Baton Rouge Band Directory

SCRATCH AND SNIFF LIVE: Variety, '50s, '60s, '70s thru present. Personnel: Peter Duffield, guitar, vocals; Steven Smith, guitar, harmonica. 9663 Rustling Oaks, Baton Rouge, LA 70818, (225) 261-3605, (225) 791-7797                        http://www.scratchandsnifflive.com

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AESTHETIC RISE: Rock, metal. Personnel: Kade Parent, bass; Matt Sheffer, vocals; Jimmy Alford, guitar; Rhett Guillot, guitar, vocals; Jude Traxler, drums. 12419 Beco Road, St. Amant, LA 70774, (225) 715-3143, (225) 324-1703.

THE ANTEEKS: '70s, '80s, '90s and present rock. Personnel: Jonathan Gregory, lead vocals; Derek McGehee, guitar, keyboard; Paul Hill, drums; Jimmy Alt, bass; Joey Holoway, guitar, harmonica. 135 Graves St., Slaughter, LA 70777, (225) 938-1169, (225) 278-6655.

ASH: Classic rock, blues. Personnel: Larry Bonaventure, guitar; David Boudreaux, drums, vocals; Ray Persac, bass guitar; Steve Yarborough, guitar, keyboard, vocals. 26612 La. Hwy. 37, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739, (225) 261-4856, (225) 261-4346.

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BAYOU COUNTRY BAND: Country, swamp pop, southern rock. Personnel: Chad Stewart, bass, vocals; Danny Bankston, lead guitar, vocals; Gary Tsillis, drums; Thomcat Babineaux, steel guitar; Stacie Long, harmony; Bert Mont: lead guitar, rhythm. P.O. Box 52, St. Amant, LA 70774, (225) 241-6820, (225) 603-6728, www.bayoucountryband.com, bayoucountryband@yahoo.com.

BAYOU GOULA FREEDOM FIGHTERS: American roots, folk, blue grass, rockabilly, blues, original arrangements, some original tunes. Personnel: Everett Latiolais, guitar; Russ Lawson, autoharp, standup bass, guitar; Doc Garrett McCutchan, five-string violin, fiddle, five-string banjo, six and 12-string guitar; Terry "T-Bone" Swafford, harps, guitar; Barbara Scwartzenberg, hi-hat cymbals; Randy Walsh, mandolin, banjo, guitar, fiddle, dobro, cello. 58385 Augusta Road, Bayou Goula, LA 70716, (225) 572-7812, (225) 819-9107, (225) 545-3887, blendus@gmail.com, swaffordt@bellsouth.net.

BEST KEPT SECRET: All types except rap. 5962 Evans St., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, (225) 923-3796, (225) 405-8210.

BILLBOARD: Variety dance, oldies. Personnel: Randy Sargent, lead vocals; Todd Matherne, guitar; Dennis Young, bass, vocals; T-Boy Moore, drums, vocals. 15255 Palmetto Lane, Prairieville, LA 70769, (225) 673-4615, (225) 505-7811, www.billboardband.com.

BITS & PIECES: Horn-powered variety. Personnel: Boo Bercegeay, tenor, saxophone; Pat Billingsley, baritone saxophone; Bud Blank, bass, vocals; Elwyn Bocz, keyboard; Dicky Harris, guitar, vocals; Susie Louque, vocals; Mojo Poirrier, trumpet; Quinn Rainwater, vocals; Todd Richard, drums; Heath Templet, trumpet; Brutus Bercegeay, sound, lights. 18033 Bryans Crossing, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, (225) 752-7952, (225) 907-7977, www.bitsandpiecesband.com.

THE BLIND FOLDED WARROUTINE: Hardcore, old school hardcore. Personnel: Josh, bass; Austin, drums; Stephen, guitar; Garry, vocals. (225) 937-8857, (225) 266-6981, www.warroutine.tk, www.myspace.com/theblindfoldedwarroutine.

BOBBY AND THE ROCKERS: Variety dance, swamp pop, '50s, '60s, '70s, Cajun/Zydeco, country, big band, old standards. Personnel: Bobby Bourque, guitar, vocals; Bobby Page, trombone, vocals; Wayne LeBlanc, drums, vocals; Mike Broussard, keyboard, vocals; Bud Chandler, bass; Lonnie Bernard, tenor/baritone saxophone, vocals; Percy Bernard, saxophone; C.J. Boyer, sound technician. 4581 Fleet Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, (225) 926-1555, (337) 989-9232, igardemalbourque@cox.net.

BONES: Garage rock, stripper jazz. Personnel: Michael Miller, vox, upright bass, electric bass, electric guitar; Scott Campbell, drums, moog bass. 2212 Spring Pointe, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 769-3878, (225) 343-4127.

BETSY BRAUD & THE JAZZ NURSE PRESCRIPTION: Latin jazz, contemporary jazz. Personnel: Betsy Braud, flute, soprano saxophone, piano, vocals; Michael Foster, bass, tuba; Chris Lee, drums; Gary Roberts, vibes. P.O. Box 84574, Baton Rouge, LA 70884, (225) 769-6256, (225) 978-8529.

BUBBA & DOUG: Variety. Personnel: Bubba Plauche, lead vocals, guitar; Doug Thompson, congas, dejembe. (225) 268-1886, (225) 892-8081, bubbapla@aol.com.

BUDDY BOUDREAUX COMBO: Dance music, jazz, background music. Personnel: Buddy Boudreaux, saxophone, clarinet; John Gerbrecht, trumpet; Jan Dupre, keyboard; John Presti, drums; George Thompson, bass. 1025 E. Riveroaks Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815, (225) 926-3615, (225) 927-8938.

