The Contraband
The Arts Council of SWLA, in partnership with the City of Lake Charles and Itinerant Theatre, present Roots Revival, a celebration of Southwest Louisiana's musical history, beginning Thursday April 21, 2016 with a special tribute concert at Benjamin W. Mount Theatre in Central School.
Like a cypress tree, the music of Southwest Louisiana is strong and has weathered many storms, but stays true to its roots.
Local band Sinners, whose influences are deeply rooted in Cajun, swamp pop and country music, will be the house band as talented vocalists and guest musicians from all genres are welcomed to the stage to share the music of Southwest Louisiana’s past.
Guest musicians include Grammy winner Jo-El Sonnier, the Dog Hill Stompers (family members of the King of Zydeco, Boozoo Chavis), Buz Clark of The Bad Roads, Alyssa Laughlin, and Leah Howard-Robinson (star of Itinerant Theatre's "Nellie"). Young Band Nation will feature a young woman singing Dolly Parton's "Puppy Love", a song originally recorded by Dolly herself at the age of 13 right here in Lake Charles.
The concert will also feature historical facts and stories told by Joy Pace, and original, historic materials will be on display.
Celebrate our Southwest Louisiana musical heritage with us!
Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com. Limited seating is available.
[The Roots Revival series will continue with a special presentation of Itinerant Theatre's "An Evening with Nellie Lutcher" production on April 22, 23, 29, and 30 (7pm) at The Foundation House on 720 Enterprise Blvd. Starting with the music of Nellie Lutcher, followed by a talk on her importance in history and to Lake Charles, and ending with the 1-woman play by Carolyn Woosley. For more information, visit www.itineranttheatre.com]
Funds raised at Roots Revival are reinvested back into the SWLA community through the Arts Council’s services and events. For details, visit www.artscouncilswla.org or call 439-2787.
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