Boogie on the Bayou
Celebrating 10 Years of The Front PorchEVENT DETAILS
When: Friday, March 7, from 6 to 11pm
Where: Fry’s Spring Beach Club
Tickets include a cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres, dinner, unlimited beer, wine, & cider, as well as live music from Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience and Jelly Street Jazz.
The Music
Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience
Authentic Zydeco, Creole, and New Orleans Music from two-time Grammy Winner
For 40+ years, 8th-generation Louisiana Creole Terrance Simien has been shattering the myths about what traditional Zydeco roots music is – and is not. Simien has become one of the most respected and accomplished artists in American roots music today. He and his bandmates have won two Grammy awards, been included in major studio theatre release films, and have been cultural ambassadors for the U.S. State Department. Driven by African and Caribbean rhythms, the Zydeco Experience has evolved over the decades, incorporating popular genres while remaining rooted in the call-and-response jure´ songs of 19th century Creole Louisiana communities. We’re very excited to have them at Boogie on the Bayou.
Jelly Street Jazz
Crossroads of blues, straight-ahead ballads, and hard-swinging jazz
For the dinner hour, we’ll enjoy the “rock-a-jelly” stylings of Jelly Street Jazz. They’ll start with Sophie Tucker, hit some viper and jelly tunes on their way to Ella Fitzgerald and Bill Evans, and end up on Chet Atkins’ front porch.
Jelly Street Jazz
Crossroads of dirty blues, straight-ahead ballads, and hard-swinging jazz
We’ll kick off the evening with the “rock-a-jelly” stylings of Jelly Street Jazz. Merging low-down dirty blues, straight-ahead ballads, and hard-swinging jazz, their energy is something you’ll want to bottle up and bring home with you. They’ll start with Sophie Tucker, hit some viper and jelly tunes on their way to Ella Fitzgerald and Bill Evans, and end up on Chet Atkins’ front porch. Sometimes they steer these influences – marvelously – into one lane. Each performance is a smokin’ hot trip!
The Food
The evening will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, bites, and sweet treats from some of Charlottesville’s favorite local restaurants.
The Food
The evening will feature Louisiana-inspired food and sweet treats from some of Charlottesville’s favorite local restaurants.
Southern Crescent
Named for the Southern Crescent Streamliner, which has been running from Charlottesville to New Orleans since the 19th century, The Southern Crescent brings you classic cuisine from Louisiana, the Caribbean, and other parts South. Family-owned and operated in Belmont.
The Local
The Local was founded in Belmont to showcase the abundant supply of small farmers, artisan cheesemakers, and breweries, distilleries and wineries in and around Charlottesville. The Local has experienced a happy journey into the hearts and minds of local diners, who enjoy the rich mix of deliciously prepared food with the time-honored crafts of our day.
Mockingbird
Located in Belmont, Mockingbird infuses a taste of the South in every bite. Expect a delightful culinary experience that feeds the soul with charm, Southern comfort food, and the bounty of Virginia.
MarieBette
MarieBette believes that the local bakery is the heart of the community. They are proud to provide Charlottesville with the most basic of human needs — good bread and a place to gather and connect – in both a bakery and a restaurant across two locations in Charlottesville.
Southern Crescent
Named for the Southern Crescent Streamliner, which has been running from Charlottesville to New Orleans since the 19th century, The Southern Crescent brings you classic cuisine from Louisiana, the Caribbean, and other parts South. Family-owned and operated in Belmont.
Mockingbird
Located within charming Belmont, Mockingbird infuses a taste of the south in every bite. Expect a delightful culinary experience that feeds the soul with charm, Southern comfort food, and the bounty of Virginia.
The Local
The Local was founded to showcase the abundant supply of small farmers, artisan cheesemakers, and breweries, distilleries and wineries in and around Charlottesville. The Local has experienced a happy journey into the hearts and minds of local diners, who enjoy the rich mix of deliciously prepared food with the time-honored crafts of our day.
MarieBette
MarieBette believes that the local bakery is the heart of the community. They are proud to provide Charlottesville with the most basic of human needs — good bread and a place to gather and connect – in both a bakery and a restaurant across two locations in Charlottesville.
Laissez les bons temps rouler
“Let the Good Times Roll”
We’ll be celebrating The Front Porch’s 10-year anniversary, and announcing exciting new programs to give back to the community that has sustained us for the past decade. We’ll also be raising money for community programs through a casino room and games, silent auction, raffle, photo booth from Parlor the Studio, wine tastings, and more. Stay tuned for auction items and more information coming soon!
Your ticket includes unlimited wine, beer, and cider from local purveyors in addition to New Orleans foods and sweet treats from local restaurants.
Because this is a fundraiser for The Front Porch, 50% of your ticket purchase is a tax-deductible donation.Â
JOIN US
Friday, March 7, 2025, 6-11 pm – Fry’s Spring Beach Club;
Ticket includes dinner, unlimited beer, wine, cider, and world class music throughout the evening.
Interested in supporting Boogie on the Bayou as a sponsor? Email eli@frontporchcville.org for more information.
Boogie on the Bayou is made possible thanks to generous support from:
