As a professional DJ of Jamaican and Soul vinyl, Rain brings positive vibrations to his live interactive mix of choice selections as DJ Yogoman. In 1998, Rain was sideswiped by Seattle via New Orleans Reggae selector Prince Pauper who exposed him to the best Jamaican music which changed his musical/spiritual path toward the island's history and roots. Rain followed suit selecting Jamaican vinyl while incorporating the Jamaican tradition of chatting and singing over the records in an improv style which Reggae culture would identify as a Deejay. Rain took the name YOGOMAN as a moniker, which is a cartoon alien mascot that inspires humans to dance and get ridiculous. As a selector Rain specializes in Jamaican and Soul Music and has incorporated a unique mix of these musical forms.
What began in 1984 as a two-day street festival in downtown Shreveport is now one of Louisiana’s largest and most popular Cajun festivals, featuring renowned Cajun, Zydeco, Blues and Jazz artists, mouth-watering Cajun cuisine, raucous contests, and fun for all ages. Now a three-day festival held each Memorial Day weekend, Mudbug Madness is nationally recognized as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events, drawing as many as 56,000 people in one day.
Mudbug Madness created renewed interest in Louisiana’s rich cultural heritage and the event’s original organizers are proud to have brought a little bit of south Louisiana fun north to Shreveport.
ADMISSION
Friday - Free from 11am until 5pm; $5.00 per person after 5pm Saturday & Sunday - 11am until closing $5.00 per person *Children under 12 are free at all times **Mudbug Salutes the Military! Show your Military ID and get in free at all times.
