LIL' BAND O' GOLD [APRIL 13]
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Lil’ Band o' Gold features some of the most influential musicians to ever have emerged from America’s most important musical state. The outfit was assembled by vocalist and guitarist CC Adcock, who searched the swamps and flatlands of South Louisiana to form a band of his childhood heroes. This process was captured for the documentary The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey which was a feature at the Tribeca, SxSW and Melbourne International Film Festivals

Each member of Lil Band o Gold is a master of a separate style, both diverse and exciting and collectively they comprise a mix of unsurpassed talents. Having recently recorded and toured with the likes of Robert Plant and Fats Domino amongst countless others, Lil’ Band are one of the rare formations of legendary musicians who actually live up to the moniker ‘Supergroup’!

STORMY [APRIL 20]
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The Hottest and most versatile band in the South. We are not kidding. Our song list is extensive.

“STORMY’S” song list is about as versatile as the group’s abilities and includes dance music from the 40′s to the 90′s as well as almost any request. From top 40, to country, rock, soul, funk, R&B, and big band. ” With a female vocalist, a solid rhythm section, and great horns, what more could you ask for?” Every band member sings so you WILL NOT get tired of the same voice all night long.

“STORMY’S” home is Baton Rouge but on occasion, has performed in Texas, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and all over Louisiana. Stormy thrives on pleasing all ages. Jobs include Conventions, Weddings, Balls, Clubs, Proms, private & company parties. Stormy has backed The Platters, Percy Sledge, Luther Kent, and many others. Our goal is to make you have as much fun as we do.

BAG OF DONUTS [APRIL 27]
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Bag of Donuts cover a wide variety of music from the 1960's through today's top of the pop charts, including TV shows, commercials and movies. They are a New Orleans based quartet known for their wild stage antics, outlandish costumes and strange renditions of popular songs. Since their creation in 1988, they have entertained and "offended" thousands of people by stealing their hearts as well as other peoples’ songs. Bag of Donuts remain a professional band with an outstanding reputation. They’ve won numerous awards throughout their animated history and perform 100 plus dates a year. In March of 1999, the Donuts released their debut CD "Glazed and Confused." Two years later they released their much-anticipated live CD, "Live in New Orleans," recorded at a sold out show at House of Blues. The band reinvented themselves in January 2011 with the change in front man Bobby Hoerner and the release of their EPK in August of 2011.

The band is made up of four characters: Kevin George is the thunder behind the storm, and has created an ingenious and comical way of utilizing a sample machine in conjunction with his drum kit. Jonathan Hoerner is the Kiss look-alike guitarist who makes sure the crowd doesn't forget the show is about rock and roll. Jerry Christopher, the Joker, adds more antics and jaw-dropping bass playing. Bobby Hoerner, added to the cast of characters in January 2011, has well over 20 years experience as a crowd-pleasing front man. The result has been a raw, sexier, more powerful band. These four members have many years of road training and entertaining under their belts and are ready to take this project to a new level. BOD remains a vital part of the New Orleans music scene as they continue to play large festivals, clubs and major sporting events.

The Donuts must be seen to be appreciated! There is an energy to their shows that is undeniable. They are guaranteed to make audiences of all ages laugh and enjoy themselves, provided they have beating hearts. With a little luck the world will come to know these whimsical, witty, yet humble fellows.

PINE LEAF BOYS [MAY 4]
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Louisiana's finest, four-time Grammy-Nominated, world-renown Pine Leaf Boys have made a name for presenting their own inimitable brand of Cajun music with youthful exuberance. Hailing from the southwest Louisiana, the Pine Leaf Boys, known for their wild shows and thoughtful arrangements, have breathed new life into Cajun music, reviving ancient songs and bringing them to the bandstand. Being described in the New York Times as, "... the link that connects the young and the old generations," and, "the best new, energetic, and fun Cajun band in a very long time," the Pine Leaf Boys play the old fashion dance hall standards while making a priority to bring many of the more obscure songs of past masters into their repertoire and play them with gusto.

The Pine Leaf Boys have been invited on two occasions by the U.S. State Department to tour the world and present true music to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Jerusalem in 2009 and again to Latvia, Denmark, and Slovenia is 2010. The variety and energy they release evolves through their shows, bringing multi-faceted angles to Cajun, Creole, and Zydeco. Their mission is to present the beautiful, powerful music of their ancestors and present the real Cajun music to the world and prove that it is still thriving and full of life. The Pine Leaf Boys have preserved the traditional Cajun sound, while allowing it to breathe and stretch with those who play it.

PRESS 1 FOR ENGLISH [MAY 11]
If you are pressed for a band that can impress, make your party or occasion the event of the year, then Press 1 For English is the band for you. We will make any event or special occasion the number 1 party scene. We will have you and your guests on the floor dancing and singing to all of your favorite songs all night long. Your event will be the best time you and your guests have ever had and one that is simply unforgettable. Just.......Press 1 For English for your ultimate entertainment needs.

