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Swamp in the City: A Cajun & Creole Music Festival
Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 7:00 PM
to Sunday, May 19, 2024 - 6:00 PM
7:00 PM - 6:00 PM See all dates and Times
Dust off your dancing shoes for the 7th Annual Swamp in the City: A Cajun & Creole Music Festival happening May 16-19 2024 (multiple venues) in Red Hook Brooklyn!
NYC's 4-day celebration of South Louisiana's vibrant heritage will feature world-class Cajun & Zydeco dance hall bands dance lessons jam sessions music workshops Cajun/Creole food a Thursday kick-off party a Saturday afternoon pub crawl a Sunday family dance and a jam-packed weekend of music dancing food and fun along the beautiful Red Hook waterfront.
This year's All-Star lineup includes Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole Roddie Romero Wayne Singleton The Original Pine Leaf Boys Jesse Lége The Daiquiri Queens Joel Savoy Kelli Jones Blake Miller Rose & the Bros Red Aces Jean Bertrand & the 99 Playboys The Slide Stops Desiree Champagne Jo Vidrine Trey Boudreaux Erick "Boss Hogg" Minix + more!
What to expect:
The festival begins on Thursday May 16 with a kick-off party at Jalopy Theatre and Tavern featuring performances by Kelli Jones & Joel Savoy folllowed by Jesse Lége Joel Savoy & Jo Vidrine. A dance lesson will be offered during the set break with music by Wilson Savoy & the Slide Stops closing down the Jalopy Tavern 'til late.
On Friday May 17 experience the magic aboard the historic Waterfront Museum & Barge with a Louisiana dance party featuring Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole followed by The Daiquiri Queens. A simple dance lesson will be offered during the break plus surprise Cajun bands at Sunny's Bar across the street.
Saturday May 18 offers a full day of festivities including a double bill brunch show a Cajun Invasion pub crawl through Red Hook and an evening of music dancing at Strong Rope Brewery featuring Roddie Romero Wayne Singleton The Original Pine Leaf Boys and more from 7p-midnight.
Finally Sunday May 19 concludes the festival with a family dance and Cajun jam at Strong Rope Brewery plus finale performances by Wayne Singleton Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole The Daiquiri Queens Jesse Lege and and more.
About Swamp in the City:
Swamp in the City is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting the vibrant musical cultural and culinary traditions unique to South Louisiana (Acadiana). For more information email [email protected].
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2431189-0
