Nik-L Beer 9pm
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 7pm
& Bayou Boss Band
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.
Joe first appeared on the GRAND OLE OPRY in Nashville in 1973, and then appeared on The Wilburn Brothers national television show. He toured with Merle Haggard, Ronnie Milsap, Eddie Rabbit, Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn and Charlie Rich. He has also performed in Las Vegas with Glen Campbell and Mel Tillis. After performing in the Astrodome, Radio station KIKK in Houston named him its most promising artist.
In 1985, Douglas won the Louisiana Entertainment Award for “Male Vocalist of the Year.” In 1991 The Times named Joe Douglas “Male Vocalist of the Year” and his musicians “Band of the Year”
Al Berard Family Band 5pm
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.
Hunter Courville 3 pm
& Cajun Fever
Hunter Courville, an ambitious and bright young man, is a senior at Cecilia High School. He is the son of Philip and Angela Courville of Henderson. 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
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Gary Usie 1pm
& 3 of a Kind
Gary Usie is the 27 year old son of Jimme Usie and Elizabeth Stinson. He has been playing music since the age of 2. He is a very talented musician. In his younger days he played drums and has since become fluent in playing the bass guitar, accordion, guitar and keyboard. He has played with numerous musicians and bands including Hunter Hayes, Sean Vidrine, Helen Boudreaux, Lee Benoit, Cheryl Cormier, Damon Troy, Don Rich, and is currently the bass player with Travis Matte and the Kingpins. Gary is also featured on many cd’s. He has made a few television appearances on shows such as Regis and Kathy Lee and the Rendvous des Cajun show. As a kingpin, he was able to open up George Jones’ at the river center in Baton Rouge, play at the LSU vs. Washington tailgate party in Washington. He is happily married to Jennifer Hollier and they have 2 kids, Laykin Shea, who is 4 and also a musician, and Kynlee Jade, who is 2.
Helen Boudreaux Jam
Session 11am
& Friends
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.
You can see Helen at the Petit Paris Cafe' in St. Martinville on Sundays, and a children's Cajun Jam Session on the 1st Sunday of each month.