SCRATCH AND SNIFF LIVE: Variety, '50s, '60s, '70s thru present. Personnel: Peter Duffield, guitar, vocals; Steven Smith, guitar, harmonica. 9663 Rustling Oaks, Baton Rouge, LA 70818, (225) 261-3605, (225) 791-7797                        http://www.scratchandsnifflive.com

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AESTHETIC RISE: Rock, metal. Personnel: Kade Parent, bass; Matt Sheffer, vocals; Jimmy Alford, guitar; Rhett Guillot, guitar, vocals; Jude Traxler, drums. 12419 Beco Road, St. Amant, LA 70774, (225) 715-3143, (225) 324-1703.

THE ANTEEKS: '70s, '80s, '90s and present rock. Personnel: Jonathan Gregory, lead vocals; Derek McGehee, guitar, keyboard; Paul Hill, drums; Jimmy Alt, bass; Joey Holoway, guitar, harmonica. 135 Graves St., Slaughter, LA 70777, (225) 938-1169, (225) 278-6655.

ASH: Classic rock, blues. Personnel: Larry Bonaventure, guitar; David Boudreaux, drums, vocals; Ray Persac, bass guitar; Steve Yarborough, guitar, keyboard, vocals. 26612 La. Hwy. 37, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739, (225) 261-4856, (225) 261-4346.

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BAYOU COUNTRY BAND: Country, swamp pop, southern rock. Personnel: Chad Stewart, bass, vocals; Danny Bankston, lead guitar, vocals; Gary Tsillis, drums; Thomcat Babineaux, steel guitar; Stacie Long, harmony; Bert Mont: lead guitar, rhythm. P.O. Box 52, St. Amant, LA 70774, (225) 241-6820, (225) 603-6728, www.bayoucountryband.com, bayoucountryband@yahoo.com.

BAYOU GOULA FREEDOM FIGHTERS: American roots, folk, blue grass, rockabilly, blues, original arrangements, some original tunes. Personnel: Everett Latiolais, guitar; Russ Lawson, autoharp, standup bass, guitar; Doc Garrett McCutchan, five-string violin, fiddle, five-string banjo, six and 12-string guitar; Terry "T-Bone" Swafford, harps, guitar; Barbara Scwartzenberg, hi-hat cymbals; Randy Walsh, mandolin, banjo, guitar, fiddle, dobro, cello. 58385 Augusta Road, Bayou Goula, LA 70716, (225) 572-7812, (225) 819-9107, (225) 545-3887, blendus@gmail.com, swaffordt@bellsouth.net.

BEST KEPT SECRET: All types except rap. 5962 Evans St., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, (225) 923-3796, (225) 405-8210.

BILLBOARD: Variety dance, oldies. Personnel: Randy Sargent, lead vocals; Todd Matherne, guitar; Dennis Young, bass, vocals; T-Boy Moore, drums, vocals. 15255 Palmetto Lane, Prairieville, LA 70769, (225) 673-4615, (225) 505-7811, www.billboardband.com.

BITS & PIECES: Horn-powered variety. Personnel: Boo Bercegeay, tenor, saxophone; Pat Billingsley, baritone saxophone; Bud Blank, bass, vocals; Elwyn Bocz, keyboard; Dicky Harris, guitar, vocals; Susie Louque, vocals; Mojo Poirrier, trumpet; Quinn Rainwater, vocals; Todd Richard, drums; Heath Templet, trumpet; Brutus Bercegeay, sound, lights. 18033 Bryans Crossing, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, (225) 752-7952, (225) 907-7977, www.bitsandpiecesband.com.

THE BLIND FOLDED WARROUTINE: Hardcore, old school hardcore. Personnel: Josh, bass; Austin, drums; Stephen, guitar; Garry, vocals. (225) 937-8857, (225) 266-6981, www.warroutine.tk, www.myspace.com/theblindfoldedwarroutine.

BOBBY AND THE ROCKERS: Variety dance, swamp pop, '50s, '60s, '70s, Cajun/Zydeco, country, big band, old standards. Personnel: Bobby Bourque, guitar, vocals; Bobby Page, trombone, vocals; Wayne LeBlanc, drums, vocals; Mike Broussard, keyboard, vocals; Bud Chandler, bass; Lonnie Bernard, tenor/baritone saxophone, vocals; Percy Bernard, saxophone; C.J. Boyer, sound technician. 4581 Fleet Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, (225) 926-1555, (337) 989-9232, igardemalbourque@cox.net.

BONES: Garage rock, stripper jazz. Personnel: Michael Miller, vox, upright bass, electric bass, electric guitar; Scott Campbell, drums, moog bass. 2212 Spring Pointe, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 769-3878, (225) 343-4127.

BETSY BRAUD & THE JAZZ NURSE PRESCRIPTION: Latin jazz, contemporary jazz. Personnel: Betsy Braud, flute, soprano saxophone, piano, vocals; Michael Foster, bass, tuba; Chris Lee, drums; Gary Roberts, vibes. P.O. Box 84574, Baton Rouge, LA 70884, (225) 769-6256, (225) 978-8529.

BUBBA & DOUG: Variety. Personnel: Bubba Plauche, lead vocals, guitar; Doug Thompson, congas, dejembe. (225) 268-1886, (225) 892-8081, bubbapla@aol.com.

