Photo from Facebook group Lafayette Memories, uploaded by Wayne Shields Parkway Plaza Shopping Center Monday thru Saturday 11 AM- 5 AM Nitely Entertainment 9 PM- 2 AM 2-5 AM Country Disco Saturday tip 2 AM ...

1949 Photos uploaded to FaceBook group Lafayette Memories by Craig Zimmerman Opened in 1948, the Lafayette Drive-In was owned by Louis Michot. His son, Dr. Tommy Michot, stated that bands occasionally played there in front of the screen either before or after the movies. Aldus Roger and Lawrence Walker and their bands played there at different times. ...

1967 Newspaper clipping uploaded to FaceBook group Lafayette Memories 3138 Johnston Banjos-Booze-Beer Wanted: Trumpet Players, Trumbone Players, Banjo Players Open 8 PM Banjo Band begins at 9 PM Everyone welcome from 18-80 Entertainment every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday ...

Newspaper clipping uploaded to FaceBook group Lafayette Memories “We are waiting for you at Rimrock Saloon Kick up your heels at the largest dance floor in Acadiana. Located two miles past Acadiana Mall on the Abbeville Hwy.” Tom Stanley: “I bartended at Judge Roy Bean’s back in the late 1970s and played drums for bands called Roadeo and The Marcus Jamer Band at places like Rimrock and Winchester Saloons, along with Grant St Dance Hall, opening up for The Radiators there once upon a time, and played in a houseband for a time at the Banacek Lounge. Trying to find old bandmates – and find out whatever happened to these places over the decades.” ...

3116 Cameron Street, Lafayette 1967 Newspaper clipping uploaded to FaceBook group Lafayette Memories “Let’s Go Dancing!” Bobby Brooks his guitar and Combo Saturday Night Only 10 A.M. – 2 P.M. Cocktail Hour 5-7 pm Daily Mixed Drinks 50c No one under 21 allowed in the Lounge ...

150 person capacity Lafayette riverboat that featured evening dance cruises and regular food service. The Vermilion Queen docked at the area just over the Pinhook Bridge, across from the Hilton Hotel, where Outback Steakhouse is currently located. Photos from FaceBook group Lafayette Memories-uploaded by Craig Zimmerman ...

(L-R) in photo: Floyd Brasseaux, Francis Alleman, Ray Arceneaux, A.B. Melancon, Clarence Arceneaux, band leader Calvin Holloway Photo courtesy of Ray Arceneaux “I played at the Cotton Club outside of Lafayette on the old Carencro Highway on the right side of the road.”- Ray Arceneaux   ...