Gator By The Bay 2023: Full Schedule

It’s The Most Fun You’ll Find This Side of The Bayou!

5:50pm PDT

Bobby Sanchez Combo

Artists

Bobby Sanchez Combo

The Bobby Sanchez Combo revives the sound of early rock and roll music with raw energy and chemistry. Mixing up the great vocal power and impressive piano ability of Bobby Sanchez, the bass playing of Robbie Sanchez, and drumming of Ray "the Shoe" Wood, has given this band the well-deserved... Read More →

Thursday May 11, 2023 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT
Festival Stage

Rockabilly

7:00pm PDT

Sara Petite

Artists

Sara Petite

Lest you had any doubt, Sarah Petite is on fire! At the 2022 San Diego Music Awards, The Sara Petite Band won Best Americana Country Band, and her album “Rare Bird” took home the awards for both Best America Country Album AND Album of the Year. Sara Petite has been described as... Read More →

Thursday May 11, 2023 7:00pm - 8:10pm PDT
Festival Stage

Country

8:30pm PDT

Terrance Simien

Artists

Terrance Simien

For nearly 40 years, two- time GRAMMY award winning, 8th generation Louisiana Creole, Terrance Simien, has been shattering the myths and often misinformation, about what his indigenous Zydeco roots music is – and is not.It most certainly is American roots music and it is music born... Read More →

Thursday May 11, 2023 8:30pm - 10:30pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun/Zydeco

4:00pm PDT

Zzymzy Quintet

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Zzymzy Quintet

Friday May 12, 2023 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Festival Stage

Americana

4:00pm PDT

Michele Lundeen

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Michele Lundeen

Michele Lundeen is dubbed the "The Queen of Steam" for her sassy-mama style, and her passionate, soulful and electrifying stage presence. With her heart on her sleeve, this veteran performer and her tight band effortlessly blend classic roadhouse rhythm & blues, jump swing, Memphis... Read More →

Friday May 12, 2023 4:00pm - 4:50pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

4:10pm PDT

The Zydeco Mudbugs

Artists

The Zydeco Mudbugs

The Zydeco Mudbugs bring the heat of Louisiana Zydeco music to the festivals, dance halls, clubs and parties all over So Cal and beyond. They play authentic zydeco, from the early zydeco pioneers to the modern innovators, using the Cajun single row and triple row diatonic accordions... Read More →

Friday May 12, 2023 4:10pm - 5:00pm PDT
Fountain Stage

Zydeco

5:00pm PDT

Beginning Zydeco

Artists

Greg Benusa

Greg Benusa has been teaching Zydeco, Cajun and Waltz as well other dances for over 15 years and hosted a weekly Zydeco dance for many years. He has recorded 4 Cajun & Zydeco Dance Instruction DVD’s which are available through www.LearnZydeco.com and continues to teach across t... Read More →

Friday May 12, 2023 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

5:10pm PDT

Jeff Berkley and the Banned

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Jeff Berkley and the Banned

Jeff Berkley & the Banned are a San Diego-based, all star band driven by the songs of award winning musician, song writer, and producer Jeff Berkley. The band is up for “Best Americana Artist” and “ Best Americana Album”, and Jeff himself is up for “Artist Of The Year... Read More →

Friday May 12, 2023 5:10pm - 6:10pm PDT
Festival Stage

Americana

5:10pm PDT

Bill Magee Blues Band

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Bill Magee Blues Band

Voted the “Best Blues Band in San Diego” by the San Diego Music Association, as well as by The Reader, Bill Magee Blues Band is a perennial favorite of the San Diego blues scene and it has been said that Bill Magee literally “channels the blues!” Born in the backwoods of Mississippi... Read More →

Friday May 12, 2023 5:10pm - 6:10pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

5:20pm PDT

Gypsy Swing Cats

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Gypsy Swing Cats

The San Diego based Gypsy Swing Cats perform an energetic, innovated blend of Swing, Jazz and Blues. Their music merges Gypsy melodies and rhythms, with the influences of American Jazz reminiscent of Paris in the 1930's: cool, charming and classy. The music of the Gypsy Swing Cats... Read More →

Friday May 12, 2023 5:20pm - 6:20pm PDT
Fountain Stage

Alt/Gypsy

6:30pm PDT

Return of the Young Guns

Artists

Anthony Cullins

The first time Anthony Cullins, AKA “The Fallbrook Kid”, played at Gator By the Bay, he was a 15 year old guitar prodigy. Now at 22 years old, we have watched him grow and mature in his playing, as he continues to wow every audience he plays in front of. He first picked up a guitar... Read More →

Chase Walker

Chase Walker first performed at Gator By the Bay in 2013 as a 14 year old guitar phenom, and has appeared at almost every Gator By the Bay since then, taking time out only while attending college and making music in Nashville, TN. Now 24 and demonstrating a musical maturity that belies... Read More →

Steven Taylor

Steven Taylor is making his Gator By the Bay debut as part of the trio of phenomenal young guitar slingers we’ve dubbed the “Return of the Young Guns”, along with Gator veterans Chase Walker and Anthony Cullins. Now 24 years old, Steven has been playing since he was 12. Originally... Read More →