BUDDY BOUDREAUX DANCE BAND: Dance music, swing, jazz. Personnel: Buddy Boudreaux, saxophone, clarinet; John Gerbrecht, trumpet; Mike Sambola, saxophone; James Miller, trombone; Jan Dupre, keyboard; George Thompson, bass; Jerie Ford, vocals. 1025 E. Riveroaks Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815, (225) 926-3615, (225) 927-8938.

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CARBON COPY BAND: Dance music, stage show entertainment. Personnel: David Mancuso, guitar, vocals; Liddell Newsham, keyboard, vocals; Tina Mancuso, vocals; Heather Verde, vocals. 6005 Chattanooga Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, (225) 753-9517, (225) 229-3903, www.carboncopyband.com.

CELTIC GUMBO: Irish and Scottish traditional, original arrangements, some originals. Personnel: Peter Dawson, assorted Irish flutes, tin whistles; Julia Higdon, acoustic and electric bagpipes, tin whistles, egg shaker; Kate Kane Laborde, six and 12-string guitar, bodhran; Doc Garrett McCutchan, five-string violin, fiddle, five-string banjo, six and 12-string guitar. 5657 Parkhaven Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, corknderry@yahoo.com, gmccutc@lsu.edu.

CHOOSE LIFE: Catholic, contemporary Christian, folk, senior sing-alongs. Personnel: Keith John Paul Horcasitas. 1133 Knollhaven Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 755-8283, (225) 926-8920.

CLASSYX: Classic '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, country. Personnel: Andy, vocals, keyboard; Frank, bass, vocals; B.B., vocals; John, drums. 1724 Dallas Drive, Suite 6, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, (225) 939-6857, (225) 939-8385.

COLORBLIND: Variety. Personnel: Kareem, vocals; Laurie Whitney, vocals; Marc Milano, guitar; Dale Craft, keyboards, guitar; Dan Bourgeois, bass; Chad Braud, drums. P.O. Box 40081, Baton Rouge, LA 70835, (225) 744-3256, (225) 923-1985, www.thebandcolorblind.com.

COMMON CURTIS: Rock, power pop. Personnel: Ryan Guidry, vocals, bass; Austin Baillie, guitar, vocals; Andrew Martin, guitar; Buck Langston, drums, vocals. (225) 892-1137, (225) 964-0489, commoncurtis@gmail.com.

CURTIS COUBELLO AND THE INSTA-GATORS: Cajun, country, swamp pop, classic rock. Personnel: Curtis Coubello, fiddle, lead vocals; Ronnie Ventress, bass; Gus Coubello, rhythm guitar; Brandon Rice, drums. 5821 Park Haven, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, (225) 202-1274, (225) 247-2670, rventress1@cox.net, www.jambalaya.us.

CRASH LANDING: Rock, blues, punk. Personnel: Jordan Causey, vocals; Zack Williams, lead guitar; John Harrell, bass guitar; Erik Young, drums. 2233 Christian St., Baton Rouge, LA 70820, (225) 910-8600, (225) 248-6597, www.crashlandingband.com.

CROSSOVER: Praise and worship. Personnel: Casey Curet, lead guitar; Travis Falks, drums; Aaron Martin, rhythm guitar; Josh Martin, bass. 17741 M. Guitreau Road, Livingston, LA 70754, (225) 698-9797, (225) 698-3250.

CYPRESS BAND WITH WARREN STORM AND WILLIE TEE: Swamp pop, oldies. Personnel: Warren Storm, lead vocals; Willie Tee, saxophone, lead vocals; Tommy Richard, guitar; Gerald Romero, bass; Karl Bordelon, keyboard; Kyle Dugas, drums. 2510 Joey St., New Iberia, LA 70560, (337) 367-7159, (337) 789-6599, thecypressband@aol.com.

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THE BENJY DAVIS PROJECT: Southern rock. Personnel: Benjy Davis, lead vocals, guitar; Mic Capdevielle, drums; Brett Bolden, bass; Michael Galasso, vocalist, keyboard, harmonica; Anthony Rushing, vocalist, violin, mandolin, tambourine; Jonathan Lawhun, lead guitar. P.O. Box 958, Bogalusa, LA 70429, (985) 732-2942, (617) 969-0810.

DEAD CENTERED: Hard core street rock. Personnel: Josh Selser, vocals, guitar; William May, bass, backup vocals; Brad Sullivan, drums. 20420 Walker South Road, Denham Springs, LA 70726, (225) 247-3413, (225) 271-4655, mohawkwar@yahoo.com.

DESTROYED BY FIRE: Rock, Indie, folk, metal, jazz, blues, punk. Personnel: Al Tuminello, Joey Tuminello, Devon Deshotels, vocals, guitar, bass drums. 7262 Hwy. 31, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337) 942-2264, (337) 585-6342, DBFGuitar@aol.com, www.destroyedbyfire.com.

DIAMONDBACK: Variety (rock, country, R&B, dance). Personnel: Bill Boudreaux, guitar, vocals; Chris Himel, keyboard, vocals; Kirk Romero, bass, vocals; Nelson Boudreaux, drums, vocals. P.O. Box 14321, New Iberia, LA 70562-4321, (337) 519-5272, (337) 277-3362, www.thediamondbackband.com.

