New Llano, originally called Stables, was renamed in 1917 when 200 members of the Llano Del Rio Cooperative Colony (a Socialist commune) relocated there from all over the United States. The commune pooled resources and wealth until it collapsed in 1939. From “Louisiana: A Guide to the State”: “Llano had a social life all its own. A large roof garden dance floor attracted hundreds, including non-members, on gala occassions, and weekly amatuer theatrical performances were presented.” ...
Dancehalls in Vernon Parish
Wig-Wam
Mentioned in “Louisiana Fiddlers” by Ron Yule and Bill Burge: Country fiddler Jack Kay played there after moving back from Nashville in the 1950s. ...
Hayride Club
Mentioned in “Louisiana Fiddlers” by Ron Yule and Bill Burge: Country fiddler Jack Kay played there after moving back from Nashville in the 1950s. ...
Lion’s Club
Mentioned in “Louisiana Fiddlers” by Ron Yule and Bill Burge: Country fiddler Jack Kay played there after moving back from Nashville in the 1950s. ...
Nut Club
Mentioned in “Louisiana Fiddlers” by Ron Yule and Bill Burge: Country fiddler Jack Kay played there after moving back from Nashville in the 1950s. ...
Pecan Club
Mentioned in “Louisiana Fiddlers” by Ron Yule and Bill Burge: Country fiddler Jack Kay played there after moving back from Nashville in the 1950s. ...
Ruth’s Garden
From Louisianafolklife.org: “In the early 1950s, Herman on guitar and his brother who had taken up fiddle began playing country music shows at theaters and schools. Gradually, the band grew to an eight-piece band known as the Louisiana Ramblers and played area clubs such as ÉRuth’s Garden at Leesville.” ...
Sugar Shack
Included in a 2006 Louisiana Cajun dance hall list compiled by WYNK Cajun DJ “Tee Mick” Abed, sent to me in personal correspondence from David Marcantel ...
Welcome Club
Mentioned in “Louisiana Fiddlers” by Ron Yule and Bill Burge: Country fiddler Jack Kay played there after moving back from Nashville in the 1950s. ...