I like to research Louisiana History, write books, write songs and play Cajun Music with the Lafourche Cajun Band. I also like to preserve Cajun Culture and language.
I have recorded the following songs with the Lafourche Cajun Band.
Dessus le Bayou Boeuf; Lafourche Special; Faire L'Amour dans le Poulailler; Joe Pete Took My Woman; Lache Pas la Patate;Hey Lucille; Chemin d'fer and Tigre de la Louisiane.
I have written La Vie de Musician recorded by Vin Bruce and Pointe au Saucisse recorded by Royce Naquin.
I have written the following books that are for sale. Email for prices.
Memories: A Story of Raceland & Bowie, published 1980. Bowie was a lumber town near Raceland, La. and the largest red cypress mill in the United States. Raceland is the hub of Lafourche Parish.
Jean Lafitte & the Baratarians. Published 1993 Revised 2002 This book includes a list of pirates and ships used by Jean Lafitte in Barataria near New Orleans and in Galveston, Texas. A short history of the Battle of New Orleans as per Jean Lafitte's participation.
Prairie, River and Bayou Cajun Music-Published 2002.History as well as Cajun Music Presentation of Cajun music, swamp pop and Zydeco music. A history of the Lafourche Cajun Band.
Civil War in Louisiana-Published 1995. Trivia about the Civil War in Louisiana. List of Medal of Honor Winners for Union and Confederates.Nicknames for the war. Personalities, and Civil War First.
History of St. Mary Catholic Church and Walking Tours of Lafourche Parish Cemeteries. published with Rev. Donald Ledet.
Folklore in Louisiana and featuring the Legend of New Hope Plantation. Published 2002. New Hope plantation is in Mathews, La. Real interesting legend on its grounds. Many types of folklore in separate catagories. Interview of People from Golden Meadow to Thibodaux.
From Nova Scotia to Louisiana-Published 2002. Some genealogy of Acadian names. History of the Grand Derangement. Second half of book includes Architecture and Evolution of homes from basic single pen to Architectural styles.
The Busy Big Muddy--the Mississippi River. Published 2002. From Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico; the ports; the Louisiana Purchase; Types of boats; LOOP; barges and towboats; types of lakes.
Stones of Silence: Architecture of tombs, monuments, icons and crosses. Unique book that serves as a bible of Architecture in any cemetery in the world.
Dessus le Bayou Boeuf: History of Bayou Boeuf/Kraemer, La.
40+ interviews; many extra stories; newspaper articles; Legacy of School Bus Transportation in Lafourche; Steamboats; Soldiers who fought in 1812 and 1861-65 from this area. Hard Cover
Steamboats on Bayou Boeuf, Lafourche, Terrebonne, Des Allemands, Teche and the Mississippi River. Published 2006. Includes Personalities of Steamboat Captains on the Low Draft Bayous of South Louisiana.