2013 
NEWS
Thank You for Supporting the 2013 Baton Rouge
Blues Festival!
On behalf of the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation, the festival committee, artists, vendors and all of our generous sponsors, thank you to everyone that came out on April 13th for the 2013 Baton Rouge Blues Festival! With perfect weather and a large variety of music, art and food, it was truly a great day to celebrate the blues with thousands of your fellow music lovers.
We are collecting feedback from those who attended while the festival is still fresh in your minds. Click here to fill out a brief survey and let us know what you think. Those who complete the survey will be entered for a chance to win a 2013 Blues Fest t-shirt and commemorative poster.
We also still have a limited number of posters and t-shirts available for purchase here.
Although this year's festival has ended, we have already started planning for the 2014 Baton Rouge Blues Festival on April 12th. Go ahead and add the date to your calendars, and follow us on Twitter (@brbluesfest), Facebook (facebook.com/brbluesfest) and our website batonrougebluesfestival.org for all the updates leading up to Saturday April 12, 2014.
About the Baton Rouge Blues Festival
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is presented with generous support from our sponsors: Manship Theatre, Stun Design & Interactive, The City of Baton Rouge, Abita, BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana, Entergy, Smirnoff, Louisiana Lottery, Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Launch Media, DIG magazine, Forum35, WAFB, 97.7 Downtown Radio, Lamar, Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, 225, Louisiana's Old State Capitol, Live After Five, Oxford American, Visit Baton Rouge, Hartley/Vey Theatres and Big City Rhythm & Blues.
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is produced by the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation in conjunction with Manship Theatre. The festival’s goal is to encourage promotion, preservation and advancement of the "Swamp Blues" music native to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Follow the festival on Twitter at @brbluesfest, on Facebook at facebook.com/brbluesfest or online at batonrougebluesfestival.org for the most up-to-date information.
For more information, contact:
Chris Brooks, Festival chair
Email: brbluesadmin@gmail.com
Oscar Harpo Davis to Replace Rudy Richard
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Rudy Richard will be unable to perform at the 2013 Baton Rouge Blues Festival this Saturday April 13. At Richard's request, Oscar Harpo Davis will be performing in his place from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. on the Swamp Blues stage. Davis will also be the first artist interviewed for Backstage at the Blues Fest, from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. by Rob Payer.
About the Baton Rouge Blues Festival
The free to the public, family-friendly festival will be held on April 13, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Baton Rouge. An impressive lineup of Blues legends and newcomers alike will be featured, including Bobby Rush, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Henry Gray, Lavelle White, CC Adcock & The Lafayette Marquis, Bryan Lee, Oscar Harpo Davis, Blind Boy Paxton, Baby Bee and Mr. Hinson & the Blisters. Backstage at the Blues Fest, held during the festival, will feature behind-the-scenes interviews with Oscar Harpo Davis(interviewed by Rob Payer), C.C. Adcock (interviewed by Alex V. Cook), Lavelle White (interviewed by Maxine Crump), Bobby Rush (interviewed by Karen Henderson) and Blind Boy Paxton (interviewed by Ian Perkins).
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is presented with generous support from our sponsors: Manship Theatre, Stun Design & Interactive, The City of Baton Rouge, Abita, BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana, Entergy, Smirnoff, Louisiana Lottery, Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Launch Media, DIG magazine, Forum35, WAFB, 97.7 Downtown Radio, Lamar, Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, 225, Louisiana's Old State Capitol, Live After Five, Oxford American, Visit Baton Rouge, Hartley/Vey Theatres andBig City Rhythm & Blues.
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is produced by the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation in conjunction with Manship Theatre. The festival’s goal is to encourage promotion, preservation and advancement of the "Swamp Blues" music native to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Follow the festival on Twitter at @brbluesfest, on Facebook at facebook.com/brbluesfest or online at batonrougebluesfestival.org for the most up-to-date information.
For more information, contact:
Chris Brooks, Festival chair
Email: brbluesadmin@gmail.com
Baton Rouge Blues Fest has Something for Everyone!
BATON ROUGE, LA (April 9, 2013)—In addition to ten amazing performers throughout the day and five backstage interviews in the Old State Capitol Senate chambers, we've got tons of exciting things for you and your family to enjoy!
The blues isn't just for adults! Bring the family to Town Square for the Kids Zone sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana for coloring and giveaways. Give the kids an opportunity to play the blues after making their own instruments from common household items. Stick around for a performance from Kids Orchestra at 2 p.m.
Inside the Old State Capitol gates, take part in INcompUS, an interactive art installation by Nick Hwang, Sarah Jones and Tom LaPann. Attendees will be able to make their own music by controlling sound using a series of paper tubes and laser light beams. Get your shopping fix on the Old State Capitol lawn from art vendors Bricks n Bombs, Mimosa by Madeline Ellis, Taufeeq Muhammad and Christopher Turner. Also be sure to stop by TJ Black's booth for another chance to bid on his portraits of the 2013 performers.
