2013 Blues in da Parish Festival set for October 5

July 31, 2013 - PRLog -- The 2nd Annual Blues in da Parish Festival on October 5, 2013, will feature free live performances from some of Louisiana’s best blues musicians.

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The music will begin at 11 AM with a performance from the local Chalmette High School Band. Next up will be the 2013-2014 VooDoo Blues Challenge winners in the Solo/Duo and Band categories. These talented performers, who will be selected in August and September 2013, will represent New Orleans at the 2014 International Blues Challenge in Nashville.

At 1:30 PM Paula and the Pontiacs take the stage, followed by John Lisi and Delta Funk at 2:30.

The Alabama Slim Blues Revue featuring Little Freddie King is up next at 3:30 PM, and the Coco Robicheaux Spirit Land Band Tribute will round out an afternoon of

great music from 4:30 until 6.

In addition to the music, the Festival will also include food booths showcasing local restaurants and CD booths offering great blues music. And festival attendees who prefer a hands-on music experience can enjoy a free Harmonica Workshop provided by the Crescent City Harmonica Club from 3 - 4:30 PM.

The Audubon Zoo’s Wetlands Express Mobile van will also be on hand from 1 PM - 3 PM to provide information about the bayous and wetlands that surround the Festival's location in St Bernard Parish. Other fun family activities include a Boogie Booth Photo Booth, Kids' Coloring Contest, 50-50 Raffle and more.

The latest information and updates about the 2013 Blues in da Parish Festival are available online at the Festival's website  http://BluesInDaParish.com, (http://BluesInDaParish.com) as well as on their Facebook page http://facebook.com/bluesindaparish