George Strait closes out Bayou Country Superfest with class

                                                                             

Country music fans adore George Strait. A total of 53,518 of them filled the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to the brim on Sunday (May 27), as the old-school troubadour triumphantly closed out Bayou Country Superfest 2018 in New Orleans.  

Strait rolled out one hit after another like boxcars on Press Street: "Write This Down," "Rollin' on the River of Love," "Check Yes or No," "Give it Away," "The Chair" "Oceanfront Property, and on and on." 

Strait probably would have padded the two-hour (and then some) set with a few obscure songs from his many back albums, but it's not certain that Strait has any obscure songs.

The 66-year-old, semi-retired, Texas-born king of country arrived on stage wearing a timeless cowboy chic combo of crisply pressed, cloud-white western-cut shirt, boots, bad guy black hat, and blue jeans held up with a belt buckle as big as an old Standard filling station sign on the interstate.

Strait served up his hellacious hooks in a voice as clear and strong as Jose Cuervo Silver. His act is well-practiced, fast-paced and precise. His demeanor is utterly cool and classy. It's as starched as his impeccable shirt, you might say.

Which made it especially delightful when Strait paused unexpectedly between numbers and quietly said "yanny" into the mic. As the audience murmured in confusion, he said it again. Then he asked, "Do you hear yanny or Laurel?"

"I hear tequila," he said, flashing his lighthouse smile.

In the 21st century the Ramones could call themselves a country and western band if they wore cowboy hats and pointy boots; anything can be country. But Strait is a throwback to the days of steel guitar and twang. So much so that he sang a song Sunday called "Kicked Out of Country" that expressed his (tongue-in-cheek) fear that he might eventually be excommunicated from the genre.   

On a somber note, Strait asked the audience to join him in observing the importance of Memorial Day. In a brief, poignant ceremony he helped present the key to a new home to a wounded Army veteran.

With a touch of red, white and blue ruefulness, Strait sang Merl Haggard's song "Are the Good Times Really Over," which includes the lines, "Are we rolling downhill like a snowball headed for hell, with no kind of chance for the flag or the Liberty Bell?"  The song concludes with a call to reverse the situation, but Strait avoided any explicit partisan political statement.

Strait was the headliner of a day-long concert series that included concerts by Chris Stapleton, Little Big Town, Kasey Musgraves and Midland. As the clock approached midnight Strait concluded the festival with an extended encore including "All My Exes Live in Texas," "I saw God Today," Bob Wills' "Take Me Back To Tulsa" and "Milk Cow Blues," and "The Cowboy Rides Away." Fans certainly left the huge venue beyond satisfied.

Last years' BCS was a three day event (including one day of free concerts) that producers said drew 60,000 fans overall.

In 2018, the festival was trimmed to two days (one free and one paid). The festival producers declined to discuss why one of the days had been trimmed. Attendance for Saturday's (May 26) free BCS concert in the Smoothie King Center have not been provided, but Sunday's reported total of over 53,000 fans almost reaches last year's overall attendance. Happily for Bayou Country Superfest 2018, Tropical Storm Alberto, which had threatened to disrupt the weekend, turned East, missing the city.

George Strait closes out Bayou Country Superfest with class

Country music fans love George Strait. A total of 53,518 of them filled the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to the brim on Sunday (May 27), when the old-school troubadour triumphantly closed the Bayou Country Superfest 2018 in New Orleans.

Strait rolled one blow after another like vans on Press Street: "Write this down", "Rollin 'on the river of love", "Check yes or no", "Leave it", "The chair", "Beachfront property, and so on."

Strait probably would have filled out the two-hour set (and then something) with some dark songs from his many later albums, but it's not certain that Strait has dark songs.

The country's 66-year-old semi-retired Texas-born king arrived on stage with a timeless combination of a smart western-shirted cowboy, boots, grumpy black hat and blue jeans held up by a press with a buckle. belt as big as an old signal from the standard service station on the interstate.

Strait served his icy hooks in a voice as clear and strong as Jose Cuervo Silver. His act is well practiced, fast and precise. His behavior is completely great and elegant. It is as starched as his impeccable shirt, you could say.

Which made it especially delightful when Strait paused unexpectedly between the numbers and silently said "yanny" into the microphone. While the audience murmured confusedly, he repeated it. Then he asked: "Do you listen to yanny or Laurel?"

Bayou Country Superfest Single-Day Tickets Now Available

Tickets for one day for Bayou Country Superfast are on sale. Superfast with Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and more is Memorial Day weekend, May 23-24 at the stadium of the LSU Tigers.

Come on special stage, standing room tickets located in an area known as the Golden Horseshoe are also for sale.

Parking in one of the parking Premium LSU is also available. Customers interested in purchasing RV at LSU Touchdown Village.

