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Only Louisiana's Finest!
We have much more to offer in the way of music. Below are
just a few examples of what we can do!
CAJUN
 Hunter Hayes
A seventeen year old who can sing and play with the
best, and does. With accomplishments that only a seasoned veteran entertainer can claim, Hunter has
mesmerized U.S. presidents, Congress and CNN with his remarkable talent (currently able to play over 12 instruments). As a young child he appeared on network television
shows and wowed audiences with his gifted ability to play diatonic accordion and sing in Cajun french (the traditional
instrument & language of his heritage) and english. He’s appeared in movies
(THE APOSTLE, ALL THE KING’S
MEN, MY DOG SKIP) and enjoys acting, but music is truly his passion. An
incredibly promising songwriter, his ability to communicate with the public thru both lyric and melody,
is astounding for someone his age. He has been contributing songs since recording his first project at age four in 1995. Aconsummate live performer, on stage
he takes charge of his talented backing musicians and oversees all production as well. A blue-eyed,
blonde haired young man who writes about life and love, performs with the grace of someone twice his
age and most importantly is spiritually grounded with the American values of GOD, family and country
Listen to Waylon Thibodeaux
Waylon Thibodeaux
Born in Louisiana's
"Bayou Country" just a few miles southwest of New Orleans, Houma native Waylon Thibodeaux, has been dubbed "Louisiana's
Rockin' Fiddler". Today, this talented, self-taught Cajun musician has gained a notable reputation as one of Louisiana's
best known recording artists. His talents have led him to play festivals, clubs and other special events throughout the United
States, Canada, France, Central and South America. His rollicking, crowd-pleasing performance on stage is exactly what one
would expect from someone who, at age 16, was Louisiana's state fiddle champion. He never fails to serve up a good helping
of spicy, high-energy Louisiana and Cajun/Zydeco music. His unique musical style is best described by Thibodeaux himself: |
| "It's a mixture - it's Cajun, but not too traditional, it's Zydeco with a pinch of New Orleans'
sound, a small pinch of South Louisiana 'Swamp Pop', a taste of Country and a little Rock n' Roll, that's
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Listen to Bruce Daigrepont
Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band
Comprised of accordion, fiddle and a tight rhythm section, The Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band mixes traditional Louisiana
French music with original Cajun and Zydeco material. Both New Orleans natives
and tourists alike catch Bruce and his band at the legendary Tipitina’s for the Sunday evening fais do do, a
tradition since 1986.
In addition to playing statewide festival in his native Louisiana, Bruce has appeared throughout the county, from the
New York Lincoln Center to the Live Oak Fest in Santa Barbara, California.
Bruce, who describes his style of music as “new traditional Cajun,”
is an international favorite who has toured Canada, Europe and South America. His
album Sir up the Roux topped the critic’s poll of Germany’s Tip Berlin Magazin, while Couer des
Cajuns landed a Top Ten spot among Craponne, France country radio listeners placing him with the likes of Garth Brooks,
Wynnona and Tanya Tucker.
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Llisten to Doug Kershaw
Doug Kershaw
Doug Kershaw, known as the Ragin' Cajun, is considered
by most to be the king of the fiddle players. Since his early days on a Louisiana bayou, he still takes a
fiddle beyond what most what most people think possible.
Kershaw, with the energy of a nuclear bomb, plays so incredibly
fast that clouds of rosin soar from his horse hair bow, giving the impression that it is smoking!
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ZYDECO
Zydeco music is a bubbling, melodic gumbo concocted from Cajun Acadian music, Afro-Caribbean
rhythms and melodies, and blues. Over the past few years, this funky and highly
danceable music has broken out of its Southern Louisiana breeding ground to enjoy widespread popularity throughout the world.
Listen To Rockin' Dospie, Jr.
Rockin' Dopsie,
Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters
Rockin’
Dopsie, Jr. (pronounced Doop’ see) & the Zydeco Twisters are the greatest living practitioners of the genre. Dopsie, Jr. presents Zydeco with the conviction and authenticity of its rich heritage.
Dopsie, Jr. is considered to be the best rub-board player in the world, and is a charismatic and electrifying
stage performer. His dancing, splits, and audience participation antics make
the band’s performances exciting and keep audiences involved, dancing and begging for more!
Chubby Carrier
There ain't no party like a Chubby party!
Listen to Chubby
Chubby was born in Lafayette,
LA raised in Church Point, LA. He is the third generation zydeco artist. As a child, he learned the music by listening to
his father Roy Carrier and his grandfather Warren Carrier. He also learned tips from his cousins' BeBe and Calvin Carriere.
His family and the King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, inspired Chubby.
Chubby began his music career
playing drums in his father's band at the age of 12. He played his first gig on the accordion at the age of 15. Later, in
1987, he joined forces with Terrance Simien and the Mallet Playboys. Chubby toured with Terrance for two and a half years.
In 1989, Chubby formed his own band,
the Bayou Swamp Band. They toured playing festivals, fairs, music halls, and clubs both nationally and internationally and
have done so for 16 years. In the new millennium, Chubby created his own record company, Swampadellic Records, Inc.
Fans can catch Chubby and the band touring in their home state and around
the country. And remember, you zydeco maniacs, there “Ain't no party like a Chubby party and a Chubby party won't stop!"
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