Dogtown Roadhouse: 302 S. Locust St., Floyd
Saturday, February 22, 2019 7:30 PM – 2:00 AM
If there’s one thing we’ve tried to do with Floyd Mardi Gras over the years, it’s to keep it fresh! The concept remains the same: great musicians coming together in unique combinations to have fun, and make fun for others, while playing the most danceable music this side of New Orleans.
This year is no exception! Music Road Co. and The Ambassador will join forces to create an all-star, funkerific, 13-piece, mega-danceable sensation! Before this mind-blowing climax to the evening, however, both bands will perform sets of their own. Getting things started will be Her Majesty. Headed by Lily Byler, this group of young musicians came together at Jefferson Center’s Music lab.
As a special treat for this Blue Mountain School fundraiser, each act will contain former Blue Mountain School students, parents, or both. Blue Mountain School is a contemplative, progressive private school that has served the Floyd and surrounding communities for over thirty-five years; offering a holistic approach to education – pre-school through middle school. Progressive education at Blue Mountain School promotes social-emotional learning and critical thinking through experiential activities. It also promotes creative expression in a collaborative, project-based curriculum. All ticket sales for the evening go to supporting this wonderful learning environment.
Prior to the show, the Voodoo Lounge (upstairs in the Dogtown Roadhouse) will be filled with delicious aromas as Chef Richard L. Perry returns to serve authentic, low country cuisine at the Krewe du Bleu pre-show dinner. Tickets for the feast will include entrance to the ball. Only $65!
The Voodoo Lounge will also host a silent auction, featuring local items and services, as well as original artworks from regional artists. Visitors will also have a chance to win tickets to Floydfest and Yoga Jam! For those who enjoy a mellower groove, the Voodoo lounge will be filled with live, acoustic music throughout the silent auction.
And if that isn’t enough music and excitement, the evening will continue with DJ Step, keeping the dancefloor jumping until 2:00 AM! Other features of the evening will include the 50/50 Raffle, the crowning of Floyd’s Mardi Gras King & Queen, and the Kiddy Gras Pajama Party! The Pajama Party is close by at the Floyd June Bug Center, so your kids can party while you do.
Floyd Mardi Gras is an 18+ event. Tickets are available at Dogtown Roadhouse and Blue Mountain School. For more information, or tickets to any of these events, (Krew De Bleu dinner, Mardi Gras Costume Party, or Kiddy Gras) check out the Floyd Mardi Gras Facebook Event or email mardigras@bluemountainschool.net.