Friday May 12, 2023 6:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

6:30pm PDT

Cedric Watson

Artists

Cedric Watson

One of the brightest young talents to emerge in Cajun, Creole and Zydeco (Louisiana French) music over the last decade, Cedric Watson is a four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist & songwriter with seemingly unlimited potential.Originally from San Felipe, TX (population... Read More →

Friday May 12, 2023 6:30pm - 7:40pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun/Zydeco

6:40pm PDT

Calamity

Artists

Calamity

San Diego area-based Calamity is an all female rock/country/ pop band who formed in 2013. Currently, the band lineup consists of Nisha Catron on guitar and vocals, Cathryn Beeks on ukulele and vocals, Marcia Claire on bass, Jules Stewart on drums, and Patric Petrie on violin They... Read More →

Friday May 12, 2023 6:40pm - 7:40pm PDT
Fountain Stage

Country

7:50pm PDT

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats

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Rick Estrin & The Nightcats

Overflowing with talent and bursting with bravado, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats have created one of the blues’ most instantly recognizable sounds and no-holds-barred styles. With the world-class talents of harmonica master, songwriter and vocalist Rick Estrin, guitar wunderkind Chris... Read More →

Friday May 12, 2023 7:50pm - 9:00pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

8:00pm PDT

Thea the Band

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Thea the Band

Friday May 12, 2023 8:00pm - 9:00pm PDT
Fountain Stage

Americana

8:00pm PDT

The Revelers

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The Revelers

Grammy nominees The Revelers’ sound is a spicy jambalaya of swamp pop, Cajun, zydeco, country and blues, celebrating the delectable flavor of southwest Louisiana. GRAMMY nominated in 2016, The Revelers bring the party with their super fun style and synchronized dance moves. The energy on the stage is as enjoyable to watch as it is to listen to, and the guys always seem to be having a great time whenever they play. Their sound is a spicy j... Read More →

Friday May 12, 2023 8:00pm - 9:10pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun/Zydeco

9:20pm PDT

Lady Psychiatrist Booth

Artists

Lady Psychiatrist Booth

No, it’s not a new feature at Gator By the Bay to make sure your head is in the right space to enjoy every second of the festival (which would be unnecessary, anyhow, as how could you not enjoy it all?). Rather, Lady Psychiatrist's Booth is San Diego’s high energy all female Americana... Read More →

Friday May 12, 2023 9:20pm - 10:30pm PDT
Fountain Stage

Alt/Country/Rockabilly

9:20pm PDT

The 44s

Artists

Kid Ramos

Fabulous Thunderbirds alumni Kid Ramos is a much sought after guitarist, singer and songwriter, and will be playing at Gator By the Bay with the rocking blues band, The 44s. His bio also includes work with James Harman, Room Full of Blues, The Mannish Boys and Los Fabulocos. The son... Read More →

The 44s

Playing hard-hittin’, in-your-face blues, Los Angeles-based The 44s are one the brightest rising stars on the American blues roots scene. Their rough and tough sounds played on vintage instruments evidence a genuine gift for creating blues in the moment while at the same time showing... Read More →

Friday May 12, 2023 9:20pm - 10:40pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

9:30pm PDT

Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush

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Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush

Lake Charles native, Rusty Metoyer, is one of southwest Louisiana’s premier stars. Metoyer and his unique brand of Zydeco music have thrilled audiences from California to New York, in Holland and France, and every weekend from Houston to New Orleans.Rusty Metoyer was immersed in... Read More →

Friday May 12, 2023 9:30pm - 10:30pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco

10:30am PDT

Greeting Band - The Bayou Brothers

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The Bayou Brothers

Back once again with their foot stompin' style, San Diego’s Bayou Brothers will rock you right on into Fat Tuesday with their funky “music for the feet” dance tunes. Start with a blend of accordion, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums and rubboard, add three-part harmonies, and then... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Cajun/Zydeco

10:50am PDT

Crown Point Music Academy

Artists

Crown Point Music Academy

Following their motto “Music Opens Minds,” this after school club for grades K through 5 focuses on teaching students guitar, drums, vocals, harmonica, and percussion. The Club relies on parent and teacher volunteers for instruction along with donated instruments and equipmen... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 10:50am - 11:50am PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Blues

10:50am PDT

Farm Truck

Artists

Farm Truck

Led by songwriter/vocalist Craig Fischer, the twin guitar attack of Tim Edwards and Mike Ashley, FARM TRUCK has established themselves as one of the premier Americana bands out of Southern California. Combining elements of Tom Petty roots rock, Steve Earle Texas country, with a touch... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 10:50am - 12:00pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Alt/Country/Rockabilly

11:00am PDT

Harmonica Workshop

Artists

Harmonica John Frazer

A man of many musical talents, “Harmonica John” Frazer plays harmonica and drums at the same time, sings and writes cool songs. In fact, on his 2nd cd, Inside the Radar, he wrote all the songs, played all the instruments, and sang all the vocals! Growing up in a musical family... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Cultural/Music Workshop

