 | Nik-L Beer 10 - 12 pm They say the life expectancy of a cover band is 3 to 5 years...10 if your LUCKY.... Well, NIK-L BEER has been Real LUCKY because we just celebrated our 31th Anniversary.... For over 31 Years NIK-L BEER has been one of South Louisiana's Favorite Party Bands... Drawing on diverse musical experiences, these guys will belt out Golden Oldies, Hard Drivin Zydeco, Blue-Eyed Soul, Motown, Country, Old-School FUNK, Swamp PoP, Two-Steppin CAJUN, Accapella and some Mardi Gras tunes. All in the same Night !!!
Joe Douglas The Bayou Boss 8 - 9:30 pm In Breaux Bridge, where Joe Douglas was born, they speak a special French, and they sing a special kind of music. "Cajun" Joe Douglas and his Bayou Boss Band present a high energy show with an unforgettable mix of traditional Cajun, Cajun Country and Cajun Country Rock. Joe Douglas began singing Cajun music at the age of six and by age nine he was writing it. He got his first big break when he appeared on a special Wanda Jackson Show in Snyder, Texas. Then in Tyler, Texas, he met Robin Hood Brians, with whom he worked on his first recording session. On the Swamp Fox label, he recorded and released a Cajun Rock version of Cat Stevens’ “Wild World.” This song went nearly to the top of the charts in Texas and Louisiana and did very well in the west. This showing led to television shows and personal appearances in Los Angles, and throughout Texas and Louisiana.
Al Berard Family Band
5:30 - 7:00 pm 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.
Geno Delafose 3 - 5 pm The son of late influential zydeco accordionist John Delafose, Geno Delafose has continued to expand on his father's musical legacy. Together with his band, French Rockin' Boogie, Delafose has blended the traditional sounds of zydeco with the excitement of modern dance music. "We have that old country feel," Delafose said during a late-'90s interview, "that soft swing and then we have that loud, bluesy, get-down thing going on, too. We try to mix it up, give everybody something they can dance to."
Hunter Courville & Cajun Fever 1 - 2:30 pm Hunter began learning the accordion at the age of thirteen and has since become a very talented musician. He has played with many bands including Brenda C and the Cajun Jammers, Trent LeJune and Double Time. Hunter has also sat in with many bands such as Jamie Bergeron and the Kicking Cajuns, Damon Troy, Dustin Ray and Southern Grove Joel Martin, and Cajun Nation. When he is not riding horses, spending time with his family and friends, or playing French music, Hunter can be found singing at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Henderson on Sundays. After his upcoming graduation, Hunter plans to become a paramedic and have a successful career in and high energetic Cajun French Music industry. Hunter also has a D.J.
Service called "Play Dats".
Terry Huval & Jambalaya
With D. L.Menard 11 - 12:30 am Terry Huval's distinctive red cap and agile footwork are hallmarks of the band's live performances. The "Jambalaya Cajun Band" is a favorite among dancers in Louisiana and other states. The band plays at festivals and clubs throughout the United States as well as at home. Their recordings include Laisse les Jeunes Jouer ("Let the Young Ones Play"), The Jambalaya Cajun Band, and The Jambalaya Cajun Band Instrumental Collection. They are also featured on Nouvelle Esprit de la Musiqueon Swallow Records.
D. L.Menard
Affectionately known as "the Cajun Hank Williams," D.L. Menard (born Doris Leon Menard) only met Williams one time at the Teche Club in New Iberia in 1951. But in the nearly five decades since, William's melancholy country songs have continued to be his major influence. Best known for his hit "La Porte Dans Arriere (The Back Door)," which sold more than 500,000 copies in 1962, Menard remains one of Cajun music's strongest links to country music.
Helen Boudreaux Jam Session
9 - 10:30 am
After Helen retired from her cross country over the road line truck driving job in the early 1990's, she became involved in Country/Cajun music, a love and passion she has has all of her life through God's gift. She is a singer/songwriter and much more. It is common knowledge in surrounding Acadiana how she has volunteered her time for many years dedicating herself to promote our Cajun culture and music with our local people of all ages. She records under her own record label "Boudreaux Records." Go to her website www.helenboudreaux.org Amitié à tout! Helen recently won 2009 CFMA LeCajun, Female Vocalist, Best Song and Best Song Writer, she also won, Pioneer, first time a winning song was written by a female making her the only artist to have won so many honors. She is also the CFMA Lafayette Chapter New Dawn Award Chairperson.
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