Lafayette Weekly

A weekly curated playlist by local musician Philippe Billeaudeaux featuring music by Lafayette, LA musicians with a weekly rundown of live music happening in and around the area. Tune in each week here or follow us on Spotify for your weekly dose of the sounds of Lafayette.

Local Palooza returns this year in a big way. The 3-day event starts Wednesday in Carencro with a swamp pop showcase. Ryan Foret and the Foret Tradition will be joined by legends Johnnie Allan and Don Rich at the Mercredi Show. The free event will take place at Pelican Park starting at 6:00 p.m.
 
The good times continue to roll into Thursday with more swampy sounds from Acadiana. C.C. Adcock will take over Rhythms on the River Thursday evening. The guitarist will be joined by a slew of local favorites, including  Ray Boudreaux, Brother Dege, Julian Primeaux, and others. The concert will run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Square in River Ranch.
 
The final day of Local Palooza invites a star-studded cast of Lafayette talent in observance of the parish’s 200th anniversary. Hosting this special edition of Downtown Alive! is none other than Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars. Romero and his band will invite Sonny Landreth, Michael Doucet, Geno Delafose, members of Feufollet, and many others for a bicentennial celebration.

This Lafayette Weekly Playlist highlights the artists performing for this year’s Local Palooza. You’ll hear Roddie Romero’s take on the Bobby Charles classic “I Hope,” “Fool to Care” by C.C. Adcock, and Brother Dege’s “Pay No Mind.” Brand new music from Corey Ledet, Julian Primeaux, and Sonny Landreth is also in the mix, along with a few by Los Lobos, who are set to play to a sold-out crowd Thursday night at the AcA.