The two-week celebration of music in New Orleans during Jazz Fest came to a close on Sunday, and we’re all fighting to return to that very special feeling that comes along with it. From the fairgrounds to the clubs around town, the spirit of New Orleans was lifted to a higher degree and carried through the late night with enviable collaborations going down in some of the city’s most colorful establishments.

While the actual festival takes place across two weekends, the days in between were occupied by some of the most magical moments which saw artists come together to celebrate the music that brought them there. Tributes seemed to be a main theme throughout the two weeks, with sets dedicated to Allen Toussaint, Little Feat, Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder, and the musicians lost in 2016, sprinkled throughout the marvelous city, including a massive impromptu tribute to Col. Bruce Hampton and Butch Trucks by an all-star group dubbed the Daze Between Band.

On Wednesday, May 3rd, Eric Krasno led Oteil Burbridge, Duane Trucks, Danny Louis, Scott Metzger, Lyle Divinsky, and Nate Werth, who were all initially billed to perform at One Eyed Jacks as the Daze Between Band. Off the bat, this was an exciting lineup.

Originally, the promoters and performers were gathered to help honor the memory of the late Butch Trucks, who died early this year. However, with the passing of the legendary Col. Bruce Hampton on the previous Monday, the show found its emotional impetus significantly magnified. This brought fellow collaborators Jeff Sipe (Aquarium Rescue Unit) and Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers) to the scene with heavy hearts, but ready for some seriously spiritual musical healing.

The night quickly transformed into a tribute to the Colonel, along with Trucks, with the music of the Allman Brothers Band and the Grateful Dead to lead the way. All those in attendance could feel the magnitude of the emotions projected from the stage, and returned an inimitable energy to help heal the wounds of those affected by two greatest losses. On this night, music was the answer.

You can now enjoy the full show below with audio provided by nolamule:

Daze Between Band | One Eyed Jacks | New Orleans, LA | 5/3/17

Set I: Trouble No More, Dreams, Mr. Charlie, Scarlett Begonias, Fire On The Mountain, Whipping Post, Mountain Jam

Set II: West LA Fadeaway, Hot ‘Lanta, Eyes Of The World, Elizabeth Reed, Sugaree,  Lovelight

Encore: Hey Pocky Way

Enjoy the gallery below, courtesy of the great Josh Timmermans.