GRETNA, La. (WGNO) — This weekend is the thirtieth anniversary of Gretna Fest, and the poster is being unveiled. This yr’s artist is Rodney King.

Child Rock, Irma Thomas, Charlie Daniels, Dr. John, Allen Touissaint, Rockin’ Dopsie, Trombone Shorty and Amanda Shaw are all performers from Gretna Fest’s previous who’re all featured on the Gretna Fest thirtieth anniversary poster created by Rodney King.

On this art work you may additionally discover Huey P. Lengthy Avenue, the Jefferson Memorial Arch and Metropolis Corridor.

“It was really a contest, and I used to be chosen out of 9 artists. It’s such an honor as a result of it’s the thirtieth anniversary, and that is probably the most notorious competition on the West Financial institution,” King stated.

King is following within the footsteps of his highschool artwork trainer Keith Eccles who created previous posters.

“He did the poster in 2021 and 2023, and he impressed me,” King stated.

In his art work you may discover that the performers are taking middle stage, however that is not all that Rodney added. He is added private connections to the lineup.

“On the airplane, you may see the date of my spouse and I’s [wedding] anniversary. The clock on metropolis corridor reads 3:11, and that’s the time that my first son, Levi was born. My child Hayes who’s two years outdated is right here pointing at three little rats enjoying musical devices. My oldest son Levi is right here holding an indication, studying ‘accumulate reminiscences.’ Myself and my spouse are right here. You may see Dr. John holding the thirtieth anniversary Gretna Fest program. On Trombone Shorty’s trombone you may see there’s a ladybug, after which on Rockin’ Dopsie there is a monarch butterfly on his forearm,” King stated.

And like a fortunate ladybug, King feels fortunate to be a part of Gretna’s wealthy historical past.

You could find extra of Rodney King’s artwork at Stained Glass Wine Home in Downtown Gretna.

Gretna Fest runs from Oct 5. via Oct. 7.

Newest Posts