Peacock Club
Parish: Avoyelles
Location: Marksville
Dale Walker: “It was in the late 60’s and early 70’s and located on the Spring Bayou Road aka Bayou Blanc Community in Marksville, LA. It was a great place. I was in my teens but individuals of all ages went dancing there. It was owned by Mac Boudin. He would get bands from all over and in this sleepy little town it was a dream come true. I can remember some of the bands and I’m sure the family has pics of the place inside and out because at one point it was taken down for whatever reasons it closed I never found out why. The bands I can remember: John Fred and the Playboys, Joe Stampley and the Uniques both bands being from Louisiana. Now I remember the one hit wonders that came through and ended up being very popular bands Sly and the Family Stone, Cream, The Doors, Deep Purple, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, Blood, Sweat, and Tears and numerous others. I cannot remember all of the bands but at times when I hear a song from that era I then remember that I saw them live when they were dance hall bands waiting to become rock stars and usually it wouldn’t be long and we would hear them make the top 10 or top 20. We were very fortunate. I can remember having a conversation one evening when I had arrived early and was asking the owner, Mac Boudin, where he would find all those bands. He went on to share with me that he had made contact with a really great band agent/manager that would send all the upcoming future hit bands to his place and the band agent would either call in and/or drop by to access the crowd and the performance of the band. All I can say is that I was happy to be born when I was born.”
marvin roy
I remember early and mid 60’s .. I was too young to drive . therefore I caught a ride with mr harry bordelon
who was a floor bouncer for mac baudin at mac’s club and then at the peacock .. mr harry’s wife miss dorthy also
worked at the club .. mr harry, miss dorthy and their 3 sons Samuel, terry and larry and myself all rode together in mr harry’s car ..
great bands performed there ..
marvin roy – hessmer, la.
Todd Baudin
“Thank You” to all who have commented on the Peacock Club. It is great to hear all the great times that were had at my parent’s Club. Needless to say, they were incredible, happy times for all who visited. My Parents really put a lot of work into the place day & night. I was just a toddler when the Peacock began, but very much remember as I was raised on the sounds nightly. “The Uniques” were a band I especially had connection to because of Joe Stamply & the band were close to our family. My Dad had a special bond with Joe Stamply due to the wonderful presence The Uniques & The Peacock had together. It was definitely the talk of the area back then. People came from far away just to come to the Peacock. Fort Polk, Lafayette, Bossier City and various other places.
I personally see Joe quiet often making several of his concerts whenever possible and hearing all those familiar songs. Joe speaks of the good times with my Mom & Dad. Other bands I remember were: Rockin’ Sidney, Percy Sledge, Ace Cannon, Crystal Gayle, Fats Domino. Again, Thanks to all who visited and shared in these wonderful times, our family appreciates the contributions to all who made the Peacock Club & my parent’s legacy.
Todd Baudin