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2009

The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey

Directed by Matthew Wilkinson
8 members, 25 egos, 6 livers

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.

Duration

1h 19m

Released

April 18, 2009

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  • C.C. Adcock
  • Pat Breaux
  • Richard Comeaux
  • David Egan
  • Dickie Landry
  • Tommy McLain
  • Dave Ranson
  • Steve Riley
  • Lil' Buck Sinegal

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