The New Orleans group BeauSoleil plays during the Gulf Aid benefit concert, while Elizabeth Fredrickson and Bill Wheeler take a spin on the dance floor. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
BeauSoleil’s violinist Michael Doucet plays hard to raise money for those affected by the BP oil spill. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Accordion player Jimmy Breaux contributes his talent. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
A small crowd braved a torrential rainstorm to make it to the event at Mardi Gras World at River City Plaza in New Orleans. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
Attendees wait in line to buy crawfish and catfish dishes prepared by the chefs of Bourbon House, who volunteered their cooking skills for the benefit. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
John Kilburn samples a plate of blackened catfish on corn maque choux. “I’m not concerned [about contaminated seafood],” he said. “I just hope they stop the oil leak.” (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)
