It takes more than just talent to survive in today's ever-changing music industry. In a time of declining physical record sales, and now a pandemic, musicians must be creative with their output to stay afloat. Many players have turned to live stream performances as a means to play for their fans.

Since 1977, Festivals Acadiens et Créoles has been simultaneously educating and entertaining local and visiting audiences. The fall gathering started when the Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission decided to have Louisiana Native Crafts Festival, the Tribute to Cajun Music, and Bayou Food

We sat down with Lori & Richard Hurst with Riverside Inn to find out where they like to eat when not cooking up delicious seafood and steaks. Watch the video below or check out the abbreviated answers below for a quick read. Favorite place to eat breakfast? Hub City Diner – Stack of pancakes or

So many of our acclaimed roots players in South Louisiana have famously cross-pollinated with each other in different musical styles. R&B hitmaker Cupid has collaborated with modern zydeco star Chris Ardoin, and country icon Sammy Kershaw recently released a collection of duets with some of the

Lafayette Parish is home to 37 sites on the National Register of Historic Places Acadiana has a long and profound history. The area was founded in 1755 from French-Canadian exiles seeking religious and cultural freedom. At the time, South Louisiana was Spanish Territory. The Spanish Trail ran right

As Louisiana moves through its phased reopening of businesses, please check with restaurants, stores, and attractions for information on openings, capacity, and available amenities before making plans. Downtown Lafayette is the heart of the city and walking through its lively streets you’ll feel the

As Louisiana moves through its phased reopening of businesses, please check with restaurants, stores, and attractions for information on openings, capacity, and available amenities before making plans. We all know the importance of the family vacations and romantic getaways with your partner, but

Many of the most beloved songs in our South Louisiana soundtrack were written and recorded in Lake Charles. The Louisiana/Texas border town and its surrounding areas suffered catastrophic damage from Hurricane Laura last week and are now in the process of reconstruction. Phil Phillips took his "Sea

As Louisiana moves through its phased reopening of businesses, please check with restaurants, stores, and attractions for information on openings, capacity, and available amenities before making plans. An alternative to hotel and motels, B&Bs offer accommodations ranging from romantic getaways and

As Louisiana moves through its phased reopening of businesses, please check with restaurants, stores, and attractions for information on openings, capacity, and available amenities before making plans. There is nothing outside to tell you that you are at a landmark. No sign that says “This is the

As Louisiana moves through its phased reopening of businesses, please check with restaurants, stores, and attractions for information on openings, capacity, and available amenities before making plans. Lafayette is a foodie town, dishing out authentic cuisine with plenty of flavor and without

As Louisiana moves through its phased reopening of businesses, please check with restaurants, stores, and attractions for information on openings, capacity, and available amenities before making plans. Everyone knows about the regular happy hour specials. Things like 2-for-1 margaritas, cheap beers,

As Louisiana moves through its phased reopening of businesses, please check with restaurants, stores, and attractions for information on openings, capacity, and available amenities before making plans. Cajun Country is world-famous when it comes to food. While we’re known for savory specialties like

We sat down with Clair Burton from CENTRAL to find out where she likes to eat when she's not serving up delicious pizza. Watch the video below or check out the abbreviated answers below for a quick read. Favorite place to eat breakfast? Dwyers Café – Sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich with

2020 has been full of unpleasant surprises, and the year isn't over just yet. Acadiana is preparing for a first-time scenario: back-to-back tropical storms. The duo will hit the Louisiana coast early this week with Hurricane Marco winning the race Monday evening. There will be music in the wake of

For more than 35 years, the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra has shared its passion for music through world-class live performances. They have stood the test of time in this community, through moments of celebration and moments of despair. Earlier this year, they announced our 36th season - ASO36 REVIVAL

Steve Riley has been one of Cajun music's most acclaimed accordionists and bandleaders. He's also been one of the genre's great teachers. He famously produced Feufollet in their early years and was a mentor to the group's pre-teen members. His latest project is the Riley Family Band, featuring his

We sat down with Jeremy Conner with Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant to find out where he likes to eat when he’s not serving up delicious burritos, seafood, and hamburgers at Spoonbill. Watch the video below or check out the abbreviated answers below for a quick read. Favorite place to eat

