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Music
Laron Doucet moved to Los Angeles when he was 4, but his family maintained its Creole traditions--food, language and music.
Oct. 12, 1990
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Jan. 15, 2011
Archives
Courts: A judge ordered Alain and Cheryl Doucet to stay in the same home for three years, until their youngest child turned 18. ‘Home Sweet Home’ it wasn’t.
Aug. 30, 1998
About a year and a half ago, Michael Doucet was at his fellow Cajun musician Marc Savoy’s rural Louisiana house for the annual boucherie --a traditional party built around a pig roast and jam sessions.
May 31, 1994
On his way to becoming one of the leading figures in American traditional folk music, it helped that Michael Doucet knew when to absorb everything a teacher could show him, and when to reject a teacher’s pronouncements as complete nonsense.
Dec. 27, 1995
Travel & Experiences
Like ants at a picnic or those big old RVs with names like Prowler and Intruder, the state of Louisiana seems to be getting pushy.
July 4, 1991
It might be a long way from La. to L.A., but Saturday’s opening of the two-day Cajun and Zydeco Festival at the John Anson Ford Theatre captured all the good-time spirit of the Louisiana-based music.
May 25, 1987
Sports
Louisiana State came a long way to start its season, and JaMarcus Russell made the trip worthwhile.
Sept. 11, 2005
Entertainment & Arts
With three violinists and a cellist, Fiddlers 4 adds energy to the ensemble concept. Irvine concert tonight will showcase their eclectic bits of Americana.
April 6, 2002