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A grand ole time at the Abita Springs Opry as it enters its 22nd season

A grand ole time at the Abita Springs Opry as it enters its 22nd season

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You’ve heard of the Grand Ole Opry, but how about the Abita Spring Opry? There’s one stop light in the town of Abita Springs, Louisiana. It’s nestled in the piney woods about 40 minutes north of New Orleans. Abita Springs is probably best known for being the place where Abita Beer originated. But, for more than 20 years, it’s also been home to the Abita Springs Opry. Each year, the Abita Springs Opry hosts six performances. Its main mission has been to showcase and preserve Louisiana roots music. In this episode, I visit the Abita Springs Town Hall where the show takes place and to learn about how Louisiana roots music has evolved. My guide is the founder of the Abita Springs Opry, who has a very personal connection to the sleepy, small town.

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