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Box Girl and the Beatniks
Saturday May 9, 2026 TBA
Food Court Buskers
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Box Girl and the Beatniks

Eclectic is the keyword to use when describing this group of musicians playing diverse tunes infused with the spirit of fun and joy. Boxgirl and the Beatniks are returning once again to busk around the grounds at Gator By the Bay on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Led by the Boxgirl... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 TBA
Bourbon Street Food Court

11:00am PDT

The Bayou Brothers
Saturday May 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
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The Bayou Brothers

San Diego’s favorite good time band, the Bayou Brothers, are back once again playing their mix of Zydeco, Cajun, and Blues music. With a sound reminiscent of Louisiana's dance clubs, bayou festivals and backyard crawfish boils, the Bayou Brothers will rock you right on into "Fat... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

11:00am PDT

The Rad Hatter Paper Hats
Saturday May 9, 2026 11:00am - 8:00pm PDT
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Saturday May 9, 2026 11:00am - 8:00pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

11:30am PDT

Dance Lesson - Zydeco Hips
Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT
Add to your Zydeco Style with smooth hips and groovy moves! Taught by Sean Donovan & Erica Olsen
Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

11:30am PDT

Crown Point Jr. Music Academy
Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT
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Crown Point Jr. Music Academy

Following their motto “Music Opens Minds,” this after school club for grades K through 5 focuses on teaching students guitar, drums, vocals, harmonica, and percussion. The Club relies on parent and teacher volunteers for instruction along with donated instruments and equipmen... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

11:30am PDT

Taco Gumbo
Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
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Taco Gumbo

Begun in 2022, Taco Gumbo is a Cajun band from Los Angeles stirring up that Black Pot of Louisiana music. Come get you a taste!
Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Festival Stage

11:30am PDT

Cosmic Amigo
Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
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Cosmic Amigo

Cosmic Amigo is a San Diego groove trio combining Funk from the future, Cumbia from the past, and questions from an altered state.
Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

11:30am PDT

Blame Betty
Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
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Blame Betty

San Diego Music Awards 2024 nominee for Best Rock Album for Big Betty’s Alright, San Diego-based Blame Betty is an American Rockabilly, Roots Rock and Surf music extravaganza. Formed in 2019 by guitarist and vocalist, George Comes, drummer and vocalist, Jim Buehl, and bassist and... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

12:00pm PDT

Robin Henkel
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
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Robin Henkel

Robin Henkel performs blues with an intensity rarely seen in Southern California. Drawing from the styles of Robert Johnson, Fred McDowell and Elmore James, Robin has molded his own intense and entertaining personal style. Robin’s performances often include stories and anecdotes... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
VIP Area

12:00pm PDT

Giant Bubbles
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
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Saturday May 9, 2026 12:00pm - 1:15pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

12:10pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Cajun Waltz
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:10pm - 12:50pm PDT
Taught by Bob Seana & Rachel Hemstead
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:10pm - 12:50pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

12:30pm PDT

Buzz Campbell
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
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Buzz Campbell

San Diego guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Buzz Campbell founded his group, Hot Rod Lincoln in 1990 after opening for Lee Rocker. In 2000, Buzz was asked to join Shanana, the 1950’s revival group whose legacy includes performing at Woodstock, a cameo in the movie Grease, and... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

12:40pm PDT

Robin Henkel
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm PDT
Smackin' the Dobro
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Robin Henkel

Robin Henkel performs blues with an intensity rarely seen in Southern California. Drawing from the styles of Robert Johnson, Fred McDowell and Elmore James, Robin has molded his own intense and entertaining personal style. Robin’s performances often include stories and anecdotes... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:30pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

12:40pm PDT

Billy Lee and the Gulf Coasters
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT
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Billy Lee and the Gulf Coasters

Raised in the Golden Triangle, on the border of Texas & Louisiana, Billy Lee and the Gulf Coasters present a tasty gumbo of original and traditional Cajun/Zydeco, Mardi Gras & Texas Swing. The music, which they call “gumbo jazz”, brings the good times, and fills the floor with... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