11:00am PDT

Zavala Sol

Artists

Zavala Sol

San Diego based Zavala Sol is a five piece Blues/Swing/Southern Rock/Funk band whose members came together in 2022 and achieved almost instant musical chemistry. In less than six months together, the band released its first album of original music and has been nominated as Best... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 11:00am - 12:10pm PDT
Fountain Stage

Blues Rock

11:30am PDT

Waltz

Artists

Karl McArthur and Renee Davis

Karl has been a dance instructor since 1990. He taught Country Western and 1950’s Jitterbug Swing dances in a variety of venues; the Reno Sparks Recreation Department, various community colleges, as well as venues which “offer adult beverages.”Renee has a background in gymnastics... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

11:30am PDT

Cooking Class - Beignets, Chicory Coffee & The Past

Artists

Chef Michael Fitzgerald

Chef Michael is the chair of the San Diego Mesa College Culinary Arts Department.

Chef Patrick Mould

Educator, TV personality, cookbook author and culinary innovator from Lafayette, Louisiana.www.CookingUpAGoodLife.com

Saturday May 13, 2023 11:30am - 12:30pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana

Cooking Class

11:30am PDT

Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush

Artists

Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush

Saturday May 13, 2023 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco

11:50am PDT

Joanna Conner

Artists

Joanna Connor

“Music chose me. I vividly recall trying to sing like Louis Armstrong’s ‘Hello Dolly’ in our Brooklyn apartment. It came on the radio often. I knew I was small, but when I researched what year this version was on the charts, I was floored with thefloored with the realization... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 11:50am - 12:10pm PDT
Patron Reception Area

Special Patron Reception Area Appearance

12:10pm PDT

Cajun Accorkion Styling

Artists

Blake Miller

Grandson of well known accordion builder Larry Miller, Blake has been surrounded by Cajun music and culture his entire life. Hailing from the small town of Iota Louisiana, Blake, a fluent french speaker and songwriter, managed to acquire a degree in Francophone studies from The... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 12:10pm - 1:00pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Cultural/Music Workshop

12:10pm PDT

Daring Greatly

Artists

Daring Greatly

Since emerging on the Calgary, Alberta scene in 2014, Daring Greatly has made a name for themselves as one of the most accomplished and dynamic bands around. Their music is a fusion of classic rock and modern alternative, infused with elements of folk, blues, and pop, creating a unique... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 12:10pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Alt/Gypsy

12:20pm PDT

Taryn Donath Trio

Artists

Taryn Donath Trio with Laura Chavez

An accomplished musician who has been performing professionally for over 25 years, Taryn has an incredibly commanding and exciting performance style. Her piano playing is tenacious and purposeful, while her voice is smooth, sultry, and unique to her. Taryn lights up the stage every... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 12:20pm - 1:30pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Jazz / Boogie

12:30pm PDT

Bonneville 7

Artists

Bonneville 7

Bonneville 7 is a high energy, San Diego based, Alternative/ Rockabilly/ Rock-n Roll/ Southern Rock band, playing everything from Cash to the Clash and the Ramones to the Stones. The trio consists of Bryan Kelly on his blazing Gretsch guitar and vocals, motorcross racer Becky Russell... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Fountain Stage

Alt/Country/Rockabilly

12:50pm PDT

East Coast Swing

Artists

Adam and Ali Grimshaw

Adam and Ali Grimshaw have taught Zydeco, East Coast Swing, and Waltz dance classes in Portland since 1996. They emphasize fun and partner appreciation in their classes. They’ve taught at festivals, dance camps, live music dances, private company parties, weddings, birthday parties... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 12:50pm - 1:30pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

1:20pm PDT

Robin Henkel

Artists

Robin Henkel

Robin Henkel’s amazing guitar playing encompasses the blues, jazz, funk, country swing, Hawaiian and Latin music. Always one to shake things up, he borrows from all of those styles in his performances. When he picks up that sawed-off pipe fitting and puts it on his baby finger and... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 1:20pm - 2:10pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Cultural/Music Workshop

1:20pm PDT

Sabrosas Latin Orchestra

Artists

Sabrosas Latin Orchestra

Born out of a shared love for Latin music, Sabrosas Latin Orchestra has the distinction of being San Diego’s only all-female salsa band. The 10-member band brings together a talented group of female musicians who are dedicated to moving and inspiring people throughout San Diego... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 1:20pm - 2:50pm PDT
Festival Stage

Latin

1:30pm PDT

Mike Zito

Artists

Mike Zito

Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia are true “Blood Brothers” in life and in the music they create both individually and collectively, joining forces in a collaborative effort of songwriting and performances to create a total listening experiencegreater than the sum of its parts. Added to that process are the talents of producers Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, who brought fresh ideas to the recording sessions, pushing Mike and Albert creatively and musically to present their best work to date.https://www.bloodbrothersband... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 1:30pm - 1:50pm PDT
Patron Reception Area

Special Patron Reception Area Appearance

1:30pm PDT

Mardi Gras Parade

Saturday May 13, 2023 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Parade

1:30pm PDT

Beginning Zydeco

Artists

Pat and Janice Muller

Pat Muller has been dancing for over 25 Years. He believes that it’s all about having fun. His philosophy is “No Fault Dancing” where there are no stumbles, only new moves! Specializing in East Coast Swing and Zydeco.

