SOUTHERN NIGHTS AT SNUG HARBOR
•This summer BlackAmericana Fest is producing a series celebrating women in songwriting: Southern Nights. This monthly concert series at Snug Harbor features two intimate shows every second Sunday (7:30 & 9:30pm), hosted by Dusky Waters. Each night features two amazing artists performing originals + a tribute set to a musical heroine.
Proceeds support BlackAmericana Fest—come be part of the magic! August 10 – Lilli Lewis, Mia Borders (honoring Roberta Flack)
• September 14 – Kelly Love Jones, Lisa Mae O'Neill (honoring Aretha Franklin)
CUTTING EDGE MUSIC CONFERENCE
Cutting Edge CE Conferences and Events
August 13 - 16, 2025.
InterContinental New Orleans Hotel
https://www.facebook.com/CuttingEdgeNOLA
Thursday, August 14 (Cont.)
House of Blues
Voodoo Gardens
225 Decatur St
BB King’s 100th Years Birthday Celebration(free)
6:00 – 6:30 Big Poppa Stampley, Chicago, IL
6:40 – 7:10 Andy J Forest & Rob Schafer (New Orleans, LA)
7:20 – 7:50 Ted Helko & Tiffany Pollack (New Orleans, LA)
8:00 – 8:30 Layla Musselwhite(solo) (New Orleans, LA)
8:45 – 9:15 The Millers (New York, NY)
9:30 – 10:05 Shirley King (Chicago, IL)
10:20 – 11:00 Henry Turner, Jr (Baton Rouge, LA)
international blues challenge
Calling all musicians
Mid August
International Blues Challange Local Competion.
solo/duo and bands.
FYI you must be a real functioning band and members of the New Orleans Blues Society to compete.
If interested call or text Laura at 719-337-6691
Sunday August 17, 24, 31 and/or Sept 7
It is with immense excitement that I write to announce the official dates for the 2026 International Blues Challenge (IBC), one of the most anticipated events in the global blues calendar. Mark your calendars and get ready to join us in Memphis, Tennessee, from January 13–17, 2026!
As many of you know, the IBC is more than just a competition — it’s a celebration of our vibrant and enduring blues legacy. It’s a moment for emerging talent to shine, for fans to gather in fellowship, and for the spirit of the blues to echo through every club on historic Beale Street. Year after year, the IBC has served as a launching pad for artists from around the world, and 2026 will be no different.
BOGALUSA BLUES & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Welcome to the 2025 Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival
The 2025 Bogalusa Blues & Heritage Festival is scheduled for September 26th and 27th! We look forward to seeing you there.
Here is the 2025 music line-up:
Friday, Sept 26:
- Hub City Mojo Blues & Rock Band
Saturday, Sept 27:
- Ozone Singer Songwriter Showcase
- Charlie Miles - The Highway Miles Band
BLACK AMERICANA FEST
Black Americana Fest September 27 and 28 at the Broadside.
BlackAmericana Fest is a two day festival that honors and celebrates the musical heritage, legacy, and contributions of Black artists in the Americana and folk genres in New Orleans and the Mississippi River Delta region
Blue Front Cafe Anniversary Party
September 26 & 27, 2025
Blue Front Cafe Anniversary Party
Blue Front Cafe
Line upcoming soon
Blues, BREWS AND BBQ Heritage Festival
Festival season is in full swing in Louisiana, so mark your calendars for October 4, 2025 at Docville Farm.
This is a FREE festival with all proceeds benefitting the Community Center of St. Bernard.
Blues juke Joint
Thursday October 9
New Orleans Blues Society Showcase "A Blues Juke Joint "featuring 3 of New Orleans Finest Blues women @ The Broadside
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest
The festival returns to New Orleans' beautiful Lafayette Square Park on Friday, October 10, and continues with two stages of music, lots of great food, and an arts market all day on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12.
Performers at the 2025 edition include Devon Allman’s Blues Summit featuring the Devon Allman Project, Larry McCray, Jimmy Hall and Sierra Green, Tab Benoit, Bobby Rush, Little Freddie King , and more!
As always, the festival is free and open to the public. To elevate your festival experience, a limited number of VIP tickets are available for purchase. VIP includes private VIP viewing areas, stage seating, a hospitality suite and more! Details at crescentcitybluesfest.com
The Fourth Annual Wild Things Family Reunion
Hey Wild Things! Save the dates for the 7th (omg) Annual Wild Things Family Reunion! November 21-23, it’s still the weekend before Thanksgiving. Details and specifics are currently being hashed out, but we promise to keep you updated as more information becomes available.
Fri, Nov 21 , 2025, 12:00 PM –Sunday, Nov 23, 2025
LocationGryphon's Nest Campground
19306 Bull Run RoadSpringfield, LA 70462
contact us at wildthingsfamilyreunion@gmail.com
if you have any further questions! We are so looking forward to celebrating life and love with all of you! And thank you so much for continuing to support our grassroots Festival- we truly couldn't do it without each and everyone of you!
NEW ORLEANS CIGAR BOX GUITAR FESTIVAL
