Birthday celebration is held for La. Swamp Pop Museum

  • Marketing manager of Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission, Elizabeth West, tickles the ivories on the original piano from the Evangeline Club. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
    Marketing manager of Evangeline Parish Tourist Commission, Elizabeth West, tickles the ivories on the original piano from the Evangeline Club. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)
By: TONY MARKS Editor Several icons of the legendary Swamp Pop music gathered together and shared stories of their memorable careers while celebrating the 12th birthday of the Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum. An open house was held at the museum beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, October 28. In a release, Curator Sharon Fontenot said, “The Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum is a tribute to the music that…

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