Festival International showcases musicians from around the world, especially artists from Francophone cultures. 

Local musicians do their best to make these special guests feel at home during their stay.

Blue Moon Saloon owner Mark Falgout gives international musicians free access to perform with local artists on stage after they perform at Festival International. he says it’s something special to be a part of.

“Part of the special programming we have during festival international is what we call the rhythm and roots series. we take a local act… someone from Louisiana and pair them with an international act,” Falgout says.

Local musician Kirkland Middleton gives his perspective on being able to play with international musicians at The Blue Moon.

“It’s always nice to share the stage with somebody who feels familiar but you’ve never…there hasn’t been a connection before,” Middleton explains.