• 595. Derby Gisclair on Hadacol

  • Oct 13 2024
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595. Derby Gisclair on Hadacol

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  • 595. Our old friend Derby Gisclair returns to talk about his research into Louisiana politician and snake oil salesman (to the degree they're different!) Dudley J. LeBlanc. "Coozan Dud" was a moderately successful Louisiana politician and a wildly successful salesman of Hadacol, the patent medicine. He hosted a traveling variety show to sell the elixir he created in his bathtub with vitamins, other ingredients, hydrochloric acid, and 12% alcohol. Join us to learn more about this drink that's good for what ails you.Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today! This week in Louisiana history. October 13, 1931. Lt. Gov. Cyr takes oath of office "since Huey Long is now a senator" This week in New Orleans history. October 12, 1934. James "Sugar Boy" Crawford is Born. New Orleans musician James "Sugar Boy" Crawford, Jr., born on October 12, 1934, was the author of "Jock-A-Mo" (1954), a hit that was later recreated as "Iko Iko" by The Dixie Cups and recorded by many artists including Dr. John, Belle Stars, The Grateful Dead, Cyndi Lauper, and as "Geto Boys" by Glass Candy. Starting out on trombone, Crawford formed a band which local DJ Doctor Daddy-O named "The Chapaka Shawee" (Creole for "We Aren't Raccoons"). Although his song "Jock-A-Mo" became a standard at the New Orleans Mardi Gras, Crawford himself disappeared from public view, and in a 2002 interview for Offbeat Magazine, told how his career came to an abrupt halt in 1963, after a severe beating at the hands of state troopers incapacitated him for two years, forcing him to leave the music industry. In 1969, he decided to limit his singing to in church only. In 2012 Crawford made a guest appearance singing gospel on an episode of the HBO series Treme. He died one month before the episode aired. He died on September 15, 2012. after a brief illness in a hospice at age 77. (Wiki) This week in Louisiana. 2024 Nola Reggae Fest Fri. Oct. 25 2024 — Sun. Oct. 27 2024 Congo Square (Armstrong Park) 701 North Rampart Street New Orleans, LA Reggae & Good vibes in the Big Easy Welcome to the 2024 Nola Reggae Fest! We are excited to be back home in the historic Congo Square for Music, Food, Arts & Crafts, and Vibes. Our festival this year will welcome international artists, bands, and DJs on 2 stages on 3 different days and variety of local vendors selling everything from food to art. This year we have 3 days for you to enjoy all the irie vibes! Each day comes with a different set of legendary international artists and DJs. Plan ahead and make sure you are ready to experience a great weekend of fun! Friday: 2pm to 8pm Saturday: 12pm to 8pm Sunday 12pm to 8pm Loads of fun for all to enjoy! Get your tickets can come join us at the 2023 Nola Reggae Fest. Basic admission is free. Tickets here. Website. Postcards from Louisiana. Roxy Doll sings at the French Quarter Fest. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
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