For more than three decades, Johnny Palazzotto has worked behind the scenes to cultivate Baton Rouge’s homegrown musical talent

(Photography by Don Kadair) For more than 30 years, Johnny Palazzotto has been the backbone of the music scene in Baton Rouge. He has booked the clubs, managed the bands, recorded the artists and produced live performances, albums, music videos and a radio show, much of it without fanfare or recognition from his eclectic studio—a