SATURDAY, MAY 23

Kenny Chesney, Brantley Gilbert, Tyler Farr, Colt Ford, Kristian Bush

SUNDAY, MAY 24

Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Kip Moore, David Nail, Cassadee Pope

Bayou Country Superfest To Feature Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert

Couple Country stars Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Brantley Gilbert and Colt Ford are among the artists who appear in Bayou Country Superfest 2015 during the sixth weekend of Memorial Day event at Tiger Stadium.

Superfest announcement Wednesday talent for the 23 and May 24 after the announcement Monday superstar Taylor Swift will perform the second presentation of his "1989" world tour May 22 at Tiger Stadium. Swift's concert, against a Superfest announcement earlier this week, is an independent event apart from the festival.

The online May 23 Superfest account Chesney, Gilbert, Tyler Farr, Colt Ford and Kristian Bush. Shelton, Lambert, Kip Moore, David Nail and Cassadee Pope held May 24.

Swift and Chesney led the first Superfest in 2010. Chesney to head back again in 2011. Lambert made his debut in 2013. Superfest Superfest 2015, she and Shelton held May 24.

Shelton's latest album, "Bringing Back the Sunshine" debuted last month at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart. It debuted at number 1 in the top albums chart countries Billboard part. Lambert's latest album, "Platinum", published in June, also debuted at No. 1 in the last letters. It's his fifth consecutive # 1 debut.



When Superfest first inquired about booking Lambert and Shelton, Superfest producer-director Quint Davis said Wednesday, the couple was thinking about a summer tour together. A tour of Lambert-Shelton did not work, but by then had already been booked for performances on the same day Superfest.

"Each of them is doing his own show and then expect them to do something together," Davis said.

Chesney third appearance Superfest continues its No. 1 Billboard country album debut in October with "The Big Revival". With 13 # 1 debuts, ata Chesney Alan Jackson and Garth Brooks for most # 1 debuts third since 1991. Only George Strait and Tim McGraw, who also played Superfest, have more # 1 debuts, at 16 and 15 respectively.

On Monday, May 22 Superfest erroneously announced Swift concert as part of the lineup of the festival. The name of the star did not appear at the festival Wednesday launched its line of May 23 and 24.
Swift announced its "1989" world tour on Monday on the heels of the release last week of his new album, also titled "1989." The album surprised the music industry by selling 1.2 million copies in its first week. Just another album has sold 1 million copies in 2014, the soundtrack to the animated Disney film "Frozen". Because "Frozen", was released in 2013, Swift of "1989" is the only album in 2014 to sell 1 million copies.

Davis misses Swift Friday night show at Tiger Stadium as eclipsing Saturday and Sunday Superfest music.

"It's a multiplier effect," he said. "George Strait not overshadow Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean in 2013. So Taylor just energizes the whole thing. I do not know how you can outshine Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert."

Superfest Saturday-Sunday only ticket packages go on sale Nov. 13 at 10 am.

Superfest 2014: The Headliners, The Stars, Fan Fest, Parking InFo And More

Fans heading to the country as Baton Rouge fifth festival bring music

Bayou Country Superfest Baton Rouge returns for its fifth weekend of Memorial Day at Tiger Stadium LSU.

The country music festival expands to three days this year , adding Friday night with George Strait, with their usual Saturday and Sunday lineups of country music . See schedule of main stage here. Superfest is produced by Festival Productions Inc. based in New Orleans, the same company that staged the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.



Headliners

George Strait

    Advocate staff photo by RICHARD ALAN HANNON - Country music singer Reba performs during Bayou Country Superfest Friday at LSU Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge.
   
Classic country star George Strait headlines Superfest opening night. Strait started the final leg of their "Cowboy Rides Away Tour" January 9 at CenturyLink Center in Bossier City. The farewell tour has only three more dates, the first of which is Bayou Country Superfest.

Strait tour ends June 7 at the AT & T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. List of guest stars this show includes former interpreter Superfest Kenny Chesney, Vince Gill , Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride , Lee Ann Womack and Jason Aldean Superfest acts and Eric Church .

Strait is not fully assembled out of the music or the performance. Will be conducted after certain date’s farewell tour and continue to record for his label lifetime, MCA Records.

LUKE BRYAN

Saturday 10PM

one of the biggest stars of country music, ACM Awards Artist of the Year Luke Bryan recently reached No. 1 Billboard Country Albums Chart with his debut digital EP, "Spring Break 6 ... as it is not always.” “Spring Break 6 " also charted high on the Billboard Top 200 albums, debuting at No. 2. Superfest Bryan again after his appearance at the 2013 event.

Jason Aldean

10PM Sunday
A country star who puts a lot of rock in his country, the show's singer and guitarist Jason Aldean in Bayou Country Superfest will stage its first show in 2014. “When she says Baby”, the fifth single from the album sales millionaire Aldean, "Night Train” recently became his 13th No. 1 Song.

SUPPORT TO THE STARS

REBA

7 pm Friday

Dynamic and enduring country singer and actress Reba has sold 56 million albums and 64 Top 10 hits released. Her dozens of awards from the music industry, including two Grammy Awards and won 15 American Music Awards.

Reba released her album 34, “Every woman that I am, “in 2010. Was reached No. 3 on the country album charts and produced a hit single, "Turn on the Radio”. Reba 2009 album, "Keep on Loving You,” debuted simultaneously at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart and country album. Decades into his career, three singles from the album “Loving You" reached the Top 20, one all the way to number 1.

FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE

20:15 Saturday

Florida Georgia Line, with Brian Kelley of Ormond Beach, Florida, and Tyler Hubbard of Monroe , Georgia, is one of the main events of rupture of country music in the last two years.

Since the release of the duo 's debut 2012 single, " Cruise " Florida Georgia Line has amassed impressive statistics : 14 million singles sold worldwide ; one million copies of the debut album " Here's to the good times " sold ; and four consecutive No. 1 hits ( "Cruise " , "Stay" , "Get Your Shine On" and "Round Here" ) . " Cruise " single including remix of rapper and songwriter Nelly, has sold 6.9 million downloads. It is also the biggest selling single in the history of the country.

HUNTER HAYES

Sunday 18:45
like its companion act Superfest 2014, Florida Georgia Line, Breaux Bridge native Hunter Hayes is one of the new stars of the country. The 22- year-old singer-songwriter’s new album and multi-instrumentalist, "Argument," debuted at No. 1 last week on the Billboard album chart country and No. 1 on the digital album Soundscan. "Argument" sold about 70,000 copies in its first week.

Marine Surprises His Brother At Bayou Country Superfest After 17 Months Away From Home

Eric Church performs during Bayou Country Superfest at LSU Tiger Stadium on Sunday, May 25, 2014 

Brothers Lance Corporal Keenan Allemond, left, and Lance Corporal Lane Allemond , right , embrace after meeting Big & Rich before acting on Bayou Country Superfest on Sunday May 25, 2014 . Carril returned Allemond a job in 17 months Japan



Scheduled for fall weekend of Memorial Day each year, Bayou Country Superfest is not without its many musicians, politicians and radio hosts who show their appreciation for U.S. troops, but none could overcome radio personalities the surprise Big D and Bubba countries brought Breaux Bridge native United States Marine Lance Corporal Keenan Allemand.

Big D and Bubba Allemand brought onstage with them to introduce peroformers next night, Big and Rich. It looked like the usual bidding opportunity to the public to greet the military. As Big D, Allemand Lane explained brother is also a lance corporal in the Marine Corps. He had been out for 17 months now, and was due home in two weeks.

But Big D and Bubba knew something Allemand Keenan did not know, and Allemand Lane surprised everyone on stage, dressed in full uniform and ready to give his brother a long-awaited bear hug. Everyone gathered at the stadium immediately stood to applaud the couple, and a chorus of "USA! U.S.! “Echoed throughout the stadium.

Big D offered recently returned to the microphone - Lance Corporal Allemand .

"God bless America, and Semper Fidelis" yelled at Tiger Stadium.

Tiger Stadium Prepped For Bayou Country Superfest

BATON ROUGE - The crews arrived at the tiger got to give his final plans for Bayou Country Superfest, which begins Friday in Baton Rouge touches.

The stadium itself is still under construction above the south end zone, which partially affect the foot and vehicle traffic. Drives Stadium North and South both are closed to vehicles and the North Stadium Drive will be partially closed to pedestrians.

The annual country music festival begins Friday night with Reba McIntire at 7 pm and George Strait at 8:45 pm, part of his "Cowboy Rides Away" farewell tour. The free Fan Fest begins at 14:00 outside Tiger Stadium with music and meets and greet with local artists.

Saturday lineup includes Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Lee Brice, Easton Corbin and Gloriana. On Sunday, Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Big & Rich, Joe Nichols and 22-year- old native of Breaux Bridge Hunter Hayes is.

10 Tailgating Tips -- And A Few Recipes -- For Bayou Country Superfest In Baton Rouge

Keep it simple: you get enough steaks to feed his people and side grill car as follows closely before Bayou Country Superfest. Or, try one of the other simple - to - make recipes from our files.



Before the big names of the acts take the stage at Bayou Country Superfest 2014, the game will be well advanced on the outside of Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. LSU fans are very familiar with this scene. For the uninitiated, we have gathered tips and menu suggestions for a smooth experience.

The annual country music festival is scheduled for the first time in three days of execution on May 23, May 24 and May 25 with headliners George Straight, Reba, Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan. (Single-day tickets are still available.)
With sales of advanced parking already sold out - and the promise of a day of country music - the scene outside Tiger Stadium is likely to be bigger than ever. Anyone familiar with what happens at school before a game out of the conference in the fall LSU recognize the sights, sounds, although probably more twangy top 40 .

Pockets of tailgaters can get a little noisy, but most people are families with children napping in a hammock or groups of friend’s party before they catch their favorite artists on stage. Last year, we met a mother and daughter couple from Canada who quickly made friends with a number of tailgaters.

