Bayou Boogaloo Ball

Festevents, in partnership with the Arts Council of New Orleans, will present a FREE intimate evening of art and music on Thursday, June 24, beginning at 8pm in the Missing Kidney Bar. The evening will provide the opportunity for guests to meet and talk with the NOLA artists about their art as well as bid on original pieces and other prizes through a silent auction while listening to the sounds of Eric Lindell Band and enjoying authentic cajun food from Cajun Cafe and cold beverages inspired by New Orleans.

The proceeds from the silent auction are donated to the Arts Council of New Orleans to aid their efforts in rebuilding the art community of New Orleans.  

All guests attending Thursday's Ball will receive 1 free Friday, June 25, 2010 admission ticket (1 Friday ticket per guest) for Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival. Additionally, Boogalooers can save $10 with advance purchase of a 3-day festival pass. Tickets for this classic party are $20 for a weekend pass (advanced purchase only), or $10 daily. Boating packages are available by calling 757-441-2345. All tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here or by phone.

 The Bayou Ball features live music, 8 pm - 9:30 pm by:

 Eric Lindell Band:  Missing Kidney Bar: Bayou Ball; Thursday, June 24; 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Only a few short years ago, singer/songwriter/vocalist Eric Lindell was known only to a small but enthusiastic group of fans in his native Northern California and his adopted city of New Orleans. Once he hit the national music scene with his 2006 Alligator Records debut, Change In The Weather, critics and fans around the world celebrated the arrival of a roots rocker with dozens of unforgettable original songs. His combination of sweet, blue-eyed soul with groove-laden R&B, swamp pop, funk and blues won him critical and popular acclaim across the country. As he toured the U.S., his fan base grew, and before long clubs and festivals were filled with dancing people singing the words to every song. With his 2007 release, Low On Cash, Rich In Love, his popularity increased exponentially. A February 2008 appearance on Late Night With Conan O'Brien put him in front of an audience of millions of people worldwide. Clubs around the country were experiencing overflow crowds when Eric performed. The word was out. Eric Lindell had arrived. Lindell's live shows draw as much attention as his material. Fun, funky, high-energy and set-list free shows keep fans clamoring for more and coming back again and again. His unstoppable grooves, rocking, deeply rooted, original songs and excellent musicianship never fail to fill the dance floor. The Philadelphia Inquirer simply called his music, "timeless blue-eyed soul." The Boston Herald calls him "a ferocious talent."