Walter, Jr. has released three CDs since 2006 and every one of them has been distinctly different. Perhaps more so than previous outings, River Club showcases his depth as an inventive bluesman true to his South Louisiana roots. As evidenced by the title track and cover art, the extinct dancehall is the theme, which fits [...]
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Travis Matte, Hip Hop Zyde-Rock (Mhat)
June 1, 2008 – 12:01 am
Paul Marx, owner founder of KBON-FM out of Eunice Louisiana, said it best when he said, “Travis Matte’s music is the gateway drug to traditional Cajun music.” In keeping with the progression of previous Kingpin albums, this disc contains a strong dose of wacky, Acadiana-centric party anthems laced with just enough of the traditional stuff [...]
Day Tripping: Visiting Cajun Country Between Jazz Fest Weekends
May 1, 1993 – 12:01 am
Have you ever tried to leave New Orleans during rush hour on a Friday evening after spending five hours at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, in hopes of catching a Cajun band in one of the dance halls near Lafayette? Even worse, have you ever been pounding a beer at Fred’s Lounge in [...]
Cajun Cruisin’: OffBeat’s Second Annual Insider’s Guide to Acadiana, Part Two
May 1, 1990 – 12:01 am
You can find Cajun and Creole culture in Lafayette, the “Heart of Cajun Country” as it’s referred to in tourist brochures, but you’ll find much more cultural authenticity outside the city. Smaller towns and communities are where you’ll discover the best zydeco dancehalls, the best oysters, and the best crawfish. It’s where you’ll find swamp [...]
Radio Acadiana: Tuning in to South Louisiana
October 1, 1989 – 12:01 am
Tuning into the South Louisiana radio scene in Lafayette or Eunice either takes a little word of mouth or else a lot of trial and error. Not a lot is really advertised in either town, but both towns offer excellent Cajun and Creole radio programs that are hardly found anywhere else in the world. By [...]
OffBeat Guide to Acadiana
September 1, 1988 – 12:01 am
Just over a two-hour drive from New Orleans and located in the heart of Acadiana is Lafayette, a city of 92,000 residents and the unofficial capital of Cajun Country. Good music, like good food, is a staple of Cajun life, and like the ubiquitous Cajun cuisine, it looks as if the world is catching on [...]
