2022 Schedule
Titled after a very real swamp that lies near the border of Louisiana and Mississippi, the Honey Island Swamp Band is aptly named, with a rootsy sound that incorporates the best of both states, a swampy mix of blues, soul, country, R&B, and the rhythms of the group’s hometown, New Orleans.
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Cedric Watson is a four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist & songwriter with seemingly unlimited potential. Cedric’s songs channel his diverse ancestry (African, French, Native American and Spanish) to create his own brand of sounds. His albums are a tapestry of pulsing rhythms and Creole poetry, and his live performances are unforgettable, all at once progressive and nostalgic.
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Wilson Savoy from The Pine Leaf Boys
A perennial favorite at Rhythm & Roots, Donna the Buffalo’s eclectic and often socially conscious music has its base in traditional mountain music, infusing it with elements of Cajun/ zydeco, rock, folk, reggae, and country. Although there is neither a Donna nor a buffalo in the group, Donna the Buffalo is known for touring the country while remaining fiercely independent, and as one of the industry’s most diverse roots-music bands.
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Cedric Watson is a four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist & songwriter with seemingly unlimited potential. Cedric’s songs channel his diverse ancestry (African, French, Native American and Spanish) to create his own brand of sounds. His albums are a tapestry of pulsing rhythms and Creole poetry, and his live performances are unforgettable, all at once progressive and nostalgic.
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Talk about a dynamic duo! Powerhouse guitarist and songwriter Anders Osborne is currently touring together with Americana and Roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene, and they’ve ditched their bands for some stripped down acoustic performances, each taking a turn with one of their songs, while the other provides accompaniment.
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A perennial favorite at Rhythm & Roots, Donna the Buffalo’s eclectic and often socially conscious music has its base in traditional mountain music, infusing it with elements of Cajun/ zydeco, rock, folk, reggae, and country. Although there is neither a Donna nor a buffalo in the group, Donna the Buffalo is known for touring the country while remaining fiercely independent, and as one of the industry’s most diverse roots-music bands.
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Join Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez, along with the singular three-part harmonies of the Sin Sisters for “Sunday School”, and get ready to believe! This gospel-inspired Sunday morning performance has long been a crowd favorite at Rhythm and Roots, and promises to have you shouting “Hallelujah!”.
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Cedric Watson is a four-time Grammy-nominated fiddler, singer, accordionist & songwriter with seemingly unlimited potential. Cedric’s songs channel his diverse ancestry (African, French, Native American and Spanish) to create his own brand of sounds. His albums are a tapestry of pulsing rhythms and Creole poetry, and his live performances are unforgettable, all at once progressive and nostalgic.
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In 2018, boogie woogie blues piano player and singer Veronica Lewis made her Rhythm & Roots debut as a “Future of Roots” performer. A mesmerizing live performer with serious piano chops, soaring vocals, and songs that boogie away your blues, she’s a seasoned pro at 18, who has gone on to win accolades and awards galore.
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In 2018, boogie woogie blues piano player and singer Veronica Lewis made her Rhythm & Roots debut as a “Future of Roots” performer. A mesmerizing live performer with serious piano chops, soaring vocals, and songs that boogie away your blues, she’s a seasoned pro at 18, who has gone on to win accolades and awards galore.
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A perennial favorite at Rhythm & Roots, Donna the Buffalo’s eclectic and often socially conscious music has its base in traditional mountain music, infusing it with elements of Cajun/ zydeco, rock, folk, reggae, and country. Although there is neither a Donna nor a buffalo in the group, Donna the Buffalo is known for touring the country while remaining fiercely independent, and as one of the industry’s most diverse roots-music bands.
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