OZONE Music Showcases Emerging Talent at Bayou Jam Concert
The City of Slidell’s popular Bayou Jam Concert Series continues on Sunday, Sept. 28 with a performance by singers and songwriters from the OZONE Music Foundation, including Joe Sims, Doug Stepanek, Claire Kellar, and Louisiana Music Hall of Fame band JJ Muggler.
OZONE Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based on Louisiana’s Northshore, co-founded by Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated songwriter Greg Barnhill to champion original music and the artists who create it. Through instrument gifting, free lessons, industry-led workshops and one-on-one mentorship, OZONE removes barriers to musical expression and nurtures talent at every level, building not just careers, but a thriving regional music ecosystem that celebrates creativity, drives economic growth and unites communities through the power of song. They host singer-songwriter nights and writer’s circles and through community partnerships, provide musical artists with invaluable performance opportunities, hands-on guidance and industry connections. For more information about OZONE Music Foundation, please visit the website at OzoneMusic.org.
“The City of Slidell has been hosting Bayou Jam concerts for over 20 years, and they are a great way for our citizens and visitors to come together and celebrate as a community,” said Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert. “I invite you to join me in Heritage Park on Sundays this fall and enjoy these free concerts.”
Save the dates for these upcoming Bayou Jam concerts:
• Oct. 5 – Audio Beach
• Oct. 26 – Monster Crawfish
• Nov. 9 – Veterans Day Concert with the Northshore Community Orchestra
• Dec. 7 – Vince Vance and the Valiants
All concerts will be held on Sundays from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, cancellation decisions will be announced by 1 p.m. on the day of the event through the city’s website and Facebook page.
For more information about this event, please call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375. For City of Slidell news and events, please visit MySlidell.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
