We may not be New Orleans, but Fresno’s Tower District sure can  put on some great shows during the Rogue Festival! March 2 marked off the annual Mardi gras parade that filled the streets of Tower with festive people.

With Rogue running all day long in different venues, the public was able to run around from the Mia Cuppa Cafe to the Tower Theatre and see a different performance. Tonight, I had the honor of watching all the local bands play in the Tower Theater! I walked into the theater not thinking anything major was going to be inside. Little did I know, I would be enjoying an enthusiastic performance by a well- known band.

One band that I was lucky enough to catch was the  “MOFO’s Party Band”, who are not your typical rock or R&B group . These guys really know how to entertain their fans with their jazzy blues music. John Clifton, the lead singer and his brother Bill Clifton, the bassist, owned the stage creating a unique vibe.  During their last song, Bill Clifton walked down into the crowd with a blazing a bass solo while John played his heart out with his harmonica solos. The way the band connected with their fans made them a standout  group. There was a sense of equality all around. In-between songs, the band interacted with the fans by asking them questions and taking song resquests. Being able to enjoy great music inexpensively is something everyone can enjoy at the Rogue Festival.