Music and Market
MUSIC & MARKET WRAPS UP FRIDAY JUNE 11 WITH SAME OL’ 2-STEP
(Opelousas,LA) – Same Ol’ 2-Step is set to take the stage Friday, June 11, for the finale performance of the spring Music & Market series. The outdoor event, which takes place place at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion, is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with music beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Same ol 2 Step, a young energetic band, who hails from the communities of Lewisburg and Lawtell, features Wayne Singleton on accordion and lead vocals. Singleton has experience with many legendary bands. Singleton has played with Zydeco Force, Keith Frank, and Chris Ardoin. Other band members include: Harold Guillory on rub board; Corwan Jean on guitar; Donald "Chip" Etienne on bass; and Donnie Broussard on drums.
The band’s third CD titled, Gotta Be Me, was released in June 2009. The CD features original traditional based and nouveau music including one song performed with Cedric Watson. They are currently working on their next CD.
In addition to the live music, the St. Landry Parish Farmer’s Market producers will offer fresh, local produce. Fresh vegetables, including squash, cucumbers, and zucchini, grown by the Lighthouse Mission will also be available for purchase. Okra will be the vegetable spotlighted this week and samples of a dish which uses okra will be provided by Ms. Eva Iford of First Harvest Community Garden.
Music and Market is an outdoor concert series presented by the City of Opelousas Tourism. The free outdoor concerts are held at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion located on the grounds of the Opelousas Tourist Center between Vine & Landry Streets. Concert-goers are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
This event is presented by City of Opelousas Tourism with support from CLECO, Louisiana Lottery, Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino, MIX 107.1/KSLO, Quik Quarter and St. Landry Parish Government. For more information, contact City of Opelousas Tourism Office at 337-948-5227 or 337-948-6263 or visit www.cityofopelousas.com
