Our Musical Lineup

To view our 2008 Music Schedule, see our Schedule of Events page.

Below is the lineup of musicians scheduled to perform at the 2008 Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival.




	Horace Trahan & Huval-Doucet Acadiana’s newest combo consists Horace Trahan, Luke Huval, Jeb Huval, Callen Huval, Matt Doucet.
	Ray Abshire www.rayabshire.com To open the Crawfish Festival, one of Cajun music’s purest accordionists and vocalists. He grew up surrounded by Cajun Music’s pioneer artists, and has performed with most of the old masters whose recordings form the texts for students today.  Recognized as a master musician, Ray is back at the forefront sharing his knowledge and skills with a new generation.
	Pine Leaf Boys www.pineleafboys.com The Pine Leaf Boys 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.
	Dustin Ray & Southern Groove www.dustinray.com Dustin Ray started playing at a very young age and was influenced by his father Jeffrey Lantier and grandfather Gerald Broussard. Dustin began playing at a very young age and blends Cajun, Swamp Pop, Country, Blues, Rock n Roll, and R & B all together.
	Feu Follet www.feufollet.net Formed in 1995, this group quickly became known as one of the most exciting Cajun bands in Acadiana, due to their obvious musical ability and the excitement with which they approach the traditional music of the area. Since forming, they have built upon a regional popularity, becoming an attraction at festivals and venues throughout the United States and French Canada.
	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.
	The Figs www.thefigsband.com What began as a garage jam session for a group of South Louisiana girls has quickly become a harmony-focused clunky little band. The Figs are making old songs new again, playing sassy swing, melancholy old-time, and romping old country tunes.
	Goldman Thibodeaux & The Lawtell Playboys When he was eight years old, Goldman Thibodeaux watched and listened as the legendary Amédé Ardoin played by himself at a house dance. Today, they carry on a tradition of Creole music that goes back many decades earlier.
	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. D.L. Menard has acquired the nickname "the Cajun Hank Williams," his musical accomplishments are very much his own.  Recording in both French and English, his many original songs are inspired by a love of life in all of its dimensions. He brings this same enthusiasm to his stage performances, singing with genuine passion and, in between numbers, joking with other musicians or with the audience.
	Leon Chavis & Zydeco Flames www.leonchavis.com Leon Chavis is a part of a new generation of Zydeco Musicians proving that real talent, hard work, persistence, and charisma still have a place in the music industry. A formally trained musician versed in a variety of instruments, Leon comes from a tradition of music and a world musical experience that encompasses Creole music, Zydeco, Southern Soul, R & B, and jazz.
	Jr. Melancon & The Comedown Playboys Junior Melancon and the Come Down Playboys perform traditional Cajun music, featuring Melancon's vigorous, energetic accordion-playing.
	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 & Cheap Shot www.damontroy.com 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 Detour 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.”
	Foret Tradition www.forettradition.net 10 years ago Foret Tradition was created with only two members.  Ryan Foret who played keyboards and did all the singing and Brandon Foret who played drums. The band has come a long way from then. Covering music from Swamp Pop, R&B, Soul, Funk, Motown, Country, Top 40, 80’s Rock, and Zydeco, Foret Tradition is quickly becoming a staple in the South Louisiana’s music scene.
	Lost Bayou Ramblers www.lostbayouramblers.com Lost Bayou Ramblers artfully mix together to form a definitive sound that captures the roots of the Cajun’s unique music.  They continue to initiate a renewed cultural identity and pride among their generation.
	Huval Family Band Hailing from Breaux Bridge, The Huval Family Band consists of the multi-talented sons and daughters of “Doc” & Irma Huval.
	Chris Ardoin & NuStep www.chrisardoin.com The name Ardoin has been "legend" within the Creole/Cajun music community for over a century.  Amede and Alphonse "Boi Sec" Ardoin are two Creole musicians whose music influenced many, if not all, Creole/Cajun artist's music heard today.  Chris Ardoin, the next generation of many Ardoin musicians, blends traditional Creole music with r&b, rock, jazz, blues, country, and gospel.
	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 16, has become a highly talented guitar player. Hunter who is a high school junior continues to balance his busy schedule between school and performances.
	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.
	Willie T, Warren Storm & Cypress Band www.cypressband.com The Cypress Band featuring Warren Storm & Willie Tee originated in 1980. They had their own weekly television show on station KADN on Saturday afternoons. Although the band broke up in 1984, Warren & Willie Tee continued working together as guests with other bands. In 2004 they decided to reform the Cypress Band and began another era of their music. The Cypress Band has made a strong comeback, thanks to the enthusiasm of the fans all over.
	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.
	Cypress Bottom Boys Michael Tucker on accordion vocals and a little bit of fiddle, Jay Theriot on Bass and some vocals, along with a rotating cast of some of the area's finest young and enthusiastic musicians. This band is like Mama's cooking, we never really know what is going to be in it.
	Corey Ledet 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.
	T. K. Hulin www.tkhulin.com For over 40 years, TK Hulin has entertained the local crowd with classic Swamp Pop Music.  A native of St. Martinville, T.K. is still a local favorite to many generations of fans.
	Nik-L-Beer www.niklbeer.com For the past 29 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.
	Hubert Maitre & The Triangle Aces Maitre has been playing Cajun music since he was nine years old. He has performed with Joel Sonnier, Walter Mouton, Lawrence Walker, Tony Thibodeaux, and Austin Pitre. He has toured throughout North America and in Europe, including performance for BBC radio in London and at Carnegie Hall in New York.   Most recently, he was a member of the Old Tymers Cajun Band.
	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.
	Lil Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers www.babyboyzydeco.com Like a lot of Zydeco performers, Lil Nathan grew up playing music, surrounded by his father’s band, Nathan & Zydeco Cha Chas.  Lil Nathan was born with musical talent and nourished in a musical environment throughout his childhood.  With the release of Zydeco Ballin', Nathan Williams Jr.s first CD, the Williams family joins the other great Zydeco dynasties Ardoin, Broussard, Carrier, Chavis, Chenier, Delafose, Frank families that have passed on a rich musical legacy to a new generation.