Red River Revel Announces 2022
Main Stage Music Lineup
Red River Revel Executive Director, Logan Lewis, and Music Committee Chair Sarah Sour Garrett spent months preparing the main stage roster. “We are very excited to present a dynamic and diverse lineup of artists for the 46th Annual Red River Revel,” Lewis said. “We scouted other regional festivals, researched tours and live events, and consulted with community influencers like radio DJ Al B and live music venue owners like Chase Boytim and Colton Johnson. There is something for just about everyone.”
In addition to Grammy nominated and platinum-selling artists, the Red River Revel will feature regional artists who are emerging as energetic forces in music industry. Traditional Mardi Gras Indian band 79rs Gang and powerhouse soul group J & the Causeways hail from New Orleans. Veteran songwriter and Shreveport native James Leblanc, along with family members Dylan Leblanc, Angela Hacker, and Bay Simpson base their recordings out of Muscle Shoals, AL. Other regional artists featured include Jimmy Wooten (Shreveport), Karma & the Killjoys (Baton Rouge), Monty Russell (Ruston), S Dott (Houston), Tyler James (Pensacola), Mr. Taylormade Band (Monroe), Tipsey (Shreveport) and many more. For the full main stage music lineup, visit https://redriverrevel.com/rrr/music-lineup/
Applications are still open for the Performing Arts stage for the 2022 festival. Artists skilled in dance, theatre and musical theatre, opera, magic, illusion, mime, spoken word, puppetry, circus arts, and performance art are encouraged to apply. Time slots available include all weekend times and mid-afternoon to evening on weekdays. Applications are also open for visual artist booths, with a first round of juries beginning on July 15th. After the first round of visual artists are selected, applications will continue to be accepted and juried until all booth positions are filled.
ABOUT THE RED RIVER REVEL
Created in 1976, the Red River Revel is a 9-day annual arts festival in downtown Shreveport, Louisiana at Festival Plaza. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the Red River Revel’s primary function is a showcase of the arts and ongoing arts education. Each October, the event attracts a diverse national audience of over 75,000 attendees, 75+ original art booths, and over 30 local/regional/national live music performances. As a community partner, the Revel employs local non-profits at develop exciting food options that also serve as a fundraiser for the 12 non-profits who participate. During the week, thousands of 4th grade students attend the Revel to participate in an arts educational workshop, create their own art, and experience performances and seminars from the artists themselves. The 46th Annual Red River Revel is scheduled for October 1st – 9th, 2022. For more information, visit https://redriverrevel.com or follow the Revel on Facebook and Instagram at @RedRiverRevel.