The South Louisiana Songwriters Festival and Workshop (SOLO) is a unique event that combines the intimate, intensive, and creative songwriting process with a public-facing festival. Writers will collaborate for four days, then debut their creations over the next two days of the festival. In addition to playing and singing these works, artists will let the audience in on their processes, thoughts, and inspirations. SOLO is a true behind-the-scenes look at the “stories behind the stories.” SOLO festival will take place on six stages between two venues–the Blue Moon Saloon and Warehouse 535 in Downtown Lafayette. Check back for a schedule of performances.
Saturday, May 25
Location: Blue Moon Saloon & Guesthouse
Buddy Holly “Learning the Game” Stage
3 – 6 p.m. The Buddy Holly Foundation Showcase
6 p.m. Michael Scott Boudreaux
Presonus Gazebo Stage
4:30 p.m. Presonus Demo
5 p.m. SOLO Franco Writers Round hosted by Dr. Barry Ancelet
6 p.m. Lance Dubroc
7 p.m. Garry Larsen
8 p.m. AJ Haynes
9 p.m. Kelly Jones
Lafayette Travel Main Stage
4 p.m. Will Davis
5 p.m. Erica Fox
6:30 p.m. Creole & Cajun Jam with Sean Ardoin, Jourdan Thibodeaux, and Randall Jackson
8 p.m. Caleb Elliott CD Release
9:30 p.m. Grand Nathaniel CD Release
11 p.m. Sailor Mouth
Location: Warehouse 535
CREATE Lafayette Tent Stage
2 p.m. ESA Students Performance
4 p.m. Bill Smith
5 p.m. Brewster Durbin
5:30 p.m. Katrina Burgoyne
6 p.m. 2019 SOLO Workshop Writer Round hosted by Jim Lauderdale
7:30 p.m. Payton Smith
8:30 p.m. 2018 SLO Alumni Workshop Writers Round hosted by Roddie Romero
9:30 p.m. Sarah Darling
10:30 p.m. Brothers Brother
Louisiana Entertainment Main Stage
4 p.m. Rusty Tabor & Sara Douga
5 p.m. Beth Nielsen Chapman, Leslie Satcher, and Judith Ownen
7 p.m. Les Hay Babies
8:30 p.m. Jim Lauderdale
10 p.m. Dickie Landry Solo Quad
Sunday, May 26
Location: Blue Moon Saloon
Buddy Holly “Learning the Game” Stage
3 – 8 p.m. Acadiana Talent Show
Presonus Gazebo Stage
4:30 p.m. Brian Frederick
5:30 p.m. 2019 SOLO Franco Workshop Round hosted by Dr. Barry Ancelet
7 p.m. Jaime N. Commons & CC Adcock
8 p.m. Dirk Powell
9 p.m. Les Hay Babies
Lafayette Travel Main Stage
4:30 p.m. Michael Juan Nunez
8 p.m. Bas Clas
7:30 p.m. The Iguanas
9:30 p.m. Dustin Gaspard
10:30 p.m. Jay Da Wizard
11 p.m. DPHRNTSTRKS
Location: Warehouse 535
CREATE Lafayette Tent Stage
2 p.m. SOLO School Program Performance
4 p.m. 2018 SOLO Workshop Writers Round hosted by J Burton
6 p.m. 2019 SOLO Workshop Writers Round hosted by Garry Talient
7:30 p.m. Sam Broussard
8 p.m. Sweet Cecilia
9 p.m. Louise Goffin
10 p.m. Alex Smith
Louisiana Entertainment Main Stage
4 p.m. Steve Riles & The Mamou Playboys
5 p.m. Latino Pulse Band
6:30 p.m. Cupid
8 p.m. Blue Monday All-Stars
10 p.m. Buddy Holly All-Star Jam led by Garry Talient