BUDDY BOUDREAUX COMBO: Dance music, jazz, background music. Personnel: Buddy Boudreaux, saxophone, clarinet; John Gerbrecht, trumpet; Jan Dupre, keyboard; John Presti, drums; George Thompson, bass. 1025 E. Riveroaks Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815, (225) 926-3615, (225) 927-8938.

BUDDY BOUDREAUX DANCE BAND: Dance music, swing, jazz. Personnel: Buddy Boudreaux, saxophone, clarinet; John Gerbrecht, trumpet; Mike Sambola, saxophone; James Miller, trombone; Jan Dupre, keyboard; George Thompson, bass; Jerie Ford, vocals. 1025 E. Riveroaks Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815, (225) 926-3615, (225) 927-8938.

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CARBON COPY BAND: Dance music, stage show entertainment. Personnel: David Mancuso, guitar, vocals; Liddell Newsham, keyboard, vocals; Tina Mancuso, vocals; Heather Verde, vocals. 6005 Chattanooga Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, (225) 753-9517, (225) 229-3903, www.carboncopyband.com.

CELTIC GUMBO: Irish and Scottish traditional, original arrangements, some originals. Personnel: Peter Dawson, assorted Irish flutes, tin whistles; Julia Higdon, acoustic and electric bagpipes, tin whistles, egg shaker; Kate Kane Laborde, six and 12-string guitar, bodhran; Doc Garrett McCutchan, five-string violin, fiddle, five-string banjo, six and 12-string guitar. 5657 Parkhaven Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, corknderry@yahoo.com, gmccutc@lsu.edu.

CHOOSE LIFE: Catholic, contemporary Christian, folk, senior sing-alongs. Personnel: Keith John Paul Horcasitas. 1133 Knollhaven Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 755-8283, (225) 926-8920.

CLASSYX: Classic '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, country. Personnel: Andy, vocals, keyboard; Frank, bass, vocals; B.B., vocals; John, drums. 1724 Dallas Drive, Suite 6, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, (225) 939-6857, (225) 939-8385.

COLORBLIND: Variety. Personnel: Kareem, vocals; Laurie Whitney, vocals; Marc Milano, guitar; Dale Craft, keyboards, guitar; Dan Bourgeois, bass; Chad Braud, drums. P.O. Box 40081, Baton Rouge, LA 70835, (225) 744-3256, (225) 923-1985, www.thebandcolorblind.com.

COMMON CURTIS: Rock, power pop. Personnel: Ryan Guidry, vocals, bass; Austin Baillie, guitar, vocals; Andrew Martin, guitar; Buck Langston, drums, vocals. (225) 892-1137, (225) 964-0489, commoncurtis@gmail.com.

CURTIS COUBELLO AND THE INSTA-GATORS: Cajun, country, swamp pop, classic rock. Personnel: Curtis Coubello, fiddle, lead vocals; Ronnie Ventress, bass; Gus Coubello, rhythm guitar; Brandon Rice, drums. 5821 Park Haven, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, (225) 202-1274, (225) 247-2670, rventress1@cox.net, www.jambalaya.us.

CRASH LANDING: Rock, blues, punk. Personnel: Jordan Causey, vocals; Zack Williams, lead guitar; John Harrell, bass guitar; Erik Young, drums. 2233 Christian St., Baton Rouge, LA 70820, (225) 910-8600, (225) 248-6597, www.crashlandingband.com.

CROSSOVER: Praise and worship. Personnel: Casey Curet, lead guitar; Travis Falks, drums; Aaron Martin, rhythm guitar; Josh Martin, bass. 17741 M. Guitreau Road, Livingston, LA 70754, (225) 698-9797, (225) 698-3250.

CYPRESS BAND WITH WARREN STORM AND WILLIE TEE: Swamp pop, oldies. Personnel: Warren Storm, lead vocals; Willie Tee, saxophone, lead vocals; Tommy Richard, guitar; Gerald Romero, bass; Karl Bordelon, keyboard; Kyle Dugas, drums. 2510 Joey St., New Iberia, LA 70560, (337) 367-7159, (337) 789-6599, thecypressband@aol.com.

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THE BENJY DAVIS PROJECT: Southern rock. Personnel: Benjy Davis, lead vocals, guitar; Mic Capdevielle, drums; Brett Bolden, bass; Michael Galasso, vocalist, keyboard, harmonica; Anthony Rushing, vocalist, violin, mandolin, tambourine; Jonathan Lawhun, lead guitar. P.O. Box 958, Bogalusa, LA 70429, (985) 732-2942, (617) 969-0810.

DEAD CENTERED: Hard core street rock. Personnel: Josh Selser, vocals, guitar; William May, bass, backup vocals; Brad Sullivan, drums. 20420 Walker South Road, Denham Springs, LA 70726, (225) 247-3413, (225) 271-4655, mohawkwar@yahoo.com.

DESTROYED BY FIRE: Rock, Indie, folk, metal, jazz, blues, punk. Personnel: Al Tuminello, Joey Tuminello, Devon Deshotels, vocals, guitar, bass drums. 7262 Hwy. 31, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337) 942-2264, (337) 585-6342, DBFGuitar@aol.com, www.destroyedbyfire.com.

