Our Musical Lineup

To view our 2009 Music Schedule, see our Schedule of Events page.

Here is the lineup of musicians who will perform at the 2009 Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival.




	Horace Trahan & Huval-Doucet myspace.com/horacetrahanthehuvaldoucetband Horace Trahan & the Huval-Doucet Band is merely a fledgling, it is comprised of nothing but veteran Cajun musicians, all from Lafayette, Ossun and Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. The rhythm section is made up of the three Huval brothers from Breaux Bridge-Jebb, Luke, and Callen-fueled by a biologically in-sync intensity that is guaranteed to make you dance all night long. Steeped in traditional Cajun music.
	Pine Leaf Boys www.pineleafboys.com The Pine Leaf Boys have made a name have made a name for themselves by presenting their own brand of traditional Cajun and Creole Music with youthful exuberance. Skilled musicians, preserving the traditional Cajun sound and performing because they love it. 2008 & 2009 Grammy Nominees.
	Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie www.genodelafose.net Geno Delafose is symbolic when referencing traditional zydeco.  He has become one of the most versatile musicians in South Louisiana.   Geno has been immersed in the culture since birth and relies on his traditional Creole sensibility for guidance in his music.  Geno is a 2008 Grammy Nominee in Zydeco & Cajun Music.
	Jamie Bergeron & The Kickin Cajuns www.kickincajuns.com Raised in a french speaking, Cajun family, Jamie listened to Cajun music played in the home every Saturday and Sunday while growing up and he heard his Dad play accordion for family gatherings. Music in the hands of Jamie becomes a little bit Country, a little bit Zydeco and a whole lot of Rock-n-Roll.
	Jambalaya w/ special guest D.L. Menard The Jambalaya Cajun Band, a group that has been on the scene now for more than two decades, has a very polished sound that is a product of their long association together.   Their performances continue to remain fresh, energized by their obvious enjoyment playing Cajun music together.  ,The "Cajun Hank Williams”,  D.L. Menard’s  musical accomplishments are very much his own. Recording in both French and English, his many original songs are inspired by a love of life and he brings this same enthusiasm to his stage performances, singing with genuine passion and entertaining crowds with his humor.
	Keith Frank & The Soileau Zydeco Family Band www.keithfrank.com Keith Frank comes from a long line of Creole Musicians.  Under the influence of his father and uncle, Keith’s tremendous talent has allowed him to become one of Zydeco’s top performers.
	Damon Troy & Party Time Band A high energy band performing French and English songs reminiscent of Wayne Toups.  Damon always commits himself totally to his music on stage and conveys his love of performing to the audience.
	Richard LeBeouf & Detour www.richardlebouef.com Cajun French is LeBouef's first language.  He was raised by his grandparents, who spoke only French. He has been playing dances since he was nine years old.  Today, Richard LeBouef and Two Step is re-emerging as one of the most popular bands in Southwest Louisiana.  One who thoroughly enjoys his role as a performer, Richard loves to joke with the audience in between songs which he sings in both French and English. The band performs Cajun and Zydeco numbers with R & B influences blended together to create the "Two Step groove."
	Huval Family Band Hailing from Breaux Bridge, The Huval Family Band consists of the multi-talented sons and daughters of “Doc” & Irma Huval.  Local and visitors alike enjoy the energy of HFB!  Brazos, Zach, Luke, Jeb & Callen all play with other band and join together with some of their sisters annually at the fest
	Hunter Hayes www.hunterhayes.com Hunter was born in 1991 in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana and began performing Cajun music at the age of three. Considered a prodigy, he is an accomplished diatonic accordion player and at age 17, has become a highly talented musician who plays 12 instruments.
	Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys www.mamouplayboys.com With the formation of the Mamou Playboys in 1988, Riley has become a major force in Cajun culture, bringing new vitality to traditional songs while adding new songs and incorporating zydeco, swamp pop and other musical styles. They tour worldwide while retaining strong ties to their roots in Acadiana.
	Travis Matte & The Kingpins www.travismatte.com A top Cajun fiddler, Travis decided to take his music in new directions.  He mastered the accordion and put together a band that quickly became the most popular party band in Acadiana.  Travis has been influenced by several genres of music such as Cajun, Zydeco, Swamp Pop, Rock, Country, and Alternative.
