Piney Woods Opry (1993)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Abita Springs, St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1993-12-03
Duration: 00:11:46
Subjects: Bluegrass music | Country music
Contributors:
- Collins, Robert Host
- Chapa, Arcie Reporter
- Gowland, Bryan Interviewee
- Flory, Pat Interviewee
- Howell, Mary Interviewee
Description
This segment from the December 3, 1993, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Arcie Chapa’s profile of the Piney Woods Opry, a live radio show featuring traditional country music and bluegrass held monthly at the Abita Springs Town Hall. Her report includes performances from a recent show. She also interviews: Abita Springs Mayor Bryan Gowland; Pat Flory, organizer; and Mary Howell, organizer. Host: Robert Collins