Discover Lafayette

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Latest Episodes

South Louisiana Songwriters Festival & Workshop – Marc Broussard and Mark Falgout
May 21, 2018

On this episode of Discover Lafayette, Marc Broussard, internationally renowned singer and songwriter known for his own unique style of rhythm and blues, joins Mark Falgout, owner of Blue Moon Saloon and Guesthouse and Warehouse 535,

Ken Veron – Proprietor of Cafe Vermilionville, Chair of Eat Lafayette
May 18, 2018

Ken Veron is owner and proprietor of Café Vermilionville along with his wife, Andrea Veron.  Veron is also chair of Eat Lafayette, an annual summertime campaign which supports locally owned restaurants and reminds people to continue to enjoy the restau...

Kenneth Boudreaux – Lafayette City-Parish Councilman, Committed Advocate for Community Advancement
May 11, 2018

Discover Lafayette is proud to highlight this week's guest, Kenneth Boudreaux, District 4 City-Parish Councilman, who represents a diverse area of the northern portion of Lafayette, Louisiana. - Owner of the consultant business, To the Front,

Herman Fuselier – Music and Entertainment Writer, Zydeco Radio Host
May 04, 2018

Music and entertainment writer Herman Fuselier's childhood home always had music playing. His parents, Matteal and Herman Fuselier, enjoyed the sounds of James Brown, Otis Redding, and Frank Sinatra.  While Herman's generation was into the 70's genre o...

TM Landry College Prep’s Tracey and Michael Landry Helping Students Reach for the Stars
April 27, 2018

"Go Big or Go Home" is the mantra of Michael and Tracey Landry, founders of TM Landry College Prep in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. - You may have heard of TM Landry College Prep through national media stories focusing on the 100% graduation rate,

Sarah Montgomery, Louisiana’s Only Female Professional Race Car Driver
April 20, 2018

The thrill of racing enchanted Sarah Montgomery from a very young age. And now, at the still tender young age of 24, as the only female professional race car driver in Louisiana, Sarah is pursuing her passion for speed,

Ellen McLemore – Co-Founder of Chorale Des Amis, Youth Choirs of Acadiana
April 13, 2018

Ellen McLemore, co-founder and Executive Director of Chorale Des Amis, exudes passion for teaching children the joys of choral singing. Listening to Ellen speak of her dream for building up Chorale Des Amis is reminiscent of the feeling one gets listen...

Paul Kieu – Photojournalist, South Louisiana Enthusiast
April 06, 2018

Paul Kieu’s photography is rich and colorful and captures the essence of any moment being commemorated. His work speaks for itself and includes iconic local events such as Festival International de Louisiane in 2017. -

Michael Doumit – Southern Gentleman and Purveyor of Hospitality
March 30, 2018

The South is known for its hospitality. And in Acadiana, one name, in particular, comes to mind: Michael Doumit, the guest on this edition of Discover Lafayette. Currently partnering with the City Club at River Ranch as Outside Catering Manager,

Rex Moroux – Jeopardy Contestant, Recording Artist, Realtor
March 23, 2018

As a young man, Lafayette native Rex Moroux's poetic bent carried him to Los Angeles to write for a playhouse.  A dream led him to buy an inexpensive guitar and illumine his words through singing and songwriting.