The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey

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.

Directed by Matthew Wilkinson

Top cast

C.C. Adcock

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Pat Breaux

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Richard Comeaux

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David Egan

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Dickie Landry

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Tommy McLain

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Dave Ranson

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Steve Riley

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Lil' Buck Sinegal

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Kenny Bill Stinson

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Warren Storm

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Uncle Donald Sinegal

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Gene Terry

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Kenneth "My Love" Harrington

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Rocky Perkins

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Clifford Antone

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Tarka Cordell

Record Producer

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David Rachou

Studio Owner

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Hart Fortenbary

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Harriet "Hurricane" Storm

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