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The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey (2009)

Apr 18, 2009 Documentary, Music 1h 19m
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8 members, 25 egos, 6 livers

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.

Matthew Wilkinson
Director

Top Billed Cast

C.C. Adcock
C.C. Adcock

Self
Pat Breaux
Pat Breaux

Self
Richard Comeaux
Richard Comeaux

Self
David Egan
David Egan

Self
Dickie Landry
Dickie Landry

Self
Tommy McLain
Tommy McLain

Self
Dave Ranson
Dave Ranson

Self
Steve Riley
Steve Riley

Self
Lil' Buck Sinegal
Lil' Buck Sinegal

Self

Full Cast & Crew

Media

The Promised Land - A Conversation with Matthew Wilkinson
The Promised Land - A Conversation with Matthew Wilkinson
Featurette
The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey
The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey
Trailer
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