From 11am to 5pm each day before concert , free Fan Fest takes place in Lot A at Tiger Stadium on Nicholson Drive, which is right behind the building of the LSU Athletic Administration vs. Mike habitat tiger. The lineup for that part of the festival features music and food. DJs from radio stations WTGE , WYNK WNOE area and host the games and the annual "Artist Meet & Greet" area yield , which offers the opportunity to take photos and autographs with SNAG many of the artists of the day.

For people who prefer to grill, boil or make your own food otherwise, tailgating is the way to go. Once inside the gates, the festival offers stadium dishes, such as hot dogs, pizza and fries. (Yes, Festival Production Inc., the same company that makes New Orleans Jazz Fest, is behind Bayou Country Superfest, but do not expect bread lobster and crab po-boys soft- shell.)

Here are 10 tips for those planning to join in the fun before the concert:

    They get into the spirit: Cowboy hats and boots are de rigueur, although many accessories beyond red and blue, white, or sweatshirts. It is a country music festival during the weekend of Memorial Day, after all.
    Develop a simple and easy to operate the menu. Assign friends to bring certain items.

    Make easy cleaning. Use disposable and recyclable containers whenever possible for faster cleaning. Make burgers: Form the burgers at home. Rotisserie chicken: Marinate the night before.
    Make a list of what you need. Pack non-perishable last night , so you can check off items as you go : Cups , plates, napkins , towels, eating utensils and serving , condiments , sauces , chips / garbage bags , aluminum foil , paper plastic water jug and wipes for cleaning hands ....

    Plan your day on location: come as early as you can configure. Make sure the food is ready at least two hours before the end of tailgating. Cleaning starts about 45 minutes to an hour before going to break the back door, so the music is not lost.

The music lineup is as follows : Friday , May 23: George Strait, Reba and Chris Young; Saturday, May 24 : Luke Bryan , Florida Georgia Line , Lee Brice , Easton Corbin and Gloriana ; Sunday, May 25 : Jason Aldean , Eric Church , Hunter Hayes, Big & Rich and Joe Nichols
   
Be friendly: Introduce you to people in the car next door. Bring food in actions capable, so you can meet your neighbors and create a party atmosphere.

    Stretch your legs. Speaking of being friendly, a walk around the stadium. Many people come from out of state for this festival, so you never know who you'll meet in a quick walk through the parking lot. The sights and sounds alone are worth it.

    Follow the rules of parking and site: On LSU, shops or shelters over the tailgate of a vehicle must not be older than 10 feet by 10 feet. Tents cannot be used to save space. They can be staked into the ground or the creation in any way that restricts vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

    Drink your water. We're talking about summer in Baton Rouge, which means it will be hot and it is - hopefully - going to be sunny. Tickets are sold for next to shaded or sunny side of the stadium, so check their ability to if you want to bring hats and sunscreen inside.

    Leave the area clean: Bag your trash and using recycling bins available. Department of Facilities Services LSU distributes trash bags. Also, LSU provides port -o- lets and bathrooms in many buildings on campus for the convenience of those attending the Festival.

Bayou Country Superfest Returns With Bigger Schedule For 5th Year: All You Need To Know

Bayou Country Superfest expands to three days for the first time this weekend of Memorial Day, thanks to a move made to accommodate the schedule headliner, George Strait. That means Tiger Stadium became a cathedral dedicated to football, but not country music May 23, 24 and 25, and tickets are still on sale.

Besides Strait, the line also includes Reba, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Chris Young, Florida Georgia, Lee Brice, and Easton Corbin, Gloriana, Louisiana native Hunter Hayes, Big & Rich and Joe Nichols Lane.



The festival celebrates its fifth year in 2014, and little has changed in the design, the performance of country music giant arena style since creation. (Hi-fi purists, however, might notice some sonic changes in Tiger Stadium, thanks to the addition of new seats, currently under construction on the upper decks - . In the south end zone)

here’s a look at some of our best tips, tricks and all information on the need to know about making the 2014 Bayou Country Superfest his best yet.

The Basics: Bayou Country Superfest is produced by Festival Productions, Inc., of New Orleans, the same people who put together the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. This massive festival arena style, however, is a different animal.

With a house inside Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, this festival features a number of artists featured -back- to-back on the same stage , which sits above the north end zone . Tickets are sold online and start at $ 35 for a single day. It's summer in Baton Rouge , so check to see if it will be on the side of the shade on the sunny west or east side of the stadium. New for 2014, the majority of seats behind the south end zone will be based on a first come, first seated basis in an area they are calling "Tiger Plaza.”

Party Hard, Party Early: From faithfully the typical use of Tiger Stadium, tailgating is an integral part of making your Bayou Country Superfest large. Check out our tips and tricks for tailgating in BCS, which are available by clicking here. Besides tailgating, Fan Fest gets the party started early in the shadows of the stadium and behind the building of the LSU Athletic Department. This year, starts at 14:00 on Friday and 11:30 am Saturday and Sunday. Check out the Artist Meet & Greet, DJs play local radio stations and see live music.

