Festival International announces Thursday night line-up

Posted: Feb 2, 2012 11:34 AM by Melissa Canone
Updated: Apr 26, 2012 4:37 PM

Today, Festival International de Louisiane announced their Thursday night line-up featuring Robert Randolph & The Family Band (US - Funk/Rock/Soul) , Bombino (Niger - Desert Rock) , and the return of Festival favorites, Ceux Qui Marchent Debout (France- Brass Funk.

Scène Popeyes (International)
Robert Randolph & the Family Band (US - Funk/Rock/Soul)
Sonny Landreth (Louisiana -Slide Guitar)
Bombino (Niger - Desert Rock)
Opening Ceremonies
David Lofton Volunteer of the Year Award (Louisiana)

Scène Malibu Fais Do Do
Bas Clas w/ Special Guest Erick Adcock (Louisiana- Rock n Roll)
Ceux Qui Marchent Debout (France- Brass Funk)
Debo Band (Ethiopia- Ethio-Groove)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Cirque Du La Rue
Cirque de la Rue, street performers from around the world, performing on Jefferson Street between Vermilion Street and Garfield Street on Festival grounds Thursday through Festival Sunday (April 25-29) at various times throughout the day.
Soul Express Brass Band (Louisiana)

Rhythms & Roots Series
A musical series presented by Festival International de Louisiane, located at The Blue Moon Saloon (
Bluerunners with Ceux Qui Marchent Debout (Louisiana/France) - 9:30pm. Admission $12

THÉÂTRE
Kaleidoscope, directed by Nathan Gabriel, written by Ray Bradbury
(A co-production of Acting Unlimited, University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Festival International)
At Theater 810
Located at 810 Jefferson Street (next to Carpe Diem)
7pm. Admission $10

For complete lineup so far click here.