Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame, Inc.

7th Annual Hall of Fame Benefit Dance - Sunday, October 25, 2009

On October 25, 2009, our 7th Annual Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame Benefit Dance was held at the Old Fireman's hall, Westwego, LA. Music was provided by Brad Sapia & Creole Soul, Ronnie Boudreaux, 'Skeeter' & Duane Schurb, Inductee Jam with members of 'The Esquires' & 'The Majestics'.

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2009 Induction Ceremony - October 20, 2009

The Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame Inc. inducted their 2009 musicians at a banquet ceremony on Tuesday, October 20, 2008 at the Old Fireman's Hall, Westwego, LA.

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6th Annual Hall of Fame Benefit Dance - Sunday, November 2, 2008

On October 22, 2006, our 6th Annual Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame Dance was held at the Four Columns in Harvey, LA. Music was provided by Aaron Foret's Swamp Pop Band, Wayne Foret, Ronnie Boudreaux, 'Jake', 'Skeeter', Duane Schurb, and a Hall of Fame Inductee Jam.

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2008 Induction Ceremony - October 30, 2008

The Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame Inc. inducted their 2008 musicians at a banquet ceremony on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at the Four Columns in Harvey, LA. The following musicians were inducted: Don Burdett, Nolan Dufrene (D), Lorenzo 'Chico' Lachia (D), Nelton Rodrigue, Jr., Richard Ford, Ricky Benoit, Wendy Folse Foret, Bobby Foret, Ronnie Plaisance, Leroy Simoneaux, Kent Leonard, Norris 'Cotton' Guidroz, Joseph 'Candy" Bennett, Jerry Morvant, Vincent Baldassaro, Jr., Mike Stansbury, Don Sylver, Gary 'Yogi' Ullirich, Leroy Carmadelle, Nicki Baudean (D), Mike Campion, Hagan P. Schouest, Sr. (D), Dudley Vicknair, Sr. (D), Dudley Vicknair, Jr. (D), Ken Lachney, Marion Marcotte (D), and 'Dee Dee' Broussard.

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2007 Induction Ceremony - October 10, 2007

On Wednesday, October 10, 2007, The Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame, Inc. inducted their 2007 musicians into the Hall of Fame at a banquet ceremony held at the Westwego Civic Association Center. The following musicians were inducted: Philip Alleman, Jimmy Ates, Toxie Baughman, Charlie Baggese, “Deaser” Bennett, Kelly Collins Benoit, Wade Bernard, John Bonvillain, Jr., Wynston Bordelon, Paul Broussard, Leroy Chiasson, Roddy Collins, Johnny Comeaux, Carl Contranchis, Nick Contranchis, “Pat” Crabtree, Bernard “T-June” Dardar, Glenn Diecedue, Clincy Gros, “Splint” Guidry, “Smokey” Gutherie, Tom Harvey, Raymond Hernandez, Tommy Morris, Mel Oliver, Jerry Pekinto, Richard Rowley, Russ Russell, Sal Saleto, “Sook” Sanchez, Herbert Scully, Tony Ting, Wayne Trosclair, and Billy Joe Webb.

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Sponsor and Volunteer Appreciation Party - May 20, 2007

On May 20, 2007, we held a Sponsor and Volunteer Appreciaton Party at the Bayou Barn in Marrero, La. It was a seafood extravaganza. A good time was had by all.

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Fourth Annual Hall of Fame Dance - October 22, 2006

On October 22, 2006, our 4th Annual Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame Dance was held at the Westwego Civic Association Center. Music was provided by Hot Sauce Band, Honey Island Band, The Chiffons, and Hall of Fame Inductees.

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Induction Ceremony - October 11, 2006

The West Bank Musicians Hall of Fame, INC. inducted their 2006 musicians into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony held at the Westwego Civic Association Center on Wednesday 22, 2006. The following musicians were inducted: Harry Anselmi, Dudley Bernard, "Sleepy" Brunet, Nick Cacibauda, Johnny Cacibauda, Stephen Calcagno, "Zu" Carpenter, Donald champagne, "Butch" Cheramie, Angelo Costa, Gerald Dubois, Debbie Folse, Jerry Fountain, "Skeet" Gautreaux, P.E. Gilligan, Dr. Stuart Guey, Harold Guidry, Jeff Lasserre, Don LeBlanc, Glenn LeBlanc, CJ Loup, Forest Martin, Dave Perez, Floyd Porche, Don Rich, Louis "Smitty" Smith, Ed Sutherland, Lloyd Toups, Ed Varnado, Ernie Wilkerson...Honorary Inductee: for the KLRZ family: Jerry "Truck" Gisclair.

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Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame Swamp Pop Dance - March 26, 2006

On March 26, 2006, our "4th Annual Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame Swamp Pop Dance" was held at the Westwego Civic Association Center. Music was provided by The Memory Makers, Jules Gaspard & Country Classics, SKOR, and Hall of Fame Inductees.

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Induction Ceremony - March 22, 2006

The West Bank Musicians Hall of Fame, INC. inducted their 2005 musicians into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony held in the "Boudreaux Room" at Boomtown Casino, on Peters Road in Harvey, on Wednesday, March 22, 2006. The following musicians were inducted: Jules Albarado, Gary Alleman, Ronnie Arcement, Gregory Arthur, Johnny Arthur, Ron Besson, Dale Boudreaux, Lanny Boudreaux, Leroy Champagne, Michael Cuneo, Gary Danos, Landry Dufrene, Emmett Encardes, Charlie Falcone, Ronnie Falgout, Larry Francis, Dwight Galiano, Henri Guerineau, Calvin Gaudin, "Smokey" Hartman, Danny Hebert, Neil Hebert, Henry LeBlanc, Tommy LeBlanc, Ernest Pitre, Nelson St. Germain, Gary Savoie, Rod Schouest, Ronnie Schouest, Lou (Sino) Scioneaux, Jimmy Trahan, Gary T. (Thibodaux), Vhores Trosclair, Jr.

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Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame Swamp Pop & Rock n' Roll Fund Raiser - March 13, 2005

On March 13, 2004, our "Westbank Musicians Hall of Fame Swamp Pop & Rock n' Roll Fund Raiser" was held at the Westwego Civic Association Center.

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3rd Annual Swamp Pop Fest and Car Show - October 24, 2004

On October 24, 2004, our "3rd Annual Swamp Pop Fest and Car Show," was held at the Alario Center. Along with several Swamp Pop bands, our 2004 inductees had the opportunity to perform. Some of which not entertained in several years. It was an event enjoyed by all.

Induction Ceremony - October 6, 2004

On October 6, 2004, an induction ceremony was held at the Westwego Civic Association Center, for our 2004 inductees, whom were: Lenny Abadie, Buck Baker, Carroll Boudreaux, Ronnie Boudreaux, "T-Man" Bourgeois, Jerry Chassson, C.J. Cheramie, Jake Chimento, D.J. Collins, "Bootsie" Cuquet, Jimmy Elledge, Billy Fayard, Wayne Foret, Ronnie Galle, Jules Gaspard, Don Gautreaux, Ricky Hanks, "Boo" Hargis, Eddie Hynes, Hector Nieves, Paul "Little Richard" Oncale, Eddie Parrino, Richard Pitre, Jerry Raines, "Grits" Ramagos, Duane Schurb, "Midge" Terminie, "Skeeter" Thomassie, Andy Valence, Ronnie Barrouse, Ray Barry, George Bellamore, "King" Busiere, "Speedy" Courteaux, Emile Hourcade, Sr., Wilbert Guidry, Earl Ortego, and Dan Ory.

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2nd Annual Swamp Pop Fest and Car Show - October 26, 2003

Our 2nd Annual "Swamp Pop Fest and Car Show" was held on October 26, 2003, which also served as our induction ceremony for the following musicians into the Hall of Fame: Sidney Arodin, Joe Barry, Johnny Bonvillain, Vin Bruce, Joe Carl, Pott Folse, Frankie ford, Tommy Warren, "Frogman" Henry, Leroy Martin, Dino Palmisano, Huey Bourgeois, L.J. Foret, James Jackel, Red LeBlanc, Bobby Mitchell, Jimmy Palmisano, Barry Rodrigue, Bobby Tassin, and Johnny Thomassie.

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Westbank Music by Westbank Musicians - July 20, 2003

On Sunday July 20th, 2003 The Westbank Musicians Hall Of Fame, Inc. held it's first fund raiser before a standing room only audience.