The stage-by-stage music lineup, or “cubes”, for the 45th New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival was announced today.  This year’s lineup is loaded with big names like Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, Arcade Fire, Santana and Phish.  Perennial favorites Allen Toussaint, Sonny Landreth, Tab Benoit and Anders Osborne return.  Jazz fans will also be treated to appearances by Branford Marsalis, Pharoah Sanders, Terrance Blanchard, Irma Thomas and Preservation Hall Jazz Band.

Music, food and crafts on the Fair Grounds happen April 25-27 and May 1-4.  For a list of artists and day-by-day music schedule click here.