Center for Louisiana Studies Archival Catalog
This searchable database provides information on images, documents, and audio and video recordings, made between 1934 and the present.
Live Performance by Savoy Doucet Cajun Band and Walt Michael at Escoheag Cajun and Bluegrass Festival
Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band;
Marc Savoy - Accordion;
Ann Savoy - Guitar and Vocals;
Michael Doucet - Fiddle and Vocals;
00:14 - Evangeline Special;
Walt Michael Band;
Mark Murphy - Bass
Frank Orsini - Fiddle, Viola
John Kirk;
06:30 - Instrumental tune;
10:20 - Gaelic tune - Fair Haired, White-Skinned Calf;
18:35 - Oh Come, Angel Band;
22:28 - Down in the Valley to Pray;
25:30 - John Dreams;
Live Performance by The Grand Prairie Boys at Escoheag Cajun and Bluegrass Festival
Rodney Hessler - Banjo
Walter Eisenhart - Guitar
Bruce Selbach - Bass
Roger King - Dobro
Chuck Brockington - Mandolin
00:20 - Instrumental tune;
02:00 - Three Men on the Mountain;
04:30 - Cross Made the Way;
08:19 - Let's All Go Down to the River;
10:20 - Just a Closer Walk With Thee;
14:26 - Hallelujah;
16:25 - Instrumental;
19:50 - Sing God's Praise Forever More;
22:34 - Jesus, Take Hold;
25:20 - Talk About Suffering;
27:20 - Where the Soul Never Dies;
30:00 - Unknown;
33:50 - I Saw the Light;
37:04 - What a Friend We Have In Jesus;
Live Performance by D.L. Menard at Escoheag Cajun and Bluegrass Festival
D.L. Menard - Guitar and Vocals;
Ray Lavergne - Accordion and Vocals;
Marty Broussard - Steel Guitar;
Dick Richard - Fiddle;
00:50 - La vie d'un vieux garcon;
04:58 - J'ai passé devant ta porte;
10:00 - The Back Door;
17:00 - Jolie Blonde;
22:20 - Oh Lucille;
27:15 - En bas du chêne vert;
34:35 - Jambalaya
Live Performance by Beausoleil at Escoheag Cajun and Bluegrass Festival
Michael Doucet - Fiddle and Vocals
David Doucet - Guitar and Vocals
Jimmy Breaux - Accordion
Sonny Landreth - Guitar
00:10 - Johnny Can't Dance (with Calvin Carrière and Delton Broussard)
03:40 - Oh yaille bébé;
08:32 - La valse des grands meches;
12:35 - Danse carré;
15:53 - Lucille;
21:20 - Eunice two-step;
27:04 - Touts les deux pour la même;
31:58 - Mama Rosin (Partial);
Live Performance by Calvin Carrière and Delton Broussard at Escoheag Cajun and Bluegrass Festival
00:29 - Hick's Wagon Wheel Special;
03:10 - J'aimerais connaître;
06:25 - Quand j'étais pauvre;
10:20 - Grand Prairie Waltz;
14:06 - Les flammes d'enfer;
19:18 - Don't Mess With My Toot Toot;
24:25 - Dance All Night;
29:54 - Madame Sosthaine;
Live Performance by Beausoleil and The Laurel Mountain Cloggers at Escoheag Cajun and Bluegrass Festival
Beausoleil;
Michael Doucet - Fiddle and Vocals
Sonny Landreth - Slide Guitar
Billy Ware - Percussion
Tommy Comeaux - Mandolin
David Doucet - Guitar
Dave Ranson - Bass
Tommy Alesi - Drums
Errol Verret - Accordion
00:10 - Mama Rosin into J'ai étais au bal;
09:50 - Jongle à moi;
The Laurel Mountain Cloggers;
14:10 - Lay Down Sally;
17:30 - Angeline the Baker;
21:05 - Dip and Dive;
24:50 - Solo Clogging;
26:55 - Shady Grove;
31:00 - Freestyle Clogging;
Live Performance by The Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band at Escoheag Cajun and Bluegrass Festival
Savoy-Doucet Cajun Band
Marc Savoy - Accordion
Ann Savoy - Guitar and Vocals
Michael Doucet - Fiddle and Vocals
Tracy Schwarz - Fiddle
01:12 - La porte du nord;
06:30 - La valse qui fait du mal;
11:30 - Madelaine;
15:50 - Pine Grove Blues;
21:30 - Johnny Can't Dance;
29:46 - Lawtell Waltz;
Live Performance by Hot Rize at Escoheag Cajun and Bluegrass Festival
