Photos courtesy of Wanda Viguerie Bailey Wanda Viguerie Bailey: “Dancers kicked the bottles off the floor while dancing to keep them off of the bandstand. Every year, the dancefloor would be damaged by the pulse of water from the Atchafalaya Basin spillway. The floor would be warped in such a way that the dancers would learn to dance with the grain in order to move smoothly.” 1970s: The hall was elevated on stilts and fights were common: Ray Brassieur, Nick Spitzer ...
Crossin’ Saloon
Mentioned in “Guide to Swingout in Southwest Louisiana and Texas” by Cat, published 2002: Address: 201 Railroad Street, Carencro, LA Owner: Harry Chaisson Hours: Sunday most popular: 10 pm – 2 am Notes: Sunday is called “Swingout Sunday” ...
Nick and Johnny’s
Mentioned in “Guide to Swingout in Southwest Louisiana and Texas” by Cat, published 2002: “There was not much of a (Zydeco) club scene until later, which developed more by the mid-1940s. A couple of clubs mentioned to me were Gin Side Inn in Lawtell, White Eagle and Nick & Johnny’s, both in Opelousas. Dress at the clubs might be starched blue jeans and a nice shirt…” ...
He and She Scene
Courtesy of June Faul June Faul: “It was a disco club. They had one in Baton Rouge and one in Lafayette.” ...
Cedar Club
Submitted by Edward Cazayoux: “The Cedar Club was located on the south side of Morganza on La. Hwy 1. It was a concrete block slab on grade building. Bands would play there but there was also a juke box to play.” ...
Pop’s
Submitted by Edward Cazayoux: “Pop’s was one of the main places to go when we were young. It was located about mid way on the Island side of False River. It was a major hang-out for the New Roads teens and young adults. I was one open space with a bar towards the road entrance side and dancing to the River side – mainly juke box music.” ...
Whispers
From matchbook cover: Whispers 408 Maurice Street Lafayette, LA ...
Tiki Lounge
From matchbook cover: Tiki Lounge Thibodaux, LA ...
Speck’s Rose Room
From matchbook cover: Speck’s Rose Room Dancing nightly Liquors & mixed drinks US Hwy No. 90- Marrero, LA Sylver Rodriguez, Prop. ...
Party Time Lounge
From matchbook cover: The Party Time Lounge 207 E. Texas Avenue Rayne, LA ...