DOLLAR SHORT: Modern & classic rock, blues, alternative, funk, original. Personnel: Eric Gautreaux, lead vocals, drums; Ben Dye, guitar, harp, violin, saxophone, vocals; Brian Esneault, guitar, vocals; Myles Weeks, electric/upright bass. 38298 Silverstone Ave., Prairieville, LA 70769, (225) 892-4822, (225) 939-0074, www.dollarshort.com.

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EASY EDDIE AND THE PARTY ROCKERS: Variety. Personnel: Gary Caldwell, manager, bass, vocals; Glen McGlothon, vocals; Jimmy Wheeler, guitar, vocals; Jerry Williams, drums; George Prince, keyboard; Larry Boland, sound. P.O. Box 653, Vidalia, LA 71373, (318) 336-9551, (318) 757-6576, www.partyrockers.com.

THE ELEMENTS: Original reggae and some covers. Personnel: John Haas, lead vocals, congas; Dave Modeste, keyboard, steel drums, vocals; Paul Jeansonne, guitar, vocals; Sam Staub, bass guitar; Doug Gay, drums. P.O. Box 82331, Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2331, (225) 413-1964, (225) 752-4138, faweproductions@yahoo.com.

EMPOWERED: Christian rock. Personnel: Benny DiChiara, lead vocals, keyboard; Jed Landry, backing vocals, guitar; John Madgre, bass. 13703 Lexham Garden Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 751-2229, (225) 933-6034.

EVERYOTHERDAY: Original modern rock, alternative. Personnel: Andrew Badeaux, drums; Michael Futch, vocals; Josh Terry, guitar; Josh Feske, guitar; Brandon A. Moroso, bass. P.O. Box 614, Watson, LA 70786, (225) 664-3596, (225) 202-8622.

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FAILURE FOR TRYING: Rock. Personnel: "Nat" Macintosh, vocals; Blake "Shaggy" Goldman, guitar; Rowland Milazzo, guitar; John Micheal "J.M." Bordelon, bass guitar; Shane "Dirty" Daigle, drums. P.O. Box 28, Addis, LA 70710, (225) 614-7335, (225) 279-7069.

FELICIANA: '70s rock, '60s & '70s soul, country, Stevie Ray Vaughn. Personnel: George Enete, keyboard, vocals; Paul Martin, drums, vocals; Jimmy Hartner, guitar, vocals; Kevin Cornett, bass, vocals; Bob Neese, vocals, keyboard. P.O. Box 916, St. Francisville, LA 70775, (225) 635-4698, (225) 774-7531.

FLY-BY-NITE BAND: Swamp pop, country, southern rock. Personnel: Trent Bourgeois, lead vocals, rhythm guitar; Clint Broussard, lead guitar; Paul Breaux, keyboard; Micha Mire, bass guitar; Deano Babin, drums. 12417 Ella Ave., St. Amant, LA 70774, (225) 644-4627, (225) 806-1005, www.flybyniteband.net

484 SOUTH: Southern rock. Personnel: Twain, guitar, vocals; Joe, guitar, vocals; Dave, bass; Brian, drums. 15204 Mary Elizabeth Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, (225) 752-4168, (225) 749-3509.

FUN HOUSE: Variety. Personnel: Frank Dibenadetto, vocals, guitar; Robert Sullivan, vocals, keyboard; Brian Easley, bass, vocals; Chuck DeMars, lead guitar; Ronnie Renfrow, drums. 14372 Oak St., Tickfaw, LA, (985) 345-2199, (985) 320-0822.

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GEARED UP: Classic rock. Personnel: Scotty Drake, drums; Dirk Hofman, lead singer; Keith Schultz, lead guitar; Scott Reeves, rhythm guitar; David Bedell, bass guitar. 10480 Wade Drive, Denham Springs, LA 70726, (225) 278-9867, (225) 937-0056.

G&R DUO: Originals and covers of café rock and folk country. Personnel: Gayla LeJeune, vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion; Ryan Patterson, electric guitar, accordion. (225) 772-2745, (225) 806-3764, www.gaylaink.com, gayla@gaylaink.com.

THE GROOVE FACTORY: R&B, jitterbug, rock 'n' roll. Personnel: Peggy Polk, vocals, keyboard; Robert Hubbard, guitar, vocals; Hoyt Cuti, vocals, saxophone, keyboard; Mike Noto, drums, vocals; Dana Hall, bass, vocals; Dickey Evans, sound engineer, stage manager. 828 Myrtle View Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 767-3409, (225) 802-4067.

CHRIS GUILLOT BAND: Original, oldies, rock, Beatles, blues. Personnel: Chris Guillot, vocals, guitar, bass, keyboard, drums. 9377 Hill Trace Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808, (225) 292-0640, (225) 769-4182.

GUMBO RODEO: Mix of Louisiana styles with focus on "dance ability." Personnel: Gayla LeJeune, vocals, frattoir, acoustic guitar; Mike Simmons, accordion; Ryan Patterson, electric guitar; Kid Mickson, bass, vocals; Renée D'Abadie, drums. (225) 772-2745, (225) 791-0203, www.gaylaink.com, gayla@gaylaink.com.

GUNSMOKE: Country, swamp pop, rock 'n' roll. Personnel: Ted Fontenot, guitar; Steve Judice, keyboard; Paul Mathes, drums; Joe Sullivan, bass; Cliff Zylkes, guitar, vocals. 13856 Spanish Oak Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70818, (225) 261-4715, (225) 262-4090.

THE GUTTERSHARKS: Variety. Personnel: Mundy Houston, drums, vocals; Tre Kemp, guitar, vocals; James Slaughter, bass, vocals; Donald Suir, keyboard, vocals. 39073 McCrory No. 2 Road, Prairieville, LA 70769, (225) 744-3198, (225) 938-5460.

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THE HALO ERROR: Experimental hip-hop rock with a splash of jazz. Personnel: J-rizz, guitar; V-lo, drums; G, bass; Kayswah, piano; Gabriel Saint, DJ, vocals. 34295 Buck Carroll Road, Walker, LA 70785, (225) 281-3794, (225) 936-4534, www.thehaloerror.com.

BLAKE HARLOW: Acoustic, rock, lounge. Personnel: Blake Harlow, vocals, guitar, piano; Luke Thomas, guitar, vocals. (225) 405-2911, (225) 272-4746, fanmail@blakeharlowband.com.

HOME BREW: Variety. Personnel: Bill Vollenweider, drums; Skeeter Yeager, lead guitar, vocals; Bill Bozeman, keyboard, vocals; Mike Lolsel, bass guitar, vocals; Brian Joseph, rhythm guitar, vocals; Bob Jullens, lead vocals. 8611 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, LA 70726, (225) 665-3226, (225) 413-3450, homebrewtheband@aol.com.

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THE ISLAND FEVER BAND: Beach music, Jimmy Buffett.

Personnel: Murray McCullough, vocals, acoustic guitar; Bert Toms, percussion; Stan Snyder, bass; Randy Porter, drums; John Daniels, keyboard; Brian Crawford, harmonica; Brad Hawkins, lead guitar; Stu Logan, steel guitar. 10455 Springbrook Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 767-3757, (225) 297-3777.

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HANK JONES & FRIENDS BAND: Country, bluegrass, gospel. Personnel: Hank Jones, accordion, fiddle; Grady Nelson, guitar; Kenny Ridgel, banjo; Mitch Catalanata, guitar; Jake Drude, bass; Charles Bass, steel guitar; Owen Sweatt, fiddle; Talmadge Ashmore, vocals; Jimmy Lasard, bass. 211 Wildwood Drive, Hammond, LA 70401, (985) 345-2610.

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KOZMIC KOWBOYZ: Variety, all genres. Personnel: Zeke Thompson, Billy Harris, Jimmy Cuney, Eddy Williams, Kelli Herod. 9277 Bramble Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70818, (225) 324-4949, (225) 261-8768.

KRITIK: Rock. Personnel: Jory Chauvin, drums; Todd Varnado, lead vocals; Jimmy Page Matherne, guitar; Shane Castille, guitar; Dustin Ourso, bass. 11029 Stringer Bridge Road, St. Amant, LA 70774, (225) 505-9187, (225) 773-1242.

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LA. FIX: Swamp pop. Personnel: Lane Swearengen, bass, vocals; T. Louie Brown, drums, vocals; Johny McLain, guitar, vocals; Paul Fisher, keyboards. 382 Gloria Dr., Baton Rouge, LA, 70819.

LA KATZ: Rock, pop, country, 1950s to 2005, variety. Personnel: Ricky Diamond, drums, vocals; Keith Diamond, keyboard, guitar, vocals; Randy Borne, guitar, vocals; Shannon Doiga, bass, vocals. 18368 Three Bars Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, (225) 614-8892, www.thelakatz.com. Agent: Larry Turner with Band Aid (225) 931-7154.

MITCH LANDRY BAND: Variety, south Louisiana favorites, country, Cajun. Personnel: Mitch Landry, keyboard, vocals, squeeze box; Barry Hebert, guitar, vocals; Doc Chaney, saxophone, fiddle; Johnny Smith, lead guitar, vocals; Jerry Doucet, bass, vocals; Chad Doucet, drums, vocals. 12135 Morganfield Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70818, (225) 262-1217, (225) 938-7529, landrymk@yahoo.com.

LAZY K: Party rock, '70s, '80s, '90s, contemporary. Personnel: Christian Crawford, lead vocals; Paul Buller, guitar, vocals; Matt Dawson, bass guitar; Ross Loftin, guitar; Chad Townsend, drums. 5297 Brightside View Drive, Apt. 2, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, (225) 202-3568, (225) 278-7912, lazyk@lazykband.com.

CHRIS LEBLANC BAND: Rock, R&B, originals, blues, Motown. Personnel: Chris LeBlanc, guitar, vocals; Nickie Charles Dimaio, drums, vocals; Sean Keiser, bass, vocals. P.O. Box 66923, Baton Rouge, LA 70896, (225) 387-3553, (225) 262-6262.

BUDDY LEE ORCHESTRA: Classic swing, big band, variety, concerts, shows. Personnel: Buddy Boudreaux, Mike Sambola, Charles Dupuy, Bob Luckie, saxophone; John Gerbrecht, Lloyd Bosch, John Boudreaux, trumpets; James Miller, Bob Priez, J.R. Miller, trombones; Jan Dupre, keyboard; John Presti, drums; George Thompson, bass; Jerie Ford, vocals. 1025 E. Riveroaks Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815, (225) 926-3615, (225) 927-8938.

DANIEL LEE: Genrecide. Personnel: Daniel Lee, vocals, guitar. 2343 Broussard St., Baton Rouge, LA 70808, (202) 285-4132, (404) 310-9238.

GAYLA LEJEUNE: Original café, rock, folk country. Personnel: Gayla LeJeune, vocals, acoustic guitar. (225) 772-2745, (225) 806-3764, www.gaylaink.com, gayla@gaylaink.com.

