NEW ORLEANS — Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles offered a spirited and lively set of music at April’s French Quarter Fest. The Mardi Gras Indian band played the Abita Beer Stage Friday, April 7 before a crowd that was obviously amazed by their funky tunes and rainbow-esque pageantry. Here’s a photo gallery from the afternoon concert.
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux performs with the Golden Eagles at this year’s French Quarter Fest. Photo by John Soltes.
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux is a legend among NOLA musicians. Photo by John Soltes.
The Golden Eagles perform at French Quarter Fest 2017. Photo by John Soltes.
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux is the recipient of the 2016 National Endowment for the Arts Award. Photo by John Soltes.
The Golden Eagles perform at French Quarter Fest 2017. Photo by John Soltes.
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux is known for many Mardi Gras Indian songs, including “Firewater” and “Rising Sun.” Photo by John Soltes.
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux performs on the Abita Beer Stage, which is situated on the Mississippi River in New Orleans. Photo by John Soltes.
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux feels the music at French Quarter Fest 2017. Photo by John Soltes.
A tambourine is the instrument of choice for Big Chief Monk Boudreaux. Photo by John Soltes.
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux is a legend among NOLA musicians. Photo by John Soltes.
The Golden Eagles delight audience members on the Abita Beer Stage at French Quarter Fest 2017. Photo by John Soltes.
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux is known for many Mardi Gras Indian songs, including “Sew, Sew, Sew.” Photo by John Soltes.
Big Chief Monk Boudreaux performs with the Golden Eagles at French Quarter Fest 2017. Photo by John Soltes.
John Soltes is an award-winning journalist. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Earth Island Journal, The Hollywood Reporter, New Jersey Monthly and at Time.com, among other publications.
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