ONE MORE TIME BAND [MAY 18]
The One More Time Band (OMT) provides a wide aray of music for all occasions and events. No event to large or small. Can give a Blues Feel, Zydeco Dance Step, Swing Out, Romantic/Easy Listening or If you want to go to Motown, we can take you there.

Influences include Buddy Guy, Prince, Bobby Bland, Luther Vandross, Micheal Jackson, James Brown,Willie Clayton, Maze, BB King, Tyrone Davis, The Gap Band, Kool & The Gang etc.

BRANDON GILES [MAY 25]
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A self-taught pianist by the age of ?, Brandon Giles, is a force to be reckoned with on the keyboards. Over the years, he has developed his own unique sound by taking the influences of rock 'n' roll artists such as Elvis, Rolling Stones, The Doors, Hank Williams, Jr. and Jerry Lee Lewis and combined that musical energy with a newer, harder rocking beat. "It's kind of like Little Richard meets AC/DC on steroids," says Giles. Brandon can showcase his style best when playing his original music. However, his live shows are infused with a mix of hard rocking honky-tonk classics, electrifying blues and boogie-woogie standards which will bring the audience to their feet and leave them wanting more.

Giles was born in Magnolia, Arkansas where he lived on a farm for 18 years. Working as a child in the fields of his uncle's watermelon and pea patches, he quickly realized that his real life's ambition was elsewhere. After high school he left for Jonesboro, Arkansas where he attended Arkansas State University to study Communications and Art. While at ASU, he earned his real education on weekend visits to the clubs and honky-tonks in nearby Memphis. During this time, Brandon would make frequent appearances playing piano at Earnestene & Hazel's club. According to Giles, "I would play and sing in the saloons and the audience would tip me. It took about three seconds after that first dollar hit my pocket to realize that my pea-picking and watermelon-vine-turning days were over."

Upon graduating from ASU, Giles made the leap of faith and moved his musical career to the true Music City, Nashville, Tennessee. Not long after hitting town he landed a regular gig at Nashville _s premier outlaw honky-tonk club, Laylas Bluegrass Inn on historic Lower Broadway. It was there where Brandon quickly honed his craft into what he likes to call a "crash course of honky-tonk chicken-wire, brick wall, shotgun nightclub entertaining. Forget New York City, if you can make it (or survive) down there you can make it anywhere. Layla's has always felt like home for Brandon Giles and the Tricky Two Band. It fast became one of their favorite places to play, and fans can still find them there on an occasional Friday or Saturday night, rocking the house for wondering tourists and dedicated locals.

Over the past several years, Brandon has played with many notable musicians on various projects. He has played with Les Paul in Times Square in New York City, appeared on Monday Night Football, and performed with Mickey Gilley at his theater in Branson, Missouri. Recently he has opened shows in arenas for Trent Tomlinson, War, George Jones, Trace Adkins, Darius Rucker, Juice Newton, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Joe Diffie, and Lee Greenwood. He has also played with the infamous Kid Rock and the legendary Ray Charles. Also in the fall of 2010 Brandon has been cast to star in an upcoming HBO miniseries movie titled "The Million Dollar Quartet" playing Jerry Lee Lewis.

ISLAND FEVER [JUNE 1]
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The Island Fever band started with a bonding between Murray and Bert way back in the late seventies. Both worked together and would typically spend their lunch hours strumming guitars in an abandoned engineering trailer in Baton Rouge.

The two started playing for beer and fun until Murray pulled up anchor and moved to Atlanta, Georgia.The duo basically lost touch until fate brought them together again in the mid-nineties when Murray was performing as a single act in the pub circuit in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Murray and Bert formed a trio including Van Ratcliff, called “The Old Spice Boys”. They incorporated lots of Jimmy Buffet songs in their repertoire and it seemed that all the latent Parrotheads in Baton Rouge would appear at their shows. The whole beach music scene seemed like a great idea but Van left the trio to pursue a musical career in West Texas Swing music.The Old Spice Boys had a good run. It was time to move on to bigger and better things.

Not unlike building the perfect cheeseburger, one by one, new additions were added to the band. New members brought in friends they had played with at one time or another and the group has emerged to include all over-forty victims of fate and some of Baton Rouge's finest musicians.Arriving on time and hoping its meant to last. The Island Fever Band has become Louisiana’s number one Beach Party/Jimmy Buffett tribute band.There is a bonding between the guys that can only be molded through years of playing, drinking and generally having fun together.

Performing all around the Gulf Coast region. From private parties and bar rooms to public events such as the Louisiana State Fair and the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival, Louisiana's Island Fever Band has come a long way since the lunchtime jam sessions in an abandoned trailer.