Louisiana Spring Festivals For Music Lovers

It's officially Spring! As soon as the pollen settles and this stormy weather passes, get out and enjoy some music! There is some excellent entertainment in our great State this Spring!

Here are four music festivals that Louisiana Travel recommends we check out:

Festival International de Louisiane: (April 25-29, 2012) For 25 years, this free festival in Lafayette has been celebrating south Louisiana's French cultural heritage. Native musicians as well as performing artists from Europe, Africa, Canada and the Caribbean play on the festival's six stages. This year's schedule features Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Busted Root and Gary Clark Jr. just to name a few. Learn more about the performers and create your own festival schedule using their free mobile app for iPhone and Droid. Before you get lost in variety and quality of music, take time to shop Marche des Arts, a fine arts market with artists from around the country, and Marche du Monde, a world market with sculptures, photography, jewelry and more by artisans around the globe.

DeltaFest: (April 26-29, 2012) In north Louisiana, Monroe's annual DeltaFest is all about music, food, family and fun. Check out performances by Jars of Clay, The Fray, Tank and Charlie Wilson. This year, the NELA Celtic Festival joins DeltaFest to present additional live music on an outdoor stage. A carnival, face painting and bicycle rodeo make this event kid-friendly.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival: (April 27-May 6, 2012) Don't be fooled by the name. While this 40-plus-year-old festival certainly draws some of the best jazz artists, it's hard to think of a musical style that isn't represented here. Find seven days worth of performances by artists such as Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, the Eagles, Zac Brown Band, Trombone Shorty, The Neville Brothers, the Foo Fighters and many more. The food at this festival rivals the music in popularity. Folks line up for their Jazz Fest favorites, including Crawfish Monica.

Bayou Country Superfest: (May 26-27, 2012) Dust off those boots and grab your cowboy hat because some of country music's biggest stars are taking over Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. Spend Memorial Day weekend with Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean and other chart-toppers, and arrive early for the Fan Fest and Tailgate party held outside the stadium.

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