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Local Artist Brannon McLeod

JayCee — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 20:28:53 +0000

It seems that, now-a-days, the way to “make it” in the music industry has as much to do with your computer savvy as it does with your actual talent. It seems that Brannon McLeod has both. When I listened to “Into The Sun” for the first time, I heard John Mayer, Sting, and Jason Mraz, [...]

VC/Carmel Talent Contest March 3

JayCee — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:26:33 +0000

Calling all individuals and groups to share their talent in the 2013 Vermilion Catholic/Mount Carmel Talent contest. Sunday March 3rd at 1:00 p.m. in the Vermilion Catholic Auditorium in Abbeville. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded. Registration fee is $10 for individuals and $15 for groups of 2 or more. For more information, please [...]

Carencro Man Selected As Marine Bass Angler Of The Year

JayCee — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:53:00 +0000

Neil Carret of Carencro has been selected as as the Marine Bass Angler of the Year, entitling him to an all-expenses paid trip to the Bassmasters Classic in Tulsa , Oklahoma. Carret, an Abbeville native and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, will be tasked with driving the Army Bass Anglers‘ boat, which [...]

Lafayette Resident In Shirt Design Contest

JayCee — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 20:18:08 +0000

I received this 'message' on Facebook earlier this day:

Brandy Cavitt

I hate to ask you this, but will you post the link for my Swamp Pop shirt?

Guess Who Is In The Top 50 On iTunes….

JayCee — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 01:26:22 +0000

If you haven't been watching NBC's "The Voice", maybe you should: one of the contestants is an outstanding talent from right here in Acadiana!

MacKenzie Bourg Visits JayCee In The Studio

JayCee — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:55:08 +0000

His audition video from "The Voice" sounds really great in headphones, so turn it up! You can also follow him on Twitter, "Like" him on Facebook, download him on iTunes, and, of course, watch him on NBC's "The Voice"!! (By the way, until you "follow"

Local Talent On "The Voice"

JayCee — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:50:35 +0000

NBC’s “The Voice” will air its season opener on Monday and Tuesday night next week, and MacKenzie Bourg, a Lafayette native and St. Thomas More graduate, will make his national television debut. Last night, while flippin’ through the channels, I happened to catch a promo for “The Voice” on NBC, and I thought I saw [...]

Local Musician Auditions For "The Voice", Listen Here [VIDEO]

JayCee — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 20:34:40 +0000

MacKenzie Bourg, a St. Thomas Moore High School graduate, has auditioned for the NBC talent show “The Voice“. I found this post on his Facebook page: I am friends with MacKenzie, so I gave him a call to ask how he’s doing on the show. Citing a “confidentiality clause” in his contract, he said “you’ll [...]

Joseph Aranza Making A Splash On Youtube

JayCee — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:37:07 +0000

Another local-boy-done-good story: Joseph Aranza, of Lafayette, with his song “Wild”, is getting some attention on YouTube. Tell us what you think: I am more a fan of “When I Was Young”: Joseph, representing Acadiana well!! (Via Youtube)

Live Music At The Wild Salmon Last Night

JayCee — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:45:02 +0000

If you have never been to the Wild Salmon on Foreman Drive in Lafayette, you are in for a treat.

A classic hole-in-the-wall bar (with dollar bills, signed/decorated hanging all over the ceiling and walls), the Wild Salmon surprises and delivers from its eclectic live bands and open mic nights to its exotic burgers.

Lafayette High's Got Talent 2 [Photos]

JayCee — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:16:10 +0000

The Piano Department of the Performing Arts Academy at Lafayette High School held their 2nd Annual "Lafayette High's Got Talent" talent show on Friday night, and I was lucky enough to serve as a judge! Jamie Cappel, Tracy Wirtz and I made up the panel of judges, and we were all impressed with the evening's showcase of talent

New Iberia's Katelyn Stelly Covers Joss Stone

Debbie Ray — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:13:40 +0000

There’s a lot of great homegrown talent in this area and we’ve just discovered a bright new singer from right here in Acadiana that we want you to know about. Katelyn Stelly is 18 years old, from New Iberia, Louisiana. She’s aspired to do music professionally for just about as long as she can remember, [...]

Vote For Local Musicians For 'Best Of The Beat' Awards

JayCee — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:11:21 +0000

Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, Givers, and Bonsoir, Catin are just a few of the Acadiana musicians vying for the 'Best of the Beat 2011' awards.

Hunter Hayes To Open For Sara Evans, Rascal Flatts

JayCee — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:07:35 +0000

According to MusicRow.com, it looks like Hunter Hayes picked up a sweet gig!
Rascal Flatts have announced its winter tour, Thaw Out 2012, with special guest Sara Evans and opener Hunter Hayes. The tour will kick off in Charleston, West Virginia at the Civic Center Coliseum on Jan. 12 and run through Feb. 18.

Hunter Hayes Sends a 'Storm Warning' on Letterman

JayCee — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:42:40 +0000

Last night I stayed up late to watch Hunter Hayes sing "Storm Warning" for his network debut on The Late Show With David Letterman.

Local Talent!!

JayCee — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:19:39 +0000

The 'girl' featured in this commercial, Ashleigh Prather, is sister to one of our co-workers, Scott Prather, who works for AM1420 ESPN, our sister station! Funny commercial!!

Do you see a resemblance?? I do!

Here's the video

Local Talent, Part Deaux

JayCee — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 05:12:08 +0000

So, New Iberia Girl asked for requests for a cover song, and she chose to record Norah Jones’ “Come Away With Me”, a cappella. Here it is, with not as much ‘soul’ as Norah, but just as much range and beauty. Click it, and share it. I think this lady has talent! What do you [...]

Local Talent

JayCee — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 12:51:56 +0000

So, a co-worker, Alaina, came to the office the other day and said “I’d like you to hear the song that my friend wrote”… she gave me the YouTube link, and I, like I do, put it in the back of my mind. Well, this morning, while doing my normal morning routine of checking emails [...]