Saturday May 13, 2023 1:30pm - 2:10pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

1:30pm PDT

Cooking Class -New Orleans Shrimp Creole with Roasted Garlic Grits

Artists

Chef Michael Fitzgerald

Chef Michael is the chair of the San Diego Mesa College Culinary Arts Department.

Chef Patrick Mould

Educator, TV personality, cookbook author and culinary innovator from Lafayette, Louisiana.www.CookingUpAGoodLife.com

Saturday May 13, 2023 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana

Cooking Class

1:50pm PDT

Mercedes Moore Band

Artists

Mercedes Moore Band

Puttin’ their own stank on American music, Mercedes Moore Band is a tribute to the ghetto soul, greasy blues and heart-warming RnB of the 1950’s and ’60’s. A 2019 nominee in the “Best Blues” category for the San Diego Music Awards, the band’s vocal influences range from... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Fountain Stage

Blues

2:00pm PDT

Theo and the Zydeco Patrol

Artists

Theo and the Zydeco Patrol

Creating quite the tasty musical gumbo, San Diego’s own Theo & the Zydeco Patrol combines a variety of melodic influences from Theo’s native Southwest Louisiana. He starts with the blues, whisks in some zydeco, adds traditional Cajun, and then tosses in a little Caribbean reggae... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Zydeco

2:00pm PDT

Joanna Connor

Artists

Joanna Connor

Saturday May 13, 2023 2:00pm - 3:20pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Blues

2:10pm PDT

Intermidiate Zydeco - Tossing the Tacklebox

Artists

Ben Pagak

Ben & Debbie have been exploring the Southwest Louisiana dance halls for over 25 years in order to share the authentic steps as well as the joy and spirit of zydeco and Cajun dance. Their method is relaxed and easy-to-follow, with a big dose of fun! They regularly teach in the greater... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 2:10pm - 2:40pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

2:30pm PDT

Write a song with the King Taylor Project

Artists

King Taylor Project

Saturday May 13, 2023 2:30pm - 3:20pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Cultural/Music Workshop

2:50pm PDT

New Style Zydeco from LA

Artists

Sean Donovan & Erika Olsen

Sean Patrick Donovan loves music and dance, and is passionate about teaching dance and helping others find sheer joy in movement. Positive and playful, Sean creatively communicates the essence of dance and its power to delight and transform us.

Saturday May 13, 2023 2:50pm - 3:30pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

3:10pm PDT

Billy Lee and The GulfCoasters

Artists

Billy Lee and The GulfCoasters

Billy Lee brings his native South East Texas/Louisiana roots to create a spicy Gulf Coast gumbo of Cajun/Zydeco and New Orleans Jazz….all made for DANCE! Billy & his band have toured Europe several times, playing the best festivals, i.e. The Glastonbury Festival in the U.K, and... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 3:10pm - 4:10pm PDT
Fountain Stage

Gulf Coast Sound

3:10pm PDT

Blood Brothers

Artists

Blood Brothers

Saturday May 13, 2023 3:10pm - 4:40pm PDT
Festival Stage

Blues

3:15pm PDT

Cooking Class - Alligator & Andouille Sauce Piquant with Steamed Rice

Artists

Chef Michael Fitzgerald

Chef Michael is the chair of the San Diego Mesa College Culinary Arts Department.

Chef Patrick Mould

Educator, TV personality, cookbook author and culinary innovator from Lafayette, Louisiana.www.CookingUpAGoodLife.com

Saturday May 13, 2023 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana

Cooking Class

3:20pm PDT

Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces

Artists

Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces

Founded in Northern California in 1999, Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces have been entertaining audiences worldwide with their highly original sound and show. The three-piece band, fronted by Polzak on guitar, vocals, and five string banjo, play a wide representation of American Roots... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 3:20pm - 3:40pm PDT
Patron Reception Area

Special Patron Reception Area Appearance

3:20pm PDT

Chris Fast Band

Artists

Chris Fast Band

The Chris Fast Band is a high energy, traditional, four-piece Chicago Blues band with a great West Coast blues sound. Vocalist and harmonica man Chris Fast is a lifetime blues musician who has worked alongside such legendary blues artists as Big Joe Turner, Percy Mayfield, Pee Wee... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 3:20pm - 4:20pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

3:30pm PDT

Women's Zydeco Styling

Artists

Erin Brandt

Erin Brandt, has taught dance for over 20 years in many areas of the U.S., including Florida, Alabama, DC, NYC, Washington, Seattle, Portland, Southern CA and the SF Bay Area. She’s danced live on the Fox and ABC Networks. Erin cannot help her passion for dance from spilling onto... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 3:30pm - 4:10pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

3:40pm PDT

Cedric Watson - Zydeco Accordion Styling

Artists

Cedric Watson

Saturday May 13, 2023 3:40pm - 4:30pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Cultural/Music Workshop

3:40pm PDT

The Revelers

Artists

The Revelers

Saturday May 13, 2023 3:40pm - 5:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Cajun/Zydeco

4:10pm PDT

Fancy Footwork

Artists

Linda Francis

Linda Francis has taught Zydeco and Cajun dancing for more than 10 years. She makes it fun and easy to learn.