DIAMONDBACK: Variety (rock, country, R&B, dance). Personnel: Bill Boudreaux, guitar, vocals; Chris Himel, keyboard, vocals; Kirk Romero, bass, vocals; Nelson Boudreaux, drums, vocals. P.O. Box 14321, New Iberia, LA 70562-4321, (337) 519-5272, (337) 277-3362, www.thediamondbackband.com.

DOLLAR SHORT: Modern & classic rock, blues, alternative, funk, original. Personnel: Eric Gautreaux, lead vocals, drums; Ben Dye, guitar, harp, violin, saxophone, vocals; Brian Esneault, guitar, vocals; Myles Weeks, electric/upright bass. 38298 Silverstone Ave., Prairieville, LA 70769, (225) 892-4822, (225) 939-0074, www.dollarshort.com.

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EASY EDDIE AND THE PARTY ROCKERS: Variety. Personnel: Gary Caldwell, manager, bass, vocals; Glen McGlothon, vocals; Jimmy Wheeler, guitar, vocals; Jerry Williams, drums; George Prince, keyboard; Larry Boland, sound. P.O. Box 653, Vidalia, LA 71373, (318) 336-9551, (318) 757-6576, www.partyrockers.com.

THE ELEMENTS: Original reggae and some covers. Personnel: John Haas, lead vocals, congas; Dave Modeste, keyboard, steel drums, vocals; Paul Jeansonne, guitar, vocals; Sam Staub, bass guitar; Doug Gay, drums. P.O. Box 82331, Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2331, (225) 413-1964, (225) 752-4138, faweproductions@yahoo.com.

EMPOWERED: Christian rock. Personnel: Benny DiChiara, lead vocals, keyboard; Jed Landry, backing vocals, guitar; John Madgre, bass. 13703 Lexham Garden Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 751-2229, (225) 933-6034.

EVERYOTHERDAY: Original modern rock, alternative. Personnel: Andrew Badeaux, drums; Michael Futch, vocals; Josh Terry, guitar; Josh Feske, guitar; Brandon A. Moroso, bass. P.O. Box 614, Watson, LA 70786, (225) 664-3596, (225) 202-8622.

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FAILURE FOR TRYING: Rock. Personnel: "Nat" Macintosh, vocals; Blake "Shaggy" Goldman, guitar; Rowland Milazzo, guitar; John Micheal "J.M." Bordelon, bass guitar; Shane "Dirty" Daigle, drums. P.O. Box 28, Addis, LA 70710, (225) 614-7335, (225) 279-7069.

FELICIANA: '70s rock, '60s & '70s soul, country, Stevie Ray Vaughn. Personnel: George Enete, keyboard, vocals; Paul Martin, drums, vocals; Jimmy Hartner, guitar, vocals; Kevin Cornett, bass, vocals; Bob Neese, vocals, keyboard. P.O. Box 916, St. Francisville, LA 70775, (225) 635-4698, (225) 774-7531.

FLY-BY-NITE BAND: Swamp pop, country, southern rock. Personnel: Trent Bourgeois, lead vocals, rhythm guitar; Clint Broussard, lead guitar; Paul Breaux, keyboard; Micha Mire, bass guitar; Deano Babin, drums. 12417 Ella Ave., St. Amant, LA 70774, (225) 644-4627, (225) 806-1005, www.flybyniteband.net

484 SOUTH: Southern rock. Personnel: Twain, guitar, vocals; Joe, guitar, vocals; Dave, bass; Brian, drums. 15204 Mary Elizabeth Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, (225) 752-4168, (225) 749-3509.

FUN HOUSE: Variety. Personnel: Frank Dibenadetto, vocals, guitar; Robert Sullivan, vocals, keyboard; Brian Easley, bass, vocals; Chuck DeMars, lead guitar; Ronnie Renfrow, drums. 14372 Oak St., Tickfaw, LA, (985) 345-2199, (985) 320-0822.

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GEARED UP: Classic rock. Personnel: Scotty Drake, drums; Dirk Hofman, lead singer; Keith Schultz, lead guitar; Scott Reeves, rhythm guitar; David Bedell, bass guitar. 10480 Wade Drive, Denham Springs, LA 70726, (225) 278-9867, (225) 937-0056.

G&R DUO: Originals and covers of café rock and folk country. Personnel: Gayla LeJeune, vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion; Ryan Patterson, electric guitar, accordion. (225) 772-2745, (225) 806-3764, www.gaylaink.com, gayla@gaylaink.com.

THE GROOVE FACTORY: R&B, jitterbug, rock 'n' roll. Personnel: Peggy Polk, vocals, keyboard; Robert Hubbard, guitar, vocals; Hoyt Cuti, vocals, saxophone, keyboard; Mike Noto, drums, vocals; Dana Hall, bass, vocals; Dickey Evans, sound engineer, stage manager. 828 Myrtle View Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 767-3409, (225) 802-4067.

CHRIS GUILLOT BAND: Original, oldies, rock, Beatles, blues. Personnel: Chris Guillot, vocals, guitar, bass, keyboard, drums. 9377 Hill Trace Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808, (225) 292-0640, (225) 769-4182.

