2012 Music and Entertainment Schedule:

Friday - April 20, 2012

6:00-8:00pm  -         Cross Roads Band

8:30-10:30pm -       5th Avenue

Formed in 1983, the 5th Avenue band's popularity was unrivaled. They dominated the high school prom circuit and took over the night club scene in the 80's. Playing everything from Prince, Midnight Star and then on to high energy like Stevie B and Dino - 5th Avenue was flawless in delivering the sound that everyone could dance to.

Now they are back! With over 100 years of combined experience, original members Tracy Menard, Tom Landry and Brent Guidry say it's the best group of musicians they've ever put together. With today's' technology and yesterdays sound, 5th Avenue is promising to have you reminiscing to back in the day and dancing all night long. Playing all of your favorites from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and even golden oldies such as Otis Redding, Van Morrison, Percy Sledge and many, many more. Don’t wait – go to our contact page and give us a call to make your next event one that will be remembered for a long time.
http://www.the5thavenueband.com

May The Funk Be With You!

Saturday - April 21, 2012

12:00-2:00pm  -   The 5 O’Clock Shadeaux Band

3:00-5:00pm  -    Rick Lorenzo

Acoustical pop - easy listening.

5:45-7:45pm  -   Flash Back

Old School R&B band that play a wide selection
of old school and blues music with a total
of 8 members.  

8:00pm - Fireworks Display

8:30-10:30pm  -    Johnny Chauvin Mojo Band

Johnny Chauvin has been living and breathing music since early childhood. Born & raised in Franklin, LA, Johnny started playing the guitar at the age of twelve. He then furthered his musical talents by picking up the banjo at fourteen, then the mandolin at sixteen. It was in 1990 that Johnny wanted to try an instrument that had always fascinated him, the cajun accordion. He purchased his first accordion, a Falcon, the same brand played by the greats like Wayne Toups etc. Johnny had found a new outlet for his musical expression.

He went on to do spot jobs with various artists like Waylon Thibodaux, Wild Rice, La Red, Don Rich and many more. It was in the year 2001 that Johnny decided to venture out on his own, starting the Mojo Band. Together with a talented group of serious musicians, Johnny found the sound he's been looking for. His charisma on stage is infectious - he will definately put you in a great mood before the first song is done!

Johnny Chauvin and the Mojo Band are southern Louisiana's coolest Zydeco band. Their sound is a lot like gumbo: a mixture of R&B, Rock & Roll, Soul - cooked up with that Zydeco spice that's guaranteed to make you move your feet.

Johnny Chauvin and the Mojo Band became some what of a local legend over the past decade, with his rauccous Zydeco Cajun style and smooth infectious singing voice winning over all who had the opportunity to hear them. When the Saints began their mercurial run to glory Chauvin released two songs that have become anthems for the team's march to success, with the first, Watching Them Play, becoming a local radio, then national sensation. With the Saints poised to meet the Colts in the Super Bowl, Chauvin released We Believe, another Saints' song which is taking the state by storm.

http://www.myspace.com/johnnychauvinandthemojoband

Sunday- April 21, 2012

11:00am-12:30pm  -     Gospel

1:15-3:15pm  -       Warren Storm

Warren Storm & Willie Tee decided to put their Cypress band back together in 2003 and today are performing on a regular basis at casinos, nightclubs, parties and Weddings. These two Louisiana Legends complement each other, Warren still showing no signs of slowing down and belting out the oldies but goodies, one can see why he was named Godfather of Swamp Pop ! Willie Tee, soulful singer and top swamp pop saxophonist, showing no signs of slowing either with his renedition of Fats Domino favorites and his Lewis Armstrong "What A Wonderful World" which is a crowd pleaser.

4:00-6:00pm  -        Chubby Carrier and Bayou Swamp Band

One word to describe the swampdelic sounds of Chubby Carrier and Bayou Swamp Band? Fun. Pure Louisiana zydeco fun with a hot sauce chaser. Anybody who has doubts about the accordion as an instrument will be swayed the right way with Carrier's passion and fire on the instrument.

Chubby Carrier started out as twinkle in Roy Carrier's eye (Roy looks more Chubby's older brother than his dad). The Carriers are one of the great musical families in Louisiana. There's Poppa Roy, Chubby, Chubby's brother Troy (AKA Dikki Du and The Zydeco Krewe), Roy's nephew Dwight Carrier and The Zydeco Ro Dogs. There's also Chubby's Aunt Laura Maria Doolittle (AKA Zydeco-T) who plays with Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies. Now if we can organize a basketball tournament between the Carriers, the Neals and the Nevilles to settle it once and for all. (Just kidding). A documentary about the family has been filmed (Not kidding) and will hopefully be shown at a theatre near you (Or look for in on DVD if you movie houses are documentary-challenged).

There's traditional roots in Chubby's zydeco, but expands the sound for all ages. Live and in studio he's taken songs like B.B. King's "Rock Me Baby," Billy Preston's "Will It Go Round in Circles," The Who's "Squeeze Box", War's "Cisco Kid" and the Grateful Dead's "Fire On The Mountain" and dragged them through the swamp with beautiful results. It's adding Louisiana spice to popular tunes that help Carrier build the bridge between zydeco and the rest of the world. Mardi Gras can happen 365 days a year and you don't have to flash anything to enjoy the band (Unless you REALLY want to).

Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band is one of the most energetic groups around. An evening or an afternoon with these guys will result in a full night's sleep and a bowl of Wheaties (When we gonna see Chubby on their cereal box?).

In the post-Katrina world there has been a newfound awareness of the music of Louisiana. It's awareness that shouldn't be paid to these artists out of pity over what happened. It should be paid because the music of Louisiana is one big stewpot of many flavors and it's really damn tasty. It was tasty before Katrina and it's still tasty now. Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band is the musical part in the stewpot where the gumbo meets the rice and you want to sop it up with some French bread.

http://www.chubbycarrier.com/home.htm