Cajun & Blues Music Festival Simi Valley

Saturday, May 26 & Sun. May 27, 2012, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days. Cost: $20; $15 kids, under age 5 free.

2012 Band Lineup is Being Planned. Check site for updates:  simicajun.org

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Rancho Santa Susana Community Park
5005 Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, California 93063

Tickets are available at the box office during the festival between the hours of 9 AM and 6  p.m. They are also available online.

The Line up of bands 2011

Sat May 28, 2011

The 44's 11 a.m.
Los Fabulocous Feat Kid Ramos 12 p.m.
Mikey Jr & Stone Cold Blues 1:15  p.m.
Kirk Fletcher Band 2:25  p.m.
Ana Popovic 3:40  p.m.
Mannish Boys Revue with Tracy Nelson, Rusty Zinn, Lynwood Slim, The King Brothers, Bob Corritore, Peter Dammann and more. 5:05  p.m.
John Nemeth 7 p.m.

Creole Stage

Billy Lee & the Swamp Critters 12 p.m.
Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic  1:45  p.m.
Buckwheat Zydeco  3:45  p.m.
Lil Pookie & The Zydeco Sensations 5:40  p.m.

Sun May 29

Cadillac Zack with Special Guests 11 a.m.
Mitch Kashmar Band 12 p.m.
Arthur Adams 1:15  p.m.
Big Pete tribute to Lester Butler with special guest Al Blake 2:30  p.m.
Shawn Pittman 3:45  p.m.
Elvin Bishop  Hell Raisin Review 5 p.m.
Maria Muldaur 6:45  p.m.

Creole Stage

Bayou Borthers 12 p.m.
Lil Pookie & The Zydeco Sensations  1:45  p.m.
Buckwheat Zydeco 3:45  p.m.
Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic  5:40  p.m.

The 22nd Annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Music Festival on Memorial Day weekend is  in its 22nd year. It continually evolves  from its roots in 1988 as a New England Clambake fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise. Within two years the Cajun Creole music theme was adopted and was extremely popular. The Festival gained national attention and grew to be one of the largest festivals of its kind west of the Mississippi River. The Festival  presents live Cajun, Creole, Zydeco and Blues entertainment on multiple stages, offers more than 150 food, beverage, craft and sponsor booths, and attracts approximately 15,000 attendees.

A full weekend of nonstop award-winning entertainment, more food choices than you can sample in two days, and activities to keep kids of all ages entertained too.

The first stage will feature 9 hours of continuous music each day. Featured will be international and award winning Cajun, Creole and Zydeco music acts.

The second stage will feature the Delta Groove All-Star Blues Revue on Saturday and world-class blues and roots acts on Sunday.

Both stages feature lots of viewing space plus large dance floors.

In addition, this family friendly event has a giant kids area featuring bouncers, rock walls, specialty acts, crafts and talent shows. There are also food booths and many crafts and merchandise booths.
Children may experience all of the rides and events in the kids area for no additional cost.

JOHN NEMETH
Blues Music Award nominee for Contemporary Male Blues Artist of the Year and rising star with Blind Pig Records, John Nemeth promises to deliver the goods with his solid one-two punch, show-stoppin' performance consisting of knock-out vocals and soul-stirring harmonica on a powerhouse presentation of Blues & Soul.


ELVIN BISHOP'S HELL RAISIN' REVUE - Album Release Party!
Legendary slide guitar master Elvin Bishop and his trusty ole' axe "Red Dog" bring on their electrifyin' Hell Raisin' Revue for what's guaranteed to be one helluva booty shakin', houserockin' good time with pals John Nemeth, Finis Tasby and Terry Hanck.

MARIA MULDAUR
Roots music stylist and acclaimed vocalist Maria Muldaur, best known for her 70's hit "Midnight At The Oasis," and currently nominated for a Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album of the Year, makes her triumphant return to the blues with a very special Southern California appearance.

ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC
Although born and raised in California, Andre comes from a long line of Zydeco performers with French Creole heritage.

BUCKWHEAT ZYDECO
2010 Grammy winner for Best Cajun and Zydeco album for "Lay Your Burden Down"
Buckwheat Zydeco was formed in 1979 by Stanley "Buckwheat" Dural, Jr. and since that time has established the group as one of the premier Zydeco music performers in the world. They have performed for presidential inaugurations, with the Boston Pops and even a 12-night stand at London's Royal Albert Hall where they shared the stage with Eric Clapton.

TRACY NELSON
Two-time Grammy nominated vocalist Tracy Nelson, best known for her work in the late 60's with the blues rock group Mother Earth

Parking:

You may be tempted but don't park in Albertson's lot. They have guards, and could tow your car.  There is offsite parking with shuttle service to the festival grounds located in areas around the main gate.

Main Parking: Exit the 118 Fwy at Stearns and head South. The parking lot is just North of Los Angeles Avenue next to the Soccer field