The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey

Apr 18, 2009

1h 19m

★ 0.0

8 members, 25 egos, 6 livers

Overview

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.

Genres

Documentary

Music

Production Companies

Room 609 Films

The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey Trailers

Cast

Self

C.C. Adcock

Self

Pat Breaux

Self

Richard Comeaux

Self

David Egan

Self

Dickie Landry

Self

Tommy McLain

Self

Dave Ranson

Self

Steve Riley

Self

Lil' Buck Sinegal

Self

Kenny Bill Stinson

Self

Warren Storm

Self

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