Are you ready for the biggest blues festival weekend in Baton Rouge? The annual Baton Rouge Blues Festival is back, and this time with a new director at the helm. Lauren Lambert-Tompkins is ready to kick off the Blues Fest weekend with a bang, featuring performances by Kenny Neal, Black Joe Lewis, the Florida Street Blowhards, Jovin Webb, and TheBrosFresh.
Kenny Neal will be taking the Visit Baton Rouge Swamp Blues Main Stage at 5 p.m. on Friday to get the weekend started. On Saturday, don’t miss Black Joe Lewis’s set at 7:15 p.m. at the Blues Fest. Also, catch the Florida Street Blowhards on the Front Porch Stage at 1:15 p.m., and former ‘American Idol’ finalist Jovin Webb at 5 p.m. on Saturday. TheBrosFresh will close out the festival with a performance starting at 1:45 p.m. on Sunday.
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival, which began in 1981, promises to deliver the best blues music in town. With over 30 national and regional blues artists performing on four stages, festivalgoers are in for a treat. From old favorites to new discoveries, there’s something for every blues enthusiast at this event.
As the new executive director of the Baton Rouge Blues Festival & Foundation, Lambert-Tompkins is excited to bring her expertise to the table. With her background in managing Live After Five and working in graphic design and marketing, she’s well-prepared to make this festival a success.
So get ready to groove to the sweetest, smokiest blues music this weekend in Baton Rouge. The Blues Fest is a celebration of the rich musical heritage of the South, and it’s a can’t-miss event for music lovers of all ages.