12:40pm PDT

Zydeco Mudbugs
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT
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Zydeco Mudbugs

Since 1998,Southern California’s Zydeco Mudbugs have been bringing the heat of Louisiana Zydeco music to the festivals, dance halls, clubs and parties all over So Cal and beyond. They play authentic zydeco, using the Cajun single row and triple row diatonic accordions, and with... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT
Festival Stage

12:50pm PDT

Dance Lesson - East Coast Swing
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:50pm - 1:30pm PDT
Taught by Adam & Ali Grimshaw
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:50pm - 1:30pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

1:00pm PDT

Jambalaya with Danielle Joseph
Saturday May 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Saturday May 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

1:30pm PDT

Mardi Gras Parade
Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Catch Stilt Walker Piper in the parade starting at Mardi Gras Stage!
Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

1:30pm PDT

Mardi Gras Parade
Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
The annual parade begins at the Mardi Gras Stage and ends near the Festival Stage
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Chunky Hustle Brass Band

Chunky Hustle Brass Band brings the spirit of New Orleans street music to Southern California stages with a modern brass band sound rooted in funk, second-line rhythms, and jazz tradition. Known for high-energy performances, dance-ready grooves, and interactive shows, the group merges... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

1:30pm PDT

John Németh & Johnny Vernazza
Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
VIP Area

1:30pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Line Dance with LK
Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm PDT
Taught by Lori King
Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:10pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

1:50pm PDT

Geno Delafose with Herman Fuselier
Saturday May 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Carrying the Zydeco Tradition with Herman Fuselier
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Geno Delafose

Geno Delafose is a zydeco accordionist and singer from Eunice, Louisiana, who carries forward the rich Creole dance-hall traditions passed down from his father, zydeco legend John Delafose. Combining traditional Creole sounds with vibrant zydeco rhythms and modern flair, Geno and... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

2:00pm PDT

Oysters with Adriana Guevara
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

2:00pm PDT

Mercedes Moore
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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Mercedes Moore

Mercedes Moore is a dynamic vocalist celebrated for soulful performances rooted in blues, jazz, and rhythm & blues traditions. A longtime fixture of the San Diego music scene, Moore combines powerful vocals with expressive stage presence, drawing from classic American blues heritage... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

2:00pm PDT

Face Painting
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Artists
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

2:00pm PDT

Games and Obstacle Course
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

2:00pm PDT

Ash Easton
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
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Ash Easton

Not your average San Diego, CA artist, Ash Easton sees as her mission the disruption of the local music scene. Returning to her roots and her name, she’s ready to light the music scene on fire. She has spent much of her life perfecting her craft, and is well rounded in the art of... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

2:10pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Beginning Zydeco
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:10pm - 2:50pm PDT
Taught by Pat & Janice Muller
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:10pm - 2:50pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

2:10pm PDT

Okie Weiss and the Zydeco Playboys
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm PDT
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Okie Weiss and the Zydeco Playboys

Pete Okie Weiss (yes, his middle name is Okie) hails from Austin, Texas, where he played keys & accordion with local legends Gumbo Ce Soir, The Gritones, and Leo Rondeau. Now based in Oakland, Okie assembled a zydeco rhythm section featuring members of soul band Emily Day & the Knights... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm PDT
Festival Stage

2:50pm PDT

Dance Lesson - New Style Zydeco: Get out of your Zyderut Part 1
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:50pm - 3:30pm PDT
Taught by Jody Rudnick
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:50pm - 3:30pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

3:00pm PDT

Crawfish with Mitch Olivier
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana Cooking Stage

3:00pm PDT

Be A Part of the Puppet Show
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

3:10pm PDT

Chunky Hustle Brass Band
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm PDT
The Nuts and Bolts of a Brass Band
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Chunky Hustle Brass Band

Chunky Hustle Brass Band brings the spirit of New Orleans street music to Southern California stages with a modern brass band sound rooted in funk, second-line rhythms, and jazz tradition. Known for high-energy performances, dance-ready grooves, and interactive shows, the group merges... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:10pm - 4:10pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

