About the Event

Marc Broussard’s incomparable style—an infectious mix of soul, rock, blues, R&B, and funk-pop channeled into contemporary terms and coupled with his powerful vocals—has garnered worldwide praise from critics and fans alike. In 2024, Broussard is celebrating twenty years since the release of his major label debut, Carencro, with an anniversary tour, playing the album front to back and featuring some fan-favorite cover songs from his S.O.S. series along the way! 

His father, Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard of The Boogie Kings, nurtured his musical gifts at an early age, and the vibrant Lafayette, Louisiana, music scene gave Broussard the opportunity to practice his craft consistently from childhood through early adulthood. After releasing a successful independent EP at age 20, Broussard signed a record deal with Island Records and made his major label debut with Carencro. The album featured the hit “Home,” which gained large success on radio and catapulted him into the national spotlight. 

Over the next 10 years, Broussard released multiple albums with major labels but has recently returned to his independent roots with several acclaimed original and cover albums via his SOS (Save Our Soul) Foundation. In 2023, he teamed up with blues titan Joe Bonamassa to release S.O.S. 4: Blues For Your Soul, a covers record benefitting Bonamassa’s charitable foundation. 

Sway Wild

Sway Wild, an indie-folk duo born from the serene surroundings of San Juan Island, Washington, emerged after a two-month sailing voyage through British Columbia that sparked a creative transformation for Dave McGraw and Mandy Fer. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2019, marks an evolution in their sound, blending rock, pop, funk, and folk. Their music is a dynamic mix of joy, grief, and reflection, delivered through beautiful harmonies and Fer’s powerful electric guitar work, which has established her as a standout guitarist.

The album was recorded in Portland, Oregon, with the expertise of engineer Justin Phelps and features collaborations with notable artists like Allison Russell and Sean Hayes. Sway Wild’s music reflects the duo’s journey of rediscovery, inspired by nature and their desire to create without boundaries. Over time, their sound evolved from acoustic roots to an electrified, bold expression honed on tours alongside acts like Lake Street Dive and Rising Appalachia. Their name, Sway Wild, invites listeners to reconnect with the untamed core within themselves, much like the wild places that inspire their art.