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Gator By The Bay 2026

4:30pm PDT

Zzymzzy Quintet

Friday May 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT

Artists

Zzymzzy Quintet

If you’re wondering how to say it, Zzymzzy rhymes with “whimsy”. Taking its name from the last word in the dictionary, San Diego’s Zzymzzy Quartet can be considered the last word in Gypsy Jazz, played like it used to be: unamplified, melodic, swinging, dreamy, and full of... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Festival Stage

Gypsy Swing

5:50pm PDT

Zydeco Mudbugs

Friday May 8, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT

Artists

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 →

Friday May 8, 2026 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco

7:20pm PDT

Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band

Friday May 8, 2026 7:20pm - 8:20pm PDT

Artists

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 →

Friday May 8, 2026 7:20pm - 8:20pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco

8:50pm PDT

Pine Leaf Boys

Friday May 8, 2026 8:50pm - 10:00pm PDT

Artists

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 →

Friday May 8, 2026 8:50pm - 10:00pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun

11:30am PDT

Taco Gumbo

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

Artists

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

Cajun/Zydeco

12:40pm PDT

Zydeco Mudbugs

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

Artists

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

Zydeco

2:10pm PDT

Okie Weiss and the Zydeco Playboys

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:10pm - 3:10pm PDT

Artists

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

Zydeco

3:40pm PDT

Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band

Saturday May 9, 2026 3:40pm - 4:50pm PDT

Artists

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

Zydeco

5:20pm PDT

Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie

Saturday May 9, 2026 5:20pm - 6:40pm PDT

Artists

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

Zydeco

7:10pm PDT

Pine Leaf Boys

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

Artists

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

Cajun

8:50pm PDT

Chubby Carrier hosts the Louisiana All Star Spectacular

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

Cajun/Zydeco Jam Session

Artists

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

Cajun/Zydeco

11:30am PDT

Taco Gumbo

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT

Artists

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!

Sunday May 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun/Zydeco

12:40pm PDT

Okie Weiss and the Zydeco Playboys

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT

Artists

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 →

Sunday May 10, 2026 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco

2:20pm PDT

Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT

Artists

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 →

Sunday May 10, 2026 2:20pm - 3:20pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco

3:50pm PDT

Pine Leaf Boys

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:50pm - 5:10pm PDT

Artists

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 →

Sunday May 10, 2026 3:50pm - 5:10pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun

5:40pm PDT

Geno Delafose and French Rockin' Boogie

Sunday May 10, 2026 5:40pm - 7:00pm PDT

Artists

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 →

Sunday May 10, 2026 5:40pm - 7:00pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco