Producer: Bayou Country Superfest interest far and wide

People living in 45 states and from as far away as Germany have looked at buying tickets for the first Bayou Country Superfest, says the producer of the Memorial Day weekend event. “I’ve never seen anything like this, interest coming from so broad and wide,” says Quint Davis, producer and director of the festival, which will be held in Tiger Stadium. Davis didn’t say how many tickets had been sold, but says it could possibly sell out. Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney, two of the biggest stars in popular music, will headline the festival; other performers include top-selling country acts such as Brooks & Dunn, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean and Kellie Pickler. Unlike Davis’ other festivals, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Essence Festival, there will be reserved seating for Bayou Country Superfest. Davis says they’re looking at adding more attractions to the festival, which will be held May 29-30, 2010, including a fan fest and a second stage outside the stadium featuring regional performers.—Timothy Boone