	Corey Ledet myspace.com/coreyledetandhiszydecoband Corey Ledet has been setting the local Zydeco scene on fire. Corey's music ranges in style from old-time Creole and Zydeco to music done his own way, whether he is playing his single row or piano key accordion.   Originally from Houston, Texas, Corey grew up hearing the records of Clifton Chenier, Rockin' Dopsie, and many other great musicians. By the age of 10, Corey began playing the piano key accordion, and after graduating high school, Corey moved over to south Louisiana.   Corey and his band have become local favorites in dance halls and festivals all over southwest Louisiana and Texas.
	Nik-L-Beer www.niklbeer.com For the past 30 years, Nik-L-Beer has been one of South Louisiana's favorite party bands. The 8 piece band draws on diverse musical experiences, belting out Golden Oldies, Hard-Driving Zydeco, Swamp Pop, Two-Steppin Cajun and other musical genres
	Al Berard Family Band The Berard Family Band is led by Grammy award nominee Al Berard. The band's repertoire ranges from Cajun, country and gospel, to R & B, soul, and rock-n-roll. At every performance an unmistakable blend of dynamic family harmonies, original material, and traditional South Louisiana folk roots can be heard.
	High Performance High Performance’s music has been described as 1960s dance hall music on steroids.  Their song list is music that is rarely heard and played today.  They are the second generation of musicians and while all committed to other bands, High Performance comes together to perform the music they grew up listening to.  Kevin and Mike Dugas, Brazos Huval, Jamey Bearb, Jason Bergeron, Richard Comeaux and Steve Riley are High Performance.
	Same Ole’ Two Step myspace.com/sameol2step Same Ol 2 step are a high-energy band and can produce old and new zydeco music, fashioned after the Zydeco Force Band. Many of the younger zydeco musicians style of playing are compatible to some of the older bands. When you see these young musicians at work, you will see the best. Lil Wayne will make you dance. He is a young but knowledgeable accordionist and lead vocalist. Wayne is a very versatile musician. He has experience with many of the legendary groups. You have probably seen him on bass, guitar, drums and accordion. He has played with Zydeco Force, Keith Frank, Chris Ardoin, Sean Ardion, Andrea Thierry, Kojack, T-Broussard and many more. On many special occasions you will see Wayne and the band backing Lil Guyland.
	Roddie Romero & the Hub City All Stars www.roddieromero.com Born out of the Delta dirt is Roddie Romero & the Hub City All Stars. Rising high off the levee of traditionalism, and into the future of Louisiana Music, Roddy and the Hub City All Stars perform southwest Louisiana music that covers much stylistic ground while still sounding like the same band. 'It's all what we grew up on.  Roddie's passionate vocals, pumping accordian and mastery of the slide guitar leads the funkified groove of his talented band.  Roddie Romero & the Hub City All Stars are sure to pack the dance floor with their unmatched blend of South Louisiana rhythm and soul
	Kyle Huval & Dixie Club Ramblers myspace.com/kylehuval With their old style, back-porch music that has down-to-earth Cajun music roots, the Dixie Club Ramblers stick to a more traditional theme by adding twin fiddles and acoustic rhythm guitar.  In an effort to preserve the essence and originality of traditional Cajun music from the last century, their music is a melting pot of influences, from the Balfa Brothers and Aldus Roger to contributions from our French Canadian, Appalachian Mountain, and European heritages.  Their name is an homage to the Dixie Club near Eunice, La.
	Keith Frank & the Soileau Zydeco Family Band keithfrank.com Keith Frank comes from a long line of Creole Musicians.  Under the influence of his father and uncle, Keith’s tremendous talent has allowed him to become one of Zydeco’s top performers.
	Nathan Williams & the Zydeco Cha Chas www.zydecochachas.com The music of Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas is the expression of a remarkable South Louisiana family. For over twenty years, Nathan and his hard working band have toured the world bringing their unique brand of authentic Zydeco music to fans around the globe. At the same time, they have managed to remain one of the most sought after regional acts back home in Louisiana
	Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys www.ossunplayboys.com Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys from the swamps of Southwest Louisiana play Cajun music the way it's supposed to be played, keeping true to their traditional heritage, yet pushing the limits of groove with a mature experimentation that's guaranteed to keep you dancing. Kevin Naquin and the Ossun Playboys pack the dance floor every time with his pumping accordion rising like steam from the hot gumbo he calls the Ossun Playboys.
	Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole www.cedricwatson.com/index.html One of the most noted young talents to emerge in Cajun or Creole music in the past few years, Cedric Watson is a fiddler, vocalist, accordionist and songwriter of seemingly unlimited potential.  Playing a variety of old-school zydeco styles, original material and Creole traditionals, the polyrhythmic and syncopated sounds of Africa and the Caribbean are unmistakable in this ensemble of talented musicians.
	Balfa Toujours balfatoujours.com A traditional Cajun band from Southwest Louisiana whose goal is to carry on in the footsteps of the great Cajun mentors, the Balfa Brothers. Led by Christine Balfa, the daughter of the great Cajun fiddler and ambassador Dewey Balfa, they play the traditional music that has been handed down in the family for generations.  Balfa Toujours is a band at the center of the Cajun tradition. The group feels no need to modernize the music, yet they feel no need to preserve it, as Dewey said, under glass in a museum. Balfa Toujours plays it straight from the heart, as it has been played in their family for hundreds of years. They are proud to continue in the footsteps laid out for them and take the music they cherish to audiences around the world.
	Dog Hill Stompers MySpace Profile The grandsons of the late great Boozoo Chavis, the Dog Hill Stompers have always had a passion to play zydeco. Watching their grandfather and his band play the way they did and travel the world, gave them their inspiration and today they continue his legacy.Once Boozoo died we seen our chance to take over and continue his legacy.
	Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys www.jefferybroussard.com From the Southwest Louisiana’s Zydeco scene, Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys feature the accordion mastery and soulful vocals of front man Jeffery Broussard, along with fiddle and guitar player, D’Jalma Garnier III.  The Creole Cowboys are the force behind a resurgence of performing early Creole music in Louisiana today and pack-the-floor renditions with their own brand of contemporary Zydeco.
	Jesse Legé Jesse Legé is one of the most admired Cajun accordionists and vocalists from Southwest Louisiana. Beginning with Cajun accordion at age 16, Jesse has been playing traditional Cajun music for over 35 years with a variety of bands in various Louisiana dancehalls. He has garnered numerous Cajun French Music Association awards.   Jesse plays the accordion with unique power and style and possesses one of the truly great voices in contemporary Cajun music
	Joel Martin & da Classics with Charlo MySpace Profile Joel Martin & da’ Classics with Charlo is a great combination of a young, extremely talented accordionist and the experience and talent of da Classics.  They electrify the crowd with Cajun-zydeco-country-swampop.  Bands members are Joel Martin, Charlo Guilbeau Jr., Carl Dugas, Rock Allemand, Brad Lavergne and Jim Hebert.
	Joe Hall & the Louisiana Cane Cutters MySpace Profile While many younger musicians are intent on combining zydeco with hip hop or rap or some other import from American pop culture, Joe Hall has gone back to the roots of zydeco.  At the age of 5, on the outlying areas of Lafayette in a town called Eunice, Joe would sit on Saturday morning on the front porch and listen to his grandfather Clamont “King” Ned play one step, basbaisse and waltzes on his accordion. By age 16, Joe formed his first band, “Stomp Down Zydeco”. During this period Joe played such places as Richard’s, Hamilton Club, ElSido’s and Slim’s Wi Ki Ki like other greats who came before him. Now living in the rural community of Arnaudville, LA, Joe Hall carries on the musical traditions of his family as traceably far back as his great grandfather, fiddle player Jean Batiste Ned. The tightly woven tapestry of Joe Hall’s heritage is as fascinating as his dynamic accordion playing on stage.
	Bonsoir, Catin www.bonsoircatin.com Bonsoir, Catin is an all-female Cajun band. Their music is an expression of what it is to be a Cajun woman – feminine, classy, smart, brave, take-charge, and no-nonsense. A Bonsoir, Catin live show is not just a performance. They play authentic Cajun music that is energetic, passionate and heart-felt. They came together one night around a campfire, four girls, all friends, playing music and visiting until the early morning hours. They realized that they shared the same vision that Cajun music should be unafraid and unabashed, full of energy and raw emotion.   Members Christine Balfa Powell, Anya Schoenegge, Yvette Landry and Kristi Guillory play together with an intensity that stems from their passion for their music and culture. They have been influenced by Cajun music local heros such as Edius Naquin, Octa Clark, Adam Hebert, Joe Warren Cormier, Aldus Roger, Sheryl Cormier...the list goes on.