DANNY LEMING: Original, soul, classic rock. Personnel: Danny Leming, guitar, piano, vocals. 2027 Kleinert, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, (225) 387-0187, (225) 772-3119.

LES FRERES MICHOT: Cajun (traditional). Personnel: Tommy Michot, accordion, vocals; Rick Michot, fiddle, vocals; Andre Michot, guitar; Louie Michot, contrebasse; Patrick Michot, p'tit fer. 104 Hanover Square, Lafayette, LA 70508, (337) 269-9508, www.lesfreresmichot.com, tcmichot@hotmail.com.

LIL' ALFRED & STREAK: Swamp pop. Personnel: Lil' Alfred, lead vocals; Chuck Vargas, lead guitar, vocals; Gerarld Simon, drums; Doug Champagne, bass guitar; Warner Witherington, keyboard; Richard Primeaux, sound. P.O. Box 104, Bell City, LA 70630-8104, (337) 433-2357, (337) 622-3578.

L&M BLUEGRASS: Bluegrass, gospel, little country. Personnel: R.V. Jones, banjo, vocals; Robert Johnston, mandolin, vocals; Curtis Sibley, bass; Betty Sibley, guitar, lead vocals. P.O.

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LOUISIANA BREEZE: Swamp pop, country, blues, Cajun. Personnel: Cindy Conerly, vocals; Barry Hebert, vocals, bass, guitar; Robert Townsend, vocals; Matt Chiasson, drums; Paul Fisher, keyboard; Terry Chiasson, guitar. 14712 Ridgeside Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70818, (225) 936-1174, (225) 485-1135.

"LOVE TO ENTERTAIN" BY "CY:" All types, '50s, '60s, '70s & beyond, no rap. Personnel: one man karaoke band. 110 MC Manor, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, (225) 473-9071, (225) 445-6443.

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MAGNOLIA: Variety. Personnel: Steve Vaughn, vocals; Debra Benzine, vocals; Bob Viator, bass, vocals; Mac Barrient, guitar, vocals; Sam Gatlin, saxophone; Steve Gonzales, keyboard, trumpet; Josh Howard, drums. 19659 Chanticleer Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, (225) 755-3259, (225) 933-1929, magnoliasv@cox.net, www.magnoliaband.com

STEVE MARTIN'S INVISIBLE BAND: Rock 'n' roll, R&B, funk, soul, blues, pop, swamp. Personnel: Steve Martin, keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, vocals. 12533 Coursey Blvd., No. 1136, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, (225) 753-5432, (225) 573-6903.

"DOC" GARRETT MCCUTCHAN: Acoustic, folk, blue grass, international, light classical, celtic. Personnel: six and 12-string guitar, five string violin, fiddle, five string banjo, vocals in English, Italian and French. 1099 Castle Kirk Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, (225) 769-2654, (225) 578-6616, garrett--mccutchan@yahoo.com, gmccutc@lsu.edu.

MEDICADES: Country, Cajun, Western swing, pop (oldies). Personnel: Johnny Comeaux, steel guitar, fiddle; Willis Comeaux, bass; T. June Rodrigue, lead guitar; Pat Crabtree, rhythm guitar, vocals; Carl Dufrene, guitar, vocals. 1590 Court St., Box 91, Port Allen, LA 70767, (225) 344-3950, (225) 315-3712.

MEGA-GASAURUS: Modern, rap, '80s, pop, country. Personnel: Kade Parent, bass; Rhett Guillot, guitar, vocals; Michael Robeaux, guitar, vocals; Jimmy Alford, guitar; Jude Traxler, drums. 12419 Beco Road, St. Amant, LA 70774, (225) 247-9662, (225) 715-3143.

MICHOT COURVILLE BAND: Cajun (traditional). Personnel: Tommy Michot, accordion, vocals; Kevin Courville, fiddle; Kim Andrus, acoustic guitar; Joel Walker, upright bass; Tommy Martin, drums, p'tit fer. 215 Meadow Lane, Lafayette, LA 70506, (337) 257-6752, geocities.com/michot--courville or kevincourville@cox.net.

MITCH & "THE ORIGINALS:" Dixieland, jazz, R&B, '50s, '60s, '70s. Personnel: Mitch, trumpet; Cy, saxophone; Glynn, drums; Will, lead guitar; Red, base; Stanley, trombone. 105 Anthony Drive, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, (225) 473-7249, (225) 473-9071.

THE MUSIC MAKERS: Easy listening, variety, old favorites. Personnel: Charles Favaro, lead vocals, saxophone; Will Ashford, guitar; Cy Holly, keyboard, rhythm guitar; James Miller, trombone. 8976 Trinity Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806-7954, (225) 218-9564, (225) 275-5330.

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THE NEIGHBORHOOD STARS: Variety, classic soul, old school funk. Personnel: Marshall Jack, keyboard, vocals; Vernell Davis, vocals, saxophone; Ray Harris, bass, guitar, vocals; Sylvester Bradley, drums; Shedrick Edwards, trombone; Greg Martin, saxophone; Ian Webster, lead guitar. 1405 Pennsylvania St., New Roads, LA 70760, (225) 638-3591, (225) 638-7444.

NIC OF TIME: Jazz, blues. Personnel: Nic Farkas, piano, B3; Joe Johnson, bass; Frank Kraemer, drums. 42280 Yokum Road, Ponchatoula, LA 70454, (985) 386-6652, (985) 507-1834.

