Are You Ready For The KINGFISH Reunion? “A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC”
View from Kingfish back near Lake Martin Road Photo from YouTube
For clubs that became more than just a “hot-spot” but became legendary, it has always been about the music. One legendary club known throughout the South as the place to “go fishin” was hidden and tucked away down a wooded road known as the Lake Martin Highway. More likely to take you to a hunting lease rather than a nightclub, Lake Martin Highway was the road frequently traveled by thousands of patrons every week who couldn’t wait to experience the phenomenon known as The KINGFISH.
As a young boy, KINGFISH founder Brooks Taylor grew a fondness for music. As a young adult he found success in the luxury car market which required frequent travels to markets outside of Louisiana. One market he spent a lot of time in was Houston. Being a student of music and a former DJ, he was a frequent visitor of the famous Houston record store, the Record Rack. There, Taylor found an array of music like no other. There were the timeless classics and also rare European tracks that were far from mainstream but had a certain feel that inspired dance.
After being contacted by the landlord of the then vacant property which became The KINGFISH, Taylor jumped on the opportunity to share 
his love for music with the public. He traveled weekly to Houston’s The Record Rack to “rack” up on the newest and best hits for his new club venture. What was his vision? To play music where every song was a song you could dance to, where the dance floor wasn’t just the destination but where it embraced the journey. And what a journey it became. The KINGFISH became world-renown and is one of a handful of places that coin their own genre of music as its namesake.
An article posted in a local paper in the late 80’s described The KINGFISH as an ecstasy bar, however many dispute that claim as a blanket statement. Taylor explains, “Do drugs make their way in to clubs? Of course some do, in all clubs, and back then was no exception. However, where approximately one-third of the patrons were using, one-third of the patrons were enjoying libations and the other-third was there to watch the incredible performance that embodied the KINGFISH experience”. All patrons though, went there and remained there for the music.
On Friday, April 13th, Scandals Nite Club in Lafayette, LA will host the Original KINGFISH Reunion, “A Tribute to the Music”. Scandals, who in April, will be in their 8th year of business is a popular night attraction in Acadiana and has always focused on dance as its identity. For many years, Scandals has been voted “Best place to Dance“ in the Times of Acadiana and on April 13th they will give homage to a legendary club and the music which paved the way.
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DJ’s Carl Rochon and Scott Durand will be unpacking the vinyl in preparation of what will, no doubt, be an epic night of throwback entertainment. Fans can expect to hear many of the legendary hits that made the KINGFISH famous and the entire night will be dedicated to the music. Ian Mellington will be on hand with a “state of the art” lightshow and it is sure to be a production worthy of conversation for years to come.
Doors will open at 8pm on April, 13th for a social gathering where everyone will have an opportunity to catch up and the show will start at 9pm sharp. Pre-sale tickets are available at www.scandalslafayette.com for $10. Admission at the door on the night of the event will be depending on availability. It is encouraged to get your tickets as early as possible as this event may sell out.
Scandals would like to thank Brooks Taylor, Scott Durand, Terry Leblanc, Carl Rochon and the entire KINGFISH NATION for the love and support to put on this great event. On April 13th, let’s celebrate a TIME, let’s celebrate a CULTURE, let’s celebrate a LEGENDARY VENUE, let’s celebrate LEGENDARY MUSIC, and LET’S GO FISHIN’!