Saturday May 13, 2023 4:10pm - 4:45pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

4:30pm PDT

Chunky Hustle Brass Band

Artists

Chunky Hustle Brass Band

Born out of a social conscience, Chunky Hustle Brass Band, originally dubbed the Rad(ical) Marching Band, began in 2018 as a group of musical citizens wanting to support the equality and women’s marches. Their musical palette of New Orleans street funk and R&B evolved from sunset... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Fountain Stage

New Orleans Brass

4:40pm PDT

Gino and the Lone Gunmen

Artists

Gino and the Lone Gunmen

The Lone Gunmen is a 3-piece band that performs a rockin’ mix of Original Hotrod Rockabilly and Vintage Rock’n’Roll from the 50’s and 60’s as well as Blues, Rockabilly, Classic Rock and more! Their song catalog includes original music and all the early classics, including... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 4:40pm - 5:40pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Rockabilly, Swing

4:50pm PDT

Line Dance with LK

Artists

Lori King

Lori, aka “L.K.” is a native of Texas and resides in San Diego. CA. She is a self-proclaimed “Queen of Zydeco Line Dancing” and an avid fanatic about all phases of dance.L.K. is a master dance instructor as she can perform almost any style of dancing including “Couples Zydeco... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 4:50pm - 5:30pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

4:50pm PDT

Gregory Page

Artists

Gregory Page

London-born Gregory Page is an eclectic, prolific, genre-bending performing songwriter, balladeer, recording artist, film maker, art activist, music producer & published poet. With an extensive discography, he has toured the world many times over and has performed in a wide range... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 4:50pm - 5:40pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Cultural/Music Workshop

5:00pm PDT

Alabama Mike

Artists

Alabama Mike

Alabama Mike, AKA Michael A Benjamin,is a hard-driving Chicago-style blues singer, known for his first rate tenor’ vocals and his witty and ingenious song writing skills. Originally from Talledaga, AL he began his singing career as a child singing in the church choir, eventually gravitating to the blues as a young man living in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he started performing professional... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 5:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Patron Reception Area

Special Patron Reception Area Appearance

5:00pm PDT

Cedric Watson

Artists

Cedric Watson

Saturday May 13, 2023 5:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun/Zydeco

5:15pm PDT

Cooking Class - Pat's Crawfish Etouffee with Steamed Rice

Artists

Chef Michael Fitzgerald

Chef Michael is the chair of the San Diego Mesa College Culinary Arts Department.

Chef Patrick Mould

Educator, TV personality, cookbook author and culinary innovator from Lafayette, Louisiana.www.CookingUpAGoodLife.com

Saturday May 13, 2023 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana

Cooking Class

5:20pm PDT

The Farmers

Artists

The Farmers

Diego-based The Farmers play 100% free range rock’n’roll! Winners of the “Best Rock” category at the 2018 San Diego Music Awards, it’s been said that these guys have more lives than a cat. Their sound has been likened to “Bo Diddly, CCR, Joe South, and the Yardbirds all... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 5:20pm - 6:40pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Rockin' Country Blues

5:50pm PDT

Chickenbone Slim W/ Laura Chavez

Artists

Chickenbone Slim W/ Laura Chavez

Chickenbone Slim, aka Larry Teves, has been playing his primitive, tough, bare knuckle electric blues for over 25 years. In 2016, his album Gone was nominated for Best Blues Album by the San Diego Music Awards, and 2018 saw the nomination of The Big Beat, which shot to #16 on the... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 5:50pm - 6:50pm PDT
Fountain Stage

Blues

6:00pm PDT

Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces

Artists

Mitch Polzak & The Royal Deuces

Saturday May 13, 2023 6:00pm - 7:00pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Honky Tonk

6:50pm PDT

Greaseland Allstars featuring Alabama Mike, Tia Carroll & Kid Andersen

Artists

Alabama Mike

Kid Andersen

Norwegian-born Christoffer “Kid” Andersen has been a blues fan since childhood, when he fell in love with the music of Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, Junior Watson, and the Kings (B.B., Albert and Freddie). By the time he was 18, he was backing all the American blues stars who came through... Read More →

Tia Carroll

Awarded the West Coast Female Blues Vocalist of the Year, recipient of the Jus Blues Music Foundation’s Traditional Blues Woman Of The Year, and Band Leader of the Year, California native Tia Carroll has quietly accumulated one of the most impressive entertainment resumes in the... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 6:50pm - 8:20pm PDT
Festival Stage

