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Some of the world's best-sounding vinyl LPs are made by a south Louisiana native in Kansas
Growing up in Lafayette, Chad Kassem found plenty of trouble. Eventually, a judge gave him a choice: jail or an out-of-state halfway house. So Kassem moved to Salina, Kansas, and got a job as a cook at a diner. After a friend introduced him to the sonic joys of high-quality vinyl LPs, he started a mail-order business selling albums.
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Concert featuring Dustin Dale Gaspard aims to raise money for UL Lafayette music majors
A concert featuring “The Voice” alum Dustin Dale Gaspard will raise money for scholarships and other financial assistance for music students at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Friends of Music Acadiana and the UL Lafayette School of Music will present “Boots, Bayous, and Blues” at 7:30 p.m....
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A Cajun Maw Maw, a cursed gumbo pot and a ghost. This Acadiana film premieres Saturday.
A Cajun Maw Maw is coming back from the dead — and she's bringing a cursed gumbo pot with her. “The Fois: Revenge of Maw Maw Claudette,” an independent horror-comedy filmed throughout Acadiana, will have its world premiere Saturday at the historic Rice Theatre in Crowley. The Oct....
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The Hilliard Art Museum Falls into Fantastic on its Opening Night
The Hilliard Art Museum at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette was the place to be on Friday, Sept. 18 for Fall at the Hilliard: Opening Preview. The members’ preview party and the public viewing party were both packed with art lovers and Hillard supporters celebrating three new exhibitions now on display.
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Lafayette broadcaster turned university comms director returns to airwaves as podcast host
Marcelle Fontenot, a veteran broadcaster who spent more than 20 years as a reporting anchor for Lafayette news stations, will return to airwaves next week as a podcast host for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Fontenot took a new role this spring as the chief communications officer at UL...
The Daily Advertiser
Cowboy Mouth brings its singalong rock show to Lafayette Oct. 9
Cowboy Mouth is bringing its New Orleans rock sound to Lafayette for a concert at The Ruins on Friday, Oct. 9. The band is known for turning its shows into a conversation with the crowd. Drummer and frontman Fred LeBlanc leads singalongs and call-and-response moments from behind his kit, with “Jenny Says” often serving as the night’s release valve. Its refrain invites listeners to let go of their troubles. That approach has kept Cowboy Mouth on the road for decades. Formed in 1990, the group broke through with “Jenny Says,” a Top 30 hit on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart from its major-label debut, "Are You with Me?" Other audience favorites include “I Believe” and “Everybody Loves Jill.” LeBlanc has described the band’s live show as a southern gospel revival without the religion. The current lineup also includes guitarist and vocalist John Thomas Griffith, bassist Brian Broussard, and rhythm guitarist and vocalist Frank Grocholski. More: Dolly Parton's Cup of Ambition coffee launches with Louisiana ties It's a full-circle moment for LeBlanc, who said he's able to live out a dream he had since he was a child. "Playing the drums and singing my heart out for an audience of folks enthused
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Acadiana-made horror-comedy brings a Cajun ghost story to the big screen
A horror-comedy filmed throughout Acadiana about a Cajun Maw Maw's ghost seeking revenge is coming to theaters this weekend. “The Fois: Revenge of Maw Maw Claudette,” an independent feature filmed throughout Acadiana, will have its world premiere Oct. 3 at the historic Rice Theatre in Crowley. The film stars...
Hip-HopVibe.com
Boosie and Webbie to release “Back At It” mixtape on October 24
Boosie and Webbie Announce “Back At It” Mixtape Boosie Badazz and Webbie are officially getting back at it. The Louisiana […] The post Boosie and Webbie to release “Back At It” mixtape on October 24 appeared first on Hip Hop Vibe .
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UL Lafayette’s ‘Dry Bones’ gives Louisiana roots music new life
A new video series from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette will pair today’s musicians with songs from the university’s archives, culminating in original studio performances inspired by Louisiana roots music. " Dry Bones ," produced by UL Lafayette’s Center for Louisiana Studies in collaboration with Lavoi Creative’s Roots of Fire, will premiere Oct. 8 at the Acadiana Center for the Arts during the kickoff to Festivals Acadiens et Créoles. New episodes will appear weekly on the Dry Bones website through Dec. 9. Chas Justus, an instructor in UL Lafayette’s Traditional Music Program, hosts the series. Each episode follows musicians as they explore an archival song with people who have helped preserve Louisiana music, then make it their own in the studio. Center director Joshua Caffery said the idea took shape during the 2020 pandemic, when donors approached the center about supporting musicians who could no longer perform publicly. He drew inspiration from the British television series "Time Team," which lets viewers follow experts as they investigate a mystery. For "Dry Bones," the discoveries would come from the center’s music collection. The center brought in filmmakers Jeremey and Abby Lavoi, whose documentary "Roots of Fire" follows young musicians in Southwest
thedailyiberian.com
Things to do this weekend
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Where: Bouligny Plaza, 102 W. Main St. What: Young entrepreneurs, gardeners, bakers, and artists showcase and sell products they have grown, made, or created—such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, crafts, artwork, photography, and baked goods. Participants gain hands-on small business experience, learning skills like customer service, pricing, product presentation, and money management in a fun, supportive community environment.
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The Castle Circle is renewing a cultural tradition at Louisiana’s Old State Capitol
For the past decade, the Louisiana Old State Capitol Foundation has celebrated the history and lore of the Castle on the River by inviting craft distillers from across the state to gather under its iconic kaleidoscope dome for Spirits of Louisiana. The annual gala is an evening of revelry that welcomes dozens of guests to celebrate Louisiana’s rich history and culture while supporting the museum’s programming through fundraising. Perhaps this year you have heard more about the event, been extended a personal invitation or seen city tastemakers talking about it on social media. That’s thanks to The Castle Circle.
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Brielle Gary brings Panther pride to life through art
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Delcambre High School senior Brielle Gary has been passionate for art from a young age, but her love for the school runs just as deep. As a member of the band with an eye for design, Gary has found a way to combine her creativity with her school spirit.