Charles Sawtelle - Guitar
Pete Wernick - Banjo
Tim O'brien - Mandolin and Fiddle
Nick Forster - Bass
05:17 - Hard Pressed;
08:55 - Limberjack;
12:38 - Don't Make Me Believe;
16:10 - Been All Around This World;
20:02 - The Radio Boogie;
23:10 - Working on a Building;
Live Performance by Hot Rize and John and Geno Delafose at Escoheag Cajun and Bluegrass Festival
Hot Rize
00:55 - Martha White Theme / Instrumental tune;
John and Geno Delafose;
05:25 - Theme Song;
07:35 - Quo faire tu fais tout ca;
10:20 - Bernadette;
14:15 - Instrumental;
17:50 - A No Good Woman;
20:50 - My Life Would Never Be The Same;
24:30 - Jolie Catin;
27:45 - Waltz;
31:30 - Oh Mom;
Live Performance by Beausoleil at Escoheag Cajun and Bluegrass Festival
Beausoleil
Michael Doucet - fiddle and vocals
David Doucet - Guitar and vocals
Sonny Landreth - Electric guitar
00:55 - Les flammes d'enfer (with Delton Broussard);
06:19 - La Rue Canal;
11:10 - Tu ma dit (Port Arthur Blues);
16:00 - Pauline (Pa Janvier);
21:10 - Sur le Cortableu;
24:28 - Bosco Moscow Stomp;
30:03 - Evangeline Waltz;
36:05 - Zydeco Gris Gris;
41:02 - Les 'tits yeux noirs;
45:40 - Unknown (Sonny on vocals)
Live Performance by Beausoleil and Hot Rize at Escoheag Cajun and Bluegrass Festival
Beausoleil;
00:05 - Quoi Faire;
Hot Rize
Charles Sawtelle - Guitar
Pete Wernick - Banjo
Tim O'brien - Mandolin and Fiddle
Nick Forster - Bass
06:15 -
11:37 - Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning;
15:37 - The Wild Ride;
18:34 - The High Road;
21:40 - Walk the Way the Wind Blows;
25:58 - The Untold Story;
29:30 - I've Lived Alot In My Time;
32:00 - You Don't Have to Move That Mountain;
Musical performance by Wedison Reed
Gospel tunes;Wedison Reed Roll #1;Recorded at his home outside of Eunice;7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
Performance by Wedisson Reed
Gospel tune
Musical Performance by Wedison Reed
Wedison ReedRecorded at his home outside of Eunice, LA7 1/2 ips/ NAB/1/2 track stereoRecorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan CrutcherTape in bad shape and has test tone on channel two that is heard throughoutGospel tunes YouÕre my God to be
Musical Performance by Wedison Reed
Wedison Reed; Playing violin with piano; Shuffle; Nearer My God, To thee; If I Had A Star; I Will Not Be Denied; First song played; French Song; Tender Love; Farming; Gospel Tune; Wedison Reed Roll #1;Recorded at his home outside of Eunice;7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;
Musical Performance by Robert Jardell and the Cajun Playboys
Robert Jardell and the Cajun Playboys Live at the Blue Goose Lounge; La valse a quatre-vignt dix-neuf ans; CÕest si aiser pour mÕaimer (So Easy To Love); Choupique Two-Step; Jolie blonde; Pine Grove Blues; La valse Belizaire; Valse soleil couchŽ; La valse de grand chemin; Recorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan Crutcher7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
Musical Performance by Robert Jardell and the Cajun Playboys
Live at the Blue Goose Lounge;Acadian Two-Step; He Mom; JÕai vu le loup; La valse militaire; Cherokee Waltz; TÕen a eu, tÕen nÕauras plus; Kaplan Waltz; Lovebridge WaltzRecorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan Crutcher7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
Musical Performance by Robert Jardell and the Cajun Playboys