Need a snack? Satisfy your cravings with any of our nine food vendors: A Bite Outside, Any Occasion, Belle of Baton Rouge, Chet's Grill, Cou-yons, Curbside, Kool Chicks, Pullin Pork and Taco de Paco. Stay hydrated with Abita beer, a Smirnoff Bluesberry Lemonade and various Coca Cola products.
Want to bike to the festival? Bike Baton Rouge will be providing a bike corral outside of the Old State Capitol for supervised parking.
Don't forget to grab souvenirs on the way out! The 2013 commemorative poster, a screenprinted, limited run poster designed by Brad Jensen, will be available along with two different t-shirts to choose from in both men's and women's sizes, designed by STUN Design & Interactive and Kate Pemberton.
About the Baton Rouge Blues Festival
The free to the public, family-friendly festival will be held on April 13, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Baton Rouge. An impressive lineup of Blues legends and newcomers alike will be featured, including Bobby Rush, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Henry Gray, Lavelle White, CC Adcock & The Lafayette Marquis, Bryan Lee, Rudy Richard, Blind Boy Paxton, Baby Bee and Mr. Hinson & the Blisters. Backstage at the Blues Fest, held during the festival, will feature behind-the-scenes interviews with Rudy Richard (interviewed by Rob Payer), C.C. Adcock (interviewed by Alex V. Cook), Lavelle White (interviewed by Maxine Crump), Bobby Rush (interviewed by Karen Henderson) and Blind Boy Paxton (interviewed by Ian Perkins).
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is presented with generous support from our sponsors: Manship Theatre, Stun Design & Interactive, The City of Baton Rouge, Abita, BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana, Entergy, Smirnoff, Louisiana Lottery, Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Launch Media, DIG magazine, Forum35, WAFB, 97.7 Downtown Radio, Lamar, Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, 225, Louisiana's Old State Capitol, Live After Five, Oxford American, Visit Baton Rouge, Hartley/Vey Theatres andBig City Rhythm & Blues.
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is produced by the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation in conjunction with Manship Theatre. The festival’s goal is to encourage promotion, preservation and advancement of the "Swamp Blues" music native to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Follow the festival on Twitter at @brbluesfest, on Facebook at facebook.com/brbluesfest or online at batonrougebluesfestival.org for the most up-to-date information.
For more information, contact:
Chris Brooks, Festival chair
Email: brbluesadmin@gmail.com
Get the Blues
All Weekend Long!
BATON ROUGE, LA (March 20, 2013)— To further promote the Blues heritage of Baton Rouge, the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation has partnered with several organizations to provide a variety of blues events in conjunction with the festival. Mark your calendars!
April 4 |
Not familiar with everyone on the lineup? On April 4, 2013 from 6 to 9 p.m., Radio Bar will host a Listening Party with Leah Smith of WBRH. While mingling with your fellow blues enthusiasts, bid on one-of-a-kind portraits by artist TJ Black of the 2013 performers. Admission is free and Radio Bar will be offering a drink special for the night benefiting the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation. |
April 12 |
Keeping in line with blues tradition, Gaudet Bros. and the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation will host a Rent Party at Iron Design (540 N. 18th Street) on April 12. Rent parties originated in 1920s Harlem to raise money for musicians as a means to pay the rent. This pre-festival party will feature an exclusive, intimate performance with Blind Boy Paxton. Doors open at 7 p.m., the show starts at 8 p.m. and runs through 10 p.m. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here. Proceeds benefit the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation. |
April 12 |
Presented by the Downtown Business Association, Live After Five on April 12 will host Chris LeBlanc and Friends Blues Review in downtown Baton Rouge's Town Square. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public from 5 to 8 p.m. |
April 13 |
Stay after the festival on April 13 to catch another performance by Baby Bee at the Hartley Vey Studio in the Shaw Center for the Arts starting at 9 p.m. Admission is free, with a suggested donation at the door benefiting the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation. |
April 14 |
Still want more blues? The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge will feature past Blues Festival performer Moreland & Arbuckle for the April 14 Sunday in the Park from noon to 2 p.m. in Lafayette Park. The event is free and open to the public. |
About the Baton Rouge Blues Festival
The free to the public, family-friendly festival will be held on April 13, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Baton Rouge. An impressive lineup of Blues legends and newcomers alike will be featured, including Bobby Rush, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Henry Gray, Lavelle White, CC Adcock & The Lafayette Marquis, Bryan Lee, Rudy Richard, Blind Boy Paxton, Baby Bee and Mr. Hinson & the Blisters. Backstage at the Blues Fest, held during the festival, will feature behind-the-scenes interviews with Rudy Richard (interviewed by Rob Payer), C.C. Adcock (interviewed by Alex V. Cook), Lavelle White (interviewed by Maxine Crump), Bobby Rush (interviewed by Karen Henderson) and Blind Boy Paxton (interviewed by Ian Perkins).
