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Bayou Saint John at Orleans Avenue (OUTDOORS)
Bayou Saint John was originally a distributary channel of the Mississippi River: it carried water across the cypress swamps to Lake Pontchartrain. Because it offered a straightforward route from the lake to the river, the stream played an essential role in New Orleans’ founding in the early 18th century. At the turn of the 19th century the stream’s course was extended by the construction of the Carondelet Canal and its turning basin, but those structures were filled in the early 20th century because they had fallen out of use. Bayou Saint John is still connected to Lake Pontchartrain, but because of subsidence, it no longer carries water out of New Orleans: it lies higher than the land on either side of it.
Upcoming Shows
The 5th annual Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo is on Friday, May 21, through Sunday, May 23, on the banks of Bayou St. John in New Orleans. Founded after Hurricane Katrina to restore the social fabric of Mid-City, this free music festival raises funds for charities supported by the Mothership Foundation.
This year's headliners include Bill Summers & Jazalsa, Benny Turner & Real Blues (a tribute to Marva Wright), Walter "Wolfman" Washington, and BeauSoleil with Tab Benoit, and there'll be plenty of hand-crafted art and delicious food. Check out the complete performance schedule!
WWOZ will broadcast live from Bayou Boogaloo — stay tuned to this page for details!
WWOZ Live Broadcast Schedule*
Friday, May 21
5:00-5:00 p.m. Hot Club of New Orleans
6:15-7:30 p.m. Brother Tyrone & the Gospel Stars
7:45-9:00 p.m. Bill Summers & Jazalsa
Saturday, May 22
4:30-5:30 p.m. Mem Shannon & the Membership (recorded 11:45 a.m.)
5:45-6:45 p.m. Good Enough for Good Times
7:45-9:00 p.m. Benny Turner & Real Blues with Special Guests (tribute to Marva Wright)
*times subject to change without notice
