Let’s face it, Cajun music is dance music! A good "fais do-do," or Cajun dance party, is essential to Louisiana music and culture, and rare is the celebration, festival, backyard music jam, or social gathering that doesn’t include dancing. The music takes the slow drawl of southern life--- the sultry bayou nights, the [...]
From parades and amazing food, to festive masks and bead tossing, Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is full of traditions. The colorful beads are an iconic part of Mardi Gras celebrations. Each year, crowds of people line up to catch beads tossed from floats during Mardi Gras parades. The bead colors typically represent Mardi [...]
Celebrated as much for her infectious energy as her superb musicianship, Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball is making her second appearance at Gator By the Bay. The 2018 Texas State Musician Of The Year and 2018 Austin City Limits Hall of Fame inductee has won worldwide fame and countless fans for her ability [...]
It may be said that there is nothing new under the sun, but at Gator By the Bay we beg to differ! This year, there is something new “under the tent” at the Taste of Lousiana pavilion! For the first time ever, seven local chefs specializing in Cajun and Creole cuisine will throw [...]
Artists from around the world prove that music is the universal language at Gator By the Bay The lure of American roots music extends far beyond our shores, as evidenced by several international artists appearing at Gator By the Bay this year. Blues, R&B, and jazz may have their roots firmly [...]
Louisiana is a vivacious culturally packed state whose flag has family and traditions woven into its fabric. That being said, Californians definitely know the value of family traditions as well as how to "pass a good time." That's why we, here at Gator by the Bay, humbly propose you and your family make [...]
A Different Festival Experience Have you noticed that most music festivals have become rather impersonal crowd scenes, and the only “contact” most of the audience has with the performing artists is to watch them on the Jumbotron? Heck, you might as well be watching on TV. Happily, Gator By the Bay gives you [...]
