Goldband Studio

Goldband Records was founded in 1945 by Eddie Shuler to record the music of his band, The All-Star Revelers, and later the work of other regional musicians. Beginning in the forties, the label became known for Cajun, swamp pop, and rhythm-and-blues recordings, and the Goldband complex included the studio, production rooms, and retail salesrooms. Recordings made at this site included Boozoo Chavis' “Paper in my Shoe,” Phil Phillips' “Sea of Love,” and the first recordings of Dolly Parton, while other artists who recorded here included Sidney Brown, Rockin' Sidney, JoEl Sonnier, and Freddy Fender. Although changing tastes in the music industry brought a decline in Goldband's fortunes, the company continued with an online sales presence, and at the time of Shuler's death in 2005 it was the longest established independent record label in America. The deteriorating Goldband complex was demolished in 2017.

Lake Charles, Louisiana · United States