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Talent

Louisiana's entertainment is second to none
and we've got the best!

This is a list of our registered talent associates.
They can help make your next event sound as good as it feels!

If you have questions about becoming an Associate Member, please contact our Associate Director
B J Triay - entertaimentdirector@laffnet.org - 504-338-3787

Adam Leger Band - Leger Music Group

337-780-1505
337-257-2255

contact: Adam Leger or Shane Leger
email: adamshaneband@gmail.com
website:
114 Nandi Drive
Crowley, LA 70526

Genres include county music, Zydecajun, and southern rock along with originial material.

After 8

225-571-7700

contact: Russ Bryant
email: booking@after8music.com
17618 Five Oaks Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Since 2004, After 8 has created memories for festivals and events of all kinds. The full band includes incredible singers, blazing horns, and a deep-grooving rhythm section.

Performing internationally and nationwide for the past two decades, After 8 has received numerous awards from event and planning services, as well as performed with/for many national artists and public figures.

Let After 8’s high-energy performance and bring your crowd to their feet and have them dancing all night long!

ALT'R EGO

504-231-6632

contact: Vicki McGregor
email: altregonola@gmail.com
4005 David Drive
Metairie, LA 70003

ALT'R EGO is a high-energy band covering '90s-'00s Alternative Rock & Pop. With both male and female vocalists, the entire genre is covered in its entirety. From the rock of the Foo Fighters to the infectious melodies of No Doubt, they'll have you singing along all night!

Amanda Shaw - William Credo Agency, LLC

504-913-9718

contact: Jacquelyn Zuppardo
email: wcaneworleans@gmail.com
6 Fairfield Ct
Metairie, LA 70001

Concert production, artist management, media production

The Bad Boys Band

337-207-6206

contact: Chad LeBlanc
email: clbuilders@cox.net
407 Candleglow Dr
New Iberia, LA 70563

Our band is variety band that provides live entertainment for all sorts of venues. We are a 7 piece band with a 3 to 4 piece horn section. We currently play local venues and festivals. The last two years we have been invited to Spanish Fest, Sugarcane Fest, and the Gumbo Fest. I attended LAFF February 2023 with the Spanish Festival commitee and enjoyed the band showcases at the event. I think this is a great way to establish relations with other festivals that think we may be a fit for some festivals. We spoke with BJ and she advised us to become members. Please call with any questions.

Bad Habit Band

225-200-7849

contact: Bret Jarreau
email: bretjarreau@gmail.com
14522 W Beaver Dr
Pride, LA 70770

Bad Habit is the ultimate crowd pleaser, regardless of your age. The band puts a fresh and "rocked-up" spin on all your favorites from classics recorded in the 70s and 80s, to the grunge age of the 90s, and the party favorites from the 2000s. The set list is perfectly tailored to, not only incite you to yell and dance and sing, but also highlight the incredible range and broad style of each member of the band. The chemistry of all 5 members can only come from years of playing together and getting better with each event and show. We guarantee that once you've heard Bad Habit, you won't forget them.

The Bad Sandys

504-231-4095
504-909-3570

contact: Ron Hotstream or Tina Jamieson
email: nolatele@gmail.com - tinasjamieson@yahoo.com
1356 Gardenia Dr
Metairie, LA 70005


Bayou Stampede Band

985-707-8323

contact: Bryan Simmons
email: BayouStampede@gmail.com
1546 Fernwood Drive
Slidell, LA 70458

We are a 5 member Country and Classic Rock Band located in Slidell, Louisiana. We have played all over the South and have our own sound and lighting equipment. Our members have over 20 years of experience in the Music Industry. We have 3 lead singers (2 male and 1 female). This gives us the flexibility to play a variety of music and meet the needs of the venue we are playing. We have our own online merchandise store and are easily located on Facebook where you can see who we are and also listen to some of the music we perform. Our name is growing and I think we provide the right balance of music for any generation of music lovers. We recently played the White Linen Festival here in Slidell, La. to thousands and we are booked at the Silver Slipper Casino in September with more local Festivals lined up for the 2025 season.

