Lagniappe Lives On in Warwick’s First Big Easy Bash

If there were ever a reason to dance like it’s somewhere south of Baton Rouge, this is it.

Picture a packed dance floor, brass horns cutting through the room, and that unmistakable zydeco rhythm pulling everyone a little closer to the stage. On May 23, that energy lands in Warwick as the first-ever Big Easy Bash brings a slice of Louisiana to The Event Factory, running from 6-11pm.

Leading the night is Jack Wentworth, grandson of Rhythm & Roots founder Chuck Wentworth, who is carrying forward a legacy rooted in music, community, and connection. But this is not about nostalgia alone. It is about creating that same feeling all over again, in real time, with a new crowd ready to find it.

“I saw the community that my grandfather brought in,” says Jack. “He created a family through the music, and when people come to these events, they find love and they find the best times of their lives.”

That spirit shows up in the lineup. Curly Taylor & Zydeco Trouble bring high-energy accordion-driven sound and soulful vocals, joined by The Jambalaya Horns, whose bold, brassy style leans funky, loud, and impossible to ignore. Together, it is the kind of mix that turns a room into a dance hall by the second song.

The approach feels intentional. Jack is starting small, just as his grandfather once did, recreating the intimacy of those early Rhode Island shows that introduced audiences to Cajun and zydeco music up close. Before the big stages and festival crowds, there were nights like this. Close quarters, live sound, and a crowd that came to move.

“He’s been with me through this whole process,” Jack says. “He’s looking down at me with a big smile on his face.” For tickets and full event details, visit tickettailor.com.