Founded in 1990 by Chris Hall, The Swamp Club quickly became a hugely popular event attracting a variety of people from all over the country. It was also the launch pad for the Cajun dance craze that swept the nation throughout the decade.
As well as having the top UK based acts in the related ‘Louisiana Roots’ genres, they booked key artists from Louisiana including; Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, John Delafose, Beau Jocque, D.L. Menard, Eddie LeJeune, Canray Fontenot and Balfa Toujours, to name but a few.
The events were always a sell out, often turning away hundreds of would-be revellers, and gained the attention of media outlets leading to The Swamp Club regularly being broadcast on BBC and ITV.
Whilst the Swamp Club closed its doors in the late nineties, its name is still fondly remembered and talked about by all those who attended.
But now the time is right to re-open the doors, dust off the accordions, re-ignite the dance floor and get this party started!
A proud young Chicano-Creole artist from Houston Texas.
At the ripe old age of 27 Ruben Moreno is a veteran of the musical road, having begun playing professionally at age 13, and hitting the road at age 15, playing Rubboard with some of Zydeco’s greatest performers such as CJ Chennier, Leroy Thomas and Andre Thierry.
The Po’ Boys bring the sounds of the Deep South to European Shores. Fronted by award winning accordionist, Lil Jim, who is tipped by his peers in Louisiana and Europe as one of the brightest hopes for Cajun and Zydeco music this side of the pond.
The Zydeco Diamonds have a musical pedigree and collective history in Zydeco music which spans over 100 yrs.
Featuring top musicians, well respected as some of the finest exponents of Cajun and Zydeco music outside of Louisiana.
Southbound, a 5 piece electric/acoustic combo hailing from Derby, UK, are one of the Midland’s most popular Country Rock and Americana bands.
West Yorkshire 5 piece, The 309s, have spent the last 14 years rocking and rolling their swing jive repertoire at events all over the country.
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19:30-20:30 |
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Other Stage |
20:30-21:30 |
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Main Stage |
21:30-23:00 |
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TBC |
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Main Stage |
19:30-20:30 |
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Other Stage |
20:30-21:30 |
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Main Stage |
21:30-23:00 |
Cajun Brunch Session |
Other Stage |
12:00-15:00 |
Other Stage |
16:00-19:00 |
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Main Stage |
19:30-21:00 |
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