GUMBO RODEO: Mix of Louisiana styles with focus on "dance ability." Personnel: Gayla LeJeune, vocals, frattoir, acoustic guitar; Mike Simmons, accordion; Ryan Patterson, electric guitar; Kid Mickson, bass, vocals; Renée D'Abadie, drums. (225) 772-2745, (225) 791-0203, www.gaylaink.com, gayla@gaylaink.com.

GUNSMOKE: Country, swamp pop, rock 'n' roll. Personnel: Ted Fontenot, guitar; Steve Judice, keyboard; Paul Mathes, drums; Joe Sullivan, bass; Cliff Zylkes, guitar, vocals. 13856 Spanish Oak Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70818, (225) 261-4715, (225) 262-4090.

THE GUTTERSHARKS: Variety. Personnel: Mundy Houston, drums, vocals; Tre Kemp, guitar, vocals; James Slaughter, bass, vocals; Donald Suir, keyboard, vocals. 39073 McCrory No. 2 Road, Prairieville, LA 70769, (225) 744-3198, (225) 938-5460.

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THE HALO ERROR: Experimental hip-hop rock with a splash of jazz. Personnel: J-rizz, guitar; V-lo, drums; G, bass; Kayswah, piano; Gabriel Saint, DJ, vocals. 34295 Buck Carroll Road, Walker, LA 70785, (225) 281-3794, (225) 936-4534, www.thehaloerror.com.

BLAKE HARLOW: Acoustic, rock, lounge. Personnel: Blake Harlow, vocals, guitar, piano; Luke Thomas, guitar, vocals. (225) 405-2911, (225) 272-4746, fanmail@blakeharlowband.com.

HOME BREW: Variety. Personnel: Bill Vollenweider, drums; Skeeter Yeager, lead guitar, vocals; Bill Bozeman, keyboard, vocals; Mike Lolsel, bass guitar, vocals; Brian Joseph, rhythm guitar, vocals; Bob Jullens, lead vocals. 8611 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, LA 70726, (225) 665-3226, (225) 413-3450, homebrewtheband@aol.com.

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THE ISLAND FEVER BAND: Beach music, Jimmy Buffett.

Personnel: Murray McCullough, vocals, acoustic guitar; Bert Toms, percussion; Stan Snyder, bass; Randy Porter, drums; John Daniels, keyboard; Brian Crawford, harmonica; Brad Hawkins, lead guitar; Stu Logan, steel guitar. 10455 Springbrook Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 767-3757, (225) 297-3777.

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HANK JONES & FRIENDS BAND: Country, bluegrass, gospel. Personnel: Hank Jones, accordion, fiddle; Grady Nelson, guitar; Kenny Ridgel, banjo; Mitch Catalanata, guitar; Jake Drude, bass; Charles Bass, steel guitar; Owen Sweatt, fiddle; Talmadge Ashmore, vocals; Jimmy Lasard, bass. 211 Wildwood Drive, Hammond, LA 70401, (985) 345-2610.

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KOZMIC KOWBOYZ: Variety, all genres. Personnel: Zeke Thompson, Billy Harris, Jimmy Cuney, Eddy Williams, Kelli Herod. 9277 Bramble Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70818, (225) 324-4949, (225) 261-8768.

KRITIK: Rock. Personnel: Jory Chauvin, drums; Todd Varnado, lead vocals; Jimmy Page Matherne, guitar; Shane Castille, guitar; Dustin Ourso, bass. 11029 Stringer Bridge Road, St. Amant, LA 70774, (225) 505-9187, (225) 773-1242.

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LA. FIX: Swamp pop. Personnel: Lane Swearengen, bass, vocals; T. Louie Brown, drums, vocals; Johny McLain, guitar, vocals; Paul Fisher, keyboards. 382 Gloria Dr., Baton Rouge, LA, 70819.

LA KATZ: Rock, pop, country, 1950s to 2005, variety. Personnel: Ricky Diamond, drums, vocals; Keith Diamond, keyboard, guitar, vocals; Randy Borne, guitar, vocals; Shannon Doiga, bass, vocals. 18368 Three Bars Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, (225) 614-8892, www.thelakatz.com. Agent: Larry Turner with Band Aid (225) 931-7154.

MITCH LANDRY BAND: Variety, south Louisiana favorites, country, Cajun. Personnel: Mitch Landry, keyboard, vocals, squeeze box; Barry Hebert, guitar, vocals; Doc Chaney, saxophone, fiddle; Johnny Smith, lead guitar, vocals; Jerry Doucet, bass, vocals; Chad Doucet, drums, vocals. 12135 Morganfield Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70818, (225) 262-1217, (225) 938-7529, landrymk@yahoo.com.

LAZY K: Party rock, '70s, '80s, '90s, contemporary. Personnel: Christian Crawford, lead vocals; Paul Buller, guitar, vocals; Matt Dawson, bass guitar; Ross Loftin, guitar; Chad Townsend, drums. 5297 Brightside View Drive, Apt. 2, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, (225) 202-3568, (225) 278-7912, lazyk@lazykband.com.

CHRIS LEBLANC BAND: Rock, R&B, originals, blues, Motown. Personnel: Chris LeBlanc, guitar, vocals; Nickie Charles Dimaio, drums, vocals; Sean Keiser, bass, vocals. P.O. Box 66923, Baton Rouge, LA 70896, (225) 387-3553, (225) 262-6262.