Line Fan Fest

Friday, May 23: Ron Hotstream and Mid City Drifters at 2:30 pm; 90 degrees west 16:10
Saturday, May 24: Christian Serpas and Ghost Town at noon; Courtney Cole at 13:35; CJ Solar Band at 15:10

Sunday, May 25: Daniel Ramos at noon; Todd O'Neil Band at 13:35; Clayton Anderson at 15:10

Park It: A number of items LSU Bayou Country Superfest parking is offered. Prices start at $ 20 and go up to $ 40 for the nearby locations. RV parking is available in "Touchdown Village,"a lot between Gourrier Lane and Nicholson Extension. The RV lot will open on Thursday at 17:00, but that happens and is not for sale.

Other institutions in the city have previously offered a shuttle from downtown Baton Rouge to the stadium, and will update this post with information as it becomes available.

Family: Bayou Country Superfest is generally family friendly, nice. Children under 2 will be admitted without a ticket, but no seat is provided.

Just do: Items prohibited inside Tiger Stadium include umbrellas, outside food and beverages, coolers, professional cameras, flags, weapons and backpacks and bigger than a standard piece of copy paper bags.

Stay awhile: The event website offers a neat data base of hotels in Baton Rouge for the weekend, what they have available and at what cost. As for extracurricular activities, spaces in the city such as mud and water, the Varsity Theatre and the Moon have Spanish music planned for that weekend. Feeling more relaxed? Try Radio Bar, Lock & Key Bar Whiskey Blend or center for a drink. If you want to continue the party, go to the center of Third Street in a popular series of bars with a lively nightlife.

Bayou Country Superfest: Luke Bryan!

Bayou Country Superfest 2011- Kenny Chesney

Bayou Boogaloo Festival Organizers Help Revive Dead Oak Trees By Turning Them InTo Scultped Artwork

When Bayou Boogaloo starts this weekend will be a 14-foot- high sculpture of a carnival of India in the backdrop along Bayou St. John. Sculptor Marlin Miller, who carved a sculpture of a dead tree along the marshes to the festival last year, returned this year to complete this work.



In 2013, the artist Marlin Miller created a wooden sculpture depicting wildlife and musical instruments out of an oak tree 30 feet dead in Bayou St. John near Orleans Avenue. He finished just in time for Bayou Boogaloo.

But there was still something missing.

The oak 4 feet wide and 14 feet high are supposed to have an Indian carnival carved on one side of it. Rainy weather prevented him from finishing the project last year, so this year is back in the same oak tree for you a picture of Mardi Montana Indian Chief at the same Gras.

"I wanted to be careful to not violate any traditions or cultures anyway," Miller said, noting that he received the blessing of Montana before starting the project. Once completed, you can paint with airbrush on yellow and orange gold.

“The color will be very bright on it and you will be able to see that when you come this way by Orleans Avenue," he said.

His work is part of a campaign sponsored by Bayou Boogaloo, to restore the trees along the historic waterway Bayou St. John. Since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, has transformed trees killed by the storm and flooding in sculpture. Anyone traveling across USA 90 of Biloxi, Mississippi, has seen his work on increasing the neutral ground.

“When a large historic tree dies, this is just a way to give it a few more years," he said.

You can check out the work of Miller finished top this weekend when the Bayou Boogaloo starts. The festival will be held May 16 to 18. Here is the full schedule for the music festival.

4th Annual Bayou 'n Brooklyn Music Festival

The fourth annual Bayou 'n Brooklyn Music Festival at Jalopy Theater has some of the best names in the genre with Joel Savoy, Wilson Savoy, Kelli Savoy , Jesse Lege and Bayou Brew, Church Point Riot , Li'l Mo & The Monicats , Emily Duff Band, empty Bottle Ramblers , Catahoula Cajun Band , Cajun Hobos, Krewe Rue and powder Zydeco Band Dr. Zsa .

The fun starts on Friday 09 May and continues until Sunday 11 May.

Who is flying high in Louisiana? The super talented Joel Savoy Valcour Records founded in 2006 and has since become the number one source of what is going on with the up- and-coming generation of musicians Acadiana .

Growing up in Eunice, Louisiana, literally, at the foot of legendary Creole fiddler Dennis McGee, Dewey Balfa, Michael Doucet, and Wade Fruge, Joel developed a strong sense of what the Cajun 'Cajun ' music and developed a style of violin which is a real time, and pending the forefront.

One of the most requested in southwest Louisiana violinists today, Joel received the violinist of the Year award in 2007. In 2011, his Valcour Records, released Grammy ® Award-winning Best Regional Roots Album with Courtbouillon Band, a super- group some of the best Cajun music talent sing the songs they grew up with. No tricks, very honest and production, the recording is authentic, entertaining and full of great songs that you will not want to miss.

Talented multi Crowd favorite, Wilson Savoy won the Grammy ® 2013 with The Band, Courtboullion in the Regional Roots category along with three Grammy nominations in 2008, 2009 and 2011 for best album of Cajun / Zydeco, for his work with leaves pine Boys.