Blues

7:10pm PDT

Brian Jones Rock and Roll Revival

Artists

Brian Jones Rock and Roll Revival

Brian Jones Rock’n’Roll Revival is a good time, dancing & drinking, classic rock-inspired power band. Brian Jones Rock’n’Roll Revival honors the revolutionary music, legacy, and spirit of iconic musicians, including Robert Johnson, Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones, Jim Morrison... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 7:10pm - 8:20pm PDT
Fountain Stage

Rock and Roll

7:20pm PDT

The Sleepwalkers

Artists

The Sleepwalkers

The Sleepwalkers play wide awake Americana & Roots Rock, specializing in original Blues, Country, Tex-Mex, R&B, Cumbias, and their own brand of down-home Rock ‘n’ Roll. Since their inception in 1992, they’ve played with many top national artists and legends and have garnered... Read More →

Saturday May 13, 2023 7:20pm - 8:20pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Cumbia

9:00pm PDT

Saturday Night Dance

Saturday May 13, 2023 9:00pm - 11:30pm PDT
Sheraton Hotel Ballroom

Zydeco

10:30am PDT

Greeting Band - The Beard and the Bird

Artists

The Beard and The Bird

Jon Hasz and Cat Curry Hasz are a bi-coastal duo, peddling their soulful and unique 1920s jazz, folk, western swing, and outlaw country inspired melodies from sunny San Diego to beautiful Buffalo, NY. Jon primarily plays acoustic guitar but will bring a banjo, mandolin, or cello... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Americana

11:00am PDT

Backwater Blues Band

Artists

Backwater Blues Band

The Backwater Blues Band is a premier San Diego blues band comprised of seasoned musicians that have performed up and down the coast from Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach to World Class Events and Festivals. Their music style is a broad spectrum of Blues standards, Funk, Soul, R&B... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

11:00am PDT

McCoy Brothers

Sunday May 14, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Rock and Roll

11:00am PDT

The Sea Monks

Artists

The Sea Monks

Bassist Jason Kapchinske is living the dream—playing in a band with his sons! Older son Noah, 19, is the Sea Monks frontman, a funkabilly bandit on guitar and lead vocals, and 16 year old Kai is the Mighty Metronome on the drums. Family friend Jeff Houck plays guitar. The Sea Monks... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Festival Stage

Rockabilly Blues

11:00am PDT

Jazz Pockets Swing

Artists

Jazz Pockets Swing

For your dancing pleasure, we present San Diego’s own Jazz Pockets. This sextet of accomplished musicians, along with a cadre of four singers who trade off vocal duties, came together about three years ago to play what they love---- Swing, Bebop, Bosa Nova, and Jazz standards from... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Fountain Stage

Swing

11:15am PDT

Cooking Class - Beignets, Chicory Coffee & The Past

Artists

Chef Michael Fitzgerald

Chef Michael is the chair of the San Diego Mesa College Culinary Arts Department.

Chef Patrick Mould

Educator, TV personality, cookbook author and culinary innovator from Lafayette, Louisiana.www.CookingUpAGoodLife.com

Sunday May 14, 2023 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana

Cooking Class

11:20am PDT

Rubboard Workshop with Theo Bellow

Artists

Theo and the Zydeco Patrol

Sunday May 14, 2023 11:20am - 12:20pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Cultural/Music Workshop

11:30am PDT

Beginning Zydeco

Artists

Mike Ferketich

Mike has taught dance at the university level for several years and at various locations in Northern California and Arizona. He has taught Zydeco since 2018 and has competed in several types of swing (East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, and Pony Swing) as well as Country Two-Step... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

12:00pm PDT

Johnny Sansone

Artists

Johnny Sansone

Louisiana Blues artist Johnny Sansone’s musical life started when his father, a saxophonist who’d been in Dave Brubeck’s band during World War II, introduced him to the saxophone at age 8. Johnny picked up theguitar and harmonica by the time he was 10, and, at age 12,after he... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 12:00pm - 12:20pm PDT
Patron Reception Area

Special Patron Reception Area Appearance

12:10pm PDT

Zydeco with a Touch of Swing

Artists

Mike Ferketich

Sunday May 14, 2023 12:10pm - 12:50pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

12:10pm PDT

Whiskey River Jitterbug

Artists

Sean Donovan & Erika Olsen

Sunday May 14, 2023 12:10pm - 1:30pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

12:20pm PDT

The Revelers

Artists

The Revelers

Sunday May 14, 2023 12:20pm - 1:20pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun/Zydeco

12:20pm PDT

The Bayou Brothers

Artists

The Bayou Brothers

Sunday May 14, 2023 12:20pm - 1:20pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Rockin' Zydeco, Mardi Gras Sound

12:20pm PDT

Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing Orchestra

Artists

Sue Palmer and her Motel Swing Orchestra

Known world wide as the Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sultana of Swing, and Lady Who Skates on the 88s, Sue Palmer has been a presence on the live music scene in San Diego and the world for over 30 years. She was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame in 2018, had a day named after... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 12:20pm - 1:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Boogie Woogie