BUDDY LEE ORCHESTRA: Classic swing, big band, variety, concerts, shows. Personnel: Buddy Boudreaux, Mike Sambola, Charles Dupuy, Bob Luckie, saxophone; John Gerbrecht, Lloyd Bosch, John Boudreaux, trumpets; James Miller, Bob Priez, J.R. Miller, trombones; Jan Dupre, keyboard; John Presti, drums; George Thompson, bass; Jerie Ford, vocals. 1025 E. Riveroaks Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815, (225) 926-3615, (225) 927-8938.

DANIEL LEE: Genrecide. Personnel: Daniel Lee, vocals, guitar. 2343 Broussard St., Baton Rouge, LA 70808, (202) 285-4132, (404) 310-9238.

GAYLA LEJEUNE: Original café, rock, folk country. Personnel: Gayla LeJeune, vocals, acoustic guitar. (225) 772-2745, (225) 806-3764, www.gaylaink.com, gayla@gaylaink.com.

DANNY LEMING: Original, soul, classic rock. Personnel: Danny Leming, guitar, piano, vocals. 2027 Kleinert, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, (225) 387-0187, (225) 772-3119.

LES FRERES MICHOT: Cajun (traditional). Personnel: Tommy Michot, accordion, vocals; Rick Michot, fiddle, vocals; Andre Michot, guitar; Louie Michot, contrebasse; Patrick Michot, p'tit fer. 104 Hanover Square, Lafayette, LA 70508, (337) 269-9508, www.lesfreresmichot.com, tcmichot@hotmail.com.

LIL' ALFRED & STREAK: Swamp pop. Personnel: Lil' Alfred, lead vocals; Chuck Vargas, lead guitar, vocals; Gerarld Simon, drums; Doug Champagne, bass guitar; Warner Witherington, keyboard; Richard Primeaux, sound. P.O. Box 104, Bell City, LA 70630-8104, (337) 433-2357, (337) 622-3578.

L&M BLUEGRASS: Bluegrass, gospel, little country. Personnel: R.V. Jones, banjo, vocals; Robert Johnston, mandolin, vocals; Curtis Sibley, bass; Betty Sibley, guitar, lead vocals. P.O.

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LOUISIANA BREEZE: Swamp pop, country, blues, Cajun. Personnel: Cindy Conerly, vocals; Barry Hebert, vocals, bass, guitar; Robert Townsend, vocals; Matt Chiasson, drums; Paul Fisher, keyboard; Terry Chiasson, guitar. 14712 Ridgeside Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70818, (225) 936-1174, (225) 485-1135.

"LOVE TO ENTERTAIN" BY "CY:" All types, '50s, '60s, '70s & beyond, no rap. Personnel: one man karaoke band. 110 MC Manor, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, (225) 473-9071, (225) 445-6443.

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MAGNOLIA: Variety. Personnel: Steve Vaughn, vocals; Debra Benzine, vocals; Bob Viator, bass, vocals; Mac Barrient, guitar, vocals; Sam Gatlin, saxophone; Steve Gonzales, keyboard, trumpet; Josh Howard, drums. 19659 Chanticleer Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, (225) 755-3259, (225) 933-1929, magnoliasv@cox.net, www.magnoliaband.com

STEVE MARTIN'S INVISIBLE BAND: Rock 'n' roll, R&B, funk, soul, blues, pop, swamp. Personnel: Steve Martin, keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, vocals. 12533 Coursey Blvd., No. 1136, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, (225) 753-5432, (225) 573-6903.

"DOC" GARRETT MCCUTCHAN: Acoustic, folk, blue grass, international, light classical, celtic. Personnel: six and 12-string guitar, five string violin, fiddle, five string banjo, vocals in English, Italian and French. 1099 Castle Kirk Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, (225) 769-2654, (225) 578-6616, garrett--mccutchan@yahoo.com, gmccutc@lsu.edu.

MEDICADES: Country, Cajun, Western swing, pop (oldies). Personnel: Johnny Comeaux, steel guitar, fiddle; Willis Comeaux, bass; T. June Rodrigue, lead guitar; Pat Crabtree, rhythm guitar, vocals; Carl Dufrene, guitar, vocals. 1590 Court St., Box 91, Port Allen, LA 70767, (225) 344-3950, (225) 315-3712.

MEGA-GASAURUS: Modern, rap, '80s, pop, country. Personnel: Kade Parent, bass; Rhett Guillot, guitar, vocals; Michael Robeaux, guitar, vocals; Jimmy Alford, guitar; Jude Traxler, drums. 12419 Beco Road, St. Amant, LA 70774, (225) 247-9662, (225) 715-3143.

MICHOT COURVILLE BAND: Cajun (traditional). Personnel: Tommy Michot, accordion, vocals; Kevin Courville, fiddle; Kim Andrus, acoustic guitar; Joel Walker, upright bass; Tommy Martin, drums, p'tit fer. 215 Meadow Lane, Lafayette, LA 70506, (337) 257-6752, geocities.com/michot--courville or kevincourville@cox.net.

MITCH & "THE ORIGINALS:" Dixieland, jazz, R&B, '50s, '60s, '70s. Personnel: Mitch, trumpet; Cy, saxophone; Glynn, drums; Will, lead guitar; Red, base; Stanley, trombone. 105 Anthony Drive, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, (225) 473-7249, (225) 473-9071.

