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Friday, May 8
 

4:30pm PDT

TK & the Deadlist
Friday May 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
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TK & the Deadlist

TK & the Deadlist calls their sound “Real Country Music for Real Country Fans”, reminiscent of Buck Owens meets Gram Parsons.Hailing from the dusty trails and backroads of California, the band looks to yesteryear to satisfy thirsts for 2 steppin’, shuffles, and waltzes across... Read More →
Friday May 8, 2026 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
  Honky Tonk/Western Swing

6:00pm PDT

The Prairie Moons
Friday May 8, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
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The Prairie Moons

There may not be actual prairies in Long Beach, CA, home of The Prairie Moons, but that doesn’t stop the band from spreading their Western Swing and Honky Tonk sounds, along with their vintage country charm, all throughout Southern California. Fronted by vocalist Eva Mikhailovna... Read More →
Friday May 8, 2026 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
  Honky Tonk/Western Swing

7:30pm PDT

Mitch Polzak
Friday May 8, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
Artists
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Mitch Polzak

Mitch Polzak is a guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his fiery fingerpicking, deep reverence for vintage roots music, and a stage presence that blends swagger with finesse. A stalwart of the contemporary roots scene, Polzak champions a sound steeped in classic American blues... Read More →
Friday May 8, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
  Western Swing

9:00pm PDT

Deke Dickerson & The Bostonia Boys
Friday May 8, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
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Deke Dickerson

Deke Dickerson is a guitarist, singer, songwriter, and one of roots music’s most enthusiastic ambassadors. Celebrated for his deep passion for rockabilly, early rock ’n’ roll, and classic country, Deke brings a collector’s spirit to everything he does — from his blazing... Read More →
Friday May 8, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
  Rockabilly
 
Saturday, May 9
 

11:30am PDT

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

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
  School Music Program

12:30pm PDT

Buzz Campbell
Saturday May 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
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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
  Rockabilly

1:30pm PDT

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

2:00pm PDT

Ash Easton
Saturday May 9, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
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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
  Southern Rock

3:30pm PDT

John Németh & Johnny Vernazza
Saturday May 9, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
Artists
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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
  Blues

5:00pm PDT

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

6:50pm PDT

Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen
Saturday May 9, 2026 6:50pm - 8:10pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
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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
  New Orleans Funk

8:40pm PDT

Dumpstaphunk
Saturday May 9, 2026 8:40pm - 10:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
Artists
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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
  New Orleans Funk
 
Sunday, May 10
 

11:30am PDT

Johnny High-Hat
Sunday May 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
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Johnny High-Hat

Johnny High-Hat has done a lot of things as an artist: music, theater, & circus. Now he's stepping out with a new CD of swing, vintage country and standards.
Sunday May 10, 2026 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
  Country Western Swing

12:30pm PDT

Whitney Shay with Laura Chavez
Sunday May 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
Artists
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Laura Chavez

Powerhouse blues guitarist Laura Chavez has played with such luminaries as Candye Kane, The Mannish Boys, Vanessa Collier, Whitney Shay, Nikki Hill, and so many more. In 2023, Laura won the “Instrumentalist—Guitar” category at the Blues Music Awards, the first female guitarist... Read More →
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Whitney Shay

Award-winning blues and soul singer Whitney Shay is recognized for her powerhouse vocals and commanding stage presence. Drawing inspiration from classic R&B, blues, and early soul icons, Shay has toured internationally and earned multiple San Diego Music Awards. Her performances blend... Read More →
Sunday May 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
  Blues

1:30pm PDT

Mardi Gras Parade
Sunday May 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
The annual parade begins at the Mardi Gras Stage and ends near the Festival Stage
Artists
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Euphoria Brass Band

Euphoria Brass Band is a San Diego collective inspired by the celebratory traditions of New Orleans brass bands. Combining jazz, funk, soul, and second-line rhythms, the ensemble delivers vibrant performances built around powerful horns, percussion, and community-driven musical energy... Read More →
Sunday May 10, 2026 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
  Parade

2:00pm PDT

Manny Cepeda Orchestra
Sunday May 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:20pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
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Manny Cepeda Orchestra

Founded in San Diego in 2004, the Manny Cepeda Orchestra is led by Puerto Rican composer, arranger, percussionist, and Latin Grammy–nominated bandleader Manny Cepeda. Blending classic salsa traditions with Afro-Caribbean, merengue, and Cuban influences, the ensemble delivers high-energy... Read More →
Sunday May 10, 2026 2:00pm - 3:20pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
  Latin

3:50pm PDT

Rick Estrin and the Nightcats
Sunday May 10, 2026 3:50pm - 5:10pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
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Rick Estrin and the Nightcats

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats are an acclaimed electric blues ensemble led by harmonica master and singer Rick Estrin, whose sharp-witted songwriting and charismatic stage presence have made him a fixture of modern blues. Estrin cut his teeth in the Bay Area and Chicago blues scenes... Read More →
Sunday May 10, 2026 3:50pm - 5:10pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
  Blues

5:40pm PDT

The Amazing Wildcats
Sunday May 10, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
Artists
TA

The Amazing Wildcats

The Amazing Wildcats are dedicated to playing traditional American Music from the Jump Swing Era of 1940s to the Early Rock & Roll of the 1950s. We’re talking artists such as Louis Jordan, Big Joe Turner, Wynonie Harris, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis & Eddie Cochran. With all the... Read More →
Sunday May 10, 2026 5:40pm - 6:40pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage
  Jump Blues & Rockabilly
 

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