Paul Breaux: “That place was old when I started going out in the late 1960’s, but at that time, it was known as ‘Lil Tavern’. In case you aren’t famliar with main street in Kaplan, Cushing, it’s divided by a neutral ground which makes it convenient to watch a parade from, first passing in one direction, then turning to watch it return. It is now called Annie’s Bar.” ...
Alex’s
Paul Breaux: “It was called Alex’s, and was one of the top two spots here in Abbeville, along with Royal Anns. Alex was a more peaceful place to go to, and Alex Abshire, the owner, mixed in the crowds, and was friendly. Today, if I recall correctly, Alex Wrecker Service, is run by his family. Perhaps someone else may have an idea, of just where it was located. When I got married in 1972, I took the wife out there one night, and after Alex learned of our marriage, he gave us a bottle of champaigne to celebrate. Alex was a good man, and his persona rubbed off on his Night Club.” Located in the vicinity of Vermilion Catholic High School ...
Jules Begnaud house dance
Voorhies Begnaud: “My grandfather’s house was in Vatican, LA. It was on Jules Lane off of Martinez Road. On weekends, mostly on Sunday afternoons, Joe Falcon would play music. It didn’t go late into the night. Joe Falcon played and friends and family would come. My wife’s aunt, Orphise Robin Mire told us about it. She would go. They tore down the house because it cost too much money to keep it up. That’s when they had the Spanish moss and mud walls. The bedrooms were on each side with the living room in the middle. There were no sofas in those days. They put the band toward the kitchen and they danced in the living room. We don’t know more about the dances because all of the people who went are no longer with us. We do have a pen and ink drawing of the house.” ...
American Legion Hall
Will Laborde: “The American Legion Hall has a monthly dance. They usually have Swamp Pop or variety bands play there. It is the largest and finest wooden dance floor I have seen in the state. We used to have our Baton Rouge Cajun French Music Association dances there for several years until it became cost prohibitive. I go there periodically. What a great non-smoking dance venue.” ...
UCT Hall
United Commercial Traveler’s Council Hall 11175 FLORIDA BLVD BATON ROUGE, LA, 70815 http://www.uctbatonrouge.com Will Laborde: “I am a member of the Cajun French Music Association, Baton Rouge chapter. We have monthly authentic Cajun dances once a month at the UCT Hall. They are open to the public. It is a family setting as kids and teens are also invited to learn to dance and appreciate the music. It is NOT a bar scene though low alcohol beverages are sold. There are numerous birthday parties and anniversaries are held at our dances. It is a non-smoking facility. We hold these dances to continue the art and culture of Cajun dance. We also have teach free dance lessons with paid admission one hour before each dance.” ...
The Wall
Occasional live shows by local and touring national acts at this downtown Lafayette venue Run by “Off the Wall Productions” Photos from Facebook Group “Lafayette Flyer Art” posted by Lisa Glorioso Leonard ...
Bayou
Downtown Lafayette venue where live music was occasional 204 Jefferson Street Photo from Facebook Group “Lafayette Flyer Art” posted by Lisa Glorioso Leonard ...
Shanahan’s
Bar on “The Strip” (McKinley Street) in Lafayette that occasionally featured live music 1510 Jefferson Street Lafayette Photo from Facebook Group “Lafayette Flyer Art” posted by Lisa Glorioso Leonard ...
Roundabout Tavern
327 Iberia Street Youngsville Photo from Facebook group “Lafayette Flyer Art” posted by Judd Kennedy ...
Rinky-Dink Dancehall
Owner was Drew Landry Soul food restaurant in the rear Photo from Facebook Group “Lafayette Flyer Art” posted by Daniel Boustany ...