THE MUSIC MAKERS: Easy listening, variety, old favorites. Personnel: Charles Favaro, lead vocals, saxophone; Will Ashford, guitar; Cy Holly, keyboard, rhythm guitar; James Miller, trombone. 8976 Trinity Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70806-7954, (225) 218-9564, (225) 275-5330.

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THE NEIGHBORHOOD STARS: Variety, classic soul, old school funk. Personnel: Marshall Jack, keyboard, vocals; Vernell Davis, vocals, saxophone; Ray Harris, bass, guitar, vocals; Sylvester Bradley, drums; Shedrick Edwards, trombone; Greg Martin, saxophone; Ian Webster, lead guitar. 1405 Pennsylvania St., New Roads, LA 70760, (225) 638-3591, (225) 638-7444.

NIC OF TIME: Jazz, blues. Personnel: Nic Farkas, piano, B3; Joe Johnson, bass; Frank Kraemer, drums. 42280 Yokum Road, Ponchatoula, LA 70454, (985) 386-6652, (985) 507-1834.

NIGHTSHIFT: Funk, R&B, jitterbug, contemporary. Personnel: Peggy Polk, vocals, keyboard; Anton Harman, vocals, guitar; Fabian Barbin, keyboard, vocals; Neil Maurer, bass, vocals; Jeff Shwartmann, drums; Dickey Evans, sound engineer, stage manager. 828 Myrtle View Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, (225) 767-3409, (225) 802-4067.

NIKOS: Original contemporary Christian, praise and worship. Personnel: Billy Mueller, keyboard, lead vocals; Pat Jester, bass, electric & acoustic, vocals; Barry Hebert, drums, percussion. 11550 Biscayne Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814, (225) 273-6008, (225) 275-1969, www.nikos-theband.com.

NO FUEGO: Rock, punk, core. Personnel: Ty Moore, drums; Patrick Holstein, vocals, guitar; Remy Barthe, guitar, vox; Shawn Lee, guitar, vox; Gregory Allen, bass, vox. 676 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, (225) 405-0369, (504) 450-3425.

N 2 N "IN TUNE:" R&B, blues, rock, ballads, funk. Personnel: Daphne MuShatt, vocals; Jacob Butler, keyboard, vocals; Reggie Wickham, bass; John Bolter, drums; Mike Atkinson, guitar, vocals. P.O. Box 77522, Baton Rouge, LA 70879-7522, (225) 892-9131, (225) 405-2489.

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ONE NIGHT STAND: R&B, funk, soul. Personnel: Brandon Adams, keyboard; Muhammed Ayers, vocals; Ruffin Jackson, drums, percussion; Telissa Long, vocals; Horace Martin, bass guitar; Esco McCollum, vocals, keyboard. 10588 White Oak Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815, (225) 933-5518, (225) 266-2713, formidnite@aol.com.

SUSAN OWENS & FILIGREE: Old jazz & blues, modern blues, originals, classic rock. Personnel: Susan, guitar, vocals; Doug Brouseau, bass, vocals; William Dale, guitar, vocals; Johnny Dispensire, Tom Barrow, drums; Jeff Swartzman, alternate drums. 8968 Cedar Sp., Denham Springs, LA 70726, (225) 664-1771, (225) 973-4961.

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PARTLY CLOUDY: Variety, R&B, country, pop, Top 40, oldies, swing. Personnel: Deware Walker, keyboard, bass, vocals; Michael Noto, drums, vocals; Paul Shelton, guitar, vocals. 12461 E. Sheraton Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70815, (225) 272-2226, (225) 927-4217.

PASSING JAPAN: Emo/rock. Personnel: Robby Bizot, vocals; Adam Miller, bass; Michael Williams, guitar; Matthew Bizot, drums. 620 Mouton St., Baton Rouge, LA 70806, (225) 344-4065, (225) 485-5853.

THE PASSING OUT LAWS: Rock 'n' roll, dance, country. Personnel: Lane Simmons, guitar, vocals; Christopher Salem, drums, vocals; Kevin Chauvin, guitar, bass, vocals. 12131 Erwin Ave., Port Allen, LA 70767, (225) 247-7783, (225) 627-0824.

THE ANDY PIZZO PROJECT: Jazz, funk, originals, Latin, bebop, blues. Personnel: Andy Pizzo, lead vocals, trombone; Patrick Bordelon, guitar; Jason Marchand, bass; Matt Doran, keyboard; Doug Gay, drums. 10920 Airline Hwy., No. 154, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, (225) 936-1751, (225) 295-0180, www.andypizzo.com.

THE PRETENTIOUS: Electronica dream pop with a pint of pop culture. Personnel: James Bennett, synth, vox, toys, video games, visuals, guitar, brainstorming; David Abbott, synth, vox, toys, visuals. 1909 Cedardale Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70808, (225) 235-3279, (225) 802-4143, jbenne3@lsu.edu, www.thepretentious.com.

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RACOON: Variety. Personnel: Clarence Lindsly, lead vocals, keyboard, trumpet; Paul Richard, vocals, lead guitar, saxophone; Wally Bueche, vocals, bass guitar; Kirk Meyers, drums. P.O. Box 541, New Roads, LA 70760, (225) 638-4292, (225) 921-9861, www.racoonband.com.