NIGHTSHIFT: Funk, R&B, jitterbug, contemporary. Personnel: Peggy Polk, vocals, keyboard; Anton Harman, vocals, guitar; Fabian Barbin, keyboard, vocals; Neil Maurer, bass, vocals; Jeff Shwartmann, drums; Dickey Evans, sound engineer, stage manager. 828 Myrtle View Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 767-3409, (225) 802-4067.

NIKOS: Original contemporary Christian, praise and worship. Personnel: Billy Mueller, keyboard, lead vocals; Pat Jester, bass, electric & acoustic, vocals; Barry Hebert, drums, percussion. 11550 Biscayne Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814, (225) 273-6008, (225) 275-1969, www.nikos-theband.com.

NO FUEGO: Rock, punk, core. Personnel: Ty Moore, drums; Patrick Holstein, vocals, guitar; Remy Barthe, guitar, vox; Shawn Lee, guitar, vox; Gregory Allen, bass, vox. 676 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, (225) 405-0369, (504) 450-3425.

N 2 N "IN TUNE:" R&B, blues, rock, ballads, funk. Personnel: Daphne MuShatt, vocals; Jacob Butler, keyboard, vocals; Reggie Wickham, bass; John Bolter, drums; Mike Atkinson, guitar, vocals. P.O. Box 77522, Baton Rouge, LA 70879-7522, (225) 892-9131, (225) 405-2489.

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ONE NIGHT STAND: R&B, funk, soul. Personnel: Brandon Adams, keyboard; Muhammed Ayers, vocals; Ruffin Jackson, drums, percussion; Telissa Long, vocals; Horace Martin, bass guitar; Esco McCollum, vocals, keyboard. 10588 White Oak Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815, (225) 933-5518, (225) 266-2713, formidnite@aol.com.

SUSAN OWENS & FILIGREE: Old jazz & blues, modern blues, originals, classic rock. Personnel: Susan, guitar, vocals; Doug Brouseau, bass, vocals; William Dale, guitar, vocals; Johnny Dispensire, Tom Barrow, drums; Jeff Swartzman, alternate drums. 8968 Cedar Sp., Denham Springs, LA 70726, (225) 664-1771, (225) 973-4961.

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PARTLY CLOUDY: Variety, R&B, country, pop, Top 40, oldies, swing. Personnel: Deware Walker, keyboard, bass, vocals; Michael Noto, drums, vocals; Paul Shelton, guitar, vocals. 12461 E. Sheraton Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70815, (225) 272-2226, (225) 927-4217.

PASSING JAPAN: Emo/rock. Personnel: Robby Bizot, vocals; Adam Miller, bass; Michael Williams, guitar; Matthew Bizot, drums. 620 Mouton St., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, (225) 344-4065, (225) 485-5853.

THE PASSING OUT LAWS: Rock 'n' roll, dance, country. Personnel: Lane Simmons, guitar, vocals; Christopher Salem, drums, vocals; Kevin Chauvin, guitar, bass, vocals. 12131 Erwin Ave., Port Allen, LA 70767, (225) 247-7783, (225) 627-0824.

THE ANDY PIZZO PROJECT: Jazz, funk, originals, Latin, bebop, blues. Personnel: Andy Pizzo, lead vocals, trombone; Patrick Bordelon, guitar; Jason Marchand, bass; Matt Doran, keyboard; Doug Gay, drums. 10920 Airline Hwy., No. 154, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, (225) 936-1751, (225) 295-0180, www.andypizzo.com.

THE PRETENTIOUS: Electronica dream pop with a pint of pop culture. Personnel: James Bennett, synth, vox, toys, video games, visuals, guitar, brainstorming; David Abbott, synth, vox, toys, visuals. 1909 Cedardale Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808, (225) 235-3279, (225) 802-4143, jbenne3@lsu.edu, www.thepretentious.com.

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RACOON: Variety. Personnel: Clarence Lindsly, lead vocals, keyboard, trumpet; Paul Richard, vocals, lead guitar, saxophone; Wally Bueche, vocals, bass guitar; Kirk Meyers, drums. P.O. Box 541, New Roads, LA 70760, (225) 638-4292, (225) 921-9861, www.racoonband.com.

THE REUNION BAND: '50s, '60s, rock 'n' roll, swamp pop. Personnel: Buddy Terrell, tenor saxophone; Kevin Terrell, bari saxophone; Richard Leger, trumpet; Roy Leblanc, vocals, guitar; Maurice Roubique, vocals, guitar; Mike King, vocals, keyboard; Sal Villenurve, bass; Nate Falgout, drums. 12538 Parkvilla Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70816, (225) 751-5803, (225) 405-0108.

RIDIN HIGH: Country, rock, zydeco. Personnel: Jesse Stuart, keyboard, accordion; Donice Morace, acoustic guitar; Wayne Labauve, bass guitar; Randy Creel, lead guitar; Dale LeJeune, drums. P.O. Box 1034, Port Neches, TX 77651, (409) 721-9204, (409) 658-0636, www.ridinhighband.net, whodat4@swbell.net.

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SAME DIFFERENCE: Originals, classic rock, alternative. Personnel: Hana Hart, lead vocals; Travis Medine, drums; Jason Martin, lead guitar, back-up vocals; Robby Frioux, bass, back-up vocals; Rob Dupont, rhythm guitar, keyboard, back-up vocals. 2227 Live Oak Drive, Brusly, LA 70719, (225) 931-3394, (225) 776-9820.

SAVOIR FAIRE: Cajun music. Personnel: Dennis Boudreaux, fiddle, vocals; Paul Daigle, accordion, vocals; Walt Farr, guitar, vocals; Mark Edmonson, drums. (225) 275-4484 or agent Tiffani Cravens (225) 278-1104.

