Music Lineup

Bruce Sunpie Barnes has cultivated a blend of Zydeco, blues, and African rhythms. Sunpie was a member of the Paul Simon Band and graced stages around the world as a multi-instrumentalist. Beyond music, Sunpie is an author, photographer, former Chief’s NFL player, and National Park Service Ranger. He is deeply involved in New Orleans Mardi Gras parade culture as the Big Chief for one of the oldest Afro-Creole carnival groups in the U.S. Sunpie has family connections in north Louisiana and he is a regular performer at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans.

Sunpie will host a free Zydeco dance workshop for the public at 6:00 p.m. before the performance in Alley Park. He and his team have traveled the world sharing the joy of Zydeco music and dance through these interactive workshops.

Programming is supported by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana Arts Council, as administered by the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council. Funding has also been provided by the National Endowment for the Arts as well as the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation.

Nashville comes home to West Monroe! Hailing from West Monroe, Stephen blends his Louisiana roots with the best of ’90s country and a fresh modern sound. With a voice that’s both nostalgic and heartfelt, he’s bringing high-energy performances and songwriting straight to the festival stage. He’s currently living in Nashville as a career musician, so this will be a homecoming for him!

Stephen has shared the spotlight with country legends like Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, and Justin Moore, and his music has racked up 7 million+ streams worldwide. His 2023 hits, including Good For Nothin’ and Who Needs A Bar, have earned spots on major playlists, and he’s fresh off 175+ shows last year.