R. Reese Fuller

Swamp Pop Reunion IV

by R. Reese Fuller

The city of Ville Platte is hosting the fourth Swamp Pop Reunion on Monday evening. Beginning at 8 p.m., over a dozen swamp pop legends will take the stage throughout the night - including Johnnie Allan, Clint West, Jivin' Gene, T.K. Hulin, Jay Randall and more - all backed up by Bobby and the Rockets. The doors open at 6 p.m., and tickets are $15 in advance. (No tickets will be sold at the door.) To order tickets, call Ville Platte's city hall (337-363-2939) or KVPI Radio (337-363-2124). Procceds will go towards the creation of the city's Louisiana Swamp Pop Museum.