Outdoor Show

Lawn Chairs Allowed As Space Permits

Cowboy Mouth “Let it go, let it go, let it go/When the world is coming down on me/I let it go…” Thirty years, half a million albums, thousands of concerts and headlining festival dates for 10M+ folks and millions of Spotify streams later, New Orleans alt/roots rockers Cowboy Mouth and their devoted, ever growing legion of fans still sing the chorus of their barn-burning jam – a Top 30 Billboard Mainstream Rock hit – like a high octane mantra and mission statement.

Featuring Fred’s instinctive, in the moment improvised monologues, energetic percussion and call-and-response with the audience, a Cowboy Mouth show is a fun, high spirited affair designed to elicit an exuberant response. It’s not simply about enjoying their favorite tunes or the members’ dynamic playing and antics, but leaving with a feeling of optimism, joy and possibility – a bold, powerful vibe to put out in a world seemingly designed to beat us all down. It’s about pure, raw enthusiasm for the music and crowd. All LeBlanc asks of himself and his band mates (traditionally and at the 80-100 shows they now average annually) is that they give their very best, whatever that may be at any given moment.

Cowboy Mouth got its name from a line in the 1978 play of the same name by Sam Shepard and Patti Smith. A character in the play refers to being a “rock and roll Jesus with a cowboy mouth,” describing someone with a loud, raucous voice who gives people back their frustrations in a larger-than-life way. Originally formed in 1990 and offering a festive, freewheeling alternative to grunge, the band signed with MCA for their major label debut Are You with Me? (featuring “Jenny Says”) but have released albums both on indie labels and on their own since 2000. Their tunes have appeared in films ranging from the crime drama The Underneath (which featured them performing on screen) to the family comedy Meet The Robinsons.

Lauris Vidal has been electrifying audiences since 2006 with his unique brand of music, bursting with the fierce energy of a hangry alligator. Hailing from Florida, he’s toured relentlessly across the U.S., releasing two critically acclaimed Long EPs . He has just released his first full-length vinyl album, "Horribly Good Times," dropping on November 2, 2024, through his own Citrus Circuit Records.

Vidal’s commitment to handmade artistry is unwavering. He personally delivers his music to kindred spirits in every town, crafting every sound from self-made instruments. His one-man band setup is a spectacle, combining handmade guitars, lap steels, banjo, ukulele, kick drum, snare, floor tom, and cymbals. Creating a sound reminiscent of a tight, heavy southern soul band driving their 60's Cadillac dangerously close to the edge of a cliff.

With an eclectic live set, he’s shared the stage with a diverse range of acts, from the Avett Brothers, Blitzen Trapper, Andy Shauf to various regional and international punk, reggae, hip hop and folk acts. He's performed in venues spanning from grand mansions to dilapidated punk houses. From Jack White's Third Man Records to your local dive bar. From festival stages to guerilla punk shows under the Jacksonville Treaty Oak. His performances have garnered praise, with Punk News describing them “like getting a hug from Tom Waits at a Paul Simon concert.” With his rootsy art, infectious energy, and unwavering passion, Lauris Vidal continues to leave a unique mark on the music scene.