Springtime is here and summer is right around the corner. The weather is changing from cold to hot which means everyone wants to be outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. One way to enjoy the beautiful weather is going to festivals. Yes, it is Festival time now, where people get to enjoy great music and delicious food. Also, it’s a way to spend time with family or friends to create memories for a lifetime. Louisiana is known to be the Festival Capital of America. In Louisiana, there are 400 festivals that people can enjoy throughout the year. Starting with Spring, Summer, and Fall which means there is a festival for anyone who enjoys something different. In this episode, I will focus on festivals that I attended and enjoyed, that I know you would like to check out.

The topic is Festivals: something to experience.

CBF (closing remarks)

One last thing,

Remember to support black business owners and enjoy the rich culture around you.

What's Going On In The News

Tornado devastation

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/least-1-dead-texas-storms-dangerous-weather-forecast-south-rcna21052

https://www.wwltv.com/article/weather/severe-weather/tornado-new-orleans-2nd-strongest-record/289-aadfb5ae-1d8e-4cc5-b8c5-cd6310bf48b6

The Final Four

https://www.finalfournola.com/

The Don’t Say Gay Bill

https://tulanehullabaloo.com/59740/news/louisiana-state-legislator-introduces-dont-say-gay-bill/

https://www.newsweek.com/louisiana-dont-say-gay-bill-outrage-1690268

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/23/us/what-does-dont-say-gay-actually-say.html

https://www.nola.com/news/education/article_5ca7b766-ac57-11ec-8b4e-47379c128179.html

Discord

https://discord.gg/HawDT7qvbR

CBF (Consulting Between Friends)

Thanks to everyone for making this possible.

The host: Michael Holmes Jr and Co host Che R. Jones

The producer and content creator: Michael Holmes Jr.

The artwork cover: Michael Holmes Jr.

Original music: ADJNAMEDSLASH/

Resources

George Wein Pioneer of Music Festivals

Information from:

downbeat.com

https://downbeat.com/news/detail/in-memoriam-george-wein-1925-2021

rollingstone.com

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/george-wein-obituary-1225450/

npr.org

https://www.npr.org/2015/10/01/444784781/weins-world-george-wein-at-90?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social

https://www.npr.org/2021/09/17/1037872569/fresh-air-remembers-george-wein-founder-of-the-newport-jazz-festival

Festival Information

French Quarter Festival

https://frenchquarterfest.org/

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

https://www.nojazzfest.com/

Essence Music Festival

https://www.essence.com/essence-festival-2022/

neworleans.com

https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/festivals/

festivalnet.com

https://festivalnet.com/Louisiana-music-festivals

louisiana-destinations.com

https://www.louisiana-destinations.com/louisiana-festivals-events-2022.htm

Special Guest:

Rachelle Gooden Joseph

Content distributor: Myproducer.biz

https://www.myproducer.biz/