Popular on EntSun
- Female Motorsports Sponsorship & Expansion; Acquisition Agreement of UAE-Based Sports Incubator by Online Lottery & Sports Game Provider: Lottery.com - 242
- WOA Entertainment Group Unveils Independent No.1's: Breakthrough Artists II —A Celebration of Indie Excellence - 221
- Experience Trembling Firsthand with the New AgeMan® Tremor Simulator - 220
- Edtech Startup Young Commanders Launches 'Visionaries Without Sight' Collection Celebrating Blind and Visually Impaired Historical Figures - 215
- IRF Builders Forum Brings Global Leaders to Washington, D.C. to Advance Religious Freedom Through Cooperative Engagement - 204
- BillBoards Inc. Hits the Road with God Bless America Tour and Reality Series Now Streaming on Tubi TV - 154
- Token-Operated Sake Service Opens at Tobu Nikko Station - 134
- Honoring Black History, Culture, and Community in Fall River - 131
- databahn Launches GenAI Sales Intelligence Platform to Revolutionize Fortune 500 and Global 2000 Account Research - 122
- Byrd Davis Alden & Henrichson Launches Independence Day Safe Ride Initiative with 500 Free Uber Credits - 116
Similar on EntSun
- Bay Street Yard to host "Love Island" finale watch party July 13
- Meet a Scientologist Captures Greece's Timeless Beauty with Videographer Lambros Malamas
- Voices for Humanity Builds a Better Future for Ghana with Richmond Atta-Williams
- $14M Expansion Deal with Famed David Lloyd Highlights Rebrand of Sports, Entertainment and Gaming Innovation by AI Driven, Online Fan Engagement Co
- Adostics & Genmega Announce the Introduction of A-POD
- John Duffy Hosts Sister Irene O' Neill, Founder and President, and Kelly Mallon Young
- Exciting New Era of Sports, Entertainment & Gaming Innovation Spotlighted by Rebrand of Expanding AI Driven, Online Fan Engagement Company: SEGG Media
- Bruce In The USA Brings Immersive Bruce Springsteen Celebration to Frederick This October
- Melissa B. Releases Digitally Independent: Empowering Music Artists with AI and Brand Strategy
- Mental: Elderly Abuse a Documentary
Talent Lineup Announced for 10th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival
EntSun News/10971992
Live Music and Dance, Food and Family Fun Thursday, February 16 and Saturday February 18. Saturday Festival Free to the Public
BATON ROUGE, La. - EntSun -- The10th Annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival is pleased to announce the talent lineup and sponsors for the events.
The festival kicks-off with a Pre-party on Thursday, February 16 from 7:00pm to midnight at Henry Turner Jr.'s Listening Room. Admission is $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door. It includes a buffet and no-host bar. The venue is located at 2733 North Street in Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
Pre-party entertainment includes Belgium blues artist Blues Messenger and headliner John "The Boss Man" Hall from Philadelphia, a James Brown tribute act, both of whom will perform at the main festival. The documentary "We're Going Down to the Mardi Gras," will be screened at 9:00pm. The film is the history of how Henry Turner, Jr. came to found the annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival. Additional talent expected to appear include Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor and some of the Listening Room All-Stars.
More on EntSun News
The main festival is Saturday, February 18 from 10:00am to 7:00pm at North Boulevard Town Square on the Town Lawn Stage. It features continuous live music and dance, a Vendor's Village and Food Court. Lawn seating, so bring your chairs. It's family friendly and free to the public. The venue is located at 200 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70801.
For more information, including VIP packages with covered seating, food and drink tickets, please log on to http://www.batonrougemardigrasfestival.com or call 225-802-9681.
This year's festival lineup features blues, soul, funk, R&B, reggae, gospel, jazz, pop/rock, dance, comedy and Mardi Gras Indians. In addition to Blues Messenger, John "The Boss Man" Hall and Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor with Mardi Gras Indian Big Queen Tonya Bell Sylvas returning favorites are SmokeHouse Porter and Miss Mamie, Robert "The Juice" Lenoir from Mississippi and horn player Kasey Ball. The Listening Room All-Stars include Henry Turner Jr.'s house band My Better Half featuring Ervin "Maetro" Foster, Jim Masters and Larry "LZ" Dillon, Pastor Leon Hitchens, Eddie "Cool" Deemer and Owen Scott. The newest All-Star is funk/pop singer/songwriter Kevin White. Returning dancers include the Phoenix Rouge Belly Dance Troupe and Lady Nan 'Katherine, who performed at A Taste of the Deep South Festival last year. Hosts are Teddy "Lloyd" Johnson and Gisele Haralson. (Lineup is subject to change. (Please visit website for exact performance times.)
More on EntSun News
Sponsors are Visit Baton Rouge, Blue Runner, East Baton Rouge Parish Library, Downtown Development District and EW Media Group. The event is presented by Henry Turner Jr's Listening Room Museum Foundation a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The festival kicks-off with a Pre-party on Thursday, February 16 from 7:00pm to midnight at Henry Turner Jr.'s Listening Room. Admission is $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door. It includes a buffet and no-host bar. The venue is located at 2733 North Street in Baton Rouge, LA 70802.