3:20pm PDT

Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm PDT
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Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas

Nominees for the 2026 San Diego Music Awards category of Best Country or Americana Artist, Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas have developed a well-deserved reputation for rousing, crowd-pleasing eclectic performances. Often incorporating and encouraging audience participation, the Fellas... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:20pm - 4:20pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

3:30pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Women's Zydeco Styling
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:10pm PDT
Taught by Erin Brandt
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:10pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

3:30pm PDT

John Németh & Johnny Vernazza
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
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John Németh

As a teenager in the early ‘90s growing up in the muddy potato fields of Idaho, John Németh was drawn to the hard-edged hip hop sounds and rock bands of the day, until a friend, Tom Moore, introduced him to the Junior Wells and Buddy Guy classic “Hoodoo Man Blues.” Together... Read More →
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Johnny Vernazza

San Diego’s own Johnny "V" has a long history of playing guitar with such blues greats as Luther Tucker and Sunnyland Slim, rock & roll Legend Chuck Berry, Steve "Guitar" Miller, Greg Allman, George Thorogood, Charlie Daniels, Norton Buffalo, Commander Cody & the Lost Planet Airmen... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

3:40pm PDT

Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:50pm PDT
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Chubby Carrier

It’s been a minute since Grammy winning accordionist Chubby Carrier and his Bayou Swamp Band have brought their highly danceable zydeco sound to the Gator By the Bay Stage, and we’re excited to welcome them back. The consummate entertainer, Chubby was raised in a family steeped... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:50pm PDT
Festival Stage

3:45pm PDT

Magic Show
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Artists
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

4:10pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Country 2 Step
Saturday May 9, 2026 4:10pm - 4:50pm PDT
Taught by Karl McArthur & Renee Davis
Saturday May 9, 2026 4:10pm - 4:50pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

4:30pm PDT

Face Painting
Saturday May 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
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Saturday May 9, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Lil Gator Kidz Zone

4:30pm PDT

4:40pm PDT

Salty Papa
Saturday May 9, 2026 4:40pm - 5:40pm PDT
Tribute to New Orleans Soul
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Salty Papa

Formed in the Deep South in the early ’90s and seasoned on both Gulf Coast back porches and Pacific shores, Salty Papa blends Southern soul grit with laid-back California surf vibes.

Though rooted in Southern California, Salty Papa’s story runs deep through the South. Guitarist and bandleader Felix Wohlleben calls New Orleans home, while drummer and vocalist Tim Petersen sharpened his chops in Alabama playing behind blues legend Johnny Shines. Bassist Chris... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 4:40pm - 5:40pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

4:50pm PDT

Dance Lesson - Swingdeco
Saturday May 9, 2026 4:50pm - 5:30pm PDT
Taught by Greg Benusa & Danneel Gaglione
Saturday May 9, 2026 4:50pm - 5:30pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

5:00pm PDT

Sue Palmer & Her Motel Swing Orchestra
Saturday May 9, 2026 5:00pm - 6:20pm PDT
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Sue Palmer

Known as the “Queen of Boogie Woogie,” pianist Sue Palmer is a legendary figure in the West Coast blues and swing scene. A San Diego Music Hall of Fame inductee, Palmer has spent decades preserving and performing classic boogie-woogie, jump blues, and swing piano traditions, collaborating... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 5:00pm - 6:20pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

5:20pm PDT

Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie
Saturday May 9, 2026 5:20pm - 6:40pm PDT
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Geno Delafose

Geno Delafose is a zydeco accordionist and singer from Eunice, Louisiana, who carries forward the rich Creole dance-hall traditions passed down from his father, zydeco legend John Delafose. Combining traditional Creole sounds with vibrant zydeco rhythms and modern flair, Geno and... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 5:20pm - 6:40pm PDT
Festival Stage

5:50pm PDT

Gregory Page
Saturday May 9, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT
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Gregory Page

