2008 Music Schedule:

Main Music Stage - Located behind the Parish Courthouse on the Beautiful Bayou Teche

Friday, April 18th

5:00 - 6:55 p.m. - RB Tollar
Smooth jazzy rhythms and deep soulful sounds carry you on a journey deep into the roots of Louisiana native R B Tolar. This premier jazz and blues guitarist is the master of seven instruments and many musical styles including Caribbean, jazz and blues, rhythm and blues, southern rock, and easy listening. Tolar is a well-rounded singer, songwriter and musician that has blended various inspirations to create a dynamic jazz and blues style that reaches right to the heart.
Tolar has written and recorded over 12 songs with children's author Shel Silverstein. He has performed with Elvin Bishop, members of the Allman Brothers band, the Beach Boys, Johnny Paycheck, Chuck Leavell, Sammy Kershaw, and many other great artists, but his roots are deep into jazz and blues. He has been featured at the Key West Blues Festival, and played the casino, cruise ship, and five star hotel circuit.

7:15 - 8:40 p.m - Johnny Chauvin & Zydeco Mojo 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. http://www.mymojoband.com

9:00 - 11:15 p.m. - Kenny Neal Blues Band
Kenny Neal stands tall among the younger generation of the blues players. His individual brand of blues, featuring a combination of Louisiana swamp blues, funky rythums and soul-deep vocals, powered by his slashing guitar playing and loping harmonica, puts him in at the forefront of contemporary blues players.
http://www.kennyneal.net/

Saturday, April 19th

3:00 - 4:45 p.m. - Gospel Messengers and the Gospel Chimes The Gospel Messengers are a small ensemble of committed Christian musicians who sing primarily Southern Gospel music.

5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Johnny Firmin and Company
This is a four piece band from Franklin Louisiana featuring Johnny Firmin (an  inductee into the Louisiana hall of fame, entertainment division and recording artist at Juicy Pear Productions). Playing Swamp Pop, zydeco, oldies, a dab of country and more. A complete variety of music surely to please everyone. www.johnnyfirmin.com

6:30 - Festival Queens crowned.

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Hunter Hayes
Hunter Hayes (born 1991 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana ) is a Cajun musician and songwriter who began performing at the age of three. He plays over 11 different instruments, including the diatonic accordion, guitar, keyboards, bass, drums and more. He has written many songs, and at least half of the songs on his album 'Make a wish' are his own original compositions. His next album, 'songs about nothing' is expected to be released in 2007 http://www.hunterhayesfansite.com/

Fireworks Show - after Dark

9:00pm- 11:15pm - Donna Angelle and the Zydeco Posse
The CD, "It's Alright", released in 2001 under the J&S record label was Donna's fourth.  The attention received from TV and radio stations has been a miletone for Donna.  Her accordion and vocal skills are undeniable.  Donna Angelle is a hardworking musician who makes her presence known wherever she performs.  She has had the honor of opening for blues legends such as Denise LaSalle, Chubby Carrier, Beau Jocque, Latimore, and many other nationally known artists.  Keep your eyes on Donna Angelle.  This Zydeco Diva is definitely on the rise. http://www.zydeco-diva.com/