We sat down with Kelsey Leger from Scratch Farm Kitchen to find out where she likes to eat when she's not serving up delicious farm to table goodness at Scratch Downtown. Watch the video below or check out the abbreviated answers below for a quick read. Favorite place to eat breakfast? El Ranchito

The undisputed boss of zydeco, Keith Frank, released his latest album last week. Live in Mamou Vol. 1 makes for a great time capsule for the present-day Soileau Zydeco Band concert experience. Frank’s backing group has much in common with those who performed alongside the Godfather of Soul, James

We sat down with Holly Goetting from Charley G's to find out where she likes to eat when she's not serving up delicious seafood and steaks for dinner. Watch the video below or check out the abbreviated answers below for a quick read. Favorite place to eat breakfast? Johnson’s Boucaniere – Nenaine

We sat down with Hollie Girouard from Ton's Drive-In in Broussard to find out where she likes to eat when she's not cooking up delicious breakfast and plate lunches. Watch the video below or check out the abbreviated answers below for a quick read. Favorite place to eat breakfast? The French Press

Summertime down South is not for the faint of heart. But warm nights are perfect for refreshing cocktails. Here in Louisiana, locals have embraced the joie de vivre, or joy of living, which means they don’t shy away from a good cocktail. At any local establishment, you can expect that whatever drink

Lafayette’s most famous poboy shop is lending its hand to local musicians in need. On Monday night, Olde Tyme Grocery will sponsor up and coming pop party band The Good Dudes for a Facebook Live event. Other live streams happening this week include intimate concerts from Cajun guitarist David

The brothers of Cajun music's most famous family will perform a rare and intimate concert this weekend at the Hideaway on Lee. Famed fiddler and producer Joel Savoy will trade licks with his younger sibling and Pine Leaf Boy, accordionist/pianist/vocalist Wilson Savoy on Friday night. The two both

One of the top names in swamp pop has left the building. Rod Bernard passed away last week, according to his son Shane K. Bernard. The late first-generation rock n' roller was also a well-respected broadcaster in the Acadiana area, having worked in both radio and television. In 1958 Bernard

John Bel Edwards announced last week that all bars in Louisiana must again shut their doors. The recent spike in COVID-19 infections around the state put pressure on the governor and his administration to put in place new restrictions for public gatherings. The state has also made masks mandatory in

Lafayette's most famed guitar slinger will be performing an intimate live stream performance this

Looking for an easy summer getaway? Plan a trip to Louisiana's Cajun Country. Whether you're an

Though COVID cases are on the rise again, Lafayette is experiencing its first taste of live music

Acadiana has been a melting pot of cultures since its early beginnings. French-Canadians immigrated

Blue Moon Saloon’s world-famous Cajun jam is back on schedule this week. Acclaimed accordionist,

The annual summertime celebration of our area’s cultural roots will make its way online this year.

The live music calendar is looking like it's starting to get back to normal now that we're entering

Lafayette has been named the Happiest City in the US by the Wall Street Journal's MarketWatch. The

We're starting to see more actual live music pop up in town as we move into June. My Place Bar and

A popular crawfish spot is now providing a somewhat safe space for local bands to perform in the

Lafayette will host its first week of shows now that Louisiana has entered phase 1 of lifting the

Give a kid from Georgia a piano, and he can change the world; a gay black kid from the segregated

With a unique style and culture and warm Cajun hospitality, Lafayette is a hot spot for shopping,

For nearly 30 years, Dege Legg has been a staple in the Lafayette music scene. Legg fronted the

Many tourists head straight to Avery Island for the world-famous TABASCO® plant and completely miss

From thrilling excursions to indoor family fun, St. Martin Parish is loaded with activities to make

This week some familiar singers and players from Acadiana will be hosting streaming events. Live

Swamp Tours The perfect way to view all the outdoor bounty Lafayette and the surrounding areas have

Festival International de Louisiane is excited to announce plans to bring the community, and the

This is the first time in its 30 plus year existence that Festival International will not take

One of Lafayette's favorite live music events has gone the route of live streaming during the

Social media platforms have probably never been more active than they have been these past few

Lafayette, LA is known as "The Hub City" because of its proximity to major roadways heading north, south, east and west that lead locals and visitors to explore smaller towns. Though Lafayette is the largest growing city in the region, a great portion of its rich culture here is driven by