   Tickets go on sale Friday, with a pre-sale Thursday, for Louisiana
   residents only, to buy tickets for the Rolling Stones date -- Thursday,
   May 2.

   The festival runs April 25-28 and May 2-5.