Saturday Lineup
North Blvd Town Square
2025 STAGE SCHEDULE
Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor are well known for a syncopated style of music referred to as Louisiana blues, soul, reggae and funk. Their upbeat dance tunes and tongue-in-cheek lyrics gets audiences moving and grooving. He is currently the host of Henry’s Listening Room airing on WLFT and KGLA TV in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.
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Eddie “Cool” Deemer is the resident comic at Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room. His ability to string movie titles, candy, liquor and ordinary household products into stories and jokes always make the audience laugh.
LastTimeDown is a St. Louis rock band founded in 2021. The band creates memorable live experiences by creating a fun, high energy environment through music. The bands' genuine love for writing and performing music is reflected in every performance.
Campanula is a 5-piece psychedelic folk rock band based in Nashville, TN. Fusing vintage synthesizer sounds, melodic guitar riffs, and lush vocal harmonies, they create a unique sound that blends old-school rock and folk ballads with modern psychedelic pop.
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Kelton ‘Nspire Harper is a spoken word artist, producer and motivational speaker. A Listening Room All-star he is also host of the TV show “Be a Blessing with “Nspire,” that is currently in production for its second season.
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Henry Turner Jr.’s backing band steps on center stage with their jazz, pop and original songs. Ervin “Maestro” Foster, Kerrick Sewell on drums and King Solomon on bass.
King Solomon plays bass in Henry Turner Jr.’s Flavor band. As a songwriter he plays piano and known for his catchy tunes with satirical lyrics.
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Documentary film director/producer, radio personality, author and activist, Gisele Haralson is the founder of A Celebration of Women and Executive Director of the Child Development Institute.
Wyanda Paul returns with her gospel jazz, she is known for her outstanding performances, powerful voice and original songs filled with insightful and uplifting lyrics.
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John “The Bossman” Hall is a James Brown Tribute act from Philadelphia. He is also an inductee of The Jackie Wilson Foundation Wall Fame. Television appearances include “America’s Got Talent,” with film appearances in “Get On Up” and “Erie Plant Live.” He is also an Apollo Showcase winner.
Hailing from the Delta Region of western Tennessee, Clay Redmond is a dynamic singer, songwriter, and musician celebrated for his original, outlaw country style. Known for his honest lyrics and throwback sound, he and his Outlaw Red Band captivate audiences with authentic performances and a rebellious spirit.
The Phoenix Rouge Dance Studio was founded in 2019 by Gwenda Bourgeois. She and her Sassy Belles Troupe join the festival and will a sure hit with festival goers.
Big Queen Tonya Bell Sylvas returns to the festival and the Pre-Party.
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Kevin White is a member of the Listening Room All-Stars. He joins us after spending years touring with Chris Thomas King nationally and worldwide.
A’dria returns to Baton Rouge for the festival. The R&B singer with a four octave range performed at the Listening Room Film Festival in December in support of her video “New to Me.” The award winning singer currently she resides in Memphis
BR Mardi Gras Fest Stage Lineup*
10:00 -10:15 Hosts: Gisele Haralson, with Special Guests
10:15-10:45 Ervin “Maestro” Foster (Smooth Jazz)
10:50-11:05 Wyanda Paul Gospel)
11:10-11:40 Kevin White (Funk/Pop)
11:45-11:55 Eddie “Cool” Deemer (Comedy)
12:00-12:30 King Solomon (R&B)
12:35-12:55 Kelton ‘Nspire Harper (Motivational) 1:00-1:20 A’Dria (R&B)
1:35-2:05 Clay Redmond
& The Outlaw Red Band (Country)
2:20-2:50 Last Time Down (Rock)
3:15-3:45 Laura Cheadle (R&B/Soul))
4:00-4:20 Phoenix Rouge Dance Troupe
(Belly Dancers)
4:30-5:00 Campanula Band (Rock)
5:15-6:00 Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor (Blues/Soul/Reggae)
with Big Queen Tonya Bell Sylvas
6:15-6:45 John “The Boss Man” Hall
(James Brown Tribute Act)
*All times approximate. Lineup subject to change.
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