 

SCRATCH AND SNIFF: Variety, '50s, '60s, '70s thru present. Personnel: Peter Duffield, guitar, vocals; Steven Smith, guitar, harmonica. 9663 Rustling Oaks, Baton Rouge, LA 70818, (225) 261-3605, (225) 791-7797

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SMOKIN' JOE AND THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS: Blues, rock, originals. Personnel: Joe, guitar, vocals; Lee, bass, slide; Jeff, guitar, bass, vocals; David, drums; Troy, harp. 15204 Mary Elizabeth Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, (225) 752-4168, (225) 413-0504.

THE SOLAR HEAT: Classic rock & country. Personnel: C.J. Solar, guitar, vocals; Cody Solar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocals; Mack Solar, drums. 6280 Sevenoaks, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, (225) 927-4807, (225) 201-2068.

S.O.S. (SONS OF THE SAVIOR): Contemporary Christian, Christian rock. Personnel: Dustin Richard, keyboard, vocals; Derek Richard, acoustic guitar, vocals; Micah Richard, drums; Greg Watson, electric guitar. 6010 Wetcreek Drive, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739, (225) 261-7983, (225) 667-7236.

SOUTH COAST COALITION (S.C.C.): Rap. Personnel: Matt Keith, Brock Davis. 12189 Tallow Ridge Drive, Gonzales, LA 70737, (225) 772-9199, (225) 644-8312, www.SouthCoastCoalition.com.

SOUTHERN COUNTRY: Variety. Personnel: Walter Smith, keyboard, lead vocals; Roy Hutchinson, drums, vocals; Bobby Tay Tigner, bass; Blain Favaron, guitar, vocals; Jeff Rainwater, saxophone, vocals. 25574 Wax Road, Denham Springs, LA 70726, (225) 658-2463, (225) 664-6197.

SOUTHERN EXPRESS BAND: Old & new country, swamp pop, '50s, '60s, bluegrass. Personnel: Larry Gaultier, rhythm guitar, lead vocals; "Migo" Nagura, lead guitar, banjo, vocals; Bob Fields, bass guitar, vocals; "Doc" Debate, drums. 34278 Gravesbriar, Denham Springs, LA 70706, (225) 665-9515, (225) 262-1289

SOUTHERN WHISKEY REBELLION: Southern metal. Personnel: Wayne Porche, bass; Loney LaGrange, drums; Mickey LaGrange, samples; Ron Orgeron, guitar; Jacob Leblanc, guitar, vocals. 101 Adrienne St., Thibodaux, LA 70301, (337) 275-1011, (985) 448-2681, www.southernwhiskeyrebellion.com.

STORMY: Top 40, pop, R&B, big band, swing, country, oldies. Personnel: Michael Noto, drums, vocals; Deware Walker, keyboard, vocals; Paul Shelton, guitar, vocals; Bridgett Giles, vocals; Dana Hall, bass, vocals; Danny Cummings, trumpet, guitar, vocals; John Lyons, saxophone; Dave McGovern, trombone, vocals; Gary "Cowboy" White, equipment manager. 12461 E. Sheraton Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70815, (225) 272-2226, (225) 921-8736.

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TANTRUM: Classic rock, rock 'n' roll, Louisiana standards, some country, new hits. Personnel: Shannon Jenkins, lead vocals; Roy Badeaux, lead guitar; Sheri Badeaux, drums, vocals; Bill Ourso, guitar, keyboard, vocals; Hagen Harelson, bass guitar, vocals. 661 Wilma Lane, Port Allen, LA 70767, (225) 922-9998, (225) 389-0044.

RODNEY THIBODEAUX AND TOUT LES SOIR: Cajun, zydeco, zydecajun, swamp pop, country, 50s, 60s, pop. Personnel: Rodney Thibodeaux, vocals, accordion; John Ortis, vocals, rhythm guitar; Butch Landry, vocals, bass guitar; Butch Golsan, drums, percussion. 7728 Ed LeJeune St., Addis, LA 70710, (225) 687-0816, (225) 622-6069, toutlessoir@aol.com, www.toutlessoir.com.

THIRD STREET: Variety. Personnel: Hunter Barrilleaux, vocals; Drew Hart, guitar; Larry Loveless, vocals; Mike O'Brien, drums; Davie Page, guitar; David Phillips, bass; Don Pourciau, vocals. 1557 Ingleside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, (225) 923-0184, (225) 268-6520.

TRILOGY: Variety, dance. Personnel: Kenny Altazin, guitar; Stanley Rome, bass; Ruben Martinez, vocals; Lyndon Blanchard, keyboard, vocals; C.J. Bonadonna, drums; Heidi Tracey, vocals; Pete Verbois, saxophone. 8539 E. Cypress Point Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, (225) 928-2932, (225) 749-2976.

TRUE SPIN: Dance, hip hop, '80s, rap, techno, '70s. Personnel: Burke Fiscus, vocals; Chad Diaville, drums, vocals; Scotty Bergeron, vocals, keyboard; Josh Nee, vocals, bass; David Hernandez, lights, drums; Randy Hunt, sound board. P.O. Box 427, Baker, LA 70704, (225) 978-1571, (225) 776-0643, www.truespin.net.

TUESDAY'S DEBUT: Indie, alternative rock. Personnel: William Ferguson, vocals, guitar; Chris Brennan, guitar; James Yarbrough, bass, vocals; Austin Aguirre, drums. (337) 405-8067, (337) 309-0962, TuesdaysDebut@hotmail.com.

