That Swamp-Pop Sound: Rod Bernard & Cajun Rock’n'Roll Part 1
NOTE: A higher resolution version of this video can now be seen at:
This is part one of a documentary I made in 1986 about my father, swamp pop musician Rod Bernard. I think it came out well, even though I couldn’t get Dad to stop using his “announcer voice” during the interview segments. Dad still plays music today on occasion, and still works in TV (albeit for a different station). My grandfather, who appears in the video, died about a decade ago. This video got me into NYU Film School, which I quit after about a month.
You can see part II of the documentary at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Efi9fOCeASk
Duration : 0:9:46
Against the Tide: The History of the Acadian People
View online for a limited time at lpb.org/champion.
Tracing Louisiana’s Cajun history, beginning with the arrival of French settlers in Nova Scotia in 1604. Included: re-creations and vintage clips and stills. Among the Cajun musicians performing are Zachary Richard (who also narrates), Dewey Balfa and Beausoleil’s Michael Doucet. lpb.org.
Duration : 0:0:31
Acadian Music, Culture, Festivals and Genealogy in Nova Scotia
Enjoy this video of Nova Scotia’s Acadian festivals, culture, music & history. Explore your Nova Scotia roots with us.
Duration : 0:5:1
Cajun Dance at John Allen’s
John Allen leads Bob Godfried, Bob COhen, and some great NYC area cajun musicians in a jam at a solstice party in Beacon NY, dec. 2007
Duration : 0:2:33
Old Time Cajun Music: One Step de McGee’s
Bob Godfried and Bob Cohen play a Dennis McGee tune at John Allen’s Solstice party, Dec. 21, 2007, Beacon, NY.
Duration : 0:2:3