THE REUNION BAND: '50s, '60s, rock 'n' roll, swamp pop. Personnel: Buddy Terrell, tenor saxophone; Kevin Terrell, bari saxophone; Richard Leger, trumpet; Roy Leblanc, vocals, guitar; Maurice Roubique, vocals, guitar; Mike King, vocals, keyboard; Sal Villenurve, bass; Nate Falgout, drums. 12538 Parkvilla Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70816, (225) 751-5803, (225) 405-0108.

RIDIN HIGH: Country, rock, zydeco. Personnel: Jesse Stuart, keyboard, accordion; Donice Morace, acoustic guitar; Wayne Labauve, bass guitar; Randy Creel, lead guitar; Dale LeJeune, drums. P.O. Box 1034, Port Neches, TX 77651, (409) 721-9204, (409) 658-0636, www.ridinhighband.net, whodat4@swbell.net.

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SAME DIFFERENCE: Originals, classic rock, alternative. Personnel: Hana Hart, lead vocals; Travis Medine, drums; Jason Martin, lead guitar, back-up vocals; Robby Frioux, bass, back-up vocals; Rob Dupont, rhythm guitar, keyboard, back-up vocals. 2227 Live Oak Drive, Brusly, LA 70719, (225) 931-3394, (225) 776-9820.

SAVOIR FAIRE: Cajun music. Personnel: Dennis Boudreaux, fiddle, vocals; Paul Daigle, accordion, vocals; Walt Farr, guitar, vocals; Mark Edmonson, drums. (225) 275-4484 or agent Tiffani Cravens (225) 278-1104.

SCRATCH AND SNIFF: Variety, '50s, '60s, '70s thru present. Personnel: Peter Duffield, guitar, vocals; Steven Smith, guitar, harmonica. 9663 Rustling Oaks, Baton Rouge, LA 70818, (225) 261-3605, (225) 791-7797

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SMOKIN' JOE AND THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS: Blues, rock, originals. Personnel: Joe, guitar, vocals; Lee, bass, slide; Jeff, guitar, bass, vocals; David, drums; Troy, harp. 15204 Mary Elizabeth Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, (225) 752-4168, (225) 413-0504.

THE SOLAR HEAT: Classic rock & country. Personnel: C.J. Solar, guitar, vocals; Cody Solar, bass, drums, keyboard, vocals; Mack Solar, drums. 6280 Sevenoaks, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, (225) 927-4807, (225) 201-2068.

S.O.S. (SONS OF THE SAVIOR): Contemporary Christian, Christian rock. Personnel: Dustin Richard, keyboard, vocals; Derek Richard, acoustic guitar, vocals; Micah Richard, drums; Greg Watson, electric guitar. 6010 Wetcreek Drive, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739, (225) 261-7983, (225) 667-7236.

SOUTH COAST COALITION (S.C.C.): Rap. Personnel: Matt Keith, Brock Davis. 12189 Tallow Ridge Drive, Gonzales, LA 70737, (225) 772-9199, (225) 644-8312, www.SouthCoastCoalition.com.

SOUTHERN COUNTRY: Variety. Personnel: Walter Smith, keyboard, lead vocals; Roy Hutchinson, drums, vocals; Bobby Tay Tigner, bass; Blain Favaron, guitar, vocals; Jeff Rainwater, saxophone, vocals. 25574 Wax Road, Denham Springs, LA 70726, (225) 658-2463, (225) 664-6197.

SOUTHERN EXPRESS BAND: Old & new country, swamp pop, '50s, '60s, bluegrass. Personnel: Larry Gaultier, rhythm guitar, lead vocals; "Migo" Nagura, lead guitar, banjo, vocals; Bob Fields, bass guitar, vocals; "Doc" Debate, drums. 34278 Gravesbriar, Denham Springs, LA 70706, (225) 665-9515, (225) 262-1289

SOUTHERN WHISKEY REBELLION: Southern metal. Personnel: Wayne Porche, bass; Loney LaGrange, drums; Mickey LaGrange, samples; Ron Orgeron, guitar; Jacob Leblanc, guitar, vocals. 101 Adrienne St., Thibodaux, LA 70301, (337) 275-1011, (985) 448-2681, www.southernwhiskeyrebellion.com.

STORMY: Top 40, pop, R&B, big band, swing, country, oldies. Personnel: Michael Noto, drums, vocals; Deware Walker, keyboard, vocals; Paul Shelton, guitar, vocals; Bridgett Giles, vocals; Dana Hall, bass, vocals; Danny Cummings, trumpet, guitar, vocals; John Lyons, saxophone; Dave McGovern, trombone, vocals; Gary "Cowboy" White, equipment manager. 12461 E. Sheraton Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70815, (225) 272-2226, (225) 921-8736.

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TANTRUM: Classic rock, rock 'n' roll, Louisiana standards, some country, new hits. Personnel: Shannon Jenkins, lead vocals; Roy Badeaux, lead guitar; Sheri Badeaux, drums, vocals; Bill Ourso, guitar, keyboard, vocals; Hagen Harelson, bass guitar, vocals. 661 Wilma Lane, Port Allen, LA 70767, (225) 922-9998, (225) 389-0044.

