Bonnie Bayou

Edinburgh 2026

Beloved of the legendary Bill Bailey on tour, and fresh from its sell-out Mois de la Francophonie extravaganza, Jennifer Ewan Band brings us a richly layered mix of tender, compelling original songs about Edinburgh, raucous swamp blues, and traditional Cajun dance music from the French Louisiana bayous. Jennifer’s distinctive Scots voice, often singing Cajun French lyrics, soars over old-time Cajun dance grooves, supported by an intricate interplay of accordion, flute, fiddle, bass, percussion and acoustic guitar. ‘A sassy cocktail of Cajun and modern sounds’ (Metro). ‘Reminds me of one of…

This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Bonnie Bayou is by Jennifer Ewan Band, listed under Music in the Fringe programme. It plays at The Jazz Bar, 1A Chambers Street, EH1 1HR, 13 August to 25 August.

The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 8+. Tickets are £15.