Leon Russell, Booker T and more at 2016 Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Fest
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Leon Russell, Booker T, Eric Burdon and the Rebirth Brass Band head up the lineup for the 25th annual Simi Valley Cajun & Blues Festival, coming Memorial Day weekend.
The two-stage festival will host music from noon to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 28 and 29, at Rancho Santa Susanna Community Park (5005 Los Angeles Ave.).
The event boasts a strong Louisiana flavor, with a Mardi Gras parade, one stage devoted to Cajun and Zydeco music and plenty of food booths.
Weekend passes are $35; single-day tickets are $20 in advance and available here.
Set times and the full lineup below:
Saturday, May 28
BLUES STAGE
12:15 p.m. Guy Martin
1:35 p.m. Barbara Morrison
3:00 p.m. Rebirth Brass Band
4:45 pm. Eric Burdon & The Animals
6:20 p.m. Dwayne Dopsie
CAJUN/ZYDECO STAGE
12:25 p.m. Bayou Brothers
1:55 p.m. Dwayne Dopsie
3:25 p.m. Doug Kershaw with Steve Riley
4:35 p.m. Mardi Gras Parade
4:55 p.m. Chubby Carrier
6:25 p.m. Mark St. Mary
Sunday, May 29
BLUES STAGE
12:15 p.m. Kelly’s Lot
1:35 p.m. Alvon Johnson
3:00 p.m. Booker T
4:45 p.m. Leon Russell
6:20 p.m. Reverend Tall Tree
CAJUN/ZYDECO STAGE
12:25 p.m. Bonne Musique Zydeco
1:50 p.m. Jo-El Sonnier
3:15 p.m. Chubby Carrier
4:20 p.m. Mardi Gras Parade
4:40 p.m. Doug Kershaw with Steve Riley
6:05 p.m. Dwayne Dopsie
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