The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey

The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey

18/4/2009 1h 19m 0.0/10

Overview

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.

Director

Matthew Wilkinson

Top Billed Cast

C.C. Adcock

C.C. Adcock

Self

Tommy McLain

Tommy McLain

Self

Dickie Landry

Dickie Landry

Self

Pat Breaux

Pat Breaux

Self

Richard Comeaux

Richard Comeaux

Self

David Egan

David Egan

Self

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