We are pleased to announce that Valcour Records is an official sponsor of the new Black Pot Festival this fall. For November 10 and 11, the Red Stick Ramblers have organized an exciting first-time event at Acadian Village in Lafayette, where they will host some of the best bands from SW Louisiana (including Corey Ledet and Cedric Watson) at a two-day camp-out festival. Be sure to get your tickets early at www.blackpotfestival.com!
About the festival (from blackpotfestival.com):
“Mark your calendar for the 1st Annual South Louisiana Blackpot Festival & Cookoff, two days of great music, dancing, food, camping, jamming and fun at Lafayette’s Acadian Village!
This festival was created by members of the roots music community as an unprecedented gathering of south Louisiana’s hottest roots bands. From Cajun & Zydeco, to Creole, Swing, Hot Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass, Americana, Irish & Old-Time, this festival has something for everyone. Plus, an old-fashioned blackpot cookoff, an accordion contest, square dancing, music workshops, activities for children and much more!
Our current line-up of bands includes Feufollet, Corey Ledet & Cedric Watson, Racines (Steve Riley, Kevin Wimmer & Mitch Reed), Pine Leaf Boys, The Figs, Drew Landry, Louisiana Purchase Bluegrass Band, Celjun, Ann Savoy & Her Sleepless Knights, Bonsoir Catin, and the Red Stick Ramblers.
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