The Promised Land: A Swamp Pop Journey (2009)

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.

Cast

Self
C.C. Adcock
Self
Pat Breaux
Self
Warren Storm
Self
U Uncle Donald Sinegal
Self
G Gene Terry
Self
K Kenneth "My Love" Harrington
Self
R Rocky Perkins
Self
C Clifford Antone
Record Producer
Tarka Cordell
Studio Owner
D David Rachou
Roadie
H Hart Fortenbary
Self
H Harriet "Hurricane" Storm
Self
Richard Comeaux
Self
David Egan
Self
Dickie Landry
Self
Tommy McLain
Self
Dave Ranson
Self
Steve Riley
Self
Lil' Buck Sinegal
Self
Kenny Bill Stinson

Crew

Director
Matthew Wilkinson
Producer
C.C. Adcock
Executive Producer
Barney Cordell
Producer
Tarka Cordell
Editor
Tarka Cordell
Editor
Matthew Wilkinson
Sound
M Mike Napolitano
Sound
M Matt Coby
Additional Editing
P Paddy Payne
Additional Editing
A Ashley Smith
Sound
C.C. Adcock
Sound
Matthew Wilkinson
Sound
Tarka Cordell
Camera Operator
Tarka Cordell
Director of Photography
Matthew Wilkinson
Accountant
J James Longley
Line Producer
B Billie Jones
Production Assistant
L Linda Novak