Tribute to Scott Aiges at Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest 2026

This is the All-Star Tribute to Scott Aiges at the 20th annual Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest! After Hurricane Katrina, when the Jazz & Heritage Foundation created what would become the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, Scott served as its first producer. He helped shape the spirit of this festival - its sound, its commitment to great music and, especially, its commitment to creating opportunities for New Orleans musicians. Scott went on to become an important part of the Jazz & Heritage Foundation and the broader New Orleans music community. He spent years creating programs, building opportunities and championing the musicians and culture he loved. We lost Scott earlier this year, and his absence is deeply felt. But celebrating the 20th anniversary of a festival he helped build gives us a special opportunity to honor what he contributed. Scott loved the music, but just as importantly, he loved the people who make the music. At noon, don't miss this All-Star Tribute to Scott Aiges and remember him the way we know best in New Orleans - not only by mourning his loss, but by filling this stage with music and celebrating a life that made a difference.