Wilson is inspired by the styles of his heroes, accordionist Iry Lejeune, Amede Ardoin and, naturally, his father Marc Savoy. Wilson also plays at the Savoy Family Band, and has clocked much screen time to appear on " Treme" on HBO, playing himself in three episodes as well as in the movie "

All the King's Men " Sean Penn and John Goodman. In February, Wilson performed on national television during the game NBA All- Star in New Orleans. Along with Cajun accordion, Wilson sings and plays the piano and violin - all equally fabulously.

Kelli Jones -Savoy will be teaching old style Cajun music and dance at the festival this year. The " Jolie Blonde ' T ' band Monde Kelli began playing violin in the old days.

Absorbed Cajun music and culture played with bands like Magnolia Sisters, Double Date, and his father Carl Jones, and many wonderful musicians local Louisiana, including members of the Pine Leaf Boys, the Red Stick Ramblers, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, and his fellow mates Simon Drew and Megan Brown band.

What can people expect in the Bayou 'n Brooklyn Music Festival?

Dance, Dance, Dancehall Band (Are you sweating yet?) Cajun Community Jam, Jambalaya dinner on Saturday, instruments and songs, workshops and performances supergroup Jesse Lege , Joel Savoy & Savoy Wilson . Along with Kelli Jones -Savoy, who also teaches guitar and singing during this busy weekend.

What are some of the music workshops that attendees can participate in?

Beginning Cajun Guitar & Song, Beginning Violin, and Violin Intermediate, Cajun and Zydeco Dance, and Cajun accordion.

I'm a beginner, what workshops are for me?

No problem! Learn the basics of violin and melody first Cajun Country taking violin for beginners. Cajun Guitar and Singing is open to beginners. Dance classes taught by Laura and John Jeremy Rice, has been installed and dancing in no time.


We hear it's going to be the gumbo, too ... what other Louisiana delicacies will be available?

On Saturday at 7 serve a meal in a pot named Jambalaya; Sausage Jambalaya our flying at Jalopy in Eunice, Louisiana.

Can tickets be purchased at the door? What is included?

If tickets can be purchased at the door, but Friday and Saturday are exhausted before 21:00. Included in the ticket price are: Dance Hall Bands, Community Jam sessions, dance classes and live music at the tavern. Workshops are sold separately at $ 25.

Cultural History And The Bayou City Food And Film Festival: Houston Matters For Friday, May 2, 2014

Last month, the school board voted unanimously to Houston to support the teaching of Mexico American history and culture to students over high school.

The decision means the state wants largest school district the Texas Education Agency to include this type of cultural class in the new state graduation plan. HISD Superintendent Terry Grier said in a statement that in a diverse community, the district has an obligation to show students that the country and state history "includes people who look like them." Over 60 percent of HISD students are Hispanic.

Next, the Board of Education of the State of Texas agreed tentatively to solicit bids for the design of instructional materials for the four ethnic studies courses - Mexican- American studies, African American studies, American Indian and Asian American studies - that could be offered in high schools throughout the state from two years.

No mandate for districts to offer these courses. They would have to use the materials in case you choose to offer. And students would take these courses as electives.

Some oppose the measure say that local districts to develop curriculum and purchase textbooks on their own, so there is no need for state involvement. Others say that classes only more divisions between people of different origins, as there is no Irish-American or Italian-American studies course.

How should we teach history in the classroom? How should we decide what is taught and whose stories get told - and how? What are the courses and textbooks of the past and present got right and what have they got wrong about quite diverse representing the number and type of stories that make up the cultural fabric of the United States?

In this edition of the Houston business, speak with Houston Public Media reporter Laura Isensee education about what these last votes for local school districts and how cultural history is taught here in Houston.

Then we found out a couple of Houston educators who have had firsthand experience with the development and history curricula and teaching ethnic studies.

Also this time: as we do every Friday, we talk with our panel revolving around “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly “in the news this week. This week, with us Off the Kuff blogger Charles Kuffner, Texas leftist blogger Wayne Ashley and Russ Capper, founder and host of BusinessMakers Show Makers and Energy Show.

Plus: we love our food and we love our movies, so what more could you want from a festival that combines the two? We will learn about the Bayou City Food and Film Festival this weekend.

Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan And Reba McEntire Headline Bayou Country Superfest 2014

Lisa Westbrook Plunkett, CEO of Susan G. Komen for the Cure New Orleans, a survivor of breast Micki Chehardy , musician Jason Aldean Concert for volunteers and cure cancer gather for a photo backstage at the New Arena Orleans on October 25, 2013 , in New Orleans.



Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Reba McEntire and George Strait will headline an expanded edition of Bayou Country Superfest in 2014, festival organizers announced today in Baton Rouge. Chris Young, Lee Brice , Florida Georgia Line , Eric Church , Hunter Hayes, Big & Rich , Gloriana , Joe Nichols Easton Corbin and complete the alignment for the great country music show scheduled for 23 , 24 and 25 next year .

