Paul Breaux: “This is a place, that was very popular for a long time. It’s located on Hwy. 14 (1st) and N. Jackson, and had an old cafe that NEVER closed, next to it, named the Vermilion. This place was so popular, as I said, that my 1970 High School Graduation party was held there. Later on, other clubs opened and competed, but the Bonanza to me, at least, was the best place in Kaplan for those my age. It is now the Broken Spoke Saloon.” ...
Lil’ Tavern
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.” ...
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 ...
Rapture
Early 1990s venue 209 Jefferson Lafayette Photo from Facebook Group “Lafayette Flyer Art” posted by Lisa Glorioso Leonard ...