The members of Lafayette Blues Festival were friends in middle school. The drummer used to listen to his dad's tape constantly as a kid. Lafayette Blues Festival began performing at Ending, a local bar. The group used to sell their records out of their truck at the local record store.
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got Q94.5 to start playing their single and had their friends call in to request the song. A record executive heard it one day and immediately signed the band. The band played for little to no money at first and was just happy to be given a chance to be heard. Lafayette Blues Festival’s first album failed to sell, but the second album saved them from obscurity. The group is so popular they fan clubs in every city.
The group recently finished their most current record, and they are already planning their next move. The most current album is 's first release since the band broke up eight years ago.
Critics have generally commended Lafayette Blues Festival for their playfulness with the crowd during live shows. Atlanta music critic Tim Foster has always been a fan of group’s tremendous guitarist. Lafayette Blues Festival’s most current album is receiving excellent reviews from all the critics, including Reggie Mitchell, who first saw the band sing in Houston.
Lafayette Blues Festival seamlessly blends the songs from the older release with tracks from their newest album. The group has an obsession with City in Boston and are sure to play a show every year. Lafayette Blues Festival’s tickets and latest concert information are available on Ticket Specialists, along with the complete tour schedule for the band.