TWIST OF FATE: Classic rock, variety. Personnel: Jane Hotard, vocals; Bobby Maulding, drums, vocals; Kenny Kuykendall, guitar, vocals; David Fletcher, bass guitar; Steve Yarborough, guitar, keyboard, vocals. 16612 Stoney Point Birch Road, Pride, LA 70770, (225) 658-9166, (225) 261-4346.

2-DA-T (Too The Tee): Smooth hip-hop, old and new school R&B. Personnel: Donnie, keyboard, vocals; Tinman, keyboard, vocals; Trell, keyboard; Jennie, vocals; Dwayne, bass; Kent, drums, vocals. 3949 St. Katherine Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70805, (225) 355-3187, (225) 317-0630.

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UNAVOIDABLE: Rock 'n' roll. Personnel: Kevin Chauvin, guitar, bass, vocals; Cory Salemi, drums, vocals; Tony Guidry, guitar, vocals. 12131 Erwin Ave., Port Allen, LA 70767, (225) 247-7783, (225) 627-0824.

UPBEAT: Variety. Personnel: Jackie Ard, vocals; David Adams, vocals; James Bass, saxophone, fiddle; Doug Bennett, drums; Jeff Caillouett, bass; David Gisclair, guitar; Greg Brignac, keyboard; Cary Duplessis, crew; Jason Braud, sound. 38250 Monticello Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70769, (225) 324-7403, (225) 673-8130, www.upbeatband.com.

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VOO DOO BLUE: Variety, dance, R&B. Personnel: Sandy Michelet, lead vocals; Brian Haney, lead vocals, keyboard; Randy Borne, guitar, vocals; Terry Root, bass; Dean Williams, drums, vocals. 12702 Country Ridge, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, (225) 413-3305, (225) 266-5016.

VYNTAGE: Rock, country, blues. Personnel: Jill Torrance, vocals; David Butler, vocals; Steve Aucoin, guitar; Scott Stein, guitar; Randy LeJeune, bass; Alan Maraman, drums. 18246 Manchac Acres Drive, Prairieville, LA 70769, (225) 892-1630, (225) 229-5380.

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WILD RICE: Variety. Personnel: Ferral Manuel, lead vocals, rhythm guitar; Tim Simon, bass, vocals; Tim Pontiff, lead guitar; Beau Benoit, drums, vocals; Timothy Fontenot, accordion, scrub board, vocals; James Leblanc, sound engineer. (337) 837-6629, (337) 837-3917, www.wildriceband.org.

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XL-ACOUSTIC JAZZ QUARTET: Acoustic jazz, Dixieland, variety. Personnel: Buddy Boudreaux, clarinet; John Gerbrecht, cornet; Lenny Capello, banjo; George Thompson, upright bass. 1025 E. River Oaks Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815, (225) 926-3615, (225) 927-8938.

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ZENBILLY: Rock, originals. Personnel: Greg Leblanc, bass; Glenn Harris, lead guitar; Hudson Long, vocals; Dale Harris, drums. (225) 768-7551, (225) 266-0126, www.zenbillyband.com.

ZENOBIA WHITE & CHOSEN DISCIPLES SINGERS: Gospel. Personnel plays keyboard, drums, piano, lead guitars and bass guitar. P.O. Box 40771, Baton Rouge, LA 70835, (225) 248-8000, (225) 772-6085, zenobiaw@cox.net, www.zenobiagospel.com.

 

MUSIC MAKERS: 2005 band directory
The annual Fun section band directory made its debut 25 years ago.

"You know how hard it is to make yourself known, no matter what you do," music writers Del Moon and Eddy Allman said in the introduction to the first directory.

"In the case of making music for money," the pair continued, "it's doubly hard because there are so many bands vying for so few jobs. In the interest of helping to correct that situation, we offer a selective directory of local bands -- 'Baton Rouge bands from A to Z.' "

Former Fun section editor Freda Yarbrough recalls that the idea for a directory of musicians sprang from staff writer Eddy Allman's discovery that Baton Rouge was crawling with more local bands than her fledgling entertainment section knew what to do with. Yarbrough and her tiny staff thought a directory of all those bands and solo acts, featuring descriptions and contact info, was a good way to give the many musicians coverage.

Four years prior to the first Fun band list, Baton Rouge's defunct weekly, Gris Gris, published a directory containing 30 entries. Gris Gris, Moon and Allman wrote, published two more annual directories before ceasing publication. By the weekly's final directory, its list of music acts had grown to nearly 100 entries from throughout Louisiana.

The premiere Fun band directory, published Aug. 15, 1980, included Archie Bell, a singer who'd moved to Baton Rouge following the 1979 breakup of his group, the Drells. Bell and the Drells were famous for their 1960s hit, "Tighten Up." The 1980 directory featured such area perennials as swamp pop-icon Van Broussard and Floyd Brown, who'd found success at regional country and adult-contemporary radio. This year's directory ranges from classic swamp-pop singer Lil' Alfred, a member of Cookie and the Cupcakes in the 1960s, and Baton Rouge's rising young Southern-rock band, the Benjy Davis Project.

The Fun section's 25th anniversary directory contains 122 groups and solo acts from the Baton Rouge area and beyond. Like Louisiana music in general, the list is a great gumbo of styles, including blues, jazz, swamp pop, country, Cajun, zydeco, rock, reggae and Celtic music.

Come hell or high water, the beat goes on in Louisiana.