The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey (2009)

8 members, 25 egos, 6 livers

Directed by Matthew Wilkinson1h 19mDocumentary,Music

Head to southern Louisiana with filmmaker Matthew Wilkinson to soak up one of the country's best-kept musical secrets: Lil' Band o' Gold, a group of seasoned musicians who churn out an eclectic blend of country, R & B and zydeco known as swamp pop. This lively documentary follows blues-rock legend C.C. Adcock as he scours the marshes and prairies of Acadiana to assemble a supergroup of diverse personalities, backgrounds and musical styles.

Year
2009
Country
GB
Language
English
Release date
18 April 2009
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C.C. Adcock
C.C. Adcock
Self
Pat Breaux
Pat Breaux
Self
Richard Comeaux
Richard Comeaux
Self
David Egan
David Egan
Self
Dickie Landry
Dickie Landry
Self
Tommy McLain
Tommy McLain
Self
Dave Ranson
Dave Ranson
Self
Steve Riley
Steve Riley
Self
Lil' Buck Sinegal
Lil' Buck Sinegal
Self
Kenny Bill Stinson
Kenny Bill Stinson
Self
Warren Storm
Warren Storm
Self
U
Uncle Donald Sinegal
Self
G
Gene Terry
Self
K
Kenneth "My Love" Harrington
Self
R
Rocky Perkins
Self
C
Clifford Antone
Self
Tarka Cordell
Tarka Cordell
Record Producer
D
David Rachou
Studio Owner
H
Hart Fortenbary
Roadie
H
Harriet "Hurricane" Storm
Self

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