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A young festival goer dances onstage to Burris on Saturday, April 25, 2015 during Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette.

Day four of Festival International showcases college, zydeco acts

By Gerald Ducote April 26, 2015

Sunny skies prevailed on Festival International’s fourth day. Starting bright and early at 9 a.m., the music got off to a slower start with roots band Sassafras Jubilee on the Scène Chevron...

(From left) Brothers Jesse Reaux and Daniel Reaux of the Lafayette band The Rayo Brothers perform Friday, Apr. 24, 2015 at the Lagniappe Stage for the first day of New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.

Q&A: Rayo Brothers talk history, future goals

By Ashlyn Rollins April 26, 2015

The Rayo Brothers are a folk-rock band from Lafayette, Louisiana. The brainchild of two brothers, the band has attracted recent attention since their debut album released in 2014. The Daily Reveille sat...

Festival goers lineup in front of the food vendors Satuday, Apr. 25, 201 including Kajun Kettle Foods, Inc. and their famous "Crawfish Monica" at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Jazz Fest day two gives inspiring performances, cultural staples

By Ashlyn Rollins April 26, 2015

The infamous quotation, “The show must go on,” comes to mind for the second day of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, as the day was filled with eager fans’ dedication and welcomed...

Festival goers hold their fists in the air duing a performance at Congo Square Friday, Apr. 24, 2015 at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Jazz Fest 2015 opening day successful despite rain

By Ashlyn Rollins April 25, 2015

The weather may have been dreary, but the crowds at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival weren’t. Fueled by an intense love of music and food, people came from states, and even countries, away...

Joe Driscall and Sekou Kouyate perform on Friday, April 24, 2015 at Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette.

Lafayette festival completes third day despite rain

By Gerald Ducote April 25, 2015

A cell of severe thunderstorms threatened to cancel the third day of Festival International de Louisiane’s 2015 celebration. The rain ended around 3:30 p.m., allowing for food vendors and crews to...

Q&A: Joe Driscoll talks about upcoming Festival International performance and history

Q&A: Joe Driscoll talks about upcoming Festival International performance and history

By Gerald Ducote April 23, 2015

The 2015 celebration of Festival International de Louisiane began Wednesday, and fans have been flocking to Lafayette to hear various artists perform Cajun, Creole and American music. A newer act to join...

The Wee Trio to perform at Jazz Fest, discusses band dynamic

The Wee Trio to perform at Jazz Fest, discusses band dynamic

By Ashlyn Rollins April 22, 2015

The Wee Trio is a jazz band that calls both Louisiana and New York home. After emerging in 2008, the trio has sought to push the limits and bring a new perspective on jazz music. The Daily Reveille sat...

Sonny Landreth to perform at Jazz Fest. 

Sonny Landreth to perform blues rock at Jazz Fest

By Ashlyn Rollins April 22, 2015

Sonny Landreth is a blues rock musician who grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana. With an extensive music career dating back to the early ‘80s, Landreth proves to be one of the most seasoned local musicians,...

Robin Barnes will perform at 2015's Jazz Fest. 

Robin Barnes to showcase modern soul at Jazz Fest

By Ashlyn Rollins April 22, 2015

After making her musical debut in 2013 with the EP “Me,” Robin Barnes has been on the rise in the music scene. Born and raised in New Orleans, she’s predispositioned to represent the...

Coyotes will perform at 2015's Jazz Fest. 

Coyotes to bring energetic set to Jazz Fest

By Ashlyn Rollins April 22, 2015

Coyotes, an alt-country band, was formed by Duz Mancini after he made a bold move from Los Angeles, California, to New Orleans, Louisiana. Since then, the band has had significant success as an indie band....

Nora Patterson of Royal Teeth performs April 27, 2013, at Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette, La.

Q&A: Royal Teeth talks about upcoming Jazz Fest performance, music influences

By Ashlyn Rollins April 22, 2015

Royal Teeth originated in Lafayette, Louisiana in 2010. Since the band’s debut, they’ve grown exponentially in popularity from their song “Wild,” having it featured in a Samsung...

Benjamin Booker will perform at the Varsity Theatre on April 23. 

Benjamin Booker to perform at the Varsity Theatre tonight

By Meg Ryan April 22, 2015

After college, musician Benjamin Booker found his way from Florida to Louisiana and started calling New Orleans home. Tonight he’ll head west to Baton Rouge as he performs at The Varsity Theatre...