Rumored Mardi Gras Line-up

[71jason]

From Park Rumors (never heard of them before they broke this story):

* The B52s – Saturday, Feb. 11th
* Kelly Clarkson – Saturday, Feb. 18th
* Boyz II Men – Sunday, Feb. 19th
* Diana Ross – Saturday, Feb. 25th
* TBA – Saturday, Mar. 3rd
* Big Time Rush – Saturday, Mar. 10th
* J Cole – Friday, Mar. 16th
* TBA – Saturday, Mar. 17th
* Hot Chelle Rae – Friday, Mar. 23rd
* B.o.B – Saturday, Mar. 24th
* Plain White T’s – Friday, Mar. 30th
* Prince Royce – Saturday, Mar 31st
* Cyndi Lauper – Saturday, Apr. 7th
* KC and the Sunshine Band – Saturday, Apr. 14th

Lack of classic rock and country acts stands out, but otherwise, not a horrible line-up. Kelly Clarkson will be insane, but expect Big Time Rush, Hot Chelle Rae and BoB can pull some crowds, too.

 

[Timekeeper]

I was wondering whether Universal would try to get Drake to return after last year's last-minute cancellation. My guess is that he'd want to if given the opportunity, being that his new album dropped not too long ago.

 

[SleepingMonk]

I was wondering whether Universal would try to get Drake to return after last year's last-minute cancellation. My guess is that he'd want to if given the opportunity, being that his new album dropped not too long ago.

Let's hope he's one of the "TBA" slots.

Otherwise that lineup is beyond weak.

 

[Thrill Seeker]

They need some rock bands in there! I'm not talking teeny bopper rock either...

 

[Timekeeper]

They need some rock bands in there! I'm not talking teeny bopper rock either...

Absolutely. I was surprised to see 30 Seconds to Mars on the last lineup. Heck, even Lifehouse and One Republic put on some good shows.

 

[maxairmike]

No real 80s rock? Color me unimpressed. I'd only bother to go see the 52s, Kelly, Diana, Cyndi, and KC. The only one I'd be really excited for would be Kelly, and maybe Diana. Heart in '10 was amazing. Hopefully the summer lineup is much better. Chicago and EW&F in the same year, that was absolutely amazing!

 

[DisneyBoi1215]

Looking forward to seeing B52's, Kelly, Diana, Hot Chelle Rae, Plain White T's, and Cyndi!

 

[71jason]

May not be your thing, but B-52s are a huge 80s retro band, Hot Chelle Rae and BoB are relevant pop acts with hits within the past year who could fairly easily sell out HRL or HoB, I admit I had to look up J Cole but apparently he's up for a best new artist Grammy, Big Time Rush has a cult following among the tweens. Throw in Kelly Clarkson, one of the biggest Mardi Gras concerts ever, and this is a solid line-up.

Lack of rock acts says more about the state of music today than anything.