Louisiana Music Museum

09/23/2026

We are so excited to have Carloyn Doerle Schumacher, Richard Broussard, and David Strother as our new co-chairs! All three have been avid supporters of the Louisiana Music Museum project and are dedicated to seeing us through the remaining half of a $10 million fundraising goal. Next stop: Construction! 🎉

Acadiana newsmakers: 3 named co-chairs for fundraising for Louisiana Music Museum bit.ly/3VvNUUJ

The co-chairs are Carolyn Doerle Schumacher, David Strother and Richard Broussard.

09/22/2026

Bradford’s White Eagle was once a music club in Opelousas where local favorites and touring stars took the same stage. If you’ve heard stories about a night out there, you know it was a special place.

Scroll through to see some of the musicians who played the White Eagle. Did you or someone in your family catch a show there?

09/10/2026

Even Ringo Starr couldn’t resist a good Cajun song.

The Beatles' founded label, Apple Records, released the single "Saturday Nite Special" by The Sundown Playboys as Apple 44 in late 1972. By many accounts, Ringo Starr brought the single to Apple Records for release!

09/03/2026

Creedence Clearwater Revival wasn’t from Louisiana, or even the South, but one of their biggest hits has a connection to the state.

Before CCR released “Suzie Q” in 1968, the song was written and recorded by Dale Hawkins, a native of Goldmine, Louisiana.

A little Louisiana music history you can hear in a rock classic!

08/11/2026

Love it!

08/04/2026

Join us for a very special jam at 5:30 this Saturday during ArtWalk at Acadiana Center for the Arts! All types & levels of players are welcome. A piano will be available, but bring any instrument of your choice! Everyone is encouraged to play a solo piece and join the group in an ensemble to end the jam.

This evening is presented by Louisiana Music Museum & Sola Violins and is led by local musician and instructor Andrea Villien!

RSVP at:
www.simpletix.com/e/bach-to-school-suzuki-jam-led-by-andrea-vi-tickets-285864

07/29/2026

It’s time for another jam… and just in time for the BACH to school season! 😉

Join us at Acadiana Center for the Arts for a special Suzuki Method Jam session! This is a unique opportunity for all Suzuki method players, teachers, and students to play together. Led by Andrea Villien, the jam will feature songs from the Suzuki books as well as compositions requested by you! Just RSVP to make your request: https://www.simpletix.com/e/bach-to-school-suzuki-jam-led-by-andrea-vi-tickets-285864

Any level of player is more than welcome. We will make sure that everyone has an opportunity to contribute! If you’re interested in lessons, this is also a great opportunity to meet an instructor and get a feel for what you can learn.

All you need to bring is your instrument. If you have a Suzuki method book, you are encouraged to bring it along (but it’s not required).

We’ll see you on the second floor of AcA on August 8th, Second Saturday ArtWalk!

Hosted in collaboration with Sola Violins

07/14/2026

Louisiana music is a blend of many cultures, so its signature instruments come from a variety of traditions brought by French, Acadian, African, Caribbean, Spanish, German, Irish, Native American, and many more communities.

Here are some of the most recognizable:

07/10/2026

Every great project starts with a vision.

Leadership Lafayette, through the Leadership Institute Acadiana, got a firsthand look at the future Louisiana Music Museum as they toured the space.

Soon, these historic walls will be filled with the sounds, stories, and legacy of Louisiana music, creating a place where locals and visitors alike can experience the culture that makes our state unlike anywhere else.

We’re grateful to share the journey as this vision comes to life.

07/08/2026

The Louisiana Music Museum is creating a place where the stories of our state's music come to life.

Visitors will explore immersive exhibits, discover the people and places behind Louisiana's iconic sounds, and experience the incredible traditions that have shaped our culture. From jazz and blues to Cajun, zydeco, gospel, rock, R&B, and more, the museum will celebrate the music that connects communities across every corner of the state.

More than a museum, it will be a destination that preserves Louisiana's musical legacy, inspires future generations, and shares our stories with the world. Follow along as we bring this vision to life.