12:20pm PDT

Quel Bordel

Sunday May 14, 2023 12:20pm - 1:30pm PDT
Fountain Stage

World Punk

12:40pm PDT

MohaviSoul

Artists

MohaviSoul

MOHAVISOUL, is an award-winning, San Diego-based, California-style Contemporary Bluegrass-Americana band playing original music that combines West Virginia roots with 5th-generation California heritage. MohaviSoul wraps storytelling in music with a blend of original music and great... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 12:40pm - 1:40pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Cultural/Music Workshop

1:30pm PDT

Earl Thomas

Artists

Earl Thomas

Earl Thomas parlayed a unique voice and style into blues stardom at the beginning of the ‘90s with a fresh alternative to traditional blues, and in so doing, is recognized as one of the most influential and prolific artists of his generation. A twice Grammy-nominated singer and... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 1:30pm - 1:50pm PDT
Patron Reception Area

Special Patron Reception Area Appearance

1:30pm PDT

Mardi Gras Parade

Sunday May 14, 2023 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Parade

1:30pm PDT

Fun East Coast Moves

Artists

Pat and Janice Muller

Sunday May 14, 2023 1:30pm - 2:10pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

1:30pm PDT

Cooking Class - New Orleans Shrimp Creole with Roasted Garlic Grits

Artists

Chef Michael Fitzgerald

Chef Michael is the chair of the San Diego Mesa College Culinary Arts Department.

Chef Patrick Mould

Educator, TV personality, cookbook author and culinary innovator from Lafayette, Louisiana.www.CookingUpAGoodLife.com

Sunday May 14, 2023 1:30pm - 2:30pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana

Cooking Class

1:40pm PDT

Fuzzy Rankins

Artists

Fuzzy Rankins

Lenny Fuzzy Rankins is a skilled storyteller, writer, composer and producer of blues and jazz. He is well known for his masterful control of his fretwork on the guitar, combined with his soulful yet powerful vocals and witty entertainment style. Fuzzy is a multi-instrumentalist—adept... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 1:40pm - 2:40pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

1:40pm PDT

Cedric Watson

Artists

Cedric Watson

Sunday May 14, 2023 1:40pm - 2:50pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun/Zydeco

1:50pm PDT

Kimmi Bitter

Artists

Kimmi Bitter

Centered around the vein of old-school country with a cosmic west coast twist, Kimmi Bitter and the Westside Twang will transport you on a retro journey into the year 1962. Playing nostalgic original songs, Bitter’s style fuses traditional country and Americana vibes that hearken... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 1:50pm - 3:00pm PDT
Fountain Stage

Rockabilly/Country

2:00pm PDT

Accordion Styling

Artists

Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush

Sunday May 14, 2023 2:00pm - 2:50pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Cultural/Music Workshop

2:00pm PDT

Manny Cepeda Orchestra

Artists

Manny Cepeda Orchestra

The Manny Cepeda Orchestra brings us their “caliente” Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, and Cuban music once again! Performer percussionist, composer, singer and arranger Manny Cepeda has been making music all of his life, starting on his first drum set at 5 and performing professionally... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Latin

2:10pm PDT

Advanced Zydeco

Artists

Greg Benusa

Sunday May 14, 2023 2:10pm - 2:50pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

2:50pm PDT

Men's Zydeco Styling

Artists

Erin Brandt

Sunday May 14, 2023 2:50pm - 3:30pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

3:10pm PDT

Sophie Lord

Artists

Vince Lee and Sophie Lord

Straight from Plymouth in the U.K. to the Bayou Grove stage, guitarist/vocalist Vince Lee and bassist Sophie Lord bring their vintage blues sound to Gator By the Bay, accompanied by local drummer extraordinaire Ric Lee. With a style that touches on jump blues, calypso, swing & ragtime... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 3:10pm - 4:00pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Cultural/Music Workshop

3:10pm PDT

Earl Thomas and the Gospel Ambassadors featuring Sister Leola

Artists

Earl Thomas

Sunday May 14, 2023 3:10pm - 4:20pm PDT
Festival Stage

Gospel

3:10pm PDT

Euphoria Brass Band

Artists

Euphoria Brass Band

Part Big Easy tradition and soul, part West Coast attitude and flow, Euphoria Brass Band boasts a top-shelf horn section and lots of Dixieland spirit. Embracing the exciting spirit of improvisation with a hard funk edge, these winners of the Best Jazz title at the 2019 San Diego Music... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 3:10pm - 4:20pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

New Orleans Brass

3:15pm PDT

Cooking Class - Alligator & Andouille Sauce Piquant with Steamed Rice

Artists

Chef Michael Fitzgerald

Chef Michael is the chair of the San Diego Mesa College Culinary Arts Department.

