The Krewe of Red Beans initiative, Fest Fest, is helping New Orleans musicians recoup lost work due to the many festivals that have been canceled in the last few weeks. They are hiring musicians to play front porch or backyard concerts around Orleans Parish during the month of October.
The 2021 Beignet Fest which was scheduled to begin on Sept 25 in New Orleans, announced today that they have decided to cancel the event this year and are looking forward to 2022.
We've all been there at some point in our lives. We find ourselves somewhere outside of South Louisiana surrounded by people not accustomed to the things we say or do. We might let out a "C'est tout fini?" or tell someone to "Make a pass" because "We're gonna make a roux" and get a look as if we're speaking a language from a different galaxy. For folks who might now know what we're all about, below is officially the unofficial guide to "Nine Things To Expect When A Cajun Moves In To Your Town".