My name is Sam Irwin.

I am a freelance writer based in Baton Rouge.

My contact information:

Sam Irwin
225-620-8698
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I am also father to Simone, husband to Betty and best friend to Dee, Slayer of Squirrels.

Before I discovered the backspace and delete key of my computer and began writing, I taught history to high school juniors, sold cars to an unsuspecting public and bagged groceries for hungry people.

I was in the crawfish business and once owned Paradise Records, a very cool record store located at the north gates of LSU. I  also owned a Cajun honky-tonk in Breaux Bridge (The Corner Bar) and played trumpet in a disco band.

I have four hometowns, all in Louisiana: Lafayette, the town where I was born; Breaux Bridge, the town where I was raised; Henderson, the town where I played, and Baton Rouge, the town where I matured.

About the photos:
Top: My great-grandfather, Telesphore Amy (Ah-me)on gallery of Amy's Grocery in Henderson, circa 1930.

John Bertrand of the Pine Leaf Boys playing his accordion during the 2009 Elton Courir de Mardi Gras.

Winter pecan tree near Elton, 2008 Elton Courir de Mardi Gras.

Fresh Coon sign in Ferriday.

The Big Tree, Cat Island, near St. Francisville.

Steens Cane Syrup factory in Abbeville.

Sam Irwin
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