Organizers previously announced performance lineup Strait will headline the newly added for Friday, marking the first time the festival will take place over a period of three days.

“We let the big horse out of the barn and to announce George Strait would be the addition of a Friday night at this festival," said Quint Davis Festival Productions to begin the conference. "What they do not say is that George will be joined by Reba McEntire.”

Aldean , who has acted in Bayou Country twice recently headlined his own show at the New Orleans Arena , chaired a rock concert that beats a twangy accent. “Wear cowboy hat (Aldean), Georgia accent and pick- up trucks that populated their videos, lyrics and jokes, and what remains are straight hard rock," wrote music writer Keith Spera in its review of this show.

"Having (Breaux Bridge native Hunter Hayes) returns home to Louisiana and is starting to skyrocket your career and join these lights adds a special touch to a special year when you can only find things in Louisiana," said Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne.

“The importance of adding a day to this event is just a multiplier ... are extending hotel nights, hotel visits are expanding and more dollars spent in Louisiana.”

Productions, which are also responsible for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, recently expanded his love of country music with a music festival with similar styles in Jacksonville, Fla. The Florida Country Superfest opening is scheduled for 14 and 15 June 2014.

Tickets for Bayou Country Superfest go on sale Nov. 5.

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Column And Video: George Strait Playing Final Tulsa Show Saturday At BOK Center

George Strait accepts the award for artist of the year at the 49 th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday April 6, 2014 in Las Vegas. (AP)


A version of this column appears in the Life section Friday Weekend the Oklahoman.

George Strait playing final show Saturday at Tulsa BOK Center
The king of country music is ending its two-year "The Cowboy Rides Away" Tour.

“Our hero “Blake Shelton said at the end of the Academy of Country Music Awards earlier this month.” Our hero won tonight!"

If the native Ada had shouted "Long lives the king," he could not have made the point clear: even among the biggest current stars of the genre, George Strait still rules as the King of Country Music.

The music legend, who won his second career title actor ACM year on April 06 awards show, will play one of their last concerts as an itinerant artist Saturday night at BOK Center in Tulsa.

King George is reaching the end of their two years of "The Cowboy Rides Away" farewell tour , and it is clear that the superstars and super- fans of the countries are trying to send to the sunset in style, even if are finding that old letters some Strait , " the last goodbye is the hardest to say. "

Current format After all, Strait , who turns 62 in May , surveyed out - heavyweights Shelton, Shelton wife and fellow Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert , Luke Bryan and Taylor Swift to ensure ACM entertainer trophy years - 25 years after winning the academy 's top award for the first time .
"I've always said I have the best fans in the world," Strait said in accepting the award ACM entertainer on national television live from Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena. "I heard this was a fan thing - . Voted, so I refer "



George Strait performs on stage at the 49 th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday April 6, 2014 in Las Vegas. (AP)

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as if I needed more evidence. Last fall, the artist won the title the year Award rival Country Music Association, too.

Last May, the Country Music Hall of Fame became the first music artist in history, regardless of gender, to put 60 songs in the top of the charts when Mediabase named his 2013 single “Give It All We Got Tonight " as the most played song of the week on country radio .

Strait fans , radio stations and some of the greatest artists of country music joined the "Sixty Sixty " movement that helped the successful artist achieve his unprecedented 60th No. 1 single when it still was 60 , making only few days before his 61 th birthday.

And , the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Decade has sold 68 million albums in his career spanning three decades , and MCA Nashville label strait home since its debut in 1981 , announced last year that was spreading recording contract superstar five albums .

“If I have one regret in my career, which has been very good and hard to get to, that would be it, I kind of stopped writing for years. Because is beginning, I loved to write and I wrote a lot and then I just kind of walked away from it,

 “Strait said in a rare press conference last fall at the aT & T stadium in Arlington, Texas, where he will play his last day on tour June 7.” Now I'm getting back into it again, so I'm enjoying it. 'm writing with my son (Bubba) and other writers, so it's really fun."

After the Texas troubadour plays Saturday at the BOK Center, will have only three dates left on "The Cowboy Rides Away" trek: May 23 at the Bayou Country Fest in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; May 31 at the home of the New England Patriots, Gillette Stadium in Foxborough , Mass.; and June 7 farewell concert - home state , where the Dallas Cowboys usually play .

The end of tour will include a stellar selection of guest artists ( performing three songs each) including Lambert , former Tulsan Ronnie Dunn, Norman was born and raised in Oklahoma City Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill, Jason Aldean , Kenny Chesney, Eric Church , Sheryl Crow , Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Martina McBride and Lee Ann Womack.

Dunn , who recently released his debut album in his little Will -E Records, also open for Saturday's Strait BOK Center, where King George and Oklahoma native Reba McEntire set a record in 2010 , selling concert co - head poster in less than an hour and the first time that more than 18,000 tickets were sold for an event at the stadium.