Live at the Blue Goose LoungeLovebridge Waltz ; Opelousas Waltz; ???; ÔTits filles de la campagne ; Marier avec une, mais en amour avec une ature; Fi fi poncho; Pine Grove Blues, Les Zydeco est pas saleÕRecorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan Crutcher7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
Musical Performance by Robert Jardell and the Cajun Playboys
Live at the Blue Goose LoungeLes Zydecos sont pas saleÕ; La Valse a Grand Basile; Lovebridge Waltz; La fille de la veuve; ? ? ?; DonÕt you Cry, BabyRecorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan Crutcher7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
Musical performance by Maurice Barzas and the Mamou Playboys
Live at the Blue goose LoungeEvangeline Special; La Valse qui fait autant du mal; Mamou Hot Step; ? ? ?; La valse du meche; One Scotch; ? ? ?; Eunice Two Step; La valse criminelle; Teche Special; Country WaltzRecorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan Crutcher7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
Musical performance by Maurice Barzas and the Mamou Playboys
Live at the Blue goose LoungeCountry Waltz; Allons danser Colinda; Jolie Blonde; Fi Fi Poncho; La valse de Bambocheur; Old Fashion Two-Step; JÕai fait mon idee; Duralde WaltzRecorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan Crutcher7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
Musical performance by Maurice Barzas and the Mamou Playboys
Live at the Blue goose LoungeGood Time two step; Tolain Waltz; Eunice two-step; Eunice waltz; French Blues; Calcasieu Watz; La valse des Allemands; Reno WaltzRecorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan Crutcher7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
Musical Performance by Boisec Ardoin and the Ardoin Bros.
Live at SlimÕs Y-Ki-Ki???; JÕetais au bal; Choupique two step; Grand Prairie Waltz; Jongle a moi; Quoi Faire; ??Recorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan Crutcher7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
Musical Performance by Boisec Ardoin and the Ardoin Bros.
Live at SlimÕs Y-Ki-KiHathaway Two Step; Happy Birthday; High Point Two Step; ? ? ? ; ? ? ?; Cajun from Church Point; ? ? ?Recorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan Crutcher7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
Musical Performance by Dennis Mcee, Gervis Stanford and Wallace Lafleur
Two Step de LÕanse Maigre; ? ?; Grand Texas; Adieu Rosa; Valse de Fruge; Chere tout tout; When i was big, I cried for my bottle and my sweetheart; La valse qui fait du mal; ? ?; ? ?; Valse de Tolan.Recorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan Crutcher at Stanford home - early morning7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
Dennis McGeeGervis StanfordWallace LafleurAt StanfordÕs houseJolie BlondeChere bebe CreoleReel des FrugŽsLa valse du coteauWaltzAllons a LafayetteThen adding Dejean Guillory - Accordion and Spoons (FredÕs Lounge)Note - Stanford Not playingEunice two stepJolie BlondeBosco StompGrand MamouPetite ou la grosse99 year waltzLa valse a popBosco StompWaltz
Musical Performance by Dennis McGee, Gervis Stanford and Wallace Lafleur/ Dejean Guillory
Happy one-step; La valse du Criminelle; JÕai passeÕ devant ta porte; Hip et Taieau; Pin Solitaire; ? ?; ? ?; Les Traces de mon bogue; Madame young; La branche du murier; McGee Tune?; Bosco Stomp; Grand Mamou; Petite ou la Grosse; Tante Aline?; La valse a Pop; Bosco StompFredÕs LoungeDennis McGeeWallace LafleurDejean Guillory - AccordionFontenot - spoonsRecorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan Crutcher7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
