Singer-songwriter John Cico joins us live at In a Jam Down by the River 2025 to talk about his new album release, Lafayette’s evolving music scene, and the surprising comeback of vinyl and cassettes. From the energy of intimate river stage shows to backyard crawfish boils, this conversation dives deep into the heart of Louisiana’s creativity, culture, and community.
We also get real about DIY music, small-town authenticity, and how John balances songwriting with helping his filmmaker friends bring stories to life.
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📍 Recorded live at In a Jam Down by the River Festival 2025
🎵 Featured Topics:
00:00 – Live from In a Jam 2025
01:00 – Album Release at Napoleon’s in New Iberia
04:00 – Vinyl, CDs, and the Cassette Comeback
07:00 – The Lafayette Music Scene: Struggles & Strength
11:00 – Hidden Gems in Louisiana
13:00 – Crawfish Boils & Cajun Culture
16:00 – Touring Plans and Creative Collaborations
18:00 – Filmmaking, Songwriting, and the Art of Story