Sandy Straits returned to Tulsa with singer Martina McBride for a concert of February 2012.

Throughout the list of real successes Saturday launch Strait Tulsa fans can expect him to “Amarillo by Morning “and” The Minstrel “among his favorite songs to play live.

"It is really liking me do" I’ll Always Remember You”, because when I wrote it, it was to say something to the fans how much you have meant to me over the years," said presser last September. “So that's kind of a special moment for me at the shows.”

George Strait Coming To 2014 Bayou Country Superfest; Fest Expands To 3 Nights

Country legend George Strait, seen here at the New Orleans Arena on Saturday, April 13, 2013, is coming to the 2014 Bayou Country Superfest in Baton Rouge.



Country superstar George Strait is scheduled to headline the first night of the 2014 Bayou Country Superfest at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. The singer announced on its website this morning that will bring farewell Cowboy Rides Away Tour coming to the party on Friday, May 23, 2014 year.

During its first four years, the Bayou Country Superfest held on Saturday and Sunday of the weekend of Memorial Day. In 2014, for its fifth anniversary, expanding to three nights, May 23-25 , 2014.

Producers of the festival will announce the rest of the program in 2014, on October 29.

Strait takes a sold-out show at the New Orleans Arena in April as part of the 2013 leg of his farewell tour. Though he says the 2014 dates are his last tour, which has left open the possibility of specific actions in the future. And, apparently, plans to continue releasing new music.

His 2014 tour starts in Bossier City, Louisiana, on January 9 and includes 26 dates through June. Calling Strait outputs a "tour" is a bit exaggerated: It is usually only performed on weekends, and rarely more than two nights.

The shows advertised, date of Baton Rouge is the third to last. The only subsequent dates on your calendar are May 31 in Foxborough , Massachusetts, and a final concert in Dallas.

Shows Straits are famous low cost issues. The veteran singer and his Ace in the Whole band perform without the benefit of pyrotechnics or other bells and whistles.

Bayou Country Superfest is co -produced by a subsidiary of Quint Davis Festival Productions Inc. -New Orleans and national concert promoter AEG Live - the team that produces the New Orleans Jazz Festival presented by Shell & Heritage - in partnership with the Messina Group. Louis Messina, a native of New Orleans, has long promoted walks Strait.

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BATON ROUGE , LA ( WAFB ) -
Bayou Country Superfest officials have announced the lineup for the 2014 event .

Officials announced in September that George Strait , King of Country Music Awards, will headline the 2014 Bayou Country Superfest . It will be part of the final stage of The Cowboy Rides Away Tour. He will be joined by Reba McEntire and Chris Young

Also at the entrance to the three-day event is Jason Aldean , Eric Church , Luke Bryan , Florida Georgia Line , Easton Corbin , Lee Brice , Gloriana , Hunter Hayes, Big and Rich and Joe Nichols.

Quint Davis, producer / director of Bayou Country Superfest said: "For the fifth anniversary , we are taking a Country Superfest to another level There is nothing more exciting than adding a third night to present the farewell tour of George Strait 's Lucas! Bryan, Jason Aldean , Eric Church Reba and in three days of country music . "

The Superfest is scheduled for May 23 to May 25 and, as always , will be held at LSU Tiger Stadium.

From the official press release :

Ticket Packages three-day festival, as well as traditional only Saturday - Sunday packages and single day tickets George Strait / Reba go on sale Tuesday, November 5 at 10:00 am CST BayouCountrySuperfest.com , AXS AXS.com or by calling (888 ) 929-7849 . Festival Parking also will sell on Tuesday, 5 November. Tickets for a single day of May 24 and 25 will go on sale in the coming weeks. Advanced special stage tickets standing - room in an area called the Golden Horseshoe will be available for Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 only. Friday, May 23 will feature the Golden Circle , a sitting area directly in front of the stage within the first ten rows .

New for 2014 , the Tiger Square will be a general admission ticket to space will allow guests to enjoy an area rather than free-flowing festive gathering and attend all three days of the Superfest for only $ 100 . Discount packages two days and three-day tickets will also be available in other price levels while supplies last. Do not forget to add parking ticket purchase one of the premium parking LSU. Customers interested in purchasing box suites should call the Office of Bayou Country Superfest tickets at ( 504 ) 410-4131 . Customers interested in buying RV in LSU Touchdown Village should visit www.BayouCountrySuperfest.com .

Festival goers should arrive early to the event by Bayou Country Superfest Fan Fest and Tailgate Party official located just outside Tiger Stadium, with country music on stage Bud Light, festive food , and more. For information about the Festival , visit www.BayouCountrySuperfest.com and register to receive email updates, or become a fan on Facebook .

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New for 2014 , Tiger Square will be a general admission ticket to space will allow guests to enjoy an area rather than free-flowing festive gathering and attend all three days of the Superfest for only $ 100 . Discount packages two days and three-day tickets will also be available in other price levels while supplies last. Ticket prices are as follows , not including service charges :