16 Great Acts at the New Orleans Jazz Museum
On January 16-18, the New Orleans Jazz Museum at 400 Esplanade Ave. will hold an entertaining and educational celebration of jazz and blues history at the Cigar Box Guitar Festival.
The name of the festival refers to the makeshift instruments built from cigar boxes, which proved crucial to the early development of music in the blues and jazz genres. The musical lineup includes a wide array of local, national, and international entertainers who'll contribute over 16 hours of fun over the course of the three-day event.
Only 150, all-inclusive live-audience tickets will be sold. For $159 per ticket, enjoy a more intimate and comfortable experience in the Performance Center of the New Orleans Jazz Museum as you enjoy the available talent. Act fast because ticket holders will receive three-day, seated admission, as well as chances to win one of three cigar box guitars; an official poster, a refrigerator magnet, and an event laminate. If space allows, a few standing-room-only, single-day tickets will be sold.
Order Tickets for the CBG Festival via Eventbrite. Find a spot to park on Esplanade, then walk on down to the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
Event Artists & Talent
Leading the lineup of bands:
New Jersey roots trio, April Mae & the June Bugs
Florida rockers, Memphis Lightning
The sensational, one-woman band, Ghalia Volt
Nashvillian Meg Williams and international CBG ambassador Steve Arvey
New Orleans Acts:
Cigar Box Serenaders
Mahmoud Chouki
Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale
Rumsey Kadar
Amzie Adams
European Acts:
La Durance Blues Band (France)
Captn Catfish (Germany)
John Mary Go Round (Belgium)
Riccardo Ferrini (Italy)
ElGordeaux (England)
Event Schedule
Jan. 16
3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday Night Kickoff
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Thursday Night Symposium
Jan. 17
12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Builders Forum & Contest
3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Friday Afternoon Showcase
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday Night Spotlight
Jan. 18
12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Builders Forum - Day 2
3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Hootenanny
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday Night Shindig
International CBG Video Playoffs
Hungry for a challenge and eager to show off your talent with a handmade, stringed instrument? Take part in C.B. Gitty's 5th annual video performance competition and earn a cash prize depending on placement. First place gets $500, second gets $300, and third gets $200; on top of bragging rights. Solos, duos, and groups are invited to send a video submission until the newly extended deadline of December 31st.
Review the guidelines for submitting the video, and start practicing today. Videos must first be uploaded to YouTube, then sent via email. The top 10 will be chosen by a panel of music business professionals, while the final three are decided by the audience during the Thursday Night Symposium.
