Voice of the Wetlands Cancelling Festival 2020
The 2020 Voice of the Wetlands (VOW) Festival, scheduled for October in Houma, LA, has been cancelled. The continuing uncertainties surrounding the pandemic and the potential risks involved with holding the festival contributed to the cancellation, according to Tab Benoit, VOW founder and president. 2020 would have marked the 17th year of the festival, first held in 2004.
“Our fans have been supporting us for all of these years, and we have a true VOW family; many come to volunteer from across the country every year, and along with the dedicated cooks and local fans and volunteers, we owe it to everyone to make their safety our first priority” said Benoit in making the decision to not hold the festival this year.
Voice of the Wetlands is a 501-c-3 organization, founded by Houma musician Tab Benoit and other local activists in 2004 to bring awareness to the environmental challenges facing coastal Louisiana. Their award-winning annual festival celebrates the unique cultural diversity of the region through music, food, a celebrated art market, and informative displays. Performers such as Dr. John, Elvin Bishop, Joe Bonamassa and Jimmy Hall have appeared, along with regional favorites Louisiana LeRoux, Zebra, Chubby Carrier, the Radiators and many others over the years.
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2019 Festival Line Up
Friday, October 11
6:15pm- 7:00pm ~ Frank Ball
7:30pm – 8:30pm ~ Josh Garrett
9:00pm – 9:45pm ~ Jeff McCarty Band
10:00pm – 11:30pm ~ Friday Night Guitar Flights
w/ Jonathon Long, Tab Benoit, Eric Johanson, Eric McFadden, Chris LeblancSaturday, October 12
1:00pm – 2:00pm ~ Sister Slick
2:30pm – 3:30pm ~ Ben Labatt
4:00pm – 5:15pm ~ Jonathon Long
5:45pm – 7:00pm ~ Charlie Wooton Project
7:30pm – 8:45pm ~ Eric McFadden featuring Doug Wimbish and Terence Higgins
9:15pm – 10:30pm ~ Tab Benoit
Sunday, October 13
1:00pm – 2:00pm ~ Baton Rouge Music Studios
2:30pm – 3:30pm ~ Waylon Thibodeaux
4:00pm – 5:15pm ~ Johnny Sansone
5:45pm – 7:00pm ~ Chubby Carrier
7:30pm – 9:30pm ~ Mike Zito with BB King Horns w/ special guest Annika Chambers
One way to stay all night and not miss anything is sign up for camping. Tents and RVs are welcomed and afford you to enjoy the music and company of new and old friends. Visit our camping page and SIGN UP.
The magic of a jam session between musicians that have never performed together is undeniable. Local musicians and touring Artist explore the Art of Music to create a festival experience that has become a favorite for many. It’s one more reason to get your tent or RV to the festival grounds and stay all night.
Phone: (985) 876-0584 – http://www.hammondsairservice.comFurther your Voice of the Wetlands Experience and fly over the wetlands with Hammonds Air Service. See it for your self from the great blue skies as you travel over fresh water estuaries, the beautiful bayous to the depleting swamps of South Louisiana. Hammond’s is experienced and knows how to tell the story. Hammonds Air Service has been making this learning experience enjoyable for our festival goers for over 10 years.
THE RED DOG SALOON!
Friday, October 11
7:00pm – 8:00pm ~ Joe Haydel8:30pm – 9:30pm ~ Southern Troubadour w/ Eric McFadden, Jonathon Long, Johnny Sansone10:00pm – 11:00pm ~ Nonc Nu
11:30pm – 12:30am ~ Dave Jordan and NIA
12:30am – till ~ The Wetlands Ramble Jam Session
Saturday, October 12
1:30pm – 2:45pm ~ Jenna Guidry
3:15pm – 4:30pm ~ Calling Home
5:00pm – 6:15pm ~ Chris Leblanc Band
6:45pm – 8:00pm ~ Eric Johanson
8:30pm – 9:15pm ~ Michael Doussan
9:45pm – 10:45pm ~ Nonc Nu & the Wild Matous
11:00pm – ? ~ The Wetlands Ramble Jam Session
Sunday, October 13
2pm – 3:15pm ~ Johnny Stassi and the Wild Hares
3:45pm – 5:00pm ~ Keith Stone
5:30pm – 6:45pm ~ Danny Alexander Band
7:15pm -8:30pm ~ Josh Garrett & Jonathon Long
9:00pm – 10:15pm ~ Nonc Nu & the Wild Matous
10:30pm ~ Wetlands Ramble Jam Session
Voice of the Wetlands Cajun Food Experience
(Subject to Additions)
Shrimp Etouffe’
Alligator Sauce PiquanteChicken Cajun Sausage Jambalaya
Southern Louisiana Gumbo
Southern Fried Seafood
All American Hamburgers/Hotdogs
Chili Cheese Fritos
French Fries
Homemade Desserts
Assorted Alcohol and Non-Alcohol Beverages
Voice of the Wetlands – Events of Force Majeure
Voice of the Wetlands shall not be held responsible for any events of Force Majeure (events or circumstances which are beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of Voice of the Wetlands) including but not limited to:Acts of God to include but not limited to adverse weather conditions regardless of severity, flood, fire or other physical natural disaster; and
Acts of riot, war and hostilities, acts of terrorism, requisition or compulsory acquisition by any governmental or competent authority; and
Acts of law enforcement for violation of the laws of the United States, the State of Louisiana, the Parish of Terrebonne and/or the City of Houma; and
Acts of other persons or parties not associated with the Voice of the Wetlands organization whether they be generally permitted acts or forbidden acts by the Voice of the Wetlands organization; and
Acts and/or physical properties of independent vendors, exhibitors and artists who are allowed by Voice of the Wetlands to exhibit and/or sell wares on Voice of the Wetlands Festival grounds; and
Sound volume, noises and/or pressure waves caused by musical artistry on the festival grounds as well as aircraft or other aerial devices traveling over the festival area proper whether approved or forbidden.
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