Bayou Purple | Shelton Sonnier

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About Shelton Sonnier Louisiana guitarist, performer, and the man behind Bayou Purple. Live now See Shelton in action Real performance footage from the stage. Recent production A Musical Welcome to New Orleans Four nights at the Crowne Plaza Astor Hotel.

The man behind the sound

Rooted in Louisiana. Built for the stage.

Bayou Purple is the live world of Shelton Sonnier: electric guitar, Louisiana roots, blues, rock, soul, and a performer who knows how to make the room part of the show.

The original bayou atmosphere stays at the center of the brand. The difference now is that the site also shows the real musician, real performances, and the range of tribute productions Shelton brings to the stage.

Shelton Sonnier performing live in purple stage attire

Master Musician Shelton Sonnier

See him in action

The bayou is the world. Shelton is the reason to stay.

Real performance footage sits inside the original visual identity instead of replacing it.

Recent production

A Musical Welcome to New Orleans

Bayou Purple brought four nights of music and tribute performances to the Crowne Plaza Astor Hotel in New Orleans.

Aug 19Bayou Purple Night9:30 PM · Chuck Berry & Stevie Ray Vaughan tributes

Aug 20Dance Night9:30 PM · Prince & Santana tributes · Starz Band

Aug 21New Orleans Roots8:30 PM · Les Getrex · Fats Domino & Ray Charles tributes

Aug 22Finale Night9:30 PM · Bang Bang Band · favorites from the 70s, 80s & 90s

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The tribute shows

Same musician. Completely different character.

The costumes, guitars, and visual identities are part of the performance. This section uses the tribute work that already belongs to the Bayou Purple world.