The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey (2009)
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.
Cast
C.C. Adcock
Self
Pat Breaux
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Richard Comeaux
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David Egan
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Dickie Landry
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Tommy McLain
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Dave Ranson
Self
Steve Riley
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Lil' Buck Sinegal
Self
Kenny Bill Stinson
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Warren Storm
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Tarka Cordell
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