Musical Performance by Dennis McGee and Sady Courville
Recorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan CrutcherStereo 1/2 track 7 1/2 ips
Musical Performance by Dennis McGee, Wallace Lafleur and Dejean Guillory
Reel de Fruge; La valse de coin; The Hill of the MagnoliaÕs; FrugeÕ Waltz; ? ?; ? ?; La valse a Kathleen; ? ?; La vals a Pop; Allons a LafayetteRecorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan Crutcher at FredÕs Lounge7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
Musical Performance by Dennis McGee and Sady Courville
CourvilleÕs Favorite;La vielle valse a PopChere bebe CreoleRecording their first record;Adieu RosaWaltzRecorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan Crutcher at McGeeÕs home7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
Musical Performance by Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Landreneau
JÕai passe devant ta porte; ÔTit Gallop pour la Point au Pins; La Louisiane; Saute Crapeaud; The Back Door; JÕai passe devant ta porte; My Country Ôtis of thee; ÔTit gallop pour Mamou; ???Recorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan Crutcher at 7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
Musical Performance by Lioniel Leleux
*Reel needs to be ridigitizedJolie Blonde;JÕetais au bal;Hathaway two step;Grand Night Special;Midnight WaltzKeep your hands off of it;Reno Waltz;Joe FalconÕs style;Mamou two stepReno WaltzRagtime tuneoriginal tune;Cherokee WaltzJÕai passe devant ta portePauvre hoboOver the waves
Interview with Lioniel Leleux [Violin maker]
Jolie Blonde;JÕetais au bal;Hathaway two step;Walker Special;Midnight Waltz;Rock Õn Roll Tonight;Reno Waltz;Joe Falcon and Lawrence Walker styles;Mamou two step;Reno Waltz;La chanson lemonade;??Lionel original;LionelÕs break from playing music;Cherokee Waltz;JÕai passe devant ta porte;Pauvre Hobo;Over the Waves;Recorded at his home/workshop in Leleux, LARecorded by Andy Wiskes and Susan Crutcher7 1/2 ips/ NAB/ 1/2 track stereo;Ò0Ó db ref. level at head;All rights reserved except as noted;store tails out;
DVD Copies of Zachary Richard Video Library
Zachary Richard performing ÒLÕarbre est dans ses feuilles,Ó backed by Atchafalaya, on Canadian TV(Radio Canada).
DVD Copies of Zachary Richard Video Library
Two TV performances, recorded at different times and locations;First performance is ÒLÕarbe est dans ses feuilles,Ó apparently from the 1970s;The second would seem to have been recorded in the 1980s for a live talk show;
DVD Copies of Zachary Richard Video Library
Review of Zachary Richard on QuŽbŽcois TV, featuring clips of outdoor performance and review of Richard album ÒMigration.Ó;Second QuŽbŽcois television show, featuring live performance by Zachary on piano, apparently singing over pre-recorded instrumental track;
DVD Copies of Zachary Richard Video Library
Zachary Richard performing at outdoor concert in Ottawa;Kenneth Blevins on drums;Band is wearing outlandish Mardi Gras outfits;
DVD Copies of Zachary Richard Video Library;
Documentary called RŽveille: film featuring Richard and an early incarnation of what seems to be Beausoleil;Opens with Michael Doucet singing Le Chanson de Mardi Gras;
DVD Copies of Zachary Richard Video Library
Zachary Richard outdoor performance in Quebec City;
DVD Copies of Zachary Richard Video Library
Mardi Gras spectacle for Radio Canada;Featuring Zachary Richard; backed by Pat Breaux, Sonny Landreth dressed up in outlandish costumes;