The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey (2009)

NR | Apr 18, 2009 (US) | Documentary, Music | 01:19

rock 'n' roll louisiana swamp rhythm and blues (r&b) pop music music history zydeco music documentary

8 members, 25 egos, 6 livers

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.