Friday, May 5
11:30 am - 12:15 pm: Joe KrownSouthern Comfort Blues stage
Like the Hammond B-3 sound? Krown is the city's acknowledged master.
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm: Kim Carson and the Casualties
Acura stage
Cajun meets authentic honky-tonk.
2:05 pm - 3:05 pm: Marcia Ball
Southern Comfort Blues stage
Her Tallness is one of the best blues pianists around, but her repertoire covers classic R&B, soul, and more.
3:30 pm - 4:20 pm: Marva Wright and the BMWs
Southern Comfort Blues stage
The city's greatest blues singer, with a heavy gospel bent.
5:05 pm - 6:00 pm: Little Freddie King Blues Band
Allison Miner Music Heritage Lagniappe stage
Hypnotic blues grooves and frightening tales from his own weird life.
6:10 pm - 7:10 pm: Koko Taylor and her Blues Machine
Southern Comfort Blues stage
The Chicago blues diva best known for 1965's "Wang Dang Doodle."
Saturday, May 6
11:25 am - 12:15 pm: Susan CowsillSouthern Comfort Blues stage
Member of the Cowsills ("The Rain, The Park and Other Things"), Susan's been a New Orleans transplant for years now.
12:55 pm - 1:45 pm: Frankie Ford
Acura stage
"Sea Cruise" is only the beginning of this R&B/swamp-pop legend's contributions to music.
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm: Deacon John
Acura stage
He played guitar on almost every famous New Orleans R&B hit of the 60s, and now John's singlehandedly keeping jump-blues alive in the city.
3:40 pm - 4:55 pm: Robert Randolph and the Family Band
Southern Comfort Blues stage
The Hendrix of "Sacred steel," leading a band that sounds like a modern Sly and the Family Stone. A must see.
5:40 pm - 6:55 pm: The Ohio Players
Congo Square Louisiana Rebirth stage
Legendary '70s funk outfit responsible for "Fire" and "Love Rollercoaster."
Sunday, May 7
11:25 am - 12:15 pm: "Big Apple to the Big Easy" Blues JamAcura stage
The New York contingent that held one of the first Katrina relief concerts returns with a tribute.
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm: A Living Tribute to Fats Domino
Allison Miner Music Heritage Lagniappe stage
The highlight of the fest's interview segments, featuring those who understand Fats and his music best.
2:05 pm - 3:10 pm: Irma Thomas
Acura stage
"It's Raining," "Ruler Of My Heart," "Time Is On My Side," "Break-A-Way"... her contributions to '60s soul are immeasurable.
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3:50 pm - 4:50 pm: Sam Moore
Southern Comfort Blues stage
The remaining half of Stax mainstays Sam and Dave, famous for "Soul Man" and "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby."
5:50 pm - 7:00 pm: Fats Domino
Acura stage
New Orleans' biggest hitmaker closes the Fest with a triumphant post-Katrina return.
