Huval, with LA Folk Roots, discusses upcoming Balfa Week

By News Staff on Monday, March 23, 2026
  • From left, are Colin Gould, John Vidrine and Kevin Huval (president of Louisiana Folk Roots) perform for Rotarians during the March 17, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. They also shared details on the upcoming Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week, which will be held April 13-16 at Lakeview Park and Beach. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)
    From left, are Colin Gould, John Vidrine and Kevin Huval (president of Louisiana Folk Roots) perform for Rotarians during the March 17, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club. They also shared details on the upcoming Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week, which will be held April 13-16 at Lakeview Park and Beach. (Gazette photo by Heather Bogard)
    By: HEATHER BOGARD Associate Editor Rotarian Misty Parker welcomed Kevin Huval, president of Louisiana Folk Roots, to speak at the March 17, meeting of the Ville Platte Rotary Club to discuss the upcoming Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week, which will be held April 13-16, 2026, at Lakeview Park and Beach. Louisiana Folk Roots is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with many fun...

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