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is presented with generous support from our sponsors: Manship Theatre, Stun Design & Interactive, The City of Baton Rouge, Abita, BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana, Smirnoff, Louisiana Lottery, Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Launch Media, DIG magazine, Forum35, WAFB, 97.7 Downtown Radio, Lamar, Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, 225, Louisiana's Old State Capitol, Live After Five, Oxford American, Visit Baton Rouge, Hartley/Vey Theatres and Big City Rhythm & Blues.
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is produced by the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation in conjunction with Manship Theatre. The festival’s goal is to encourage promotion, preservation and advancement of the "Swamp Blues" music native to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Follow the festival on Twitter at @brbluesfest, on Facebook at facebook.com/brbluesfest or online at batonrougebluesfestival.org for the most up-to-date information.
For more information, contact:
Chris Brooks, Festival chair
Email: brbluesadmin@gmail.com
Announcing the
2013 Backstage
at
the Blues Fest Lineup
BATON ROUGE, LA (March 11, 2013)—
In conjunction with the 2013 Baton Rouge Blues Festival, the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation will host Backstage at the Blues Fest. Backstage at the Blues Fest will include interviews and informal performances in the Senate chambers on the second floor of the Old State Capitol, providing attendees a backstage pass to discover more about participating performers. Clear Channel will broadcast the interviews live on Downtown Radio 97.7.
Featured interviews for 2013 are as follows:
Rudy Richard interviewed by Rob Payer from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
C.C. Adcock interviewed by Alex V. Cook from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
Lavelle White interviewed by Maxine Crump from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.
Bobby Rush interviewed by Karen Henderson from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.
Blind Boy Paxton interviewed by Ian Perkins from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
2012 Backstage at the Blues Fest interviews with Henry Gray and Johnny Allan are available on our website at batonrougebluesfestival.org.
About the Baton Rouge Blues Festival
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is presented with generous support from our sponsors: Manship Theatre, Stun Design & Interactive, The City of Baton Rouge, Abita, BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana, Smirnoff, Louisiana Lottery, Belle of Baton Rouge Casino, Launch Media, DIG, Forum35, WAFB, 97.7 Downtown Radio, Lamar, Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge, 225, Louisiana's Old State Capitol, Live After Five, Oxford American, Visit Baton Rouge, Hartley/Vey Theatres and Big City Rhythm & Blues.
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is produced by the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation in conjunction with Manship Theatre. The festival's goal is to encourage promotion, preservation and advancement of the "Swamp Blues" music native to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Follow the festival on Twitter at @brbluesfest, on Facebook at facebook.com/brbluesfest or online at batonrougebluesfestival.org for the most up-to-date information.
For more information, contact:
Chris Brooks, Festival chair
Clarke Gernon, Backstage at the Blues Fest chair
Email: brbluesadmin@gmail.com
Announcing the 2013 Baton Rouge Blues Festival Lineup
BATON ROUGE, LA—The Baton Rouge Blues Foundation proudly brings the 2013 Baton Rouge Blues Festival to downtown Baton Rouge Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. located in the Galvez Plaza and Town Square.
The free to the public, family-friendly festival will feature an impressive lineup of Blues legends and newcomers alike, including Bobby Rush, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Henry Gray, Lavelle White, CC Adcock & The Lafayette Marquis, Bryan Lee, Rudy Richard, Blind Boy Paxton, Baby Bee and Mr. Hinson & the Blisters.
In addition to live music, Back Stage at the Blues Fest will also include interviews and informal performances in the Old State Capitol Senate chambers, providing attendees a backstage pass to discover more about participating performers.
About the Baton Rouge Blues Festival
The Baton Rouge Blues Festival is produced by the Baton Rouge Blues Foundation in conjunction with Manship Theatre. The festival’s goal is to encourage promotion, preservation and advancement of the "Swamp Blues" music native to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Follow the festival on Twitter at @brbluesfest, on Facebook at facebook.com/brbluesfest or online at batonrougebluesfestival.org for the most up-to-date information.
For more information, contact:
Chris Brooks, Festival chair
Email: brbluesadmin@gmail.com
It's About Time
to Get the Blues!
November 1, 2012
(Baton Rouge, LA)—The Baton Rouge Blues Foundation proudly brings the 2013 Baton Rouge Blues Festival to downtown Baton Rouge Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 11:00 to 8:00 p.m. located in the Galvez Plaza and Town Square.
Free to the public, this family friendly festival will feature an impressive lineup of Blues legends and newcomers alike.
