Description: Louisiana Saturday Night by Alex V. Cook From backwoods bars and small-town dives to swampside dance halls and converted clapboard barns, Louisiana Saturday Night offers an anecdotal history and experiential guidebook to some of the Gumbo States most unique blues, Cajun, and zydeco clubs. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From backwoods bars and small-town dives to swampside dance halls and converted clapboard barns, Louisiana Saturday Night offers an anecdotal history and experiential guidebook to some of the Gumbo States most unique blues, Cajun, and zydeco clubs. Music critic Alex V. Cook uncovers south Louisianas wellspring of musical tradition, showing us that indigenous music exists not as an artifact to be salvaged by preservationists, but serves as a living, breathing, singing, laughing, and crying part of Louisiana culture. Louisiana Saturday Night takes the reader to both offbeat and traditional venues in and around Baton Rouge, Cajun country, and New Orleans, where we hear the distinctive voices of musicians, patrons, and owners -- like Teddy Johnson, born in the house that now serves as Teddys Juke Joint. Along the way, Cook ruminates on the cultural importance of the people and places he encounters, and shows their critical role in keeping Louisianas unique music alive. A map, a journal, a snapshot of what goes on in the little shacks off main roads, Louisiana Saturday Night provides an indispensable and entertaining companion for those in pursuit of Louisianas quirky and varied nightlife. Author Biography Alex V. Cook is a Baton Rouge writer whose work has appeared in the Oxford American, The Believer, The Wire, and DownBeat. Promotional "Headline" Music critic Alex V. Cook uncovers south Louisianas wellspring of musical tradition, showing us that indigenous music is not an artifact to be salvaged by preservationists, but a living, breathing, singing, laughing, and crying part of Louisiana culture. Louisiana Saturday Nights takes the reader to both offbeat and traditional venues in and around Baton Rouge, Cajun country, and New Orleans, where we hear the distinctive voices of musicians, patrons, and owners -- like Teddy Johnson, born in the house that now serves as Teddys Juke Joint. Along the way, Cook ruminates on the cultural importance of the people and places he encounters, and shows their critical role in keeping Louisianas unique music alive. Details ISBN0807144568 Author Alex V. Cook Short Title LOUISIANA SATURDAY NIGHT Publisher Louisiana State University Press Language English ISBN-10 0807144568 ISBN-13 9780807144565 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2012 Subtitle Looking for a Good Time in South Louisianas Juke Joints, Honky-Tonks, and Dance Halls Imprint Louisiana State University Press Place of Publication Baton Rouge Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2012-03-09 NZ Release Date 2012-03-09 Publication Date 2012-03-30 UK Release Date 2012-03-30 Pages 200 DEWEY 725.8609763 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2012-03-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:43719264;
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