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
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
Tarka Cordell
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