RODNEY THIBODEAUX AND TOUT LES SOIR: Cajun, zydeco, zydecajun, swamp pop, country, 50s, 60s, pop. Personnel: Rodney Thibodeaux, vocals, accordion; John Ortis, vocals, rhythm guitar; Butch Landry, vocals, bass guitar; Butch Golsan, drums, percussion. 7728 Ed LeJeune St., Addis, LA 70710, (225) 687-0816, (225) 622-6069, toutlessoir@aol.com, www.toutlessoir.com.

THIRD STREET: Variety. Personnel: Hunter Barrilleaux, vocals; Drew Hart, guitar; Larry Loveless, vocals; Mike O'Brien, drums; Davie Page, guitar; David Phillips, bass; Don Pourciau, vocals. 1557 Ingleside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, (225) 923-0184, (225) 268-6520.

TRILOGY: Variety, dance. Personnel: Kenny Altazin, guitar; Stanley Rome, bass; Ruben Martinez, vocals; Lyndon Blanchard, keyboard, vocals; C.J. Bonadonna, drums; Heidi Tracey, vocals; Pete Verbois, saxophone. 8539 E. Cypress Point Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70809, (225) 928-2932, (225) 749-2976.

TRUE SPIN: Dance, hip hop, '80s, rap, techno, '70s. Personnel: Burke Fiscus, vocals; Chad Diaville, drums, vocals; Scotty Bergeron, vocals, keyboard; Josh Nee, vocals, bass; David Hernandez, lights, drums; Randy Hunt, sound board. P.O. Box 427, Baker, LA 70704, (225) 978-1571, (225) 776-0643, www.truespin.net.

TUESDAY'S DEBUT: Indie, alternative rock. Personnel: William Ferguson, vocals, guitar; Chris Brennan, guitar; James Yarbrough, bass, vocals; Austin Aguirre, drums. (337) 405-8067, (337) 309-0962, TuesdaysDebut@hotmail.com.

TWIST OF FATE: Classic rock, variety. Personnel: Jane Hotard, vocals; Bobby Maulding, drums, vocals; Kenny Kuykendall, guitar, vocals; David Fletcher, bass guitar; Steve Yarborough, guitar, keyboard, vocals. 16612 Stoney Point Birch Road, Pride, LA 70770, (225) 658-9166, (225) 261-4346.

2-DA-T (Too The Tee): Smooth hip-hop, old and new school R&B. Personnel: Donnie, keyboard, vocals; Tinman, keyboard, vocals; Trell, keyboard; Jennie, vocals; Dwayne, bass; Kent, drums, vocals. 3949 St. Katherine Ave., Baton Rouge, LA 70805, (225) 355-3187, (225) 317-0630.

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UNAVOIDABLE: Rock 'n' roll. Personnel: Kevin Chauvin, guitar, bass, vocals; Cory Salemi, drums, vocals; Tony Guidry, guitar, vocals. 12131 Erwin Ave., Port Allen, LA 70767, (225) 247-7783, (225) 627-0824.

UPBEAT: Variety. Personnel: Jackie Ard, vocals; David Adams, vocals; James Bass, saxophone, fiddle; Doug Bennett, drums; Jeff Caillouett, bass; David Gisclair, guitar; Greg Brignac, keyboard; Cary Duplessis, crew; Jason Braud, sound. 38250 Monticello Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70769, (225) 324-7403, (225) 673-8130, www.upbeatband.com.

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VOO DOO BLUE: Variety, dance, R&B. Personnel: Sandy Michelet, lead vocals; Brian Haney, lead vocals, keyboard; Randy Borne, guitar, vocals; Terry Root, bass; Dean Williams, drums, vocals. 12702 Country Ridge, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, (225) 413-3305, (225) 266-5016.

VYNTAGE: Rock, country, blues. Personnel: Jill Torrance, vocals; David Butler, vocals; Steve Aucoin, guitar; Scott Stein, guitar; Randy LeJeune, bass; Alan Maraman, drums. 18246 Manchac Acres Drive, Prairieville, LA 70769, (225) 892-1630, (225) 229-5380.

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WILD RICE: Variety. Personnel: Ferral Manuel, lead vocals, rhythm guitar; Tim Simon, bass, vocals; Tim Pontiff, lead guitar; Beau Benoit, drums, vocals; Timothy Fontenot, accordion, scrub board, vocals; James Leblanc, sound engineer. (337) 837-6629, (337) 837-3917, www.wildriceband.org.

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XL-ACOUSTIC JAZZ QUARTET: Acoustic jazz, Dixieland, variety. Personnel: Buddy Boudreaux, clarinet; John Gerbrecht, cornet; Lenny Capello, banjo; George Thompson, upright bass. 1025 E. River Oaks Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70815, (225) 926-3615, (225) 927-8938.

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ZENBILLY: Rock, originals. Personnel: Greg Leblanc, bass; Glenn Harris, lead guitar; Hudson Long, vocals; Dale Harris, drums. (225) 768-7551, (225) 266-0126, www.zenbillyband.com.

ZENOBIA WHITE & CHOSEN DISCIPLES SINGERS: Gospel. Personnel plays keyboard, drums, piano, lead guitars and bass guitar. P.O. Box 40771, Baton Rouge, LA 70835, (225) 248-8000, (225) 772-6085, zenobiaw@cox.net, www.zenobiagospel.com.