The Friday evening lineup includes area musicians who exemplify the spirit of music born right here in Central Louisiana–just like Little Walter. The music will begin at 5:30pm. Admission for both days is free to the Alexandria Amphitheater. Food and drink vendors will be on site both Friday and Saturday, as well as arts and crafts vendors on site Saturday.
Friday night’s lineup includes Mojo Killjoy, Peas and Cornbread, and the Blindfold Blues Band. Saturday, May 28th will begin with a harmonica workshop at Tipitina’s Music Coop with Kenny Neal and John Jordan presenting. The workshop will begin at 10:00am. Registration for the free workshop is encouraged by visiting Facebook.com/LittleWalterMusicFestival. Kids activities will be offered at the Amphitheater on Saturday.
Music will kick-off at 12:00pm at the Alexandria Amphitheater. The Saturday lineup includes:
When All Is Lost, Henry Gray, Harmonica Red and the Little Walter Tribute Band, T’Monde, Mr. Sipp “The Mississippi Blues Child”, Nacomi Tanaka & the Blues Temple, Kenny Neal, and Shemekia Copeland.
For more information about the festival or the Alexandria/Pineville area, visit www.AlexandriaPinevilleLa.com/LittleWalter, www.facebook.com/littlewaltermusicfestival or call (318) 442-9546.