Dancehalls in Iberville Parish

Coupell’s Dance Hall

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 ...

Crocodile Inn

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 ...

Vaughn’s Tavern

Vaughn’s Tavern was on the East Atchafalaya Basin Protection Levee. It hosted many wedding receptions and Saturday night dances. The owner, Russell Vaughn, was known to jump over the bar to get between patrons when an argument became heated or a fight broke out. ...

Old Indigo Inn

Combination grocery (left side), bar (center), and dancehall (right). Dancing and bands were usually on the weekends. Erwin Babin & band played there regularly in the 50s and 60s. A member of that band, Johnny Koonse, reported that live chickens were occasionally on the dance floor there. Sold by Aurelian Berthelot in 1958 to Clifford LeGrange- reopened in 1959 after a remodel as the End of the World. ...

Leonard’s Tavern

Wilson Leonard had a van that he would drive around to collect patrons who did not have transportation to his place. Leonard’s Tavern had air conditioning in 1960- a rare occurrence for the area- it was so noteworthy that it was advertised on his sign out front. Lou Millet and his Rock A Billy Dance band were one of the most popular draws. Many of the entertainers came from Plaqumines and Baton Rouge area. Erwin Babin & band, Bayou Pigeon locals who played country music, played there regularly in the 50s and 60s as well. ...

LeGrange’s End of the World

Was orginally the Old Indigo Inn, owned by Aurelian Berthelot, who sold it in 1958 to Clifford LeGrange- who remodeled it himself and reopened it in 1959 as the End of the World. Dancehall remodelled in 1963 to double the size. Capacity 200. Live music was seasonal- winter brought all locals out for a Saturday night dance where everyone dressed up. Summer brought the seasonal campers and some locals for Sunday afternoon dances. Food was also served there- crawfish and catfish were the specialtyies. Flood in 1973 impacted the building. The owner’s teenage son died that year as well. Both played instrumental parts in the closing. Erwin Babin & band played there regularly in the 50s and 60s. As some pictures reflect, the dancefloor was well worn. The owners used corn meal to make it have a little “slide” for the dancers. ...

Gaudet Bar & Dance Hall

Wallace Gaudet bought “Bee” Landry’s General store in 1947 and added a bar and dancehall. Erwin Babin & band played there regularly in the 50s and 60s ...

End of the World

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 ...