In his shows, guitarist, singer and poet Gregory Page brings his endearing stage presence, evocative lyrics, and a warm voice, to present his music drawn from both imagination and experience. His songs transcend traditions of folk, Celtic, American roots, Jazz, Ragtime, Blues, Swing... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

6:00pm PDT

The 44's with Kid Ramos
Saturday May 9, 2026 6:00pm - 7:10pm PDT
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The 44s with Kid Ramos

The 44s are a Southern California blues band known for gritty electric blues rooted in Chicago and West Coast traditions. Featuring legendary blues guitarist Kid Ramos—renowned for his work with The Fabulous Thunderbirds and numerous blues icons—the group delivers authentic, high-energy... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 6:00pm - 7:10pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

6:50pm PDT

Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
Saturday May 9, 2026 6:50pm - 8:10pm PDT
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Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Jon Cleary is a GRAMMY-winning British- born, New Orleans-based funk, R&B, and blues pianist, whose deep affection for Crescent City music has made him a vibrant presence on the global roots scene. He and his band, Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen have toured worldwide... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 6:50pm - 8:10pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

7:10pm PDT

Kimmi Bitter
Saturday May 9, 2026 7:10pm - 8:10pm PDT
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Kimmi Bitter

Dubbed "the future of classic country" by Saving Country Music, Kimmi Bitter is painting a whole new tapestry that drapes golden-era Countrypolitan with coastal desert twang. Fusing traditional country and Americana vibes that hearken to eras gone by, Kimmi Bitter and the Westside... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 7:10pm - 8:10pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

7:10pm PDT

Pine Leaf Boys
Saturday May 9, 2026 7:10pm - 8:20pm PDT
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Pine Leaf Boys

The Pine Leaf Boys are one of Louisiana’s most celebrated Cajun and Creole music ensembles, known for bridging the past and present of southwest Louisiana’s musical heritage. Formed by long-time friends in Lafayette, they’ve built an exuberant sound that blends traditional Cajun... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 7:10pm - 8:20pm PDT
Festival Stage

7:30pm PDT

Fuzzy Rankins
Saturday May 9, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
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Farm Truck

Take a ride down American country roads on the most musical Farm Truck you’ve ever climbed aboard. Led by songwriter/vocalist Craig Fischer, the twin guitar attack of Tim Edwards and Mike Ashley, FARM TRUCK has established themselves as one of the premier Americana bands out of... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

8:30pm PDT

The Gypsy Swing Cats
Saturday May 9, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
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The Gypsy Swing Cats

The San Diego based Gypsy Swing Cats perform an energetic, innovative blend of Swing, Jazz and Blues. Their music merges Gypsy melodies and rhythms, with the influences of American Jazz reminiscent of Paris in the 1930's: cool, charming and classy. At the same time, the music of the... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

8:40pm PDT

Dumpstaphunk
Saturday May 9, 2026 8:40pm - 10:00pm PDT
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Dumpstaphunk

Dumpstaphunk celebrates its rightly-earned reputation as one of the most respected New Orleans musical institutions. With legacy band members Ivan Neville (keyboards/vocals) and Ian Neville (guitar), the sons of Aaron Neville and art “Poppa Funk” Neville respectively, alongside... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 8:40pm - 10:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

8:50pm PDT

Chubby Carrier hosts the Louisiana All Star Spectacular
Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50pm - 10:00pm PDT
Cajun/Zydeco Jam Session
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Chubby Carrier

It’s been a minute since Grammy winning accordionist Chubby Carrier and his Bayou Swamp Band have brought their highly danceable zydeco sound to the Gator By the Bay Stage, and we’re excited to welcome them back. The consummate entertainer, Chubby was raised in a family steeped... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50pm - 10:00pm PDT
Festival Stage

8:50pm PDT

The Sleepwalkers
Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50pm - 10:00pm PDT
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The Sleepwalkers

The Sleepwalkers are a Southern California roots and blues band blending vintage rhythm & blues, swing, rockabilly, and early rock ’n’ roll influences. Known for tight musicianship and dance-floor-friendly performances, the group channels mid-century American music traditions... Read More →
Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50pm - 10:00pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage
 
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