Chef Patrick Mould

Educator, TV personality, cookbook author and culinary innovator from Lafayette, Louisiana.www.CookingUpAGoodLife.com

Sunday May 14, 2023 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana

Cooking Class

3:20pm PDT

The Alvarez Band

Artists

The Alvarez Band

East L.A.comes to Gator By the Bay when The Alvarez Band brings us their Chicano/Texas/Southern/ Soul style Blues. This power trio— Eddie "Heart Breaker" Rodriguez (drums and vocals), Andrew Alvarez (guitar and vocals), and Mas Takeuchi (bass)--- are a force to be reckoned... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 3:20pm - 4:30pm PDT
Fountain Stage

Blues

3:20pm PDT

Whitney Shay - Tribute to Etta James

Artists

Whitney Shay

With sparkly dresses, fiery tresses, and a talent rivaled only by her unstoppable hustle, Whitney Shay is one busy singer. The five-time San Diego Music Award winner, and Blues Music Award nominee is scorching stages at home and internationally throughout Europe and South America... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 3:20pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Blues

3:30pm PDT

Intermediate Zydeco - Cheating the One

Artists

Ben Pagak

Sunday May 14, 2023 3:30pm - 4:10pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

3:40pm PDT

Blake Miller

Artists

Blake Miller

Sunday May 14, 2023 3:40pm - 4:00pm PDT
Patron Reception Area

Special Patron Reception Area Appearance

4:10pm PDT

Country 2 Step

Artists

Karl McArthur and Renee Davis

Sunday May 14, 2023 4:10pm - 4:50pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

4:20pm PDT

Nathan James

Artists

Nathan James

Nathan James & the Rhythm Scratchers present an exciting and eclectic cumulative sound, combining elements of 1920's acoustic blues, amplified juke joint hill country, and 1950's uptown blues mixed with 1960's soulful R&B. A full time musician since the age of 18, Nathan James has... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 4:20pm - 5:20pm PDT
Bayou Grove Stage

Cultural/Music Workshop

4:30pm PDT

Cedric Watson

Artists

Cedric Watson

Sunday May 14, 2023 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Patron Reception Area

Special Patron Reception Area Appearance

4:40pm PDT

Tom Rigney & Flambeau with Michael Doucet

Artists

Michael Doucet

Anyone who has heard the Grammy award-winning Cajun band BeaulSoleil, which has brought some of the most potent and popular Southwest Louisiana Cajun music to stages around the world, will instantly recognize the fiddle playing of the band’s iconic founder, Michael Doucet.Raised... Read More →

Tom Rigney & Flambeau

Tom Rigney, the fiery, electrifying violinist/composer, joins forces with some of the finest musicians on the San Francisco roots music scene to form Tom Rigney and Flambeau, a band that will tear the roof off of anyplace that has one, and raise the spirits of everyone around. Rigney... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 4:40pm - 5:50pm PDT
Festival Stage

Cajun/Zydeco

4:40pm PDT

Ash Eaton

Artists

Ash Eaton

Not your average San Diego, CA artist, Ash Easton sees as her mission the disruption of the local music scene.Returning to her roots and her name, she’s ready to light the music scene on fire. Ash has spent much of her life perfecting her craft. From vocal training of various styles... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 4:40pm - 5:50pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Rock and Roll

4:50pm PDT

Line Dancing with Liza

Artists

Liza Marians

Liza is a friendly, patient, and talented dance instructor who has been choreographing and teaching wedding dances as well as country, swing, ballroom & Latin dance in San Diego for twenty-one years.https://dancewithliza.com

Sunday May 14, 2023 4:50pm - 5:30pm PDT
Bon Temps Dance Pavilion

Dance Lesson

4:50pm PDT

Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas

Artists

Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas

Mix one part New Riders Of The Purple Sage, one-part Chieftains, three parts Dropkick Murphy’s, and a pinch of Mojo Nixon. Shake vigorously. Add a pitcher of the house Micro-brew, chased by a flask of Jameson Irish Whiskey, and stir. Voila! You have The Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 4:50pm - 6:00pm PDT
Fountain Stage

Irish

4:50pm PDT

Sandollar

Artists

Sandollar

With their debut album charting strong at number 7 on the iTunes Reggae Charts, Sandollar is so diverse that they fall into a genre of their own- beach rock. Influenced by a variety of sounds and genres, their sound features reggae tones, splashes of southern rock, and encapsulates... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 4:50pm - 6:00pm PDT
Mardi Gras Stage

Reggae

5:15pm PDT

Cooking Class - Pat's Crawfish Etouffee with Steamed Rice

Artists

Chef Michael Fitzgerald

Chef Michael is the chair of the San Diego Mesa College Culinary Arts Department.

Chef Patrick Mould

Educator, TV personality, cookbook author and culinary innovator from Lafayette, Louisiana.www.CookingUpAGoodLife.com

Sunday May 14, 2023 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Taste of Louisiana

Cooking Class

6:10pm PDT

Johnny Sansone with the Fremonts

Artists

Johnny Sansone

The Fremonts

The FremontsThe Fremonts are the exception to the rule, a band that evolves and redefines itself by consistently looking to the past. Modern purveyors of Gulf Coast R&B, the Fremonts harvest the fruits of vintage American roots labels to create a tapestry of sound that is at once... Read More →

Sunday May 14, 2023 6:10pm - 7:30pm PDT
Bourbon Street Stage

Blues

6:10pm PDT

Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush

Artists

Rusty Metoyer & The Zydeco Krush

Sunday May 14, 2023 6:10pm - 7:30pm PDT
Festival Stage

Zydeco