Gamblers, Gators & A-List Music Makers
The new faces of Louisiana’s casino entertainment venues
The new faces of Louisiana’s casino entertainment venues
In the age of Spotify, iTunes and numerous other digital streaming platforms, the owners of Lafayette's Lagniappe Records give customers a refreshingly old-school experience when it comes to discovering new – and vintage – music.
For years, Ace Hotels have popped up all over the United States from New York and Pittsburg; to Portland and Seattle; and Palm Springs and Los Angeles. Last month, the company opened its latest incarnation in the Big Easy. Since then,…
6 Acts to Catch This Spring
A new generation of Lafayette musicians incorporates old-school grooves.
This Arnaudville group blends Creole, Cajun and traditional zydeco.
WEEKEND ITINERARY FOR EXPLORING LIKE THE LOCALS
WEEKEND ITINERARY FOR EXPLORING LIKE THE LOCALS
The Necessary Gentlemen combine a love of old-time bluegrass, country and add an occasional Cajun twist.
Lafayette’s traditional Cajun trio tears it up at dancehalls, festivals and weddings.
There is something profoundly special about the Newport Folk Festival. Part of this uniqueness is due to the history of the festival itself. The stages at Newport have been home to a number of firsts and seen the absolute best…
Better Cajun Blues For Your Ears The much anticipated new album by slide-guitarist Sonny Landreth, Bound by the Blues, debuts June 9 and features a radical departure from his prior two albums, 2012’s classical jazz fusion Elemental Journey and 2008’s…
6 inspiring cajun musicians
A land of myths and legends
New Orleans-based Sweet Crude gives props to its members’ Acadian heritage.
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The late Hadley Castille’s granddaughter, Sarah Jayde Williams, continues his legacy after inheriting his fiddles, backing band and musical talent.
Today’s young Cajun and zydeco musicians face a choice: adhere strictly to the traditions and represent the cultures, or expand upon Acadiana music and hope listeners embrace it instead of being offended. The website of the otherwise provincial Cajun band…