MEDIA - AO2019-10

The Abita Springs Opry is a series of music concerts held six times a year and is produced by a nonprofit organization, Abita Opry Inc. The show has the mission of preserving and presenting Louisiana "Roots" music. Our music is played primarily acoustically, in its original form.

Our main thrust is old-time Country, Bluegrass, and traditional Southern Gospel music, but we often present other forms of traditional Louisiana music such as Cajun, Zydeco, Irish, or other types that reflect the many different groups of people who are part of our diverse culture.

Three Rivers Cooperative: The leader of this group, Christopher Talley continues to bring first rate talent to the Abita Opry stage. They perform Bluegrass that is sometimes classic straight out, and at other times add an interesting twist to the music. They perform at a level that would rival most professional Bluegrass groups. This is our newest house band, and they are a great addition to our stage.

Sabine and the Dew Drops: Sabine McCalla is an interesting person. She is originally Hattian who has wound up in New Orleans and began performing as a singer with other groups. Eventually, she formed her own group, the Dew Drops who do some originals and standards in the New Orleans rhythm and bleus style. It is a very unique offering, and she performs one of two songs in the style of French spoken in Haiti. We are looking forward to this performance, and we know you will enjoy it.

Coobie Joe Cajun Band: Jessie Deroche and his group have been on our stage a few years ago, and they are very exited about making a return. Jesse is among the younger generation performing music sung in Cajun French and keeping our unique Louisiana Cajun Culture alive and viable. They have been regulars at the monthly Abita Springs Cajun Dance at the Town Hall. They mix it up with some very traditional Cajun standards sprinkled with that very unique Louisiana musical style known as “Swamp Pop.”

Get Back Band: Rick Ledbetter is a seasoned long time Country music performer. He has a very powerful voice and really knows how to grab an audience. He has been at the Opry in the last and is very happy to be coming back to perform in our Town Hall. He will be belting out some traditional “Honky Tonk” Country favorites, and might throw in an oldie or two. What Rick will not do is fail to leave the audience glad they heard him and his group.