LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Sometimes in life, we find friends who, no matter what comes our way, stick with us for the long haul.

For one group of lifelong buddies from Southwest Louisiana, that bond has only grown stronger through their shared love of music.

They call themselves the BEASTS, short for “Buddies Eating and Singing Together Sometimes.” Every Wednesday, without fail, they gather to share food, laughter, and the joy of music.

Johnny Guilbeaux, one of the group’s founding members, puts it simply, “My wife says the happiest day of the week is Wednesday for me because I get together with the guys.”

They’ve been friends for over 50 years. What started as childhood connections has evolved into a weekly tradition that’s as much about heart as it is about harmony.

“It’s a happy t

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