(Neighbor) Hood Fest

WHYR’s “The Heavy Lifting” radio host David Randall hosts the festival. He is well known for playing in the local traditional jazz band Florida Street Blowhards, jamming with various jazz ensembles, leading classic rock cover bands, singing with the BR Symphony Chorus and honing his singer/songwriter act. 

Singer/songwriter Queen Asharah joins the festival from Atlanta, GA. Her latest single is “8-1-1.” 

R&B singer/songwriter Pariah85 is fueled by a passion to better understand the human condition. An impassioned learner and observer, Pariah85 is continuously inspired through the things she hears, sees, feels, and learns.

Poet and spoken word artist Sir AP last release was “My Diary.” He is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness and is a performer at Henry Turner Jr. Listening Room. 

Susie Shepherd is a multi-talented songwriter and singer. Her original song genres cover everything – country, pop, R&B and soul. She also performers at Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room.     

Chris Christ Child is a regional gospel recording artist. For almost ten years he has been going strong for the Lord. He is also one of the producers of “The Lost Son” film that is screening at the festival. 
Randall Clayborn is a singer-songwriter writer based in New Orleans who plays guitar and Harmonica. His songs tell stories of his good and bad life experiences. He is joined by Wayne on bass and Madge Mayer on keyboards. 
Kasey Ball is a multi-talented musician, songwriter and bandleader, playing various horns and bass. He is also a well sought out side man for other major bands in the area.  
Jelly B & D’ Wolfe’s original songs cover blues, jazz, Hip Hop, R&B and Southern Soul with a twist of country. Joining the festival for the first time they also appear at Teddy’s Juke Joint.  
Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor are staples in the Baton Rouge music scene. They are known for their toe tapping rhythms and double entendre lyrics. They perform weekly at Henry Turner Jr.’s Listening Room.
The multi-genre dance band, LA Groove, joins the festival for the first time. They are Snerling J. Lockwood Jr. on lead vocals and bass, Lady Tee on lead vocals, Charles Alexander on guitar and Anthon ‘Pooh Bear’ Ebbs on drums.  
Willem McCormick played the Gulf Coast for many years before moving to Los Angeles and playing there in the duo Willem & Dakota. Moving back to Louisiana he joins the festival for the first time.