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Six Musical Traditions to Experience

34) Slim’s Y-Ki-Ki, 8393 Hwy. 182, Opelousas, 337/942-9980.
Possibly the most famous zydeco dance hall in Louisiana; featured in John Sayles’ Passion Fish.

35) Flat Town Music, 238 E. Main St., Ville Platte, 337/363-2177.
Louisiana’s oldest and most famous record shop, founded by Floyd Soileau, and home to the Jin, Swallow, and Maison de Soul labels. www.flattownmusic.com.

36) Fred’s Lounge, 420 Sixth St., Mamou, 337/468-5411.
Things kick off around 7:30am Saturday morning and continue until afternoon; radio broadcast and bands begin at 9am.

37) Liberty Theater, South Second and Park Avenue, Eunice, 337/457-7389.
Home to the renowned Rendezvous des Cajuns radio and TV show, Saturdays, 6-7:30pm.
www.eunice-la.com/libertyschedule.html.

38) Savoy Music Center, Highway 190, Eunice, 337/457-9563.
The Saturday Morning Jam starts at 9am, a handy stop to or from Fred’s (and more authentic). www.savoymusiccenter.com.

39) Cafe Des Amis’ Zydeco Breakfast, 140 E. Bridge St., Breaux Bridge, 337/332-5273.
A Saturday morning tradition since 1998, the music runs 8:30-11:30am. www.cafedesamis.com.

This article appears in April 22 • 2005.

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