Led by Nikki Glaspie (best known for her work as Beyonce’s drummer), the group featured an all star cast including members of Lettuce, Warren Haynes Band, Slightly Stoopid, and other special guests popping in and out.

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The crowd didn’t begin showing up in earnest to Siberia on St Claude until a little after 2am. People were looking for a last chance to dance on the final night of Jazz Fest, and the band did not disappoint. The B.O.C All-stars effortlessly broke out the funk, grooving through old school numbers by favorites such as Parliament and Bill Withers. Big Sam stopped by to blow his trombone alongside Maurice Brown on Trumpet. A couple hours into it the club was rocking and showed no signs of slowing down, but the police arrived just before dawn due to a noise complaint. Nobody seemed ready to go home, Nigel Hall was petitioning to do a solo acoustic set, local guitarist Ciff Hines eagerly was awaiting his chance to sit in, and the crowd continued to hang around for a while in disbelief that the night was over (despite the sunlight already coming in).

But alas, there would be no second set. Jazz Fest officially ended at this moment, as the last live music performance in the city came to a close. It should be noted that Officer Rooney was extremely respectful and pleasant, and no animosity interrupted the good vibes. Over a mellow keyboard solo, Nikki laments to the crowd (or is she bragging?) how this is her 8th time getting shut down by NOPD during 2011 Jazz Fest. It will be a tough a benchmark for anyone to top next year.