The 1st Annual Blackpot Festival
This festival was created by members of the Lafayette roots
music community as an unprecedented gathering of south
Louisiana’s hottest roots bands. From Cajun & Zydeco,
to Creole, Swing, Hot Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass, Americana,
Irish & Old-Time, this festival had something for
everyone including an old-fashioned blackpot cookoff, an
accordion contest, square dancing, music workshops, and
activities for children. It was all held in beautiful
Acadian Village, which was lit up at night for the
holidays.
Held on November 10 & 11th, 2006, the bands included
Jay Unger & Molly Mason, the Lafayette Rhythm Devils,
Feufollet, Lost Bayou Ramblers, The Racines, the Pine Leaf
Boys, Corey Ledet, Bonsoir Catin, The Figgs, Louisiana
Purchase Bluegrass Band, Ann Savoy & Her Sleepless
Knights, Red Stick Ramblers, Preston Frank and Drew Landry.
Here's a link to my photo album from
the festival.