MEDIA - AO2023-04

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.

The Bad Pennies Pleasure Makers: This is our newest house band. This group is headed up by Matt Bell and Joy Patterson. They have performed on our stage before and Matt has been part of other groups that have played at the Opry. Joy has also aided us in booking musicians for our very popular Busker Festival. They play some vintage music from various genres. They are a treat for the ears, and we welcome them aboard as part of the opry family.

Gina Leslie: If you like traditional old style Country music, you will enjoy hearing Gina’s performance. She is another gifted musician who has appeared at the Opry previously as a member of other groups. She now has her own group, and we are fortunate that she will be on our stage.

Spring Chickens:

Chopsley: