If you would like for your band to be considered for the Mudbug Madness Festival, please send a demo cd along with contact information to Melanie Bacon, 401 Edwards, Suite 205, Shreveport, La. 71101.
Foot-stompin’, tail-shakin’, two-steppin’ music is an exciting, integral part of Mudbug Madness and the 24th anniversary festival promises to be one that will leave them talking for years.
Mudbug Madness features three entertainment stages. Click the "show/hide events" link to the right of each stage title to view the events for that stage.
Madness Stage show/hide events
Located on the area of Festival Plaza between Market and Spring streets, the Madness Stage, sponsored by Wendy's, is the venue where nationally recognized entertainers perform and contests and special events are held. Sponsored by KISS Country 93.7, 99X The Rock Station, K 94.5 The Hit Music Channel, KWKH AM 1130, KEEL AM 710, KVKI 96.5, the Madness Stage features the best in Cajun and Zydeco music.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
- 11am-2pm Along for the Ride
- 12pm Celebrity Crawfish Eating Contest - sponsored by McIlhenny Company/TABASCO Brands
- 4:30pm-7pm David Egan & 20 Years of Trouble
- 7pm-7:30pm Opening Ceremonies - Sponsored by KISS Country 93.7, 99X The Rock Station, K 94.5 The Hit Music Channel, KWKH-AM 1130, KEEL AM 710, KVKI 96.5, KTBS 3/KPXJ CW21
- 7:30pm-9pm Red Beans & Rice Revue
- 9:30pm-11pm Buckwheat Zydeco
Friday, May 23, 2008
- 11am-2pm Cajun Dixon Line
- 4:30pm-6:30pm Hunter Hayes
- 6:30pm-7pm Youth (13-20) Crawfish Eating Contest - sponsored by Pepsi
- 7pm-8:30pm Big Al & the Heavyweights
- 9pm-11pm Jamie Bergeron & Kickin’ Cajuns
Saturday, May 24, 2008
- 11am-1pm The Zydepunks
- 1pm-2pm Men’s (21+) Crawfish Eating Contest - Sponsored by Budweiser & KRMD
- 2pm-5pm Jeremy & the Zydeco Hot Boyz
- 5:15pm-5:45pm Crawfish Calling Contest - Sponsored by AEP/SWEPCO & Mix 97.3
- 6pm-8:30pm Cajun Nation
- 9pm-Midnight Rockin’ Jake
Sunday, May 25, 2008
- 11am-1:30pm Knight Train
- 1:30pm-2pm Women’s (21+) Crawfish Eating Contest - sponsored by Miller Lite, 98 ROCKS, OLDIES 95.7, KYLA
- 2pm-2:30pm Children’s (5-12) Crawfish Eating Contest - sponsored by AEP/SWEPCO, 98 ROCKS, OLDIES 95.7, KYLA
- 2:30pm-4:30pm Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys
- 5pm-7:30pm Red Stick Ramblers
- 8:15pm-11pm Wayne Toups & Zydecajun
Swamp Stage show/hide events
Located under the new pavilion at Festival Plaza, the Swamp, sponsored by MetroPCS, offers a veritable gumbo of sights and sounds. It’s the place where you’ll find blues, jazz, southern rock, and pop. Sponsored by KMSS (FOX33)/KSHV45, the Swamp features local and regional favorites.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
- 5pm-7:30pm Jake Smith
- 8pm-11pm Deacon John & the Ivories
Friday, May 23, 2008
- 4:30pm-6pm Southrock Junction
- 6:30pm-8:30pm Mauva Bell & the Hot Water Party
- 9pm-11pm Benji Davis Project
Saturday, May 24, 2008
- 11am-1pm Blues Brokers with Special Guests
- 1:30pm-3:30pm SASH with AJ & the Two Tone Blues Band
- 4pm-6pm Shotgun
- 6:30pm-8:30pm Dan Sanchez & the Kings of Pleasure
- 9pm-11pm The Iguanas
Sunday, May 25, 2008
- 11am-1:30pm Pocket Change
- 2pm-4:30pm Three of a Kind
- 5pm-7:30pm Bluebirds
- 8pm-11pm Walker Street
Kids on the Bayou show/hide events
Kids on the Bayou Stage, sponsored by MetroPCS, featuring performances by:
- Mac & Company
- Shirley Henry & Thelma Harrison, storytellers
- C. E. Byrd Drama Club
- Just Past Friday
- Kids Rock
- Plus Donut Eating Contests every day.
- Also featuring Build-a-Bear, Party Central, Water Wars, Hands-On Art Activities sponsored by Capital One