Pre-party entertainment includes Belgium blues artist Blues Messenger and headliner John "The Boss Man" Hall from Philadelphia, a James Brown tribute act, both of whom will perform at the main festival. The documentary "We're Going Down to the Mardi Gras," will be screened at 9:00pm. The film is the history of how Henry Turner, Jr. came to found the annual Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival. Additional talent expected to appear include Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor and some of the Listening Room All-Stars.
More on EntSun News
- Colbert Packaging Announces WBENC Recognition
- DivX Empowers Media Enthusiasts with Free Expert Guides for Advanced MP4 Management
- Bay Street Yard to host "Love Island" finale watch party July 13
- Assent Expands Executive Team to Accelerate Global Growth & Innovation
- The World's Largest Green Economic Revolution Emerges as Nature, Tech, and Finance Converge
The main festival is Saturday, February 18 from 10:00am to 7:00pm at North Boulevard Town Square on the Town Lawn Stage. It features continuous live music and dance, a Vendor's Village and Food Court. Lawn seating, so bring your chairs. It's family friendly and free to the public. The venue is located at 200 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70801.
For more information, including VIP packages with covered seating, food and drink tickets, please log on to http://www.batonrougemardigrasfestival.com or call 225-802-9681.
This year's festival lineup features blues, soul, funk, R&B, reggae, gospel, jazz, pop/rock, dance, comedy and Mardi Gras Indians. In addition to Blues Messenger, John "The Boss Man" Hall and Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor with Mardi Gras Indian Big Queen Tonya Bell Sylvas returning favorites are SmokeHouse Porter and Miss Mamie, Robert "The Juice" Lenoir from Mississippi and horn player Kasey Ball. The Listening Room All-Stars include Henry Turner Jr.'s house band My Better Half featuring Ervin "Maetro" Foster, Jim Masters and Larry "LZ" Dillon, Pastor Leon Hitchens, Eddie "Cool" Deemer and Owen Scott. The newest All-Star is funk/pop singer/songwriter Kevin White. Returning dancers include the Phoenix Rouge Belly Dance Troupe and Lady Nan 'Katherine, who performed at A Taste of the Deep South Festival last year. Hosts are Teddy "Lloyd" Johnson and Gisele Haralson. (Lineup is subject to change. (Please visit website for exact performance times.)
More on EntSun News
- Meet a Scientologist Captures Greece's Timeless Beauty with Videographer Lambros Malamas
- Vinnetwork Unveils Decentralized AI Platform with Vinnetwork(VIN) Token to Challenge Tech Giants' Data Monopoly
- Centennial Flyers to Become Colorado's First Launch Customer for All-Electric B23 Energic Aircraft
- Pyro Marketing Opens New Digital Marketing Company in Saint Petersburg to Power Growth for Fitness and Ecommerce Brands
- Dr. John Salerno of Salerno Wellness Introduces Their New Full Body Capsule for Advanced LED Light Therapy Patient Treatments
Sponsors are Visit Baton Rouge, Blue Runner, East Baton Rouge Parish Library, Downtown Development District and EW Media Group. The event is presented by Henry Turner Jr's Listening Room Museum Foundation a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Source: Henry Turner Jr.s Listening Room Museum Foundation
Filed Under: Entertainment
0 Comments
Latest on EntSun News
- Paul E. Saperstein Co. Announces Geographic Expansion of Auction Services
- Florida Broker Bent Danholm Featured in the Daily Mail's U.S. Real Estate Coverage
- Robin Launches Legal Intelligence Platform to solve intelligence gap in Fortune 500 legal teams
- Melissa B. Releases Digitally Independent: Empowering Music Artists with AI and Brand Strategy
- Mental: Elderly Abuse a Documentary
- Consumer Accountability Alliance Issues Formal Notice Alleging Proximate Liability for Medical Harm
- Rising to New Heights in the Mile High City with Destination: Scientology, Denver
- The City's Largest and Most Elegant Dinner Party Returns on September 13, 2025
- Utah Metal Fabricator Titan Forge Builds Momentum with Custom Steel Projects and Spiral Staircases
- Jason Koch: Pioneering the Future of Real Estate Development in New Jersey
- Voting Opens Tonight for the 2025 Spin Awards Honoring Excellence in Christian Gospel Radio
- Introducing LK Blue: The Cool-Girl Denim Brand That's Redefining LA Style Launches E-Commerce
- Bach and Beyond: Cellists Return to the Beach for 2nd Annual Bethany Beach Cellofest
- NR7 Miner launches zero-cost USDT cloud mining service: daily stable income + referral rewards for double profit
- "The Grateful Dead — 60 Years in San Francisco" - Pantheon Media Launches New Podcast Series and Interactive "Hit Replay" App
- Deaths Spur Closures, but Troubled Teen Camps Must Be Banned, CCHR Warns
- Palmer Lake Wine Festival To Build Bridges in Small Mountain Community, Highlight Local Businesses
- SacraPod Suites Unveils AI-Powered 'Work + Rest' Smart Hospitality Model for Retrofitting Underused Motels Across the U.S
- From Real Estate to Reel Power: H.L Woods Carves His Legacy as a Cutting-Edge Visionary Filmmaker
- 'Unity Through Christ Music Festival' coming to Detroit Saturday August 9, 2025