Ben Ragsdale Music

225-363-0922

contact: Ben Ragsdale
email: benragsdalemusic@gmail.com
18492 Andrew Jackson Ave
Prairieville, LA 70769

Live Music: Acoustic Solo, Acoustic Duo, Full Band

Brian Hook Enterprises

619-715-9567

contact: Brian Hook
email: hypnohook@yahoo.com
P O Box 564
Cape Coral, FL 33991

Brian Hook is a top rated hypnotist with over 30 years experience, providing the perfect side-splitting comedy hypnosis for fairs, festivals, proms & grad nights, corporate events, cruise ships, and conventions. Master hypnotist Brian Hook was the opening act for the American Folk Band "The Lovin' Spoonful", national touring comedy team "Williams and Ree", and appeared on the TV reality show "Blind Date". Watch the show or volunteer to be the star of the show. Bookings available nationwide.

Bryana Matt Band

931-334-7776

contact: BoDean Payton
email: bryanamattband@gmail.com
website:
4780 Pontchartrain Dr #104
Slidell, LA 70458

Blues rock band.

Cajun Company Band

337-967-7171

contact: Rickey Eskind
email: ricky@thevitalcompanies.com
website:
P O Box 9382
New Iberia, LA 70562

Live entertainment with a band of 6. Plays a variety of music to include: Zydecajun, Swamp Pop, Classic Country, Dance and Light Classic Rock

Chasing The Hourglass

337-280-8062

contact: Ryan Landry
email: ryan.landry82@gmail.com
website:
136 Stoneburg Dr
Duson, LA 70529

We are a 90's and 2000's rock/alternative band. Each member has over 20 years of experience playing various styles of music.

Coozans Entertainment

225-317-2309

contact: Mike David
email: coozans@yahoo.com
website: www.cozans.com
P O Box 513
Port Allen, LA 70767


Louisiana band booking agent and event coordinator. Louisiana bands and national acts for festivals, concerts, clubs, bars, private parties and weddings. Also can provide sound and lighting.

Downbeat Louisiana

225-954-6980

contact: Chris Allen
email: chris@downbeatlouisiana.com
33197 Kerri Lane
Denham Springs, LA 70706


We are an 8 piece variety band that covers everything from Motown to Bruno Mars. The 8 piece band includes a full horn section, male & female lead vocalist, drums, bass, guitar, and keyboard. We have an upbeat style that is sure to get festival goers up and moving

The Drunk Uncles Band

337-412-1687

contact: Neil Ray
email: thedrunkunclesband@gmail.com
32543 Cypress Grove
Denham Springs, LA 70706

The Fun Starts Now

901-485-2319

contact: Nick Toombs
email: memphismagicevents@gmail.com
4190 Luther Rd
Bartlett, TN 38135

TheFunStartsNow is an entertainment company supplying the best in fair and midway live entertainment. From Dinosaur Shows to Magic, Science, and even Hypnosis, bubbles, and foam.

Hip Deep, LLC

225-252-1209

contact: Bo Burkes
email: burkesbolie@gmail.com
website:
11725 Troy St
Baton Rouge, LA 70811

Live entertainment with 6 piece modern variety band.

I-10 Bound Band

225-278-2003

contact: Steve McDaniel
email: venue@southernrhythm.com
website:
11725 Troy St
Baton Rouge, LA 70811

James Linden Hogg

225-205-1084

contact: Jim Hogg
email: jimhogggroup@gmail.com
18547 Oak Grove Parkway
Prairieville, LA 70769

Talent/Entertainer. Singer, multi-instrumentalist, storyteller.

Lauren Lee Band

225-313-2660

contact: Lauren Lee
email: laurenleeband@gmail.com
8731 James Street
Denham Springs, LA 70726

Live music, full band, high energy covering all genres and set list catered to the event and crowd.

Leif Meche Band

337-354-3242

contact: Leif Meche
email: leifmeche@gmail.com
114 Rodere Plantation Rd
Scott, LA 70583

Leif Meche band is a group made up of seasoned musicians from South Louisiana. These professional musicians played in successful bands in the early 2000s. Their unique sound and live performance captivate audiences leaving them wanting more. The bands set-list has a combination of original music and covers ranging from rock, blues, country and soul. They draw inspiration for their music from every aspect of life. Their ultimate goal is to ensure that the tradition and love of music continues in the next generation of musicians.

Mathew Ewing and the All Star Band

337-945-2559

contact: Mathew Ewing
email: mewing2012@hotmail.com
website: mathewewing.com
2825 I-49 S Service Road
Opelousas, LA 70570

We are a 5 piece variety band based out of Opelousas, LA. We do everything from cajun/swamp pop, country, christlan, classic rock and so much more! We even offer to learn specific songs at request given that we are allowed time enough to do so. I have personally been playing around Louisiana for 20 years (since I was 9) which still makes me the least experienced member of my band. I am a Nashville recording artist under the tutelage of Ted Hewitt, whom has worked with names such as Reba McEntire, Wynonna, Rodney Adkins and much more. Looking forward to working with you!

Nashville South

504-338-3787

contact: Billie Jo (BJ) Triay
email: bjtriay@yahoo.com
891 Gause Blvd West
Slidell, LA 70460

Nashville South is a rocking country band from South Louisiana and the surrounding region. Their musical sound is that of the newer country with some of the true country classics from the 80's 90's and early 2000's that could never be forgotten.

NOLA Groove LLC

985-860-2800

contact: Winndell Powell
email: nolagroove@yahoo.com
website:
4300 Cleveland Place
Metairie, LA 70003

A 7-piece dance and entertainment variety band with over 100 years of combined experience in the entertainment industry.

Petty Betty LLC

225-304-3918

contact: Erica Calle
email: pettybettylive@yahoo.com
10228 Carter Hills Ave
Denham Springs, LA 70726

ShenaniGuns Comedy Shows, Inc.

817-239-4587

contact: Mike Walker
email: mb.walker@yahoo.com
P O Box 121207
Arlington, TX 76012

We produce live comedy shows for fairs, festivals, and theme parks. Corn ball, family friendly, comedy shows. ShenaniGuns Comedy Wild West Show with Traveling Wild West Town, SwashChucklers Comedy Pirate Show with Pirate Town, Dan Dan The Farmer Man comedy Ag Show with Dan Dan Mobile, Doc Snooker "To The Moon" comedy scientist show. We produce Halloween and Christmas Holiday Shows as well.

South Of Central Band

225-975-9570

contact: Kim Mollere
email: southofcentralband@gmail.com
19243 Chardonnay Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70817

We are a 4 piece classic rock, current and classic country and blues FUN band!

TEE Entertainment (The Eighties Experience)

337-781-6650

contact: Bryan Hudson
email: 80sexp@gmail.com
122 A & R Lane
Church Point, LA 70525

We are a band that specializes in 80s music and bringing all the fun and music of that decade to the stage!

Thin Blue Line Records - Clifton Brown Band

225-921-2956

contact: Theresa Brown
email: thinbluelinerecords@yahoo.com
website:
23965 LA Hwy 1032
Denham Springs, LA 70726

One of Louisiana's fast growing county bands.

Yeah You Right Band

504-512-7580

contact: Chris Oncale
email: yyrband@gmail.com
412 Birchview Drive
Broussard, LA 70518

Yeah You Right is a 5 piece, high energy, party cover band based out of New Orleans. They play all over the state, as well as MS, AL, and FL. The Yeah You Right boys has many years of entertaining at, fairs, festivals, private parties and